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16th August 2019 -22nd August 2019

IBACUS INTERNATIONAL HARP COURSE

Suffolk
​ https://www.ibacusharpcourse.com/summer-student-course

Birmingham Conservatoire duo Cherry Stone Duo have released a CD

As students of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Will and Emily formed the Cherry Stone Duo in their first year and have been playing together ever since. They deliver an original and innovative sound aiming to explore the potential these two instruments can create together and share this rare chamber ensemble with audiences everywhere. 
Both being keen to experiment with different genres they spend time exploring styles and creating new music; playing their own arrangements of house and pop songs as well as performing jazz numbers. Having spent many hours searching for music composed specifically for the harp and guitar, they now have a large repertoire consisting of light classical and romantic pieces.
The Cherry Stone Duo regularly perform in different venues across Birmingham such as The Museum and Arts Gallery, The ICC and Birmingham Central Synagogue. In Summer 2018 the Duet won the annual Henrietta Renié Harp and Chamber Prize.
They have just released their first album named ‘A Dance of Mermaids’ which is available on all major streaming sites including iTunes, Spotify, amazon music and google play. 
Thank you to Erik Marchelie, Kelly Greenwell and Tom William, without whom this album would not have been possible. 
7th - 11th August 2019

RUTH FABER TEENAGE HARP COURSE (13 – 18 year olds)

7th - 11th August 2019
Millfield School, Street, Somerset, BA16 0YD

Tutors: Ruth Faber, Eleanor Turner and Keziah Thomas

Students will work with their tutor individually and in small groups on technique and solo repertoire. There are also group workshops on jazz, pop and improvisation. Eleanor Turner and Keziah Thomas will give a recital on Friday 9th August at 7.30pm and the course ends with a students’ concert, followed by the Bow Brand prize.

Leisure activities include a visit to Glastonbury Tor and shopping in Clarks Village.

www.harpcourses.co.uk
18th - 21st August 2019

RUTH FABER JUNIOR HARP COURSE
​(9-13 year olds)

Monkton Combe School, Bath, BA1 7HG​

Now in its 17th year, the course is designed for children to improve their existing harp skills in an environment that is fun, friendly and challenging. The event will combine workshops, ensemble playing, and a recital by Bethan Griffiths, together with leisure activities such as swimming, team games and crafts. Much of the focus will be on working together, providing a foundation for future ensemble and orchestral playing. Harp tuition will be given by Ruth Faber and is suitable for both lever and pedal harpists. 

​www.harpcourses.co.uk
APPLICATION DEADLINE 30th August
28th - 31st August 2019 

GLASBURY ARTS HARP SUMMER SCHOOL

Glasbury
​www.glasburyarts.co.uk
6th September 2019

JAUFRÉ DARROUX: ARS ANTIQUA.

2:30 PM

Medieval Music in the Dales 2019, Bolton Castle, Wensleydale,

Jaufré Darroux's interpretation of the songs of the trouvères is both original and dynamic, and places this repertoire of love songs firmly in the soundscape of traditional, living music.  
A traditional singer's voice, harp and lyre played with agility and unconventionality, modal improvisations full of emotion and imagination
6th September 2019

JOGLAR: LA LYRIQUE COURTOISE D'OC ET D'OÏL

4:00 PM

Medieval Music in the Dales 2019, Bolton Castle, Wensleydale,

Joglar take us into the world of the French courtly lyric, from its beginnings in the south and the langue d'oc through its development in the northern world of the langue d'oïl. Margaux Zubeldia on harp. 
7th September 2019

WORKSHOP - EASY TUNES WITH A HARPER'S TOOLKIT, WITH PAM FERRIS

11:00 AM

Medieval Music in the Dales 2019, Bolton Castle, Wensleydale,

Using the medium of playing a few tunes, this workshop introduces and consolidates some of the core principles that every harper should have in their toolkit, from co-ordinating the hands to shaping the melody and accompanying singing. Suitable for everyone except complete beginners. 
7th September 2019

COMPANY OF VOICES: A SONG OF SEVEN

5:00 PM

Medieval Music in the Dales 2019, Bolton Castle, Wensleydale,

​Hildegard von Bingen's visions of the Holy Spirit - a concert that aims to dig deep into seven of Hildegard's most profound seeings. With Leah Stuttard on harp. 
8th September 2019

WORKSHOP: IMPROVISING ON MEDIEVAL HARP, WITH JAUFRÉ DARROUX

9:00 AM
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Medieval Music in the Dales 2019, Bolton Castle, Wensleydale

An introduction to modal improvisation on the harp, in the monodic musical repertoire of the ars antiqua : an alternative to polyphony. Suitable for intermediate and higher players.
15th September 2019
Sunday 22nd September 2019

Pilgrims Open Day

10am - 4pm
Once 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!
Lots of exciting changes, Jazz Tent, Come and Try Tent BBQ etc. More info to come!
FREE ENTRY, FREE CONCERTS, FREE PARKING
17th October 2019

Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman
Harp & Guitar duo at Swythamley Centre SK11 0SJ (Between Leek & Macclesfield)

Supported by Live & Local
7.45pm
This internationally renowned, critically acclaimed harp and guitar duo blends gorgeous traditional Celtic music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque with a delightful stage presence and a charming line in amusing, informative and anecdotal patter.
 “This celebrated duo took the place by storm. Stately Carolan tunes, jazzy Django-ish numbers, dazzling Doc Watson style flat picking fliers, driving Irish dance tunes - this pair can nonchalantly do the lot. Guitar players applauded and went sadly home to burn their instruments!” The Belfast Telegraph
'Dazzling virtuosity... delightful.' The Telegraph ★★★★ 'Brilliant, innovative harping and guitar-playing of astonishing virtuosity and versatility.' Songlines Magazine ★★★★ Scotland On Sunday ★★★★ Maverick Magazine ★★★★ Irish Times
Tickets are:
​ £10.50 adults (under14s, £8.50) from Janet 07814 582741
Licensed Bar.
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http://www.liveandlocal.org.uk
http://www.maireandchris.com/
24th - 29th October 2019

MAKE YOURSELF A HARP IN 6 DAYS

10:00 AM
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QUARR ABBEY, Archway Meeting Room, RYDE, Isle of Wight, PO33 4ES

Brittany harp maker Sylvestre Chabrin will be running a six day course on how to make a 23 string lap (no levers) in the serene setting of Quarr Abbey.  Full details can be found at www.harponwight.co.uk.  The deadline for receipt of deposits is 31st July 2019.
25th - 29th October 2019

HARP ON WIGHT INTERNATIONAL 2019

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RYDE, Isle of Wight

Over our festival's long weekend, we showcase musicians from around the globe and invite harpists from near or far to enjoy our fantastic events - see full details at www.harponwight.co.uk
9th November 2019

GWYL CERDD DANT

Furnace Theatre, Llanelli
​
A Competitive Festival of Traditional Welsh Music, with classes in Penillion Singing, Folk Music, Folk Dancing, Poetry and Harp. 
Harp Classes age Yr 6 and under; Years 7-11; Year 12 - 25 years of age; Open Harp Ensemble
Adjudicators: Elinor Bennett, Gwenllian Llyr
Date:Saturday 9th November 2019
Venue:  Furnace Theatre, Llanelli SA15 3YE
Website: www.cerdd-dant.org
Email: trefnydd@gcd.yahoo.com
Closing Date for Entries:1st October 2019
24th July 2020 - 30th July 2020

​WORLD HARP CONGRESS 2020

RWCMD, Cardiff, Wales
In 2020 the World Harp Congress will return to Europe for the first time in 12 years.
www.whc2020.wales