Anita Aislin

TS9
Anita is one of the most accomplished harpists in the North East.   She began learning the harp at the age of nine, with Dorothy Gilbertson (in Harrogate) and years later, went on to study at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. 
Since graduating from College, Anita has played to Royalty, performed on stages with the London Gala Orchestra, international Opera Singers, has been on set with a television period drama and delighted many audiences with her solo playing.  Her musical journey has taken her on many paths, from playing in St Paul's Cathedral ..... to strumming her strings over in Paraguay!
Available in: Manchester, Cheshire, North Wales, Lancashire, Yorkshire. 

Rachel Dent

HU16​
Bio coming soon
01482 842529​
07973 924551
rachelhdent@hotmail.com
Available in: Yorkshire. 

Alice Kirwan

M45
UK Harpist Alice Kirwan is best known for her dynamic and adventurous exploration of the harp. Since graduating with a Masters in performance from the Royal Northern College of Music, she regularly works with many orchestras and ensembles including the National Symphony Orchestra, Cantata Dramatica and Rydale Festival Orchestra. She has also worked with numerous artists such as Alfie Boe, Joe Duddell, and Palace.
An avid performer of contemporary repertoire, Alice is passionate about showing the versatility of the harp to new audiences. She has appeared across the country presenting exciting and unique solo programmes. Recently, Alice has been involved in the cross genre collaboration “Pages From My Songbook”, a multidisciplinary theatre project at the Royal Exchange Theatre, as well as performing with the contemporary group Apartment House at Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Alice also has a wealth of experience performing at weddings and events; she performs at venues across the UK and has a vast repertoire to suit all musical tastes. In addition to performing, Alice is passionate about teaching the harp to all ages and abilities. Having previously taught at Repton School for three years, Alice is now visiting harp teacher at both Manchester High School for Girls and The Manchester Grammar School. Through her work at The Early Music Shop, Saltaire, Alice provides one to one monthly lessons as well as workshops and 'Come and Try' sessions at the annual Saltaire Camac Harp Festival. 

Eira Lynn Jones

SK2
I am an experienced teacher, with a kind and positive approach to teaching.  Private lessons are given at my purpose built harp studio in Stockport, where pupils have access to instruments and music. I welcome beginner levels, pupils who need extra coaching towards exams, young professionals wishing further development, and anyone with a passion for all things harp!  As well as being Head of Harp at the Royal Northern College of Music, I regularly give workshops around the UK. Look at my website where pupils have written about their lessons. 

Elinor Nicholson

M14
Award-winning Scottish harpist Elinor Nicholson graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music with a first class honours degree in 2014. She then went on to complete a Masters in Music with distinction in 2016. During her studies, Elinor won the prestigious RNCM Concerto Competition and was twice a finalist in the RNCM Gold Medal competition- the highest accolade for performance offered by the college.

Professionally, Elinor regularly performs with ensembles such as the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Northern Ballet Sinfonia. She has also performed alongside well known names including Nicola Benedetti, Katherine Jenkins, Russel Watson and the rock band Evanescence. This has led her to perform in some of the country’s most notable concert halls, including; Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham's Symphony Hall, Sage Gateshead, Royal Glasgow Concert Hall and the Bridgewater Hall. 

Lucy Nolan

M15
Lucy Nolan began studying the harp at the age of seven with Eira Lynn Jones. After graduating from Oxford University in 2013 with a BA in Music, she returned to study for a Masters in Performance in which she achieved a Distinction before completing an advanced postgraduate diploma at the Royal Northern College of Music. During her time at Oxford University she was awarded the Margaret Irene Seymour Award, the Archibald Jackson Prize for outstanding postgraduate results and an Alice Horsman Scholarship as well as the Oxford Philomusica Young Artists’ platform for her performance with flautist, Aimee Taylor. 
As well as performing regularly as a soloist, Lucy is also a keen orchestral player. Her freelance work has led her to perform with many orchestras, including the Halle, Northern Sinfonia and Manchester Sinfonia. She was recently offered a place on the BBC Philharmonic’s competitive professional placement  scheme and is currently the harpist for the newly established ProYouth Philharmonia. Earlier this year she was also selected to go on tour with the European Union Youth Wind Orchestra in Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
Lucy is passionate about developing new music for the harp and was part of an ensemble of 20 harps who performed at Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. She was recently invited to perform music by Paul Patterson at the World Harp Congress in Hong Kong and also gave the European premiere of his harp duet, ‘Scorpions’ as part of the Chroma Harp Duo, a piece for which the duo was awarded first prize in the ensemble class at the Camac Harp Competition in London and the UKHA prize for the best performance of a work by a British composer.
Lucy is passionate about outreach work and bringing classical music to a wider audience. She spent two years teaching at a school in North London as part of the Teach First Leadership Development Programme. As well as helping to establish an orchestra and music A level, she secured positions and funding for 5 pupils in the National Orchestra for All and rehearsed with them in preparation for performances at Alexandra Palace and Leeds Arena. She is a keen teacher and as well as having a number of private pupils she is the tutor for the Transpennine Harp Society and has been guest tutor at the Cottingham Harp Course. She also enjoys working as a deputy tutor for Junior RNCM and being involved in the RNCM's Young Harps' scheme.
Lucy is very grateful to the RNCM, WM & BW Lloyd Charity Trust, Rotary Club of Darwen, Hilda Clarke Memorial Trust and John Frederick Leach Trust who have helped to fund her studies.
07879222326

Emma Yates Butler

YO31​
I'm a harp teacher(online and in person) and performer with 15 years experience.

Louise Spencer

NG18
Louise Spencer is a classically trained, professional harpist, pianist, singer, composer and music educator living and working in Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas. She is available to teach both pedal and lever harp as well as piano and singing. Louise has an extensive repertoire and plays regularly as weddings and events, as well as running her music practice, Mansfield Music School (www.facebook.com/mansfieldmuscischool). Louise is a fellowship member of the ISM and holds both Associate and Licentiate teaching diplomas, as well as having a Degree in music and a Master’s degree in Composition. Her approach to teaching is inclusive, supportive and encouraging, whilst maintaining the upmost professional standards. Her work as performer includes many of her own unique compositions and arrangements, and is a blend of classical and modern music 
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