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October 4-6, 2013
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| Reel Easy Irish Dance Music: Cormac DeBarra | |
| Cormac will focus on traditional Irish reels that fall easily under your fingers and provide ample opportunities to learn how to arrange Irish dance music. Learn the tricks for how to put a lilt in the music. This workshop will be taught by ear with written music handed out at the end of the class. | Level: Int. |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Thurs. PM2 | |
| Where: Vail | |
| Renaissance Music for Beginners: Carol Thompson | |
| If you've ever been enchanted by the sounds of Renaissance Music, then this is the workshop for you. This workshop is for harper beginners who want to know more about Early Music. You'll get a quick overview of what "Early Music" is, and Carol will shepherd you through some easy music that is still popular today (read smash hits of the renaissance). You get some new tunes, learn accompaniments and understand how to ornament the melody line. No experience necessary; harps of any size welcome. | Level: Any |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Thurs. 3pm | |
| Where: Symmes | |
| Rhythmic Improvisation: Patrice Fisher | |
| In this workshop you'll get common rhythmic patterns, like Samba, Cumbia, Swing, etc. and learn to play a chord progressions in those different rhythmic patterns. This skill can be used in accompanying other musicians and as a basis for improvisation, using rhythm as our guiding focus. Sometimes, when we let go of the logical, analysing part of our brain, original musical ideas will spontaneously flow from our creative center. | Level: Int.-Adv. |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Sat. PM2 | |
| Where: Morris 10 | |
| Self Accupressure Basics: | |
| The ultimate hands-on workshop! Maureena will teach basic self acupressure techniques as you learn to listen to your body's need for release. Based on shiatsu, simple acupressure helps release energy blockages. Lymphasizing will be explored and shared. Open to companions. | Level: Any |
| Type: Lecture/Demo | |
| When: Sat. 11:30am-12:30pm | |
| Where: Symmes | |
| Slides, Polkas & More Irish Dance Tunes: | |
| Broaden your repertoire of Irish dance tunes, with some slides, polkas, barndances and other less widely played tunes. Grainne will teach some of these easy melodies, along with some tips on appropriate ornamentation and how to add lift and rhythm through interesting accompaniment and syncopation. This workshop is ideal for both intermediate and advanced players, as the melodies are not difficult to learn but playing them up to speed can be a fun challenge! Music taught by ear, no sight-reading necessary. Music handouts at the end of the class. | Level: Int-Adv. |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Sat. AM1 | |
| Where: Symmes | |
| Slow Airs: | |
| Kim has a new collection of beautiful, slow tempo lullabies & airs and ways to effectively arrange them. She'll have a sampling of traditional Celtic & American pieces for you, as well as simple left hand patterns and other arranging tips. The pace of this class will be slow with tunes on lead sheets. | Level: Any |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Fri. AM1 | |
| Where: Morris 11 | |
| Spanish Medieval Music: Listening Room with | |
 This Listening Room experience features noted historical harp expert Sam Milligan and guest musicians who will regale you with the charming music of medieval Spain and the Sephardic tradition. If you don’t have levers on your harp, there’s no lack of wonderful music you can play and Sam will be bringing a number of historical harps that will inspire you to expand your repertoire to this genre. Find out how he does it all without levers. Besides all the harps, you’ll also hear guest musicians with hurdy gurdy, bell chime, tambour and viola. Open to companions. |
Level: Any |
| Type: Listening room | |
| When: Sat. PM2 | |
| Where: Morris 9 | |
| Special Effects Bag of Tricks: Louise Trotter | |
| Louise has been playing a long time and has amassed a large repertoire of special effects that she wants to share with you! Start with harmonics and then there's scale glisses, nail glisses, playing near the board with nail; not to mention a variety of percussive sounds. | Level: Int.-Adv. |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Sat. PM1 | |
| Where: Morris 4 | |
| Sunita Says: Helpful Hints for Playing Professionally: | |
| Sunita has been performing and teaching all over the world for more than 20 years and she has garnered an incredible treasure trove of experience on being a professional musician--from the business side of things as well as the artistic aspects of performance. Whether you're just getting started on a career as a professional harper or have been playing out locally for a while, this lecture and Q&A session is your opportunity to ask your questions and glean helpful hints and tricks to making it in the business. Open to companions |
