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Harp Events
Details of harp concerts, courses, competitions, festivals and other events.
An Chuirt Chruitireachta - Termonfeckin, Co. Louth
Irish Harp Festival Organised by Cairde na Cruite
Sunday 28th June to Friday 3rd July 2009
An Griann, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth, Ireland
Clive Morley Harps will be present with a selection of pedal and lever harps available for sale or rental.
More information about this annual festival available on Cairde na Cruite's website.
Summer Harps in Stirling
3rd July 2009
Playhouse Theatre, MacRobert Arts Centre, Stirling
7.30 pm
Grand harp concert, featuring Loose Change, conducted by composer Richard Glover, and A Solway Daydream, conducted by composer Clive Pollard - both works specially written for Solway Harps. Guest soloist will be Isobel Mieras.
Contact: Joan Bailey on 01387 740412 or harpsaccord@tiscali.co.uk
A Solway Harps event.
Harp Therapy Workshop - Morley Showrooms, Filkins
Heartmath and Harp Therapy with Christina Tourin
Saturday 11th July 2009
Clive Morley Harps, Goodfellows, Filkins, Lechlade, Glos GL7 3JG
12pm - 4pm
£40 for the afternoon. Places limited. Please book in advance.
Download Booking Form.
Harp and Choral Concert - London
Saturday 11th July 2009
Grosvenor Chapel, South Audley Street, London W1K 2PA
8pm (pre-concert talk at 7.15pm)
The Choir of the Twenty First Century and Helen Tunstall on harp.
Music for a Summer's Evening
Edward Cowie: Summer from Four Seasons (World Premiere)
Elgar: As Torrents in Summer
Holst: Summer
Bainton: Summer
Delius:Midsummer Song
Edward Cowie: Harlequin for solo harp
Harp solos to be announced
Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions) on the door
or in advance for £11 (including booking fee) from We Go Tickets.
Corso Internazionale di Arpa - Italy
12th-19th July 2009
Villa Mazzotti, Viale Mazzini 39, Chiari, Brescia, Italy
with Elisabeth Fontan-Binoche and Anna Loro.
Download Course Information (in Italian).
Jazz Harp Masterclass with Park Stickney - Italy
16th-18th July 2009
Ronchi dei Legionari GO, Italy
Organised by Associazione Incontro. For further details see www.starincontro.com.
Irish Harp Workshop with Bonnie Shaljean - Lewes
Saturday 18th July 2009
Elephant & Castle, White Hill, Lewes BN7 2DJ
10.45 am - 4.45 pm
The workshop will cover the Irish traditional style of harp playing, focusing on ornamentation of the melody in airs and dance tunes; plus a look at some accompaniment patterns in backing other musicians/singers.
Applicants will need to have some harp-playing experience so they're familiar with basic playing techniques, and to bring a harp (of any size).
Ability to read music is useful but not essential.
Workshop: £25
Followed by an evening concert at The Elephant and Castle.
£5.
For further information see the Lewes Arms Folk Club website.
Harpists for Peace Day
July 19th 2009
Harpists from all over the world will play for an hour at 2pm (local time) on 19th July, near important public buildings, town squares, places of political significance etc, to promote World Peace.
Harpists of all ages and all standards, professional and amateur, are encouraged to take part, and can sign up here.
Hands on the Harp (July) - Morley Showrooms, Filkins
Saturday 25th July 2009
Clive Morley Harps, Goodfellows, Filkins, Lechlade, Glos GL7 3JG
10am - 12 noon
Come Along and Learn to play the Harp.
Harp Workshop for Beginners.
All ages welcome.
No previous experience necessary
£20 per person.
Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Call 01367 860493 or email harps@morleyharps.com to reserve your place.
Summer Harps in the Trossachs
26th - 31st July 2009
Gartmore House, near Aberfoyle
Five-day residential harp course at a beautiful and well-appointed venue; non residential places available, also daily rates. Tutor: Isobel Mieras. Assistant tutor: Fiona Rutherford
Contact: Joan Bailey on 01387 740412 or harpsaccord@tiscali.co.uk
A Cadenza Promotions event.
