Countdown to Colmcille 1500 Project

Fellow Harpers and Harpists -

October is the recording month for your COLMCILLE SUITE VIDEOS and the deadline for sending them to us is October 31^st. This is to allow for the mammoth task of editing so the production going live on December 7^th at 6pm GMT is guaranteed.

This project has been the joy of my ‘lockdown’ months and has brought many new friendships and revived old ones. For the 100+ participants, this is your countdown month and the rehearsal workshops on Mondays and Fridays, October 11, 15, 18 & 22 should help to polish your performances before your video recordings…

Rehearsal Workshops

Please join any of the online rehearsal workshops for your parts, join none, one or all as you wish. All participants will receive the zoom links by email.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Colmcille 1500 - The Concert
Janet Harbison & the 2021 Virtual Harp Orchestra
December 7th at 18.00GMT (6pm)

Over 100 harpers have joined this amazing project from all over the world – from Japan, China, Australia, Tazmania, all over Europe, the USA and Canada – and of course, Ireland and the UK.

Along with your videos, there will be pics and film footage from the 1997 Belfast Harp Orchestra concerts celebrating the 1400th anniversary of Colmcille’s death (featuring many faces you know!!!)

Read more here

Go Fund Me...
appealing for funds towards the cost of the editing, sound engineering and other technical production costs

Please tell your friends and supporters that we have opened a ‘Go Fund Me’ page appealing for funds towards the editing, sound engineering and other technical production costs.

Read more here

Donate on "Go Fund Me" or via Janet's Facebook page and please share to your facebook page.

Glencolmcille Harp Weeks 2022
Booking is now Open

June is the month featuring 2 week courses starting on June 7th and June 14th by the wild and wonderful north-west Donegal coast.

In the village of Glencolmcille, where St.Colmcille had a tiny chapel at the foot of Beefan mountain, a place of annual pilgrimage since his death in 597AD (and we may join the pilgrimage on June 9th), you will be inspired to make beautiful music – to significantly progress your playing skills with Janet who has trained many of today’s most admired and professional performers.

You will also find your comfort and confidence playing with others and immersing yourself in the heartland of Irish traditional music.

Week 1 from Tuesday June 7^th to Monday 13^th is for Adults and Teachers;
Week 2 from Tuesday 14^th to Monday 20^th is for Adults and Teens.
Teens are also welcome on Week 1 but must be accompanied by a supervising adult as our supervision is on board only for Week 2.
For more information

Read what people say about Janet's courses

Warwick Harp Weekends

Our WARWICK HARP WEEKENDS are proving popular in the new format of a full 2-day course with a great night out with a traditional Irish music session on the Saturday evening. We also have an excellent discount for accommodation at the Castle Oaks hotel – Book ASAP as the courses take a maximum of 6 participants only. All adult players are welcome.

Click here for more information.

Music, Music, Music...

All available in various formats:
   •   Sheet Music - solos
   •   Sheet Music - ensembles
   •   Music Books
   •   Traditional Irish Harp Tutors
   •   Downloadable Sheet Music
  •   Downloadable Ensemble Sheet Music - part of the Autumn 2021 Special offer

Try Janet's downloadable music for FREE.....

Dates for the diary

October 9 - 10, 2021 - Next Harp Weekend, Warwick - 2 places available for bookings
see website for Autumn 2021 to Spring 2022 dates
October Monday 11and 18, Friday 15 and 23, 2021 - Colmcille Rehearsal Workshop
see website for more details
October 31, 2021 - Deadline for Colmcille Suite video submissions
December 7, 2021 - Colmcille Suite goes live on Youtube
June 7 - 13, 14 - 20, 2022 - Glencolmcille Co. Donegal Harp Weeks
see website for more details and booking
August 1 - 5, 2022 - Marlborough Summerschool - two courses book direct using these links:
For adults with a little experience: The Harp of the British Isles
Celtic Harp for Beginners

Janet offers on-line lessons all year round - read more about the lessons and what her students say....

Best wishes to you all

Janet

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