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Oscar Benito (Paraguayan Harpist) Concert - Oxford
Saturday 28th June 2008
Holywell Music Room, Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3SW
8pm
Paraguayan Harpist, Oscar Benito, appears in concert with Miriam Scruby (Singer) and Mark Porter (Piano).
Tickets: £10. Available for 01865 861791.
Paraguayan Harp Concert - Cumnor, Oxon.
Friday 27th June 2008
Cumnor Village Hall, High Street, Cumnor, Oxon. OX2 9QD
7.30pm
Featuring: Ocscar Benito, with Rosemary Munro, Margaret Scruby, Cristobel Pederson, Heather Wrighton and Tori Handsley.
Tickets: £8.00. Available from 01865 861791.
Leamington Spa Competitive Festival Harp Day
22nd June 2008
venue to be announced
There will be an exhibition of harps for sale and rental.
Paula Smith: Irish Harp Workshop and Concert - Milton Keynes
22nd June 2008
Milton Keynes Irish Centre, Pavilion, Manor Field, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2HX
5-6pm
Paula is presenting a workshop and performance on the Irish Harp, as part of the Milton Keynes Irish Centre Open Day. Suitable for all ages and complete beginners. Some harps will be available for use on the day for younger participants.
For more information, contact the Milton Keynes Irish Centre
A Weekend with Anne-Marie O'Farrell - Dumfries
21st-22nd June 2008
The Glenmidge Harp Studio, near Dumfries, Scotland
The renowned Irish harpist, Anne-Marie O'Farrell, will tutor a weekend of workshops for all playing abilities. Anne-Marie also plans to give a solo recital on the Saturday evening in Dumfries (venue still to be confirmed).
For details and booking forms contact Joan Bailey on 01387 740412 or harpsaccord@tiscali.co.uk
Master Class and Recital with Sally Pryce - Morley Harps, Filkins
Saturday 7th June 2008
Clive Morley Harps, Goodfellows, Filkins, Lechlade, Glos. GL7 3JG
2 pm
Suitable for grades 1 - 8 and beyond.
Sally Pryce is one of the leading harpists of her generation. Born in 1979, Sally Pryce studied at the Purcell School and Royal College of Music with Daphne Boden, graduating in 2001 with first class honours and the Worshipful Company of Musician's Silver Medal. The Young Concert Artists Trust (YCAT) selected her for representation in 2003.During her studies, Sally won numerous national and international prizes, including first prize in the 1999 London Harp Competition and in 1998, she reached the final six in the prestigious International Harp Contest held in Israel. In 1996 she won the Marisa Robles Harp Prize in the Royal Over-Seas League Competition and was a finalist in the BBC Young Musicians Competition.
This is an opportunity not to be missed for all students of the harp.
Harp will be provided for use during the class - no need to bring your own.
Urdd National Eisteddfod - Penrhyn Bay
26th - 31st May 2008
Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales
Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Yr Urdd Gobaith Cymru - Urdd Gobaith Cymru's National Eisteddfod. .
Cancelled - Beginners' Introduction to the Harp - Morley Harps, Filkins
Saturday 17th May 2008
Clive Morley Harps, Goodfellows, Filkins, Lechlade, Glos. GL7 3JG
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Reigate and Redhill Music Festival 2008
Harp and Clarsach Day - Saturday 17th May 2008
Adjudicator: Christina Rhys
This section has solo classes for players of grades 1 to 8, and a variety of duet and recital classes categorised by age of player. In addition there is an Ensemble class for multiple harps, other instruments and/or voices.
There is a non competitive class for any age, any standard with own choice of piece.
The section features a number of cups and trophies.
Contact Susannah Shucksmith for a syllabus: susannahshuck@hotmail.com.
Last entries for harp by 23rd February.
John Marson Memorial Concert - London NW3
Sunday 18th May 2008
Craxton Studios, 14 Kidderpore Avenue London NW3 7SU
7 for 7.30 pm
All welcome.
Rachael Gladwin Concert - Liverpool
Wednesday 14th May 2008
PMA at LIPA. Mount Street, Liverpool
7.30 pm
A night of dynamic, vibrant music, plus beautiful set, lighting and dance featuring:
Rachael and the Red Socks, a world/folk 6-piece, fronted by harpist and songwriter, Rachael Gladwin.
Also featuring Kovacs and Towanda.
Tickets £3.50 in advance only. Email rachael@rachaelgladwin.co.uk to purchase.