National Eisteddfod of Wales, Meirion & District / Eisteddfod Genedlaethol
1st - 8th August 2009
Bala
Come along to our Eisteddfod exhibition of harps for sale or rental. Harps - Sheet Music - Accessories - and more!
Visit the National Eisteddfod website here
International Harp Summer School - Hitchin, Herts
4th - 8th August 2009
Benslow Music Trust, Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Herts SG4 9RB
Now in its 17th successful year, the International Harp Summer School is directed by Charlotte Seale and Imogen Barford, both eminent teachers and harpists, who have had many years' experience of running harp courses.
This unique residential course operates at two levels: an Advanced Class (Grade 8 and above, suitable for advanced students and young professionals) and an Intermediate Class (for students Grade IV and above). It is an intensive course in a non-competitive environment, where classes are kept deliberately small. Attractions include recitals, masterclasses and workshops by guest artists, daily classes on solo repertoire with individual attention, private practice rooms, harp ensembles, opportunities for flute and harp duos, and an end-of-course concert.
Do apply early as places are strictly limited and the course is regularly oversubscribed.
Application forms and further information can be obtained from: Charlotte Seale,
Tel (0)207 254 0419 or email ibarford@blueyonder.co.uk
For more information see the Benslow Trust Website.
Four Day Clarsach Course - near Durham
8th-11th August 2009
Esh, near Durham
Northern Harps are running a four day clarsach course in the beautiful village of Esh, led by Wendy Stewart.
The course costs £150, which will include four days of teaching, lunches and refreshments. There will also be social events and a trip to the historic city of Durham, and everyone is welcome to bring family, friends and other instruments.
Further information (including details on how to book) is available on the website www.northernharps.co.uk.
Harp Therapy Training - The Netherlands
9th-16th August 2009
Nijmegen, The Netherlands
The International Harp Therapy Program holds its European training module in The Netherlands, this summer.
Find out about Harp Therapy with our Introduction to Harp Therapy article and a review of a Harp Therapy workshop at Clive Morley Harps.
Harps specially designed for use in Harp Therapy.
For more information about the training course, go to www.harprealm.com or email HarpRealm@aol.com.
Harp Course for 9-13 Year Olds - Glastonbury
13th -16th August 2009
Millfield Preparatory School, Glastonbury, Somerset
Now in its 7th year, the course is designed for 9 - 13 year olds to improve their existing harp skills in an environment that is fun, friendly and challenging. The event will combine workshops, ensemble playing, and a celebrity recital, together with leisure activities such as swimming and T-shirt printing.
For more information please contact Ruth Faber:
Tel: 01761 490995
ruth.faber@virgin.net
Hands on the Harp (Aug)- Morley Showrooms, Filkins
Saturday 15th August 2009
Clive Morley Harps, Goodfellows, Filkins, Lechlade, Glos GL7 3JG
10am - 12 noon
Come Along and Learn to play the Harp.
Harp Workshop for Beginners.
Come Along and Learn to play the Harp. Harp Workshop for Beginners.
All ages welcome.
No previous experience necessary
£20 per person.
Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Call 01367 860493 or email harps@morleyharps.com to reserve your place.
Hands on the Harp (Sep) - Morley Showrooms, Filkins
Saturday 12th September 2009
Clive Morley Harps, Goodfellows, Filkins, Lechlade, Glos GL7 3JG
10am - 12 noon
Come Along and Learn to play the Harp.
Harp Workshop for Beginners.
Come Along and Learn to play the Harp. Harp Workshop for Beginners.
All ages welcome.
No previous experience necessary
£20 per person.
Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Call 01367 860493 or email harps@morleyharps.com to reserve your place.
Harping Plus! Residential Course - Lockerbie
25th - 27th September 2009
Lockerbie Manor Hotel, Lockerbie
Residential weekend harp course. Tutors: Isobel Mieras and Anne Macdearmid
Contact: Joan Bailey on 01387 740412 or harpsaccord@tiscali.co.uk
A Cadenza Promotions/Salvi Harps event.
Hands on the Harp (Oct) - Morley Showrooms, Filkins
Saturday 10th October 2009
Clive Morley Harps, Goodfellows, Filkins, Lechlade, Glos GL7 3JG
10am - 12 noon
Come Along and Learn to play the Harp.
