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Access to all concerts at EIHF 2025 *
* Does not include the Ceilidh
CONCERT PASS
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, EdinburghAccess to all concerts* at EIHF 2025 Experience an ear-tingling array of top-class harp music for one, simple price. Full price - £115Concession - £100Under 18s - £60 Line-up to include: Caroline Lizotte & Étienne Ratthé / Deborah Henson-Conant / Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta / Alison Kinnaird / The Willow Trio / Corrina Hewat …
COURSE (T03): TONI RUSSELL – Post Beginners
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 9.00am-10.30am TUTOR: Toni Russell TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. The perfect choice for those who have previously taken a beginners course or do not have regular lessons. Toni will help you take …
COURSE (T30): ALISON KINNAIRD – Scottish Harp Tunes Old & New MIXED ABILITY
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, EdinburghTHIS COURSE IS DELIVERED OVER FOUR SESSIONS: Sat 9.00am - 10.30am | Sat 1.00pm - 2.30pm Sun 9.00am - 10.30am | Sun 1.00pm - 2.30pm TUTOR: Alison Kinnaird LEVEL: Mixed Ability (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Join …
COURSE (T31): SÉAMUS Ó FLATHARTA – Irish Harp INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, EdinburghTHIS COURSE IS DELIVERED OVER FOUR SESSIONS: Sat 9.00am - 10.30am | Sat 1.00pm - 2.30pm Sun 9.00am - 10.30am | Sun 1.00pm - 2.30pm TUTOR: Séamus Ó Flatharta LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD: E+M - Teaching will be by ear initially with written music given out during the session. Led by …
COURSE (T32): CAOIMHE NÍ FHLATHARTA – Irish Traditional Fiddle MIXED ABILITY
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, EdinburghTHIS COURSE IS DELIVERED OVER FOUR SESSIONS: Sat 9.00am - 10.30am | Sat 1.00pm - 2.30pm Sun 9.00am - 10.30am | Sun 1.00pm - 2.30pm TUTOR: Caoimhe Ní Fhlatharta LEVEL: Mixed Ability (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. …
COURSE (T33): BILL TAYLOR – Come & Try Wire-Strung Harp
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, EdinburghTIME: Sat 9.00am - 10.30am TUTOR: Bill Taylor LEVEL: Come & Try (see brochure p23 for explanation) An opportunity to try out the beautifully resonant wire-strung Highland clarsach. The technique we use is often called playing “in the stopped style”, where the finger pads damp certain strings to stop excessive ringing, and allow us to …
COURSE (T26): TARAB TRIO – Oriental Harp: Middle Eastern Music MIXED ABILITY
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 9.00am-10.30am TUTOR: Tarab Trio LEVEL: Mixed Ability (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Paintings and poems show that harps were in use in Arab and Ottoman music until …
COURSE (T18): KAREN MARSHALSAY – Edinburgh’s Tunes INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 9.00am-10.30am TUTOR: Karen Marshalsay LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Music publishing flourished in Edinburgh in the late 18th and 19th centuries, and this course will …
COURSE (T12): KEVIN LE PENNEC – Breton Dances INTERMEDIATE
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 9.00am-10.30am TUTOR: Kevin Le Pennec LEVEL: Intermediate (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E: Teaching will be by ear. Delve into the delightful dance music of Brittany. Kevin will use song and dance to help to teach the rhythms and melodies of Breton …
COURSE (T19): REBECCA HILL – Punchy Accompaniment Skills INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 9.00am-10.30am TUTOR: Rebecca Hill LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Accompanying fiddle, bagpipes or another harp, is great fun. It allows freedom to experiment with expressive …
COURSE (T23): DEBORAH HENSON-CONANT – Blues for Harp MIXED ABILITY
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 9.00am-10.30am TUTOR: Deborah Henson-Conant LEVEL: Mixed Ability (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Learning the Blues teaches you more about patterns, improvisation and spontaneous ensemble playing than any …
COURSE (T17): ELEANOR TURNER – Ragas to Riches INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 9.00am-10.30am TUTOR: Eleanor Turner and Mendi Singh LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Bring spicy energy to ALL of your harp playing! It is unimaginably good …