Guildhall Harp Department Open Day - London EC2
Tuesday 6th May 2008
Guildhall School, Silk Street, Barbican, London EC2
10am -12 noon
Open day for prospective students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, teachers, parents and also younger students who may be considering music college in a few years' time.
Visiting students can shadow the department's current students through normal harp classes, and also join in if they wish. The aim is to show them what life is like inside this lively and busy department and to give them a chance to watch our teachers and students in action. There may also be the chance of private consultations.
The plan for the day is as follows:
10.30 Welcome and Question and Answer session
11-12 Contemporary Musicianship Class with Helen Tunstall, Principal Harp London Sinfonietta
12-1 Masterclass with Imogen Barford, Head of Harp
1.30-2.15 Concert
2.30-3.10 Technique Class with Charlotte Seale
3.15-4.15 Observe a rehearsal for the prestigious Gold Medal in the Barbican Hall
To attend, please book a place online at www.gsmd.ac.uk
North London Festival Harp Competition - London N10
Sunday 4th May 2008
North Bank House, Pages Lane, Muswell Hill N10
from 4pm
This class may be entered by harpists of conservatoire standard or beyond who are studying or resident in the United Kingdom and under 30 years of age.
Further details and entry form available from http://www.northlondonfestival.org.uk
Part of the North London Festival of Music and Drama.
Croydon Music Festival 2008
Harp Section on Sunday 27th April 2008
at Old Palace School, Croydon
Closing Date for Entries: 8th February 2008.
For more information see www.croydonmusicfestival.co.uk
Lucy Bunce Concert - Braintree
Saturday 26th April 2008
High Barn, The Bardfield Centre, Great Bardfield, Braintree, Essex CM7 4SL
For details, see Lucy's website www.lucybunce.com
Beginner's and Ensemble Harp Workshops - Invernesshire
Saturday 19th April 2008
10 am - 4 pm
The Community Hall, Boat of Garten. Invernesshire, Scotland
10 am - 12 pm
Join us for a Beginner's Harp Workshop with Helen Naylor-Williams BA (Hons)
A chance to have a go the harp with friends.
Suitable for ages 7-70.
2 pm - 4 pm
Harp Ensemble Workshop
For beginner - intermediate players.
Learn to play new music in a group setting - to include welsh tunes and more unusual pieces. Informal concert at 3.30pm.
There will be an exhibition of Harps for Sale and Rental.
Rent a clarsach from £36.00 per month with an excellent credit towards purchase scheme.
Exhibition of Harps - Dublin
Friday 11th April 2008
Montclare Hotel Dublin
7pm - 9pm
"Have A Go At The Harp" with Sara Gillen - Newry
Thursday 10th April 2008
7 pm
The Canal Court Hotel, Newry. Northern Ireland
There will also be an exhibition of harps for sale and rental.
Exhibition of Harps - Longford
Wednesday 9th April 2008
Longford Arms Hotel, Longford
7pm - 9pm
Harp Exhibition - Killarney
Monday 7th April 2008
7 pm
The Killarney Park Hotel, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland
There will be an exhibition of harps, sheet music and accessories for sale and rental.
Please Note: The previously advertised Harp Recital by David Watkins has been cancelled due to ill health. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Exhibition of Harps - Limerick
Sunday 6th April 2008
2 pm
The Greenhills Hotel, Limerick, Co Limerick, Ireland
There will be an exhibition of harps, sheet music and accessories for sale and rental.
Please Note: The previously advertised Masterclass with David Watkins has been cancelled due to ill health. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
27th Edinburgh International Harp Festival
28th March to 2nd April 2008
at Merchiston Castle School, 294 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0PT
For more information see festival website here.
Mobius Concert - London
Saturday 22nd March 2008
Wigmore Hall, London
7.30 pm
Mobius is an international ensemble of seven dynamic musicians, including Alison Nicholls on harp. To celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, Mobius has commissioned seven of today's foremost composers to each write a miniature featuring a different member of the group. These "Birthday Candles" offer a unique opportunity to hear seven world premieres in one concert.
N.B. The harp will be played by Hugh Webb for this concert.
Click here to download a pdf with further information on this concert, including details on how to book.
Exhibition of Harps - Caernarfon
Thursday 20th March 2008
at The Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon
7 - 9 pm
Come along and see our Sales Manager to chat through all your harp sales and rental needs. Don't forget the Take It Away Scheme and The Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme.
