2019 Harp On Wight Brochure
You can download a copy of our 2019 brochure by clicking the PDF below.
If you would like a printed copy of our 2019 brochure please ring Vic on 01983 730 930
If you would like a printed copy of our 2019 brochure please ring Vic on 01983 730 930
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HOW TO BOOK
Complete the booking form available on the website: www.harponwight.co.uk
Or contact: [email protected] Or Vic King: +44 1983 730930 
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GUIDE TO COURSE LEVELS
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: No experience of playing the harp.
BEGINNERS: Even if you have already taken some lessons you still need help with the basic technique. POST-BEGINNERS: You know where to place all your fingers and you can already perform simple tunes, but you require further help in developing techniques. INTERMEDIATE: Your technique is established and you are able to work at moderate speed or stretch yourself. | ||
COME AND TRY THE HARP
An opportunity for everyone to try the harp. All ages welcome.
Harps are kindly supplied by some of the harp exhibitors.
Harps are kindly supplied by some of the harp exhibitors.
Workshop information:
Friday 25th October 14:00 - 15:00 (Lecture Room)
Sunday 27th October 15:00 - 16:00 (Rose Room) Ryde Methodist Church - Garfield Road
For Absolute Beginners
£10 x 1 session of 1 hour (Friday or Sunday)
Sunday 27th October 15:00 - 16:00 (Rose Room) Ryde Methodist Church - Garfield Road
For Absolute Beginners
£10 x 1 session of 1 hour (Friday or Sunday)
AILIE ROBERTSON
SIMPLE SCOTTISH TUNES
A chance to build up a solid technique while approaching with confidence simple but beautiful Scottish Tunes.
This course is suitable for post beginners or for any other students that want to “slow down” and relax while consolidating the basic technique.
The workshop will be taught by ear but written music will be available for those who need it.
This course is suitable for post beginners or for any other students that want to “slow down” and relax while consolidating the basic technique.
The workshop will be taught by ear but written music will be available for those who need it.
Workshop information:Friday 25th October 9:30 - 11:00
Friday 25th October 15:30 - 17:00 Saturday 27th October 9:30 - 11:00 Ryde Methodist Church - Garfield Road - Lecture Room £45 (3 session x 1.5 hrs) |
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EIRA LYNN JONES
FLYING WITH THE BIRDS
A harp ensemble workshop with a difference!! Inspired by the journeys we make as musicians, this course gives you all kinds of skills to develop your playing. From technical confidence to ensemble pieces; from working on a graphic score to learning a solo piece together, you will leave ready to take flight for your next journey. Music will include tunes from Greece, France, Scotland and more!
We will also give a short performance so get ready to fly!
We will also give a short performance so get ready to fly!
Workshop information:Friday 25th October 11:30 - 13:00
Saturday 26th October 11:30 - 13:00 Sunday 27st October 11:30 - 13:00 Ryde Methodist Church - Garfield Road - Lecture Room Suitable for post-beginners to intermediate level. Taught with music £45 (3 session x 1.5 hrs) |
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MONIKA STADLER
JAZZ, IMPROVISATION AND CREATIVE PLAYING
The aim is to extend the participants’ musical horizon and to stimulate their own creativity. To achieve this Monika will show the participants some tools for the jazz improvisation; a variety of rhythmic possibility, many options for a creative right hand, many possibilities to create different moods as well as give them the chance to experience free improvisation.
Open for pedal and lever harp.
Open for pedal and lever harp.
Workshop information:MONIKA STADLER
Sunday 27th October 15:30 - 17:00 Monday 28th October 11:30 - 13.00 Tuesday 29th October 15:30 - 17:00 Ryde Methodist Church - Garfield Road - Lecture Room Suitable for Intermediate and advanced £45 (3 session x 1.5 hrs) |
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HARP AND HANG DUO
MARIANNE GUBRI (HARP)
PAOLO BORGHI (HANG DRUM)
BRETON HARP, IMPROVISATION AND DANCES
Repertoire: Gwerz, Lamentations, dances (Gavotte, An Dro, Laride, Plinn…); how to recognize them and create new repertoire.
Arrangements: how to put a bass line on melodic tunes
Ornamentation: how to enrich your melodies
Improvisation: how to avoid repeating a melody twice in the same way. How to create an introduction and a conclusion to a tune
Composition: how to compose a typical Breton dance or a Breton melody using modes, rhythms and patterns
Arrangements: how to put a bass line on melodic tunes
Ornamentation: how to enrich your melodies
Improvisation: how to avoid repeating a melody twice in the same way. How to create an introduction and a conclusion to a tune
Composition: how to compose a typical Breton dance or a Breton melody using modes, rhythms and patterns
Workshop information:Monday 28th October 15:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 29th October 9:30 - 11:00 Tuesday 29th October 11:30 - 13:00 Ryde Methodist Church - Garfield Road - Lecture room Level Intermediate £ 45 (3 session x 1.5 hrs) |
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GRAINNE HAMBLY
EXPLORING IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC
This course will look at the broad spectrum of music which makes up the Irish harp repertoire, from the music of the 17th and 18th century harper composers to song airs, to the dance music widely played on the Irish harp today. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the different types of ornamentation and melodic variation used in Irish traditional music. Some approaches creating interesting and stylistically appropriate arrangements will also be covered.
Workshop information:MONIKA STADLER
Saturday 26th October 15:30 - 17:00 Sunday 27th October 9:30 - 11.00 Monday 28th October 9:30 - 11:00 Ryde Methodist Church - Garfield Road - Lecture Room Intermediate/ Advanced level £45 (3 session x 1.5 hrs) |
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Harp On Wight is sponsored by
Visit Isle of Wight, The UK Harp Association and Wightlink Ferries
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