COURSE (T07): WENDY STEWART – Super Scottish ELEMENTARY/INTERMEDIATE
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 9.00am-10.00am TUTOR: Wendy Stewart LEVEL: Elementary/Intermediate (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. A rich mix of the tradition – from ancient to contemporary, slow Gaelic air to lilting …
COURSE (T01): ELINOR EVANS – Child Beginners
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 9.00am-10.00am TUTOR: Elinor Evans Have you ever wanted to learn the clarsach? Then come along to this course! Learn the basics of the harp through games and stories. You’ll have great fun, play all sorts of music, make new friends and learn more about the …
WORKSHOP (W01): TĀLA TARANG Bollywood Magic
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, EdinburghBring a harp (or any instrument!) along to join in this fun, all-level workshop where Mendi will guide you through all the rhythms of Indian film music, from folk beats to bhangra. Ellie will provide sheet music for the harp players and you’ll soon be immersed in the music from a variety of magical Bollywood …
WORKSHOP (W02): GAELIC SONG Màiri Callan
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, EdinburghJoin award-winning Gaelic singer and clarsach player, Màiri, and learn a Gaelic song with harp accompaniment. Open to Gaelic beginners and learners, and non-harp players. Supported by the Highland Branch of The Clarsach Society
WORKSHOP (W03): BRETON DANCE Kevin Le Pennec
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, EdinburghKevin will introduce you to the steps of several Breton dances, accompanied by songs in French. No instruments are required, just your feet and your voices!
MORNING CONCERT (C02): ON THE EDGE OF THE WOODS (YOUNG PERFORMERS’ CONCERT)
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, EdinburghThe EIHF junior ensemble, consisting of young harpers from around the country, will perform a magical suite of newly created music based upon the traditional tale of The Giant and The Swan. The story will be told alongside the music by storyteller Daniel Serridge and the concert will feature a performance from Mòd prizewinners Hazel …
COURSE (T02): HEATHER YULE – Adult Beginners
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh**Sold out, but spaces are available in Adult Beginners with Charlotte Petersen. Click HERE to view** 4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 13.00am-14.30am TUTOR: Heather Yule TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. A perfect opportunity to try this beautiful …
COURSE (T04): ELEANOR HETHERINGTON – Primary Age Harp ELEMENTARY
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 1.00pm-2.30pm TUTOR: Eleanor Hetherington LEVEL: Elementary (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Come along and learn some fun tunes, improve your technique, build your confidence and make some …
COURSE (T28): KEVIN LE PENNEC – Accompanying Song MIXED ABILITY
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 1.00pm-2.30pm TUTOR: Kevin Le Pennec LEVEL: Mixed Ability (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E: Teaching will be by ear This course offers the chance to explore different techniques for accompanying songs. Kevin, an experienced singer and accompanist, will teach two-hand coordination, rhythmic …
COURSE (T25): NEIL WOOD – Ready, Set, Session! MIXED ABILITY
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 1.00pm-2.30pm TUTOR: Neil Wood LEVEL: Mixed Ability (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Have you ever wanted to play in a traditional music session, or taken your harp …
COURSE (T20): DEBORAH HENSON-CONANT – Inside Baroque Flamenco INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 1.00pm-2.30pm TUTOR: Deborah Henson-Conant LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Deborah Henson-Conant's "Baroque Flamenco" combines a classical rondo with rhythmic improvisation, fiery strumming techniques, billowing arpeggios …
COURSE (T13): TOM DAUN – Baroque Bourrées and Riotous Reels INTERMEDIATE
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 1.00pm-2.30pm TUTOR: Tom Daun LEVEL: Intermediate (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Rustic dance tunes of the 18th century villages and rural areas. All over Europe amateur musicians …
COURSE (T14): GILLIAN FLEETWOOD – Scottish Online INTERMEDIATE
