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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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”
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”
Harpmaker’s Workshop at Shankill Rd Library
As part of Harps Alive/ An Cruit Bheo Festival 2022, Turmennan Harps delivered a Workshop on harpmaking at the Shankill Road Library in Belfast. Photo Credit: Michael Knan, Harps Alive Festival 2022 Photo Credit: Michael Knan, Harps Alive Festival 2022 Almost all of my pupils and I play harps made by Belfast’s Brian Waugh andContinueContinue reading “Harpmaker’s Workshop at Shankill Rd Library”
Harps Alive/ An Cruit Bheo Festival 2022
230 years ago, the last of the great harpers in Ireland gathered in Belfast for the Belfast Harp Assembly; a bid to preserve and revive the dying aural tradition of Irish harping. Only eleven harpers turned up. Seven were blind. The eldest was Denis Hempson, 97, from County Derry. A young Edward Bunting, aged justContinueContinue reading “Harps Alive/ An Cruit Bheo Festival 2022”
New Christmas tune for Irish Harp
The last time my parents visited the stunning Glenveagh National Park in Donegal (somewhere we used to visit as children), they brought me back this wonderful CD by Manus Lunny. By the time I got to track 4, Nollag sa Gleann, I didn’t get any further! I just had to learn this tune on theContinueContinue reading “New Christmas tune for Irish Harp”
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! PlayingContinueContinue reading “Causeway U3A Irish Harp Classes”
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 HarpContinueContinue 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.ContinueContinue reading “Remembering Edward Bunting Festival 2019”
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