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​22/06/18 - 24/10/18

​MIDSUMMER LEVER HARP COURSE

​Organised by the Clarsach Society London & South-East branch.
Tutors: Fraya Thomsen and Jean Altshuler.
https://harpsoutheast.wordpress.com/belseybridge/

Belsay Bridge Conference Centre, Suffolk, NR35 2DZ
15/07/18 - 22/07/18

JANET HARBISON SUMMERSCHOOL

Inisheer, Aran Islands, Galway Bay

​For further details see https://www.janetharbison.com
10/08/18 - 16/08/18

IBACUS INTERNATIONAL HARP COURSES

Ibacus International Harp Courses will be running their ever-popular Summer Course from 10-16 August 2018, for harpists aged 14-24, 
and also a Spring Course 4-7 May 2018 for adult amateur learners.
Do take a look at our new website www.ibacusharpcourse.com where you will find all the information.
We are regularly heavily oversubscribed, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Based in Suffolk
24/08/18 - 31/08/18

JANET HARBISON CELTIC HARP WEEK

Porthleven, Cornwall
​For further details see https://www.janetharbisonharp.com
29/08/18 - 01/09/18

GLASBURY ARTS SEVENTH HARP SUMMER SCHOOL

Gwernyfed High School LD3 0SG

​www.glasburyarts.co.uk
Appilcation deadline: 01/09/18
Audition date: 07/09/18

NATIONAL YOUTH HARP ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS

06/09/18

A TIME TRAVELLER'S GUIDE TO THE HARP

A Time-Traveller’s Guide to the Harp in Medieval England, with Sarah Deere-Jones. The Medieval Music in the Dales 2018 Study Day.
Sarah Deere-Jones has collected over 200 images of the harp from Medieval England and also researched written evidence about its use and context in England In her illustrated presentation and the following workshops during the rest of the day, we will:
  • examine the iconography of the time
  • study the Medieval finger positions and posture
  • discuss the problems and difficulties of using iconography in research
  • test some of our resultant theories by playing arrangements of English medieval music together on our harps.
A fascinating and engaging hands-on session where the only requirements are enthusiasm and an open mind! Music will be provided, (all standards).
Web:  http://www.medievalmusicinthedales.co.uk
Tickets:  available from the website from April 1st.

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07/09/18 - 09/09/18

MEDIEVAL MUSIC IN THE DALES

Bolton Castle, Near Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4ET  

Medieval Harp Workshops with Bill Taylor (sessions for beginners and more experienced players)
Bill Taylor in concert: Musica: Medieval Welsh Harp Music from the Robert ap Huw Manuscript 
Sarah Deere-Jones in concert: “Harp Anglica”
Also in performance on the harp: Gill Page, Richard York, Clare Goodall amongst others
Ardival Harps are appearing in the instrument-makers exhibition and Bill Taylor will be demonstrating their various types of medieval harp
Web:  http://www.medievalmusicinthedales.co.uk
Tickets:  available from the website from April 1st.
08/09/18 - 15/09/18

JANET HARBISON DONEGAL HARP WEEK

Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal

​For further details see https://www.janetharbisonharp.com
09/09/18

PILGRIM HARPS OPEN DAY

​​10:00 AM - 5:00 PMOnce a year we hold an open day in the Autumn, filled with concerts, workshop tours, BBQ's, making new friends, trying the harps, laughter and fun!
Free Entry and Free Parking
15/09/18 - 22/09/18

JANET HARBISON DONEGAL HARP WEEK

Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal

​For further details see https://www.janetharbisonharp.com
05/10/18 - 07/10/18

WILD STRINGS - SAVE THE DATE!

Manchester UKHA Jazz & Popular Harp Event, Wild Strings will be in Manchester in October 2018.
A harp festival with a difference, we will have something for everyone, whether you're a lever or pedal harpist, play another instrument, or are a listener.

For more information go to www.wildstrings.co.uk or facebook.co.uk/wildstrings
Appilcation deadline: 01/09/18
Audition date: 07/09/18

NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS

​26/10/18 - 30/10/18

Harp On Wight

Isle of wight Harp Festival

Harp On Wight Patron
Anne Denholm 
Official Harpist to HRH the Prince of Wales
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The Isle of Wight Harp Festival was founded in April 2014 by:
​ Anna Sacchini, Karen Tweed, Vic King and Tony O’Nions.
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The Harp on Wight Festival Team is:
​Roberto Campana, Theresa Ellis, Vic King, Merlynna Johnson, Menna Morey, Tony O'Nions, Anna Sacchini,
 Joan Wheelton and Diana Wood.