Frequently Asked Questions
Is the festival appropriate for a beginning harpist?
We aim to make the festival appealing for all harpists (pedal harp, lever, professional, amateur, advanced and beginner) as well as the general public. The performances should be an inspiration regardless of ability and will include classical, Celtic, jazz, and world music on all types of harps.
The workshops and seminars will have different appeal depending on ability, but many will be suitable for beginners or all harpists. These include: Youth Ensemble, Massed Ensemble, Alexander technique for harpists, Toning Up, Sibelius demonstrations, Irish music, Breton music and Jazz & Improvisation workshops.
Beginners who are reasonably proficient and can read music should find that they get a lot out of these workshops and ensemble opportunities.
I play a lever harp, is there anything in this festival for me?
Yes! We have five fabulous lever harpists performing at the festival this year as well as six workshops that are equally suitable for lever and pedal harpists. There is also a lever harp category for the harp competition and Mary Macmaster will be giving a master class.
Sessions appropriate for lever harpists:
- Mary Macmaster & Donald Hay ( Scotland ) in concert
- Diana Rowan ( US ) performs original compositions for lever harp
- Claire Roche ( Ireland ) Irish music for the harp [W]
- Christine Mophett Breton music for the harp [W]
- Mary Doumany Jazz & Improvisation [W]
- Harp Competition for lever and pedal harpists of all ages
- Masterclass: Mary Macmaster
- Michael Stenning Alexander technique for harpists [W]
- Jacinta Dennett Toning Up' [W]
- Sally Greenaway a harpist's guide to reading jazz charts
- Seminar: Harp Maintenance
- The beginners guide to creating scores in Sibelius [W]
- The top 20 Sibelius tips and tricks [W]
- Competition Winners' Concert
- Harp Ensembles' Concert
- Harp Makers Presentation
- Seminar: The Healing Harp
- Seminar: Music Therapy & Children
- Seminar: Starting Beginners on the Harp
Home
About the School