Teachers and educators remember your 10% discount!
Click here to download a pdf with further information on this and the other Morley Harps events in Wales this week.
Student Recital and Exhibition of Harps - Carmarthen
Tuesday 18th March 2008
7pm
at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen
Student Recital and Exhibition of Harps for sale or rental, with guest recital by Duo Helen a Elin.
Click here to download a pdf with further information on this and the other Morley Harps events in Wales this week.
Student Recital and Exhibition of Harps - Swansea
Monday 17th March 2008
7pm - 9pm
at Sketty Hall, Swansea SA2 8QF
Student Recital and Exhibition of Harps for sale and rental, with performances by Nia Jenkins and Helen Naylor-Williams.
Click here to download a pdf with further information on this and the other Morley Harps events in Wales this week.
Danielle Perrett Concert - Waterloo
Thursday 6th March 2008
7.30pm
The Cello Factory, 33-34 Cornwall Road, London SE1
International harpist, Danielle Perrett, joins members of the Landon Chamber Ensemble to present a programme of works by Ravel, Debussy, Pierne, Gough and Poston.
For more information contact : +44(0)7904 228455 or email info@landonensemble.com
For further details visit the festival website www.landonensemble.com
www.landonensemble.com.
Harp Courses at Alston Hall - Preston
1st March 2008 - Tutor: Jean Altshuler
2nd March 2008 - Tutor: Eira Lynn Jones
Suitable for early learners, post beginners and elementary level players and those who wish to improve their technique.
Cost: £32 per day to include meals.
For further information, contact: Cathy Birtwistle (01524 261 334) or email cathybirtwistle@googlemail.com.
Exhibition of Harps - Exeter
Monday 25th February 2008
at South Street Baptist Church, Exeter
Harps will be available for sale and rental.
Masterclass with David Watkins - London
Saturday 23rd February 2008
at the Centre for Young Musicians, Morley College, London
Masterclass with David Watkins and Exhibition of Harps for sale and rental.
Scottish Harp and Cello Festival - Glasgow
22nd - 24th February 2008
College of Piping, Otago Street, Glasgow
8pm Feb 22nd: Concert - Cheyenne Brown and Seylan Baxter
8pm Feb 23rd: Concert - Wendy Stewart and Wendy Weatherby
All Day Feb 23rd and 24th: Classes and Workshops with Cheyenne and Wendy.
Beginner to Advanced Level.
For more information contact: 0141 956 3919 / 0779 1018761 or email: info@celloharp.com
www.celloharp.com
Alison Nicholls Concert - Cambridge
Saturday 7th February 2008
7.30 pm
West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge
Alison Nicholls - Harp / Mark Padmore - Tenor.
Tickets available from Kings College School (01223 365814).
£10 (£5 concessions).
Masterclass with David Watkins - Derbys
Sunday 20th January 2008
10 - 12 noon
at the Leeke Memorial Hall, Kirk Langley, Derbyshire
A chance for students of all levels who are preparing for examinations this term to receive some top class tuition from world famous virtuoso harpist David Watkins.
£20.00 for the morning.
Hands on the Harp - Beginner's Introduction to the Harp
Saturday 19th January 2008
10am - 12 noon
at Clive Morley Harps, Goodfellows, Filkins, Lechlade, Glos, GL7 3JG
Join us for a beginner's introduction to the harp with Helen Naylor-Williams BA Hons (Wales) at our head office. The cost for the morning will be £20.00 which includes a workbook to take home!
This class is suitable for all abilities.
Lucy Bunce Concert - Cambridge
Saturday 12th January 2008 at 7.30pm
King's Chapel, Cambridge
Charity Concert to celebrate the launch of Lucy's new CD, May the Rain Fall Softly, along with an exhibition of Morley harps for sale or rental.
This concert features beautiful songs performed on Lucy's Dusty Strings harp with accompaniment on winds in an unique acoustic setting.
Tickets available from King’s College School, 01223 365814 or kmalone@kcs.cambs.sch.uk Adults £10, Concessions £5. Proceeds to the Chapel Foundation and Dikkumbura Sri Siddhartha School in Sri Lanka.
Christmas Concert with David Watkins
St Mary's Parish Church, Chipping Norton
on Tuesday 18th December 2007 at 7.30pm
Jane Leslie MacKenzie - soprano
Michael Bochman - violin
David Watkins - harp
A trio of international artists bring a programme including famous arias by Purcell, Handel and Mozart alongside settings of traditional Christmas carols.
