We have lots going on for harpers of all ages over the coming months. On 25th July, Katy will be leading a ‘Care Home Singalong Favourites’ Workshop for harpers of all ability. In August we have masterclasses with renowned harpers, Kerri Mullan and Lauren O’Neill: Later in the year, we are delighted to have LucyContinueContinue reading “2025 Workshop Schedule”
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Causeway Harp School 2024
2024 was a wonderful year as I’ve watched our community grow to include many more adult pupils enjoying classes and community together. Currently, there are 3 adult classes who meet monthly in the picturesque coastal village of Portballintrae to learn and play harp together. There is also a new beginners’ weekly class which runs onContinueContinue reading “Causeway Harp School 2024”
Harp Therapy Workshops
We have lots going on for the harp community here on the Causeway Coast. In addition to regular classes and workshops, we sometimes host visiting tutors to give specialised workshops in different aspects of harping. Our most recent event was a visit from Sophia Abraham, certified music therapist, who delivered a series of workshops onContinueContinue reading “Harp Therapy Workshops”
Harp Workshops, Recital & Lecture with Janet Harbison
I am delighted to announce that world renowned harper, teacher, composer and academic, Professor Janet Harbison, shall be visiting us in beautiful Portballintrae, Saturday 1st June. Janet will be teaching harp workshops for all ages throughout the day and, in the evening, giving a harp recital and lecture entitled, ‘The Belfast Harp Festival of 1792 and the Revival of Harp inContinueContinue reading “Harp Workshops, Recital & Lecture with Janet Harbison”
Music of the Celtic Lands: Video Tutorials for Harp
This is a series of video tutorials plus ABC notation for a few of our favourite tunes to play at Causeway Harp School. Those of you who follow my Instagram or Facebook may be familiar with some of the tunes in this collection, such as Gordon Duncan’s beautiful Sleeping Tune or Nathaniel Gow’s Coilsfield House:ContinueContinue reading “Music of the Celtic Lands: Video Tutorials for Harp”
Video Tutorials
This week I am delighted to finally launch the first in my series of video tutorials. These have been designed for players who prefer to learn without sheet music. Indeed, this is the method I use with my pupils at Causeway Harp School. This tutorial series is available for purchase on Etsy. When learning aContinueContinue reading “Video Tutorials”
Traditional Irish Music for Small Harps and Lyres
A central tenet of Causeway Harp School is to make learning the harp more accessible. Sadly, the cost of purchasing a harp is often a major barrier to learning. However, with smaller harps and lyres becoming more widely available and affordable, learning the harp is within the reach of many more people. A few yearsContinueContinue reading “Traditional Irish Music for Small Harps and Lyres”
Causeway Harp Community News
It’s been such a long time since I’ve posted here, but needless to say, our harp community here on the north coast of Ireland is truly thriving. In April, a group of young pupils had the wonderful opportunity to perform at the iconic Mussenden Temple. What an unforgettable experience for everyone.. just stunning … MussendenContinueContinue reading “Causeway Harp Community News”
Music of the Harpers at Mussenden Temple
Mussenden Temple, Downhill When Claire O’Kane from Mussenden Sea Salt invited me to provide harp music for bespoke dining experiences at A Taste of Mussenden, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to visit the breathtaking Mussenden Temple with my harp. My particular area of interest is the music of the old Irish harpers, as collected byContinueContinue reading “Music of the Harpers at Mussenden Temple”
Lá na Cruite/ Harp Day 2022
Causeway Harp Ensemble Each year on the 15th October, Ireland’s national body, Cruit Éireann/Harp Ireland heralds a national and worldwide celebration of Ireland’s harp, its music, players and makers. https://videopress.com/v/1WJog16h?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Causeway Harp School, Lá na Cruite/ Harp Day 2022 Part of the celebrations include a ‘Harpers’ Call’, inviting harp players to contribute a video performanceContinueContinue reading “Lá na Cruite/ Harp Day 2022”
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