T1a – 9.00 – 10.00am –under 9yrs
T1b – 10.10 – 11.10am – 9 – 14yrs
CHILD – Beginners < 9 yrs and 9-14 yrs / CHEYENNE BROWN
Harps provided E+M
Have you always wanted to play the harp? Learn some fun and easy tunes on the clarsach to impress your Granny! Good basic technique will be covered as well as simple chord accompaniments. Taught by ear but with music to take away at the end of each class.


All at 9.15am

T2 - EASY SCOTTISH FOR ADULTS - Elementary / AILIE ROBERTSON
E+ M
Learn some lovely simple Scottish tunes, all arranged with the aim of gently encouraging the musician out of the learner. Taught in the traditional way by ear with music provided at the end of each day.

T3 - ARPA LLANERA – Elementary / DIEGO LAVERDE
E+M
This class will introduce students to the harp playing styles of Latin America, in particular of Colombia and Venezuela. The basic skills for understanding rhythm and melody will be taught, allowing students to incorporate rich and creative elements into their harp playing and/or to extend their musical repertoire.
Teaching will be largely by ear but music notation will be given at the end of each day.

T4 - FINDING THE LOST CHORD! - Elementary+Intermediate / MARGARET COLLIN
M
The ideal class if you want to start arranging music for yourself. Set at an easy pace, you will discover how to find the right chord to go with the notes in the melody and also different ways of playing them. If you don’t know your diminished from your dominant, then this is the class for you! Please bring a pencil, rubber, notebook and manuscript paper.

T5 - SCOTTISH TUNES – Intermediate / CORRINA HEWAT
Good News! - To accommodate demand, there is now a new Intermediate Scottish class with Corrina Hewat at 4.30pm each day
E + M
The tunes will be simple beautiful Scottish melodies and the arrangements will be adaptable to suit all intermediate standards. Some defined technique work each day and some fun exercises will make this course an enjoyable and rewarding one to attend. Teaching will be largely by ear but music will be given at the end of each day.

T6 - IRISH DANCE TUNES – Advanced / GRÁINNE HAMBLY
E+M
Learn to play a variety of Irish dance tunes, including jigs, reels and hornpipes. Emphasis will be on exploring different types of ornamentation and melodic variation used in Irish traditional music and on creating interesting and varied arrangements. Teaching will be by ear, with music provided at the end of the course. Participants are encouraged to bring a recording device.

T7 - EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVE POTENTIAL – advanced / SAVOURNA STEVENSON
Be encouraged and inspired by one of Scotland's finest harpist/composers who is known for her outstanding contribution to contemporary harp repertoire. Savourna will lead and encourage you to develop your creative abilities within a wide range of musical styles: developing your playing technique and experimenting with exciting new harp techniques - sharing and developing creative ideas through tuition, group work and improvisation sessions.

T8 - DUETS – mixed / ANNE MACDEARMID
M
There is nothing more satisfying than making beautiful music with a friend (and their harp)! Experience a wide range of pieces and styles including traditional Celtic music, classical, romantic and favourite popular repertoire. Ability to read music is essential.

T9 - PEDAL HARP - mixed abilities / ISABELLE MORETTI
M
In this class, Isabelle invites students to bring along work in progress. You will have the opportunity to work in depth on problem passages and technical details that will help you gain
a fuller understanding of the music.


All at 1pm

T10 - ADULT BEGINNERS / HEATHER YULE
Harps provided E+M
Have you always dreamed of playing a harp? Then this is the class for you to have a go. You will be taught the essentials of good basic technique, some simple chords as a means of accompaniment and you will leave with the ability to play some simple harp pieces.

T11-SCOTTISH TUNES FOR CHILDREN - Elementary / TONI RUSSELL
E+M
This course will give you the opportunity to learn simple Scottish tunes suitable for playing solo and/or playing with others. Basic left–hand accompaniments will also be covered. The ability to read music is not essential, as classes will be taught by ear with music provided for those who prefer it.

T12 - TECHNIQUE - Elementary / PATSY SEDDON
E+M
A class for those wishing to polish and strengthen their technique using elements of Scottish Harp playing and discovering tunes that incorporate them. Ideal for those players who do not receive regular tuition and for those who do but want some help or alternative ideas.

T13 - “JAZZ HARP – A 1/2 STEP AT A TIME” – elementary / RAY POOL
M
Find the notes between the notes! Would you like more control over your harp or to know how to alter chords for a more distinctive contemporary sound? Are slides in your current bag of performance tools? Can you play a harmonic glissando without moving the pedals or levers? Can you change keys between pieces without stopping the performance? Ray, author of “Clever Levers” and “Blazing Pedals”, is here to show you how -- a 1/2 step at a time. Lever or pedal harps welcome.