Level: Any |
| Type: Lecture & Q&A | |
| When: Sun. AM1 | |
| Where: Cobb | |
| Tai Chi Morning Exercises: Maureena Spadaro | |
| Start your day early with a tai chi session. Chi king movements are very gentle slow moving exercises, which help create more chi (energy) and a smoother flow of chi with more blood flow in all the subtle connections within our body. This is a mini-workshop running just 60 minutes. Open to companions. | Level: Any |
| Type: Lecture/Demo | |
| When: Fri., Sat. AM0 | |
| Where: Morris 11 | |
| Taize: Rhett Barnwell | |
| The Taizé Community in the Burgundy region of France has produced a repertoire of simple, meditative worship music which transcends musical styles and has become popular here. This workshop will explore its origins and mission and worship practices. Take an in-depth look at the repertoire, ideal for harp. Current editions and arrangements will be examined and you'll play for a “simulated” Taizé service, complete with candles and icons. Additional acoustic instruments, such as violin, flute, recorder, etc. are also encouraged. Open to companions. | Level: Any |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Fri. AM1 | |
| Where: Symmes | |
| Technique Tune up for the Lazy Harpist: Kim Robertson | |
| If you want an in-depth technique tune-up to help achieve a more vital, spirited style of playing, this is for you! Kim will gear this to more experienced players who want to improve their overall sound & skill level, discover some secrets for mastering tone, velocity, phrasing and pulse. Exercises will include shortcuts for increasing speed, achieving even tone and unlocking the exciting dynamic range of your harp. Sample tunes will be used but the focus will be on improving technique for whatever style of music you play. Pace of this class will be brisk but reading ability is not required. |
Level: Adv. |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Sun. AM1 | |
| Where: Morris 11 | |
| Tension Relief Using Jin Shin Do: Maureena Spadaro | |
| Definitely a hands-on workshop but no harp needed! This mini-workshop will teach you how to use the basic Jin Shin Do head neck and shoulder release. Great idea to learn this and bring relieft to your neck and shoulders after a long session at the harp. Bring a buddy and you'll work on each other or meet a new friend. This session may not last the full hour because once you learn to do it, you're done! Open to companions. |
Level: Any |
| Type: Lecture/Demo | |
| When: Fri., 11:30am - 12:30 | |
| Where: Symmes | |
| Theoretically Speaking: Sabine Meijers | |
| Sabine says, "Teachers tend to think that a theory class will scare students off, but in my experience a lot of students really feel relieved when they finally get one." We hope you'll agree and take this workshop! It's a hands-on-harp workshop to unveil the mysteries of scales, blue notes, chords and chord progressions. We have two music theory workshops on Saturday at 2 different times to maximize your opportunity to take one of them. If this workshop conflicts with another workshop you want to take, then take Janet Witman's De-mystifying Music Theory at 1:30pm. |
Level: Int-Adv. |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Sat. AM1 | |
| Where: Cobb | |
| Theraputic Harp Jam: Melinda Gardiner | |
| A therapeutic music “circle” where we can learn from each other by sharing the tunes that we play for our patients. This will be an extended workshop. Bring sheet music if you like. Target audience: therapeutic musicians (students and graduates of training programs). ). 2 MHTP CEUs. Listeners welcome. Open to companions. | Level: Any |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Fri. PM2 | |
| Where: Symmes | |
| Traditional folk dances from Salzburg: Andrea Stoeger | |
| Get totally immersed in the music of Austria. Andrea will teach some traditional tunes by ear and besides playing you'll get to sing these melodies and learn the dance steps. To give everybody a chance to participate, Andrea will use some recordings to help demonstrate the traditional way of playing these pieces. Open to companions. |
Level: Any |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Fri. PM1 | |
| Where: Concert hall | |
| Try the Tinwhistle I: | |
| Most of the harp players in Ireland play a second, more portable, instrument. Consider the tinwhistle! It couldn't get more portable or lighter and a lot easier to play at a faster tempo (once you know what you're doing!). This is an introductory class. Bring your own tinwhistle (key of D please) or use one we'll provide. Open to companions. | Level: Beg |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Fri. PM2 | |
Where: Concert hall |
Try the Tinwhistle II: Dennis Gormley |
