Category Archives: Events

Ongoing or annual workshops, conferences, group meetings and jam sessions (for concerts and other events, see the events section of the Celtic Harp Page, www.celticharper.com)

Double Harp Demo Video with Acacia Lyra

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49Nj1VpVDs0

From Joanne Griffin, Secretary, Northern Lights Harp Fest:

“I know many of you have been curious about the V68 harp-for-two. Since this harp will be used for the open-mic-for-two at the Northern Lights Harp Fest, www.northernlightsharpfest.com, we decided to shoot a demo video to show folks that it actually plays and sounds like a harp (or harps). Acacia Lyra (Susan Sweeney Herman & Janine Dudding), who will be performing and giving a workshop at the Fest, kindly agreed to perform their rendition of Chanter Meets the Fairy King for the video.

The regular registration deadline for the NLHF is July 15th. If you haven’t already done so, sign up now for what promises to be an entertaining, informative and exciting harp experience!”

Credits: V68 harp by Don Peddle, Artwork by Patricia Doyle (Blackburn ON), Videography by Lois Siegel Productions Inc. (Ottawa ON)

October Northern Lights Harp Fest in Ottawa: Deadline July 15!

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The folks organizing the Northern Lights Harp Fest in Ottawa in October (Oct. 2-4 2009) are trying to encourage everyone who is interested to register ASAP, so they can meet their minimum number of 60 participants by July 15.  It would be truly excellent to be able to have a regular harp conference in Ontario, since for most of us, travelling to the bigger conferences in the USA often isn’t feasible.  But, in order for that to happen, they first need to make this year’s conference a success.

Please pass this info along to any harp players you may know.  Students and beginners are welcome – there will be harp classes for all levels at the conference.

For more info, check out the official website:
http://www.northernlightsharpfest.com/

Let’s make this happen!

Harpists for Peace Day: July 19

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July 19th ’09 – ‘Harpists for Peace’ Day

An exciting event where harpists all over the world will play for an hour at 2pm (local time) on that date, near important public buildings, town squares, places of political significance etc, to promote World Peace.

Harpists of all ages and all standards, professional and amateur, are encouraged to take part, and can get more details and sign up on this website: www.spanglefish.com/harpistsforpeace

July 2-12: International Harp Workshop in Italy (Registration Deadline: May 15)

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July 2-12 2009
THIRD INTERNATIONAL HARP WORKSHOP
Santuario di Crea, ITALY
Jazz and improvisation course: Monika STADLER
Master classes: Gabriella BOSIO & Katerina ENGLICHOVA
Teacher in residence: Laura Sofia CARAMELLINO

Workshop fee (all prices in Euros): €300 full participants, €100 listeners
Accomodation: The Sanctuary’s convent offers comfortable recently restored rooms for ten nights at €270
(single room), €430 (double room) or €540 (triple room). Cost includes the possibility of kitchen facilities.
Within the Sanctuary complex there is a café and a restaurant.
Contacts/information: you can reach Laura Sofia Caramellino by e-mail laurasofia.caramellino@istruzione.it or
telephone (++39) 340 8420546 (late afternoon please).
The Workshop can guest no more than 12 full participants: please contact the teacher by May 15, 2009.

Information courtesy of Laura Sofia Caramellino

April 17 & 26: Harp Events in New Jersey

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April 17 ’09: “Slight Imperfection” Celtic Harp and Guitar Duo plays at Crossroads.
Friday, April 17, 7:00 p.m. Cost: $5.
Location: Crossroads, 78 North Ave, Garwood, NJ.

Slight imperfection is: Odarka Stockert (Vocals, Celtic and Pedal Harp and Percussion) and Redentor Jimenez (Vocals, Guitar and Mandolin)

Crossroads Fri. Apr. 17 lineup: Beale Street Love, Generation Gap, Slight Imperfection, Astronaut Jones

More info: (908)-518-3023
www.xxroads.com  
myspace.com/slightimperfection

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April 26: The North Jersey Chapter of the American Harp Society invites you to attend their Harpers Bazaar on Sunday, April 26, 2009 at the Evangelical Covenant Church of Montclair, 17 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ from 11:15am to 3:00 pm.