T14 - SCANDINAVIAN MODES, MOODS+MELODIES – Intermediate / SUSAN ENOCHSSON
E+M
Expand your repertoire with haunting Scandinavian lullabies, dances and airs. What are modes? Which modes are used in Swedish and Norwegian music, and why? Susan integrates theory, accompaniment patterns and phrasing; always encouraging personal style.

T15 - CREATIVE HARPING: COMPOSING NEW MUSIC – Intermediate / RUTH WALL
Ruth’s class will be an opportunity to explore the vast timbral possibilities of the harp and unleash your personal creativity. A chance to explore new rhythms and sounds, work with other harpists and compose and play exciting new music. All harps welcome.

T16 - INVITATION TO A WEDDING – Intermediate + Advanced / ANNE MACDEARMID
M
Have you been asked to play at a wedding? Not sure of what to play? Do you wish to extend your repertoire? Then this is the class for you. Help, advice and of course lots of music to play. Ability to read music is essential.


T17 - THE PASSION OF JEWISH MUSIC - advanced / SUNITA STANESLOW
M+E
Do you crave for the hot sun or a bit more spice? Delve into the world of Jewish music and add passion and flair to your repertoire. Discover techniques to make your harp sound like a Spanish guitar or mandolin. Learn over 20 melodies from the Sephardic (Judeo-Spanish), Yiddish, Hassidic (Eastern European) and modern Israeli traditions.

Fully booked
T18 - PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE – Mixed Abilities / ISOBEL MIERAS
M
In a repeat of last year’s popular format, students will again have the opportunity to rehearse specially arranged or composed music with other instrumentalists. This “Festival Orchestra” together with the Scottish Harp Orchestra, na Clarsairean, will join Mil ha ur Gorden from Brittany and the Kylemore Harp Ensemble from Dublin in concert on Wednesday afternoon.
NB. Music will be sent in advance to students who should learn the notes before attending.


All classes at 4.30pm

T19 - CHILD POST-BEGINNERS’ CLASS / KIRSTY MACGREGOR
E+M
Aimed at those who have previously attended a beginners’ class or have already had a few lessons. The sessions will focus on building up repertoire and confidence in playing, whilst maintaining a good technique. Taught by ear, with music given out at the end of the course.

T20 – ADULT-POST BEGINNERS’ CLASS / TONI RUSSELL *Sorry - CLASS CANCELLED*
E+M
This course is aimed at those who attended last year’s beginners’ class or have only had a few lessons and wish to advance their playing further. During the class we will look at simple melodies and accompaniments. The ability to read music is not essential as classes will be taught by ear with music provided for those who prefer it.

T21 - THE PASSION OF JEWISH MUSIC - Elementary / SUNITA STANESLOW
M+E
Do you crave for the hot sun or a bit more spice? Working on style, colour and effects, Sunita will help add passion and flair to your repertoire. Discover techniques to make your harp sound like a Spanish guitar or mandolin. Learn melodies from the Sephardic (Judeo-Spanish), Yiddish, Hassidic (Eastern European), and modern Israeli traditions.

T22 - BRETON DANCE MUSIC: SWING & STYLE – elementary / TRISTAN LE GOVIC
E+M
Students will study the different styles of the main traditional Breton dances and learn how to play them on the harp. Starting with this new repertoire, we will examine how to approach the concepts of variations, development and arrangement while remaining in the style of the dance.
Teaching will be by ear with music given at the end of each day.

T23 - WORLD MUSIC AND SONG – Elementary + Intermediate / MARGARET KNIGHT
M+E
Students will learn new and interesting repertoire and create their own harp accompaniments for music and songs from around the world including Russia, Japan, Costa Rica and Europe. The class will concentrate on the musical "style" of each country and on translating that style to suit the harp. It is not necessary to read music, but those who can, will be given copies of Margaret's arrangements.

T24 - IRISH MUSIC, PAST AND PRESENT: Intermediate / GRAINNE HAMBLY
E+M
This class will take a look at the broad spectrum of music, which makes up the Irish harp tradition, from the music of 17th and 18th century harper composers to the lively dance music commonly played on the Irish harp today. Ornamentation commonly used in Irish music will also be covered. Teaching will be by ear, with written music provided at the end of the course. Participants are encouraged to bring a recording device.

T25 - “JAZZ HARP – 1/2 STEP AT A TIME” – intermediate / RAY POOL
Good News! - To accommodate demand, there is now a new Intermediate Jazz class with Ray Pool at 9.15am each day
M
Find the notes between the notes! Take more control over your levers or pedals or learn how to alter chords for a more distinctive contemporary sound. Are lever or pedal slides in your current bag of performance tools? Can you play a harmonic glissando without moving the pedals or levers? Can you change keys between pieces without stopping the performance? Ray, author of “Clever Levers” and “Blazing Pedals” is here to show you how to take the next step - a 1/2 step at a time. Lever and / or pedal harps welcome.