| This will be a continuation of Dennis' Friday tinwhistle class. Feel free to bring a recording device since this class will be taught "by ear." Open to companions. | Level: Beg |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Sat., AM1 | |
| Where: Concert Hall | |
| Tyrol to Salzburg and Bavaria: harp in traditional folk music: Andrea Stoeger | |
| Every year Somerset shines a light on a part of the harp world we haven’t explored before. This year it is Tyrolean harp and the traditional music of Austria with harpist Andrea Stoeger. In addition to the interesting history of the tyrolean folk harp and how it is made, Andrea will showcase how the harp is used with other instruments like the hammered dulcimer, zither, guitar and double bass to create the unique music from Tyrol to Salzburg and Bavaria. Her presentation will include videos as well as live demonstrations of this music. Open to companions. |
Level: Any |
| Type: Lecture | |
| When: Sun., AM1 | |
| Where: Morris 9 | |
| Tyrolean Dance Music: Bayrisch-Polka: Andrea Stoeger | |
| Polkas are a very popular dance in Austria and Andrea will teach this Tyrolean style of dance music by ear. Besides learning a few tunes, you'll also learn the dance steps that go with the tunes too! Cultural immersion at its best. Andrea will have information about music books and recordings and resources for where to obtain them. Open to companions. |
Level: Any |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Sat. AM1 | |
| Where: Morris 10 | |
| Tyrolean Waltzes: Andrea Stoeger | |
Learn tyrolean folk harp music in the traditional style! Andrea will provide simple written music, melody line with chord symbols, and show you the stylistic nuances for giving the music that authentic Austrian feel. You'll play as a group, taking turns with some doing the treble clef while others play the special dampened bass accompaniment.  Click here to see a video of Andrea performing a Tyrolean Waltz. |
Level: Any |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Fri., AM1 | |
| Where: Morris 9 | |
| Venezuelan Caribbean Music: Angel Tolosa | |
| The infectious rhythms of Caribbean music have acquired a distinctly Venezuelan stamp. This dance music is easily interpreted on the harp. Be adventurous and explore the combination of African, European and Venezuelan rhythms in this workshop. It's 4/4 time but with a flair! This workshop will be taught by ear with handout distributed at the end of class. | Level: Int |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Sun.AM1 | |
| Where: Morris 3 | |
| Venezuelan Joropo: Angel Tolosa | |
| Joropo is the national music of Venezuela. It's very diverse in the four major regions of the country but one defining characteristic is its complex rhythms. Take this workshop to explore how this music is interpreted on the harp. Besides getting a thorough workout for your left hand in rhythm, you'll come away with better coordination for a stronger right hand. No sight reading required. | Level: Int |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Sat., AM1 | |
| Where: Morris 3 | |
| Venezuelan Merengue: Angel Tolosa | |
| If you're interested in exploring different rhythms this is the workshop for you! A very popular musical style in Venezuela is Merengue, which varies from region to region, but which all incorporates the 5/8 time signature. Have fun working both hands into the melodies and harmonies of merengue with this master player. Taught by ear. No sight reading required. | Level: Int |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Fri., AM1 | |
| Where: Morris 3 | |
| Venezuelan Waltzes: Angel Tolosa | |
| The waltz was originally from Europe and underwent a transformation when it came to Venezuela. There are at least 5 types of waltz, each defined by the specific structure if its melodies and harmonies. Venezuela's waltz becomes magical through the subtle beauty that is Venezuelan Music on the Harp. Taught by ear. No sight reading required. | Level: Beg-Int |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Sat., PM2 | |
| Where: Morris 10 | |
| Vibroacoustic Harp Therapy: Sarajane Williams | |
| There are now many facets of therapeutic harp. Learn about Vibroacoustic Harp Therapy from harp therapy pioneer Sarajane Williams. Sarajane will review the development, theoretical models and current applications of Vibroacoustic Harp Therapy (VAHT) in this lecture and demonstration. This is an interactive Q&A opportunity to explore this area of harp therapy. In addition to this workshop, Sarajane will be offering private sessions. Contract Sarajane for fees and to schedule or you can schedule at the harptherapy.com booth. Open to companions |
Level: Any |
| Type: Lecture | |
| When: Fri. AM1 | |
| Where: Johnnes | |
| Water Workout: Kathy Kasley | |
