Fran Barsby​

Warwickshire and
Midlands
​CV34 

Fran is  also our Resident Harpist Pilgrim Harps 
"Fran is a passionate young musician. Her playing and enthusiasm are truly catching!" - Gabriella Dall'OIio
Fran Barsby is a British harpist known for her passion and innovation. Beginning the harp 17 years ago, Fran has played at venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, St Johns Smith Square, Birmingham Town Hall, Chichester festival theatre and more. Her solo and ensemble career with groups such as the International Harp Ensemble, Dionysos (cello and harp duet), and various orchestras has taken her around the breadth of Europe. Fran graduated from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2015. In September 2015 Fran achieved her lifelong harp goal and began working for Pilgrim Harps as their resident harpist and online marketing co-ordinator. 
Not only does Fran have a very busy performing career but she also has a passion for teaching. Fran is the harp teacher at the Blue Coat School, Warwick Prep School and Kings High School for Girls as well as teaching privately. Fran is also devoted to helping young professionals find their feet in the music industry. She is director of PoppyHarp publishing, a company dedicated to helping composers and harpists publish their music as well as creating innovative resources for music teachers and students. April 2015 brought the release of a new set of 13 Harp tuition books for students of all ages, parental help guides and advise for teachers. Fran is also the director of the Future Blend Project, a charitable competition organised to help young musicians find their first steps in their careers. 
"Fran is an enthusiastic and energetic teacher, Her approach to teaching my daughter is innovative and engaging. She makes learning fun! My daughter looks forward to lessons and I always hear a lot of laughter coming from the two of them as they learn new things together. "
Zoe 2015
fbarsby@poppyharp.com
07713907808

Audrey Douglas
Audrey Douglas studied at the Royal College of Music and following her studies was harpist with the BBC Northern Ireland and subsequently the Ulster Orchestra. 
Audrey has lived and worked in the Midlands for many years, having playing with several major orchestras and worked on numerous productions for the Royal  Shakespeare Company. 
Audrey has over 20 years experience as a specialist wedding harpist. She is familiar with most venues throughout the Midlands and is recommended by many of them. Audrey has a vast repertoire which is constantly updated and will always try to accommodate any  particular musical requests.​

Angharad James
I am a freelance harpist based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. I play the harp at weddings, corporate events, with orchestras & other music groups. I am also an experienced and sympathetic harp teacher who gives harp lessons from my home in Cheltenham. I play both classical and traditional music on the Concert and Celtic Harp. I was born in Abergavenny and began studying music in school, gaining Grade 8 with Distinction in both Harp and Piano. I studied the harp at Bristol University where I completed a BA (hons) in Music. I further developed my performing abilities by completing a Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Harp Performance at the Royal Welsh College College of Music and Drama (Cardiff.) ​
For a full list of harpists in your area Please contact Pilgrim Harps on 01342 893242 or email info@pilgrimharps.co.uk 

Would you like to be listed on our 'find a harpist' pages?

Adverts are completely free. 
For more information or to submit your advert email Fran at events@pilgrimharps.co.uk

For the best advert possible you will need to send:
- A short biography max 250 words.
- Contact number
- Contact email
- First part of your post code and the areas you cover. 
- A promotional shot of yourself. 

You can update and edit your advert at any time by emailing events@pilgrimharps.co.uk