Our vendors include Virginia Harp Center, Gerald Goodman, Colin Harp Music and Rharps, and there will as CD’s, music and crafts made by our members for sale. There will be an open mic performance for harpists, raffles and a bake sale. Admission is free. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Sharon Fisher Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Diane Michaels at dianemichaels@verizon.net

Nancy Hurrell Workshop April 26 in Ottawa

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Sunday, April 26th, 2-4pm
Harp Workshops with Boston Harpist
NANCY HURRELL

  • Playing in a Harp Ensemble
  • Renaissance Dance Music for Harp

    • Ottawa Mennonite Church
    1830 Kilborn Avenue
    Admission: $30 at the door
    And in advance:
    The Leading Note, 370 Elgin St.
    The Ottawa Folklore Centre, 1111 Bank St.
    Contact: Mary Muckle mucklerice@rogers.com 613-825-1379

    Details:

    We’ll begin with a short session on Playing in a Harp Ensemble, learning a multi-level ensemble arrangement by Nancy. All levels of playing are welcome, and music is provided. Ideas and tips to improve an ensembles’ sound are given, plus brief comments/demo on performing the ensembles in her new book, ‘The Ring of Harps’.

    The main workshop is Renaissance Dance Music for Harp. We’ll play Renaissance dances from the 16th century, and also learn the dance steps! Knowing the tempo and pulse of the dance is important for playing the music. We’ll also do some improvisation and discuss sources for music from the period. All levels of playing are welcome. (There will be a short tea break around 3:00pm.)

    Information courtesy of M. Muckle

    March 25: The Australian Lipman Harp Duo in Toronto

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    The Toronto Chapter of the American Harp Society Presents
    The Australian Lipman Harp Duo
    Featuring Sebastian Lipman and Sayo Lipman

    Wednesday, March 25th, 2009, 7:30 PM
    Armour Heights Presbyterian Church
    105 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, ON

    Featuring works by Bach, Albeniz, Granados, Franck, Debussy, Ravel, Mozart and some contemporary pieces
    Tickets $25 Adult,$15 Seniors/Students, Available at the Door

    March 14 Celtic Concert in Peterborough

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    Sat. March 14, 2009 – St. Pat’s Fancy
    A celebration of Traditional Irish Music to Support Market Hall

    Cairdeas: Featuring Steafan Hannigan and Saskia Tomkins.
    With: Carried Away, Glen Caradus, Tanah Haney (Celtic Harp), and the Convivio Chorus.

    Market Hall Performing Arts (on George St. in Peterborough, ON).
    8pm, doors open 7:30pm.
    Tickets: $15.00, available at Showplace.
    Phone: 705-742-7469
    www.markethall.org

    Concert to be followed by a traditional Irish session.

    A Festival of Irish Music with Acacia Lyra

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    March 10th 2009: A Festival of Irish Music with Acacia Lyra (harp and voice duo)

    The Irish Society of the National Capital Region, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann, Ottawa Branch, and The Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm presents A FESTIVAL OF IRISH MUSIC. This concert, which launches Irish Week in Ottawa, will feature ACACIA LYRA, harp and voice duo with Janine Dudding and Susan Sweeney Hermon. Also performing are the Cohmhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann Traditional Musicians, the Sarah Shea Irish Dancers and the Ottawa Celtic Choir.

    Library and Archives Canada Auditorium,
    395 Wellington St., Ottawa.
    7:30 pm,     Doors open at 6.30 pm.
    Tickets $17.50, www.ticketweb.ca
    The Ottawa Folklore Centre, 613-730-288

    Info courtesy of the OntarioHarps list.