Tickets: £12 and £10 (wine and mince pies included).
Box Office: 01386 791044
20% of proceeds go to St Mary's Church.
An Afternoon of Carols - 2nd December at Goodfellows
Join us for An Afternoon of Carols with light seasonal refreshments
on Sunday 2nd December 2007 at 2pm.
at Goodfellows, Filkins, Lechlade, Glos GL7 3JG.
Performances by Harpz - the Derbyshire Harp Ensemble; Telynorion Cwn Derwwnt; Rebecca McIlroy and Goodfellows students.
19th Nippon Harp Competition - 14th-18th November 2007
The 19th Nippon Harp Competition is organised by the Nippon Harp Association and the Soka City Cultural Organisation for the purpose of promoting harp music in Japan. Since the first competition held in 1987, it has been held annually in cooperation with Soka City.
The competition is open to harpists of all nationalities under the age of 35 as of 14th November 2007.
Venue Soka-shi Bunkakaikan, 1-1-5 Matsue, Soka City, Saitama 340-0013 Japan
Date 14th to 18th November 2007.
Further Information Nippon Harp Association. Takasago Bldg. 201 2-13-20 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021 Japan. Tel: 81- (0)3 5423 5666. Email: comp@nippon-harp-association.jp
Derbyshire Harp Festival - 25-28th October 2007
Venues: St Michaels Church and the Leeke Memorial Hall, Kirk Langley, Derbyshire.There will be an exhibition of harps through all three days. Harps will be available to use during the courses.
Classes and workshops include:
Trip to the famous Museum of Welsh Life at St Fagans to see the fascinating collection of historic harps.
Introduction to the Harp - for beginner and inexperienced harpists.
Preparing for Grade 5 Theory.
Preparing for Practical Exams Grades 1-5 - with Helen Arnold, ABRSM examiner.
Traditional Tunes of England - Jean Hudson.
Grades 6-8 Masterclass - with David Watkins.
Harp Therapy - Harp Therapy specialist, Bethan Myfanwy explains the ways in which the harp can help to heal.
Preparing for Music at College - with Cathy White of the Birmingham Conservatoire.
Tradtional Tunes of Wales - Caryl Roberts.
Gala Charity Concert - featuring Harpz; Junior Harpz, David Watkins; Eastwood Colliery's Male Voice Choir.
There are also opportunites for private lessons with some of the world's leading harp teachers.
Competition Set Pieces are as follows:
Beginners Barn Dance Memory or Midnight Stars from First Grade Pieces for the Harp (Grandjany/Wiedensaul) - Adult's and Children's classes.
Grade 1-2 Charlotte in Spring or Goblin Rustle from Harping On (Clifton-Welker) - Adult's and Children's classes.
Grade 3-4 Chaconne from Telynor Clasurol (Powell) or Angelus from Fuillets d'Album (Renie) - Adult's and Children's classes.
Grade 5-6 Ymdawiad Y Brenin from Telynor Llys a Chastell (Heulyn) or Sonata in D (1st Movement) (Parry) Anthology of English Music ed Watkins. Open.
Grade 7-8 Entrant's choice from the ABRSM syllabus for grades 7 - 8. Open.
Open Competition Balanced programme, participant's own choice, no longer than six minutes in duration. Marks will be awarded for performance, presence, musicianship and programme choice. Adult's and Children's Classes.
Entrants: £5.00 per competition/classification
Spectators: £5.00
Costs for the festival are £80.00 per adult delegate for the whole event, with £60.00 per child and £20.00 per spectator (only available with a Child). This covers the whole event (four classes, evening social which includes a buffet supper, entertainment and concert) with the exception of the trip to the Museum of Welsh Life.
Alternatively, each individual class is £25.00 each £15.00 per child and £5.00 per spectator (only available accompanying a child). The Social evening is £10.00 for children and £20.00 for adults. The concert is £10.00 for everyone.
Trip to the Museum of Welsh Life is £20.00 per person - to inlclude a private viewing of the historical harps in the store and lecture (suitable for adults and children) plus a chance to look round the museum.
Private Lesson with David Watkins: £40.00 per hour.
Private Lesson for beginners with a tutor: £30.00 per hour.
