Every harp player is interested in how to do Accompaniment and Arranging, so we list anything here that has to do with these topics. On this list. sorted alphabetically by title, we've marked how the workshop is presented: whether it's Live on Zoom (we give you the date), whether it's a Video (from 2022) or in our Archive (2020 & 2021). We'll have about 85 "Live" workshops and events during festival weekend so don't worry if you miss one or there are 2 workshops on at the same time that you want to go to. We're recording them and will post them on the workshop pages on Somerset Online, soon after they occur. All of the "live" workshops dated 7/21-7/24 will be held in-person in Parsippay and on Zoom at the same time. To see the times for the Zoom workshops, see our Live Events page. The "Archive" workshops need to be part of your online subscription for you to access them. You can add Archive access at anytime before the festival.
If you want to read the description of the workshop, just click on the link which will take you to the appropriate Workshops page.
Some of the presenters in-person 'live' for this focus area are: Kim Robertson, Robbin Gordon-Cartier, Deborah Henson-Conant, and Christa Patton. More presenters are joining us 'live' via Zoom on our second weekend 7/30 & 7/31: Erik Ask-Upmark, Mairi Chaimbeul, Shelley Fairplay,and Sunita Staneslow.
The Arranging Focus Area List is Below
| Presentation Method | Workshop | Presenter | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archive | Accompaniment for Irish Sessions | Laoise Kelly | Int. | |
| Archive | Accompaniment Toolbox | Lisa Lynne | Any | |
| Archive | Accompaniment Toolbox | Lisa Lynne | Any | |
| Archive | Arranging & Playing in a Band | Philip Boulding | Int. | |
| Archive | Arranging & Playing in a Band | Philip Boulding | Int. | |
| 7/23/2022 3-4:30pm | Arranging Shortcuts | Kim Robertson | Int. | |
| Archive | Arranging Tips for Hymns | Sunita Staneslow | Any | |
| Archive | Arranging Traditional Music | Aryeh Frankfurter | Beg-Int | |
| 07/22/22 10-11:30am | Art of Noodling | Deborah Henson-Conant | Any | |
| 07/31/22 10-11:30am | Beautiful Beethoven Starter Kit | Shelley Fairplay | Int. | |
| Archive | Beyond Jigs and Reels | Grainne Hambly | Int. | |
| On Video Anytime | Chord voicings and accompaniment patterns | Maeve Gilchrist | Int. | |
| Archive | Christmas Carol Creativity | Kim Robertson | Int. | |
| Archive | Composing in a Traditional Style | William Jackson | Int. | |
| Archive | Contemporary Carolan | Kim Robertson | Int. | |
| 07/30/22 1-2:30pm | Cool Chords & Groovy Rhythms | Verlene Schermer | Int. | |
| Archive | Cool Left Hand Patterns | Kim Robertson | Any | |
| Archive | Crossing to Ireland | William Jackson | Int. | |
| Archive | French Flavor in Québécois Music | Ailie Robertson | Int. | |
| 07/30/22 3-4:30pm | Gaelic Mouth Music | Mairi Chaimbeul | Any | |
| Archive | Gospels & Spirituals | Robbin Gordon-Cartier | Any | |
| 07/21/22 1-4:30pm | Harpers' Escape at Somerset (intermediate): Add-on | William Jackson | Int. | |
| 07/21/22 1-4:30pm | Harpers' Escape at Somerset (beginner group): Add-on | Debbie Brewin-Wilson | Beg. | |
| 09/17/22 1-5:30pm | Harpers' Escape Somerset Saturday (intermediate) | William Jackson | Int. | |
| 09/17/22 1-5:30pm | Harpers' Escape Somerset Saturday (beginner group): Add-on | Debbie Brewin-Wilson | Beg. | |
| 07/24/22 10-11:30am | Hymns and Arranging | Robbin Gordon-Cartier | Beg.-Int. | |
| 07/22/22 1-2:30pm | Improv for Introverts | Kim Robertson | Any | |
| Archive | Irish Slow Airs | Laoise Kelly | Int. | |
| Archive | Jazzy Accompaniment for Traditional Music | Tristan LeGovic | Int-Adv | |
| Archive | Jazzy Arpeggios | Deborah Henson-Conant | Int. | |
| Archive | Jewish Music & Modes | Sunita Staneslow | Any | |
| 07/31/22 3-4:30pm | Learn a Gaelic Song Air | Mairi Chaimbeul | Int. | |
| Archive | Lullabies for Lap Harp | Kim Robertson | Any | |
| 07/23/22 10-11:30am | Magical Music Expander | Deborah Henson-Conant | Int. | |
| On Video Anytime | Melodic variation in traditional tunes | Mairi Chaimbeul | Int. | |
| 07/21/22 3-4:30pm | More Reps for your Repertoire | Robbin Gordon-Cartier | Int. | |
| On Video Anytime | Playing from a Lead Sheet | Verlene Schermer | Int. | |
| On Video Anytime | Playing from a Lead Sheet | Verlene Schermer | Int. | |
| 07/30/22 10-11:30am | Pop Patterns & Play-Along | Shelley Fairplay | Int. | |
| Archive | Shetland to Scandinavia Connections | Ailie Robertson | Int. | |
| On Video Anytime | Simple reharmonisation and bass-lines | Mairi Chaimbeul | Int. | |
| On Video Anytime | Simple reharmonisation and bass-lines | Mairi Chaimbeul | Int. | |
| Archive | Sing & Play | Deborah Henson-Conant | Any | |
| 07/31/22 3-4:30pm | Sing-Along Harper | Verlene Schermer | Int. | |
| Archive | Song Groove Patterns | Mairi Chaimbeul | Int. | |
| 07/22/22 10-11:30am | Spanish Dances from the 17th century | Christa Patton | Any | |
| On Video Anytime | Suss out Suspended Chords | Sunita Staneslow | Any | |
| On Video Anytime | Suss out Suspended Chords | Sunita Staneslow | Any | |
Updated 3/21/22
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