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Can't make it to Somerset? Then come to the
Harpers' Escape Weekend
October 5-7, 2012

 

 

 

 

Workshops: C-E
Time Period Key: AM1=9:30-11am AM2=11:30am-noon PM1: 1:30-3pm PM2: 3:30-5pm
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Celtic Airs & Lullabies: Kim Robertson
Here's a refreshing change of pace from all the jigs and reels. Come to this workshop and learn a handful of beautiful, slow tempo airs and lullabies from the Irish and Scottish traditions. This was an extremely popular workshop last year, so please be sure to be on time or early to this workshop to get a seat! Level: Any
Type:  Hands-on  
When: Fri. PM2
Where: Vail 
Celtic Morning Prayer Service: Debbie Brewin-Wilson
Come start your day with Celtic music and prayer. This service blends prayers and music from the Celtic Christian tradition with contemporary Morning Prayer from the Episcopal Church. Debbie, an Episcopal priest as well as a harper, will lead this ecumenical service. Everyone is welcome! Level:  Any
Type: Lecture 
When: Sun. AM0
Where: Symmes 
Chinese Music & Folk Songs: Joy Yu Hoffman
Study and learn the basic theories behind Chinese music and create your own arrangements based on a Chinese folk song. Learn about Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhe, and Yiu modes and their scales and chords.You'll practice Chinese pentatonic scales and understand the cadences; and get a chance to play simple Chinese folk songs arranged by Joy. Harps should be tuned to Eb or C major. Level: Any 
Type:  Hands-on  
When: Fri. AM1
Where: Morris 8 
Christmas in July: Sunita Staneslow
Join Sunita and learn how to arrange carols for the season. Create simple arrangements so that they can be played in cold places in candlelight. Add harmonics, glissandos and other effects to create the Christmas magic without playing lots of notes. You'll also work on reading carols from hymnals and transposing them so that you are prepared to work with singers and other last minute surprises!. Level: Int/Adv  
Type:  Hands-on  
When:  Sun. AM1
Where: Johnnes 
Competition Harp: Candyce Dunham
Many people feel that music and competition are complete opposites but competition can be a wonderful and fulfilling experience if you know how to get the most out of it. It's your chance to play for comments, qualifications, performance experience, and to add to a resume. Any level of player interested in competing should take this class. Candyce will talk about how to put together an appropriate and interesting program, tricks for conquering nerves, stage presence, and what to expect on the day of competition. We will cover competition standards for classical, Scottish Harp Society, and Ireland's Fleadh Cheoil along with general guidelines for any competition scenario. Learn how to prepare for a competition and how to make it a positive, enriching. and educational experience. Level: Any
Type:  Lecture/Demo 
When:  Fri. AM1
Where: Symmes
Composing in a Traditional Style: William Jackson
What makes a new composition sound traditional? This is a comprehensive look at the structure of traditional music and the modes and rhythms used from Gaelic song, strathspeys to jigs and reels. Learn how to use a simple chord progression as the basis for developing melodic ideas and then expand these melodic ideas into a larger work. Level: Any  
Type:  Hands-on  
When: Fri. AM1  
Where:  Morris 10
Contemporary Scottish Music: Maeve Gilchrist
Maeve will talk about traditional Scottish music and how to arrange it in a way which breathes new life into it while still retaining it's traditional roots. She will teach a traditional Scottish tune, focusing on stylistic ornamentation and phrasing before going into arrangement ideas. You'll learn how to support the melody and highlight it with color so as to bring out the beauty and make it one's own. Level:  Int/Adv    
Type:  Hands-on  
When: Fri. PM2  
Where:  Symmes
Create & Give a Stellar Performance: Martha Gallagher
What makes the difference between giving a "recital" or "concert" and giving a "performance"? Come find out, as we explore the many fascinating facets of performing. If you've been itching for something more, but can't quite put your finger on what "more" might be, this is the workshop for you. Martha will talk you through practical matters in performing as well as how to engage and delight an audience. Bring any material you might like to use in your show, or just material you like; poetry, Shakespeare, movement, humo. Bring your ideas, questions, fears, uncertainties, dreams and desires. Level: Any
Type:  Hands-on  
When: Sat. PM1
Where: Morris 9 
Create A Brilliant Program - Putting It All Together: Frank Voltz
Creating a concert program is so much more than selecting music and then putting them together like pieces of a puzzle. Did you know there is a logical process that you can use so that every concert is "a keeper?" You can arrange the order of pieces in a program so that you will reach your audience at an emotional level - every time. In this workshop, Frank shares the concepts he uses to create a concert set / program and explains how and why pieces are selected and positioned in such a way that each piece shines with its own brilliance and yet supports one another. Other "do's" and "don'ts" will be discussed to ensure that your program is always fun for you as a performer; and always joyful, uplifting, inspiring, and exciting to your audience. Level: Any 
Type:  Hands-on  
When: Fri. PM1 
Where: Cobb 
Creative Beginner: Kim Robertson
The biggest challenge to the new harpist is two-hand coordination. In this workshop, you will learn to navigate your harp with more confidence, using patterns, chords & arpeggios that are beautiful but easy to play. Included are exercises & creative techniques that will enhance even simple arrangements. Paced for beginners. Ability to read music not necessary. Level:  Beginner
Type:  Hands-on  
When: Sat. PM1  
Where: Cobb
Danza Paraguaya: Paraguayan Dance!: Tracy Gorman & Nicolas Carter
In Paraguay, harp music is also for dancing! The beauty of 'folk dance' is that everyone can participate. The paso básico, or basic step, is similar to the polka and it's fun and easy! Folk dances reflect traditional life… so in this session, you will take off your shoes and dance barefoot in the traditional style (those that prefer may wear flats). You will learn several of the most popular dance steps that, when combined, result in an attractive choreography. Dances taught in this class will be used in the Latin Dance Extravaganza on Saturday night. All are welcome. No dance experience necessary. Level:  Any  
Type: Feet-ready!
When: Fri. PM2  