Traditional Instrument Workshop - Cardiff
The Welsh Traditional Instruments Society presents a Traditional Instrument Workshopon Saturday 20th October 2007 10.30 am - 4.30 pm
at The Urdd Centre, Cardiff
Harp Workshop by Lon Wright.
For all kinds of harp, including the triple harp. The focus will be on learning and playing traditional tunes from Glamorgan and Gwent.
For more information, or to register contact Sian Gruffudd: tyddynuchaf@onetel.net
Guildhall Harp Department Open Day
Open Day at the Guildhall School of Music and DramaFriday 12th October 2007 12.30pm to 5.30pm.
All Welcome. Admission Free.
All open day events are held at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Silk Street, Barbican, London EC2, except the concert, which is at LSO St Luke's, 161 Old Street, London EC1.
The open day is intended for students who are thinking of applying to music college and also for younger students and teachers who would like to get some idea of the level required.
For further details and to book your place please email harps@gsmd.ac.uk or telephone 020 7435 6458.
Fitkin Wall Tour - May to September 2007
Harpist Ruth Wall and composer Graham Fitkin are performing at various venues throughout the UK this summer.
The show includes some extraordinary music involving lever harp, bray harp, wire strung harp, synth and a fair bit of electronica thrown in. There are also wonderful visuals from Marc Silver.
For more information see www.fitkinwall.com.
Beginners' Introduction to the Harp - 1st Sep at Goodfellows
Come and join us for a beginners' harp workshop at Clive Morley Harps, Goodfellows, Filkins, Glos.
1st September 2007 10am - 12 noon
Suitable for ages 7-70.
A chance to play the harp with friends and banish the back to school blues.
Informal concert for friends and parents at 12 noon.
Early Irish Harp Summer School - 22-28th August in Kilkenny, Ireland
Date: 22nd - 28th August 2007
Event: Scoil na gClairseach / Summer School of Early Irish Harp
Venue: Kilkenny, Ireland
The course offers small classes catering for beginners, post-beginners/intermediate and advanced levels. There will also be lectures and talks given by staff and guest scholars, concerts and a trip to see many of the surviving instruments held in Irish collections.
This year's faculty includes, among others:
Siobhan Armstrong, Director (Ireland)
Simon Chadwick, Assistant Director (UK)
Ann Heymann (USA)
Javier Sainz (Spain/Ireland)
Sean Donnelly (Ireland)
Keith Sanger (Scotland)
This year's timetable is still being finalised and has not yet been uploaded. Completed application forms and deposits need to be received by 19th June to confirm your place.
Harp Course for 9 to 14 Year Olds - 16th-19th August at Glastonbury
This course is for 9-14 year olds to improve their existing harp skills in an environment that is fun, friendly and challenging. The event will combine workshops and ensemble playing with swimming, orienteering and T-shirt printing. An informal concert will end the course.
Harp Coaching by Ruth Faber. Telephone 01761 490995 for more details.
Course Fee: £269.
Venue: Millfield Preparatory School, Glastonbury, Somerset.
International Harp Summer School - 7-11th August at Hitchin
Formerly known as Benslow Harp Course, this unique course which is open to talented students and young professionals, is now in its 15th year.
Highlights include a recital by Eleanor Turner on 10th August, 8pm at Little Benslow Hill, Hitchin, Herts.
Applications and information from Charlotte Searle on 0207 254 0419 or email ibardford@blueyonder.co.uk.
Harp Masters with Park Stickney - 5-13th August, Switzerland
Date: 5-13th August 2007
Event: 2nd International Harp Academy "Harp Masters".
Venue: Fribourg, Switzerland
Park Stickney will be taking part in the International Harp Academy "Harp Masters" in Switzerland this August. He will be giving a solo jazz concert (titled "Action Harp") in the Gutenberg museum in the beautiful town of Fribourg.
The following day there will be a workshop where he will work with participants both individually and in groups.The group will explore improvisation, some jazz standards, the blues, some (very friendly) jazz theory, pedal slides (many, many pedal slides), and much more.
If you’re already playing jazz, or if you’ve always wanted to try, this class will be both fun and informative, all in a beautiful setting.
For more information and to register for "HarpMasters 2007", visit www.harpmasters.com
National Eistedfodd
Date: Saturday 4th to Saturday 11th August 2007
Venue: Pentrehobin estate, between Wrexham and Mold, WALES
Contact: http://www.eisteddfod.org.uk/
National craft and cultural event covering arts, music and community with musical concerts and recitals on offer.
