SUNDAY 11 APRIL

Saturday
3.00pm / W7

MEDIEVAL HARP TUNING PRACTICE :
So What's a Cywair When It's at Home?

TUTOR : PAUL DOOLEY
Intonation is at the heart of every musical performance. A fiddler or piper can slide, bend or vary the pitch of a note to enhance a piece of music, but on the harp, intonation is pre-determined by tuning each note to a fixed pitch. This workshop will focus on the intonation issues inherent in the Robert ap Huw manuscript and reconcile these with other available sources, in an attempt to give a full picture of what was medieval harp tuning practice and how this is relevant for today's aspiring harper.

Sunday
11.15am / W8

CERDD DANT SINGING
(Harp & Voice)

TUTOR : GWENAN GIBBARD
This is a legacy from the earliest centuries which has survived to this day. Gwenan, who is a National Eisteddfod Cerdd Dant winner, will give a glimpse into this ancient, unique and cherished art where harp, voice and poetry intricately combine.

Sunday
11.15am / W9

HARP AND THE SPOKEN WORD

TUTOR : HEATHER YULE
For the last 15 years Heather has enjoyed exploring the combination of storytelling and harp. In this Workshop she will demonstrate the many ways the harp can blend with the spoken word, from both the traditional and contemporary perspectives, to entertain and delight the listener – yet another facet of this versatile instrument!

Sunday
11.15am / W10

CEILIDH DANCING

TUTOR : MAIRI CAMPBELL
Learn some of our basic Scottish ceilidh dances – Strip the Willow, Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, Canadian Barn Dance – plus some others. Great fun, easy learning and good preparation for the ceilidh on Monday evening.

Sunday
11.15am / W11

STARTING TO TEACH HARP

TUTOR : ISOBEL MIERAS
Have you thought of starting to teach harp, but wondered if you could or should? Isobel discusses how to make a start – the pleasures, problems and responsibilities in store. Based on her own experience, she will demonstrate first lessons, leading to further development with time for discussion and input from other experienced teachers.

MONDAY 12 APRIL

Monday
11.15am / W12

COMMUNITY RHYTHM CIRCLE

TUTOR : JANE BENTLEY
A rhythm circle is an improvisational, invitational musical event where there is no audience, only players on a facilitated journey of increasing mutuality, communication, and communion – finding the group groove! It also happens to be a great opportunity for brushing up on rhythm and ensemble skills, as the quality of the music we make depends on our skills of attention and group relationship, rather than any previous technical percussion expertise. A variety of world drums and percussion instruments will be provided, or if you're feeling adventurous, why not bring your harp?