| Water takes 60 % of our body weight, and exercising in the water takes stress off of joints. We will do a full body workout with stretching, range of motion and balance, and incorporate arm muscles, shoulder, back, hand & finger exercises. Ideal for harpists, and a great antedote to sitting all day. This is a "Water Walking" type of class in shallow water - no swimming ability or previous experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. Come and energize your day with a gentle morning workout. Open to companions. | Level: Any |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Fri, Sat. 7:30am | |
| Where: Indoor Pool | |
| Wide World of Harp on the Web: Jaque Davison | |
| This 45-minute mini-workshop is a useful tour of harp and harp-related sites on the internet and will serve to broaden the availability of information for those harp players in search of resources, possibly living remote from other harp players, and those who lack the experience to successfully mine for it. Find out where to get information on music theory, sheet music (paid and free), harp maintenance, and major harp manufacturers and sellers, to name just a few. You'll get a comprehensive handout at the end of the session so you can go exploring on your own. This workshop will be given twice so you can make the most of your "free" lunch period. Feel free to bring your lunch. Open to companions. | Level: Any |
| Type: Lecture | |
| When: Fri. & Sat. 12:30-1:15pm | |
| Where: Morris 3 | Youth Harp Ensemble: Candyce Dunham |
| This harp ensemble is part of our 4-day youth harp program. Rehearse and perform challenging and exciting repertoire that is carefully selected to develop techniques, deepen the students' understanding and awareness of the music, and expose students to new music and ideas. Focus will be on rhythm, timing, and skills necessary to play well together in all aspects and scenarios.Advance sign-up will be required for the Youth Harp Program. See the registration form. We do an optional kick-off ensemble meeting on Thursday at 3pm to get everyone acquainted. | Level: Any |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Fri. & Sat. PM2, Sun AM1 | |
| Where: Johnnes | |
| Youth Harp Program: Harp Chat with Candyce Dunham | |
| Final get-together and close out of our first youth harp program. Get answers to questions and/or issues regarding any topic related to harp. This will also be a time to help set new goals for playing, discuss new experiences, help students realize their potential and open up possibilities for the future. This is a wonderful opportunity for youth harpists to unite on issues they feel are relevant, exchange ideas. | Level: Any |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Sun. AM1 | |
| Where: Morris 6 | |
| Youth Harp Program: Meet & Greet with Candyce Dunham | |
| We kick off our first-ever Youth Harp Program with a Meet & Greet session as part of our Thursday Specials. This is an optional part of the 4-day program. It's a get-acquaiinted session which includes a harp circle and an overview of what to expect during the rest of the weekend. After a brief break at 2:30pm, it will be followed by the first Youth Harp Ensemble workshop at 3pm. | Level: Any |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Thurs. 1pm | |
| Where: Johnnes | |
| Youth Harp Program: Performance & Competition Coaching Candyce Dunham | |
| Day 2: Competition and performance can be a wonderful and fulfilling experience. This workshop is designed to help all levels of players get the most out of competing. You'll find out how to put together an appropriate and interesting program, get tricks for conquering nerves, develop some stage presence, as well as find out what to expect on the day of competition. Competitions for classical, Scottish Harp Society, and Fleadh Cheoil along with general guidelines for any competition scenario will be covered. Also a discussion on what is appropriate for a youth performance i.e. weddings, funerals, community events, etc. | Level: Any |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Sat., PM1 | |
| Where: Morris 6 | |
| Youth Harp Program: Playing for You Candyce Dunham | |
| With assignments, deadlines, and technical practices we sometimes forget why we love to play the harp. Candyce will guide you through some fun activities to make those assignments more fun! Practice is the key to playing well and achieving your personal goals on the harp, but sometimes it feels like the enemy. Get tools on how to set attainable goals, get through the “tough parts”, and make practice more interesting for yourself. Candyce will teach you how to “own” each piece and make it a personal experience. Attendees will be given a new piece to learn during this session and are encouraged to bring music they are currently working on. | Level: Any |
| Type: Hands-on | |
| When: Fri. PM1 | |
| Where: Morris 6 | |
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