T26 - SCOTTISH MUSIC - advanced / WILLIAM JACKSON
E+M
The class will deal with a variety of topics such as finding and arranging suitable tunes from non-harp collections, recognising the modes rhythms and structures used in jigs, reels, strathspeys and Gaelic airs and how to add appropriate ornamentation.

T27 - THE CALEDONIAN WIRE-STRUNG HARP - / mixed / JAVIER SAINZ
M
Concentrating on the techniques, ornamentation and musical expression of the wire-strung harp, Javier will teach this course largely with tunes and short études related to the technical aspects of the music. He will demonstrate the need for musical expression in order to bring the music alive.
It is essential that pupils are able to read music.

T28 - GAELIC THROUGH SONG – mixed / MARIE-LOUISE NAPIER
M+E
Come and learn some Gaelic through the medium of song. We will take a good bite at it rather than have a taste! Bring your harps too so that we can create accompaniments to the songs. You only need knowledge of basic chords, a good pair of ears and a pinch of bravado! Tiugainn!


WEEKEND OR SHORTER COURSES

T29 - WEEKEND SCOTTISH TUNES – Elementary / RACHEL HAIR
E + M
Saturday and Sunday at 1.00pm and 4.30pm
In this class we will learn a selection of Scottish tunes, both old and new, working first on the melody and then progressing to left hand accompaniments. The class will be taught by ear, with music given out at the end of each day.

T30 - WEEKEND SCOTTISH TUNES – Intermediate / KAREN MARSHALSAY
E + M
Saturday and Sunday at 1.00pm and 4.30pm
Expand your Scottish repertoire: take the scenic route with a slow air, liven things up with dance tunes and marches, old and new, played with traditional style and ornamentation. Come and delve into tradition, letting this class help you develop as a player in your own right.
Work by ear with music given after each class. You are encouraged to bring a recording device.

T31 – WEEKEND: THE EARLY HARP AND ITS REPERTOIRE FROM 1500-1700
Intermediate + Advanced / SARAH RIDY
Saturday and Sunday at 9.15am and 1.00pm
An exploration of historical harps, focusing mainly on repertoire of the Baroque period. Discover what was intended for performance on early harps and learn about the many different styles, including improvisation, figured bass and solo repertoire from countries such as England, Spain and Italy. Suitable for all harps.

T32 - TECHNIQUE - Intermediate and advanced / HELEN MACLEOD
E + M
One session per day: Saturday and Sunday at 9.15am
An ideal class for those who wish to improve their technique and sound in order to become a stronger player. Although this is a technique class, scales and studies will not be the only criteria – we will also look at music that incorporates more advanced techniques. Taught by ear and with music. NB Suitable for pedal harps and clarsachs with 28-36strings only.

T33 – 3 DAY COURSE: CLASSICAL MUSIC for LEVER HARP –
Intermediate/Advanced / MARGARET KNIGHT
E + M
One session per day: Monday to Wednesday at 9.15am
Classical music, from ancient to modern, suitable for transcription to lever harp. A guide to creating your own lever arrangements of classical pieces from the original piano or other instrument scores. The ability to read music will be helpful but not essential.

T34 - 3 DAY COURSE: SCOTS AIRS
Elementary / intermediate / MARIE-LOUISE NAPIER
E + M
One session per day: Monday to Wednesday at 1.00pm
Come along and wrap your fingers around some of our loveliest melodies. We will take a look at Highland and Lowland tunes, a strathspey and a song. Nothing too taxing! - and music will be given out at the end of each class.


COME AND TRY COURSES – SINGLE SESSIONS

T35 - COME AND TRY: BAMBOO PIPES - DOROTHY SENIOR
Saturday at 1.00pm and/or Sunday at 4.30pm
Come and hear the mellow sound of Bamboo Pipes, see the simple tools used to make these instruments and then take the opportunity to ‘have a go' playing the them. Further information on courses to make your own - both UK and International - will also be provided.

T36 - COME AND TRY: MELODEON – PETE GRASSBY
Saturday at 4.30pm and/or Sunday at 9.15am
This class will receive a basic and fun introduction to the melodeon, its different systems, styles, keys and usage. By the end of the class, everyone should be able to play at least one tune - how basic or advanced, may depend on the player’s aptitude for the melodeon. It is not necessary to be able to read music - Pete doesn’t! Instruments available needed.

T37 - COME AND TRY: WIRE STRUNG CLÀRSACH - SIMON CHADWICK
Sunday at 1.00pm and/or Monday at 9.15am
Have you ever wondered what the clàrsach was like hundreds of years ago? The early clàrsach is very different from the more familiar modern instrument, having strings of metal instead of gut or nylon. Have a go at playing one of our replica historical harps and find out about the ancient clàrsach repertory and techniques. Harps provided. Suitable for everyone.