The Eisteddfod will be situated on the old road from Wrexham to Mold, the B5444 on the fields of Pentrehobin estate. All the Eisteddfod's sites will be based on Pentrehobin land which include the Maes, the parking sites, the caravan site, and the youth village and MaesB.
7th European Harp Symposium - 22-27th July in Cardiff
Date: Sunday 22nd to Friday 27th July 2007
Venue: Wales Millennium Center, Cardiff, WALES
Contact: http://www.arpavivacymru.org
Concerts, Masterclasses, Recitals and Competitions
Classical, Jazz, Contemporary and Folk
Royal Welsh Show
Date: Monday 23rd to Thursday 26th July 2007
Venue: Builth Wells, Powys, WALES
Contact: http://www.rwas.co.uk/
Agricultural and rural life show with distinctly Welsh flavour.
The Royal Welsh Show is one of the most prestigious events of its type in Europe, and brings to together the farming industry and rural community in a celebration of the best of British agriculture with a unique and very special ‘Welsh' flavour.
Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod - 10-15th July
Date: Tues 10th to Sunday 15th July 2007.
Visit Clive Morley Harps on the Eisteddfod field and see the full range of both concert and lever harps available.
Early Grades Masterclass - 9th June at Goodfellows
Date: Saturday 9th June 2007 1-5pm.
Event: Fun and Informative Workshop with Hints and Tips for All Aspects of Preparing for ABRSM Exams for Grades 1 to 5.
Venue: Goodfellows, Filkins GL7 3JG
Workshop led by Helen Arnold, examiner for ABRSM.
£20 for the afternoon, including tea.
For further information call 01367 860493 or email harps@morleyharps.com.
Click to open a printable PDF Brochure for the Early Grades Masterclass here.
Eisteddfod yr Urdd
Date: Monday 28th May to Saturday 2nd June 2007
Venue: Carmarthen Three Counties Show Ground, Carmarthen, WALES
Contact: http://www.urdd.org/
Europe's premier youth arts festival.
The Eisteddfod will be held on the Carmarthen Three Counties Show Ground, in Nant y Ci, on the outskirts of Carmarthen.
Exhibition of Harps - 20th May on Isle of Man
Date: Sunday 20th May 2007 2-5pm
Venue: The Hilton Isle of Man, Central Promenade, Douglas IM2 4NA
Contact: Helen at Clive Morley Harps on +44 (0) 1367 860493 or +44 (0)7737 594453
Come along and join us for the first ever exhibition of harps on the Isle of Man.
Harps to rent and purchase. Lots of special offers, free gift for every visitor.
Meet local harpists and harp teachers. Are you a "Would Be" harpist? Come along for a taster.
Workshop With Isobel Mieras - 5th May at Goodfellows
Date: 5th May 2007 9.30am to 5pm.
Event: Workshop for Elementary to Advanced Players. The course includes solo work and ensemble playing plus the opportunity to sing with your harp, should you want to.
Venue: Goodfellows, Filkins GL7 3JG
£30/£20 for the day.
Bring a packed lunch or join us in the village pub for lunch.
For further information call 01367 860493 or email harps@morleyharps.com.
Isobel Mieras is one of Scotland's most experienced and respected teachers. She teaches both privately and in schools as well as travelling throughout the UK to give weekend and residential courses. She is the Artistic Director of the Edinburgh Harp Festival and has been a key member in the Clarsach Society.
Click to open a printable PDF Brochure for the exhibitions here.
Beginners' Introduction to the Harp - 21st April at Goodfellows
Date: Saturday 21st April 2007
Venue: Goodfellows, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact: Clive Morley Harps on +44 (0) 1367 860493
Come along and join us for a beginners' harp workshop
@ Goodfellows with Helen Naylor-Williams BA Hons
21st April 2007 from 2.30pm – 5pm
Suitable for Ages 7-70
A chance to play the harp and make new friends. £15.00 for the afternoon.
Come along and join in the fun, afternoon tea provided!
Informal concert for friends and parents 4.30pm
Harps, music and sundries will be available for sales and rental.
Helen-Elizabeth Naylor BA Hons (Wales) has been resident harpist and harp teacher and Wales Sales Exec at Clive Morley Harps Ltd since the year 2000. She studies with world famous virtuoso harpist David Watkins. Helen-Elizabeth has a thriving teaching practice of 40 students stretching from Cirencester in the west to Lincoln in the East, with a pass rate of 100% with ABRSM.