Where: Cobb
Develop Your Sight-Reading Skills: Stephanie Curcio
This workshop is a must for students who want to improve their sight-reading skills and an essential demo for teachers to learn how to teach this skill. Stephanie will show you how to learn to "see" music as more than just a bunch of little black dots. For those who mostly play "by ear", this workshop will be extremely beneficial in expanding your abilities. Bring music you would like to work on. Level:  Any  
Type:  Hands-on  
When:  Fri. PM1
Where: Morris 10
DIY Harp Maintenance: Bill Grant
Learn to Do It Yourself. You are, inevitably, going to break a string. You should know how to change it. Take this workshop and get a lesson in knot-tying and replacing strings. Bill will also step you through string buzzing diagnostics and simple things you can do to keep your harp sounding great. Level:  Any
Type:  Hands-on  
When: Sat. AM2  
Where: Morris 11
Elements of Jazz & Improvisation: Maeve Gilchrist
Improvisation is an important technique that not need only be associated with jazz but with whatever musical situation you find yourself in. By explaining basic jazz harmony and how to voice it tastefully on the harp, Maeve will help players ease into the world of improvisation. She'll use a standard jazz tune as a base for improvising over chords and form. Get some of the basic blues patterns and groove. Level: Int/Adv 
Type:  Hands-on  
When: Sun. AM1  
Where: Morris 11 
Email Marketing & Social Media to Grow Your Music Business: David Yunghans
Back by popular request and we moved it to Friday. Who isn't using email these days? It's a ubiquitous personal and business communication tool. Hard on its heels in popularity are social media networks like Facebook and Linked In. Then there's Twitter, which most of us have heard of but few are using. For professional and wanna-be pro harpists, musicians and harp teachers who want to expand their reach and business, learning how to market yourself using these tools effectively should be an essential part of your strategy. If you want to make more money you need to learn how to get digital "word of mouth" working for you. Level: Any 
Type:  Lecture  
When: Fri. AM1  
Where: Morris 4
More workshops will be added: your favorite artist
  Level:  Beg/Int/Adv  
Type:  Hands-on  
When:   day/time tba
Where:  room tba
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