Harp Workshop for Beginners.
All ages welcome.
No previous experience necessary
£20 per person.
Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Call 01367 860493 or email harps@morleyharps.com to reserve your place.
Harp day at the Royal National Mod - Oban
14th October 2009
Contact: Am Mod Naiseanta Rioghail, 109 Church Street, Inverness IV1 1EX;
Tel 01463 709705 or info@the-mod.co.uk
Not Quite Burns! Ensemble Workshop - Dumfries
31st October 2009
The Harp Studio, Glenmidge, near Dumfries
10 am - 4 pm
Ensemble workshop for all abilities Tutor: Charlotte Petersen
Contact: Joan Bailey on 01387 740412 or harpsaccord@tiscali.co.uk
A Solway Harps event.
Autumn Tapestry Concert - Dumfries
1st November 2009
Woodland House Hotel, Newbridge, Dumfries
7.30 pm
Autumn Tapestry concert by Solway Harps, with Charlotte Petersen as guest soloist, and featuring the first performance of Sweetly Play'd in Tune, a new suite for harp ensemble by Charlotte based on the melodies which inspired Robert Burns to write his well-loved songs
Contact: Joan Bailey on 01387 740412 or harpsaccord@tiscali.co.uk
Autumn Harp Weekend - Stirling
6th - 8th November 2009
Corshill House, near Stirling
Residential and non-residential house-party style harping weekend. Tutors: Isobel Mieras and Joan Bailey.
Contact: Joan Bailey on 01387 740412 or harpsaccord@tiscali.co.uk
A Cadenza Promotions event.
Hands on the Harp (Nov) - Morley Showrooms, Filkins
Saturday 14th November 2009
Clive Morley Harps, Goodfellows, Filkins, Lechlade, Glos GL7 3JG
10am - 12 noon
Come Along and Learn to play the Harp. Harp Workshop for Beginners.
All ages welcome.
No previous experience necessary
£20 per person.
Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Call 01367 860493 or email harps@morleyharps.com to reserve your place.
Hands on the Harp (Dec) - Morley Showrooms, Filkins
Saturday 12th December 2009
Clive Morley Harps, Goodfellows, Filkins, Lechlade, Glos GL7 3JG
10am - 12 noon
Come Along and Learn to play the Harp. Harp Workshop for Beginners.
All ages welcome.
No previous experience necessary
£20 per person.
Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Call 01367 860493 or email harps@morleyharps.com to reserve your place.
Ongoing Harp Courses
Ongoing harp schools and residential courses.
Trehawsa / Cornwall Harp Centre Weekend Harp Courses
Date: Ongoing Courses. Contact Cornwall Harp Centre for dates.
Venue: Near Bude, North Cornwall
Contact: Sarah Deere-Jones - sarah@trehawsa.com
Music weekends with Sarah Deere-Jones for £85, including meals and camping on the farm.
See www.cornwallharpcentre.co.uk for more details.
Irish Harp Centre
Harp courses, summerschools, weekends with Janet Harbison & Malcolm Gullis in a 19th century old Schoolhouse of Castleconnell, Co. Limerick.Telephone +353 61 372777, email info@irishharpcentre.com or visit http://www.irishharpcentre.com for more information.
Highland Music Holidays
Situated on the West Coast of Scotland and surrounded by beautiful highland scenery, Highland Music Holidays are based in the charming coastal village of Dornie. With classic views of the Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle, Highland Music holidays offer a unique and relaxing setting to further your musical interest, knowledge, technique and enjoyment. All instruments welcome - from harps to horns, strings to saxophones!
For music lovers of all ages and standards our vastly experienced tutors will share their specialist knowledge, and provide inspiration and encouragement in these glorious surroundings.
And, when the music stops we treat you to some of Scotland’s finest sights and experiences; castle visits locally and on Skye, unspoiled Brochs in Glenelg ,Otter, Seal and Jelly- Fish watching and even a Distillery Tour for those with a taste for Scotland‘s nectar!
For more information see www.highlandmusicholidays.com