Click to open a printable PDF Brochure for workshop here
Grannard Traditional Harp Festival, Co. Longford, Ireland
Date: 12th-15th April 2007
Event: Exhibition of Clive Morley Harps on 13th and 14th April at Sacred Heart School, Grannard.
For more information about the above event, please contact Helen Naylor-Williams on 0044 367 860493 or 0044 7737 594453.
Ireland Harp Exhibitions - April 2007
Ever wanted to play the harp? Come along and have a go. Meet the local harp teacher. Harps for sale and rental, folk harp repairs, strings and music available. Tea and coffee provided.Date: Tuesday 10th April 2007 6-8pm
Event: Exhibition of Harps at Seagoe Hotel, Portadown.
Date: Wednesday 7th April 2007 7-9pm
Event: Exhibition of Harps at Galway Bay Hotel, Galway.
Date: Thursday 12th April 2007 6-8pm
Event: Exhibition of Harps at Greenhills Hotel, Limerick.
Click to open a printable PDF Brochure for the exhibitions here.
3rd March Beginners' Harp Workshop London
Date: Saturday 3rd March 2007, from 2.30pm – 5pmVenue: "Musica Nova", 88 Cromer Stret, LONDON, WC1H 8DG
Contact: Clive Morley Harps on +44 (0) 1367 860493 to book.
"Hands on the Harp". Come along and join us for a beginners' harp workshop
with Helen Naylor-Williams BA Hons
Suitable for Ages 7-70
A chance to play the harp with friends £20.00 for the afternoon.
Come along and join in the fun! Lots of group playing!
Informal concert for friends and parents 4.30pm
Harps, music and sundries will be available for sale and rental.
Click to open a printable PDF Brochure for workshop here
4th March Beginners' Harp Workshop Kirk Langley
Date: Sunday 4th March 2007, from 10am until noon.Venue: Kirk Langley Church Hall, Kirk Langley, Derbyshire
Contact: Helen Williams on Helen@morleyharps.com or 01332 540540 to book.
Come along and join us for a beginners' harp workshop with Helen Naylor-Williams BA Hons and Kathryn Lewis; "The Little Welsh Shop Harpists".
Suitable for Ages 7-70
A chance to play the harp with friends. £20.00 for the morning.
Harps, music and sundries will be available for sale and rental.
Click to open a printable PDF Brochure for workshop here
4th March David Watkins Masterclass Kirk Langley
Date: Sunday 4th March 2007, from 2pm to 5pm.Venue: Kirk Langley Church Hall, Kirk Langley, Derbyshire
Contact: Clive Morley Harps on +44 (0) 1367 860493 to book.
COME ALONG AND PLAY FOR DAVID.
WHATEVER GRADE YOU ARE!!!
A GREAT CHANCE TO PREPARE FOR EXAMS.
Harps Will Be Available for Sale or Rental!
David Watkins was harpist of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and played for the great artists like Maria Callas, Joan Sutherland, Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev. Since then he was a founder member of the New Welsh National Opera Orchestra under James Lockhart. David performed his own harp concerto with the London Philharmonic at the Royal Festival Hall. He is Professor of Harp at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and his lecture recitals are celebrated in many Countries.
Click to open a printable PDF Brochure for workshop here
27th January - Kezia Thomas & Eleanor Turner Recital & Workshop London
Date: Saturday 27th January 2007Venue: "Musica Nova", 88 Cromer Stret, LONDON, WC1H 8DG
Contact: Clive Morley Harps on +44 (0) 1367 860493 to book.
Lunchtime recital by Double Action Harp Duo, Kezia Thomas and Eleanor Turner at 1.30pm. Tickets available on door - get there early to get a seat!
Followed by fun harp workshop with Kezia Thomas and Eleanor Turner, 2.30pm - 5pm. Cost £20.
25th January - David Watkins Masterclass @ RWCMD
Date: Thursday 25th January 2007
Venue: Royal Welsh Colleg of Music and Drama, CARDIFF
Contact: Clive Morley Harps on +44 (0) 1367 860493
David Watkins was harpist of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and played for the great artists like Maria Callas, Joan Sutherland, Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev. Since then he was a founder member of the New Welsh National Opera Orchestra under James Lockhart. David performed his own harp concerto with the London Philharmonic at the Royal Festival Hall. He is Professor of Harp at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and his lecture recitals are celebrated in many Countries.
