https://vimeo.com/420425127 My contribution to Harp Ireland's Online Concert Series, 'Harps for Hope' It was my pleasure to contribute to Harp Ireland's 'Harps For Hope' concert series during the Covid-19 lockdown. Sadly, all classes and workshops were cancelled due to the Covid 19 lockdown. However, I am still offering individual tuition online via Skype and haveContinue reading "Covid-19 Update"
The Irish Harp: UNESCO status as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Katy Bustard, Janet Harbison and Aibhlin McCrannPhoto credit: Mal McCann On Thursday 20th February 2020, I had the honour of speaking at 'The Irish Harp: Reception to Celebrate the recent UNESCO status designation of the Irish Harp as an Intangible Cultural Heritage'. I spoke about my own journey of learning the harp, which was quiteContinue reading "The Irish Harp: UNESCO status as Intangible Cultural Heritage"
NEW Bespoke Irish Harp Workshops for Groups and Families on the Causeway Coast
I am delighted to now be in a position to offer bespoke group workshop experiences to groups, families and visitors to the Causeway Coast, offering an 'Introduction to the Irish Harp'. We are located just a short walk away from the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Giants' Causeway. We are blessed to have such aContinue reading "NEW Bespoke Irish Harp Workshops for Groups and Families on the Causeway Coast"
Christmas and New Year at Causeway Harp School
Christmas is always a super busy time for harpists! This year pupils played at Dunseverick Primary School's annual carol service at Ballintoy Parish Church. A group of 5 harpists played a selection of pieces as guests arrived and also did a special group performance of 'In the Bleak Midwinter' and 'Carol of the Bells'. WeContinue reading "Christmas and New Year at Causeway Harp School"
Causeway U3A Irish Harp Classes
Causeway U3A Traditional Harp Class in Portballintrae Village Hall On Monday mornings it is my pleasure to teach two Traditional Irish Harp Classes as part of the Causeway U3A activity programme. The Causeway U3A has a wealth of activities and groups on offer and there is sure to be something to appeal to everyone! PlayingContinue reading "Causeway U3A Irish Harp Classes"
Build a Harp Workshop, Portballintrae
Building the soundbox On Saturday 2nd November, 2019, a group of harpers gathered in Portballintrae Village Hall to build their very own harps, using a 'Build a Harp' kit, developed by Brian Waugh of Turmennan Learner Harps and Build a Harp, Ireland. Renowned harpmaker, Mervyn Waugh (Turmennan Harps, Ireland) and his son Brian, expertly guidedContinue reading "Build a Harp Workshop, Portballintrae"
Harp Tuition in Schools
Pupils from Dunseverick Primary School performing ‘Be Thou My Vision’ on Prize Day 2019 I really look forward to my days in school teaching harp. Pupils as young as 7 have begun their harp adventures with me in school, some of whom, by age 9, are already working towards Grade IV in Irish Traditional HarpContinue reading "Harp Tuition in Schools"
Remembering Edward Bunting Festival 2019
There was once a time on the North Coast of Antrim when every great house had their harper and it was traditional that the harper must be able to play music for three distinct purposes: to calm and bring forth rest; to evoke emotion and bring forth tears and to inspire gladness, dancing and smiles.Continue reading "Remembering Edward Bunting Festival 2019"
Beginners’ Harp Class
Portballintrae, Sept-Oct 2019 Beginners’ Harp Class, Portballintrae Village Hall, October 2019 In September 2019, ten women and girls gathered together in Portballintrae Village Hall to learn the Irish harp. After only 3 lessons together we have learned to play the traditional air, ‘The South Wind’ and a polka known as ‘Johnny Leary’s’. Each week weContinue reading "Beginners’ Harp Class"
Harp Tuition, Classes and Workshops on the Causeway Coast
Beginners' Harp Workshop in Portballintrae Village Hall, Summer 2019 Summer 2019 saw 26 harpists, ranging from age 6 to 60, meet in Bushmills Community Centre and in Portballintrae Village Hall for Beginner and Intermediate level Harp Workshops led by Katy Bustard of Causeway Harp School. In September 2019 a new 6 week Beginners' Harp CourseContinue reading "Harp Tuition, Classes and Workshops on the Causeway Coast"
Causeway Harp School 