4pm college students. 6pm all harp students who would like to come along
COME ALONG AND PLAY FOR DAVID WHATEVER GRADE!!!
Harps Will Be Available for Sale or Rental!
Click to open a printable PDF Brochure for workshop here
Beginner's Introduction to the Harp
Date: Saturday 6th January 2007Venue: Goodfellows, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact: Clive Morley Harps on +44 (0) 1367 860493
Come along and join us for a beginner's harp workshop
@ Goodfellows with Helen Naylor-Williams BA Hons
6th January 2007 from 2.30pm – 5pm
Suitable for Ages 7-70
A chance to play the harp with friends and banish the post Christmas blues! £15.00 for the afternoon.
Come along and join in the fun, afternoon tea provided!
Informal concert for friends and parents 4.30pm
Harps, music and sundries will be available for sales and rental.
Helen-Elizabeth Naylor BA Hons (Wales) has been resident harpist and harp teacher and Wales Sales Exec at Clive Morley Harps Ltd since the year 2000. She studies with world famous virtuoso harpist David Watkins. Helen-Elizabeth has a thriving teaching practice of 40 students stretching from Cirencester in the west to Lincoln in the East, with a pass rate of 100% with ABRSM.
Click to open a printable PDF Brochure for workshop here
Harp Classes @ Beckenham Festival
Date: Usually in November (exact date TBC)
Venue: Cator Park School, Lennard Road, BECKENHAM
Contact: http://www.beckenham-festival.org.uk
Concert / clarsach harp solo classes, concert harp recital classes, clarsach / celtic harp recital classes, concert harp study classes, other solo harp classes, harp duet classes, harp ensemble classes, other instrument classes. Any age.
Benslow Harp Course
Date: Tuesday 8th to Saturday 12th August 2006
Venue: Benslow Music Trust, HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact: http://www.benslow.org/
Intensive sessions to expand the participants' musical and technical horizons. Benefit from the wealth of diverse professional experience offered by the tutors. Deliberately small classes put the emphasis on individual attention and all students perform every day. The Focus is on solo repertoire, but flute and harp, and orchestral repertoire will also be studied. The course will start at 11am on the Tuesday and finish on the Saturday evening. There will be a public recital on the Thursday evening, free to course members.
Tutored by: Charlotte Seale; Imogen Barford; Ruth Faber; Susan Blair
Beckenham Festival of Music, Dancing, Speech & Drama
Date: Usually in November (exact date TBC)
Venue: BECKENHAM
Contact: http://www.beckenham-festival.org.uk
One of the largest competitive performing arts festivals in the south-east of England. It is held during weekends in November each year and offers classes in Music, Dancing and Speech & Drama, with specialist adjudicators in all sections.
8th Stamford Harp Festival
Date: Saturday 26th to Monday 28th August 2006
Venue: STAMFORD
Contact: stamfordharpfestival@hotmail.com or http://www.stamfordharpfestival.co.uk/
Harp Workshop with Cheyenne Brown
Date: Saturday 25th November 2006
Venue: Goodfellows, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact: Clive Morley Harps on +44 (0) 1367 860493
From Bird Creek, Alaska, Cheyenne Brown has played the clarsach for eight years. She moved to Scotland in 2002 to study traditional Scottish music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama where she received a BA in 2005 and is now pursuing Honours.
9.30am Registration – Finishes at 4pm
£30 for workshop. Optional farmhouse lunch £5.
Workshop for all abilities
PROGRAMME
Morning Session: Easy Scottish tunes by ear for all ages
Afternoon Session: Scottish tunes by ear for intermediate/advanced with arranging ideas for all ages
Click to open a printable PDF Brochure for Cheyenne's workshop here
Canossa Masterclasses Edition 2006
Date: Friday 28th July to Friday 4th August 2006
Venue: Castel of Rossena Canossa (RE), ITALY
Contact: Artistic Organiser: Claudio Piastra and Professor of Harp: David Watkins - http://www.suonarte.it
The Association "SuonArte", with the Patronage of the Province of Reggio Emilia organise at the Castel of Rossena Canossa (RE) Italy - a fabulous week of music masterclasses.
London Harp Competition 2005 Results
The final round of judging in last year's London Harp Competition took place in October 2005. See our results page for this year's winners.