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 1.00pm-2.30pm ON ZOOM TUTOR: Gillian Fleetwood LEVEL: Intermediate (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. A mid-paced course celebrating the richness of the Scottish tradition, delving into the geography …
COURSE (T15): RACHEL HAIR – Celtic Coach Trip INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 1.00pm-2.30pm TUTOR: Rachel Hair LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. It’s time to pack your bag, get your harp and go on a celtic coach trip! …
COURSE (T24): Eleanor Turner and Mendi Singh – Spice Up Your Life MIXED ABILITY
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 1.00pm-2.30pm TUTOR: Eleanor Turner and Mendi Singh LEVEL: Mixed Ability (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Enjoy the beauty of Indian music whilst collaborating with a percussionist. Mendi …
AFTERNOON CONCERT (C03): REBECCA HILL & CHARLIE STEWART / MÀIRI CALLAN
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, EdinburghREBECCA HILL & CHARLIE STEWART Originally from Argyllshire and Perthshire, Rebecca and Charlie are a dynamic harp and fiddle duo, now based in Glasgow, whose music draws on the heritage of their individual backgrounds. As well as showcasing new material and contemporary compositional techniques, they will include a mixture of arrangements from their debut album …
COURSE (T39): MÀIRI MACLEOD – Come & Try Gaelic
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, EdinburghTIME: Sat 4.30pm - 5.30pm TUTOR: Màiri Macleod LEVEL: Come & Try (see brochure p23 for explanation) Learn basic vocabulary and simple phrases to use around the EIHF and in other scenarios.
COURSE (T11): REBECCA HILL – West is Best: Melodies from Argyll INTERMEDIATE
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 4.30pm-6.00pm TUTOR: Rebecca Hill LEVEL: Intermediate (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Come and learn the melodies and stories from around Argyll and the West Coast of Scotland, …
COURSE (T10): HEATHER YULE – Arranging Traditional Tunes Through Their Stories Online ELEMENTARY/INTERMEDIATE
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 4.30pm-6.00pm ON ZOOM TUTOR: Heather Yule LEVEL: Elementary/Intermediate (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. In this class you will learn some great tunes that have intriguing traditional stories …
COURSE (T34): BILL TAYLOR – Come & Try Wire-Strung Harp
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, EdinburghTIME: Sun 4.30pm - 6.00pm TUTOR: Bill Taylor LEVEL: Come & Try (see brochure p23 for explanation) An opportunity to try out the beautifully resonant wire-strung Highland clarsach. The technique we use is often called playing “in the stopped style”, where the finger pads damp certain strings to stop excessive ringing, and allow us to …
COURSE (T27): WENDY STEWART – Harps in Parts MIXED ABILITY
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 4.30pm-6.00pm TUTOR: Wendy Stewart LEVEL: Mixed Ability (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Not a meeting for broken harps, but melodies, counter melodies, funky bass lines, flowing chords …
COURSE (T06): CHEYENNE BROWN – Mellow Scottish Tunes Online ELEMENTARY
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 4.30pm-6.00pm ON ZOOM TUTOR: Cheyenne Brown LEVEL: Elementary (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Join us online to learn a combination of modern and traditional Scottish tunes. With …
COURSE (T21): CAROLINE LIZOTTE – Pedal Harp Extended Techniques INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 4.30pm-6.00pm TUTOR: Caroline Lizotte LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - M+E: Teaching will be by written music as well as by ear. A unique opportunity to work alongside pedal harpist and composer, Caroline, in an immersive exploration of innovative extended techniques …
COURSE (T05): Elinor Evans – Scottish Airs ELEMENTARY
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 4.30pm-6.00pm TUTOR: Elinor Evans LEVEL: Elementary (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Who doesn’t love a slow air? Whatever your ability, making the harp sing while playing gentle …
COURSE (T22): TSVETELINA LIKOVA – Music from Bulgaria INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 4.30pm-6.00pm TUTOR: Tsvetelina Likova LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - M+E: Teaching will be by written music as well as by ear. Have you ever wondered how traditional Bulgarian music sounds on the harp? Well, come and give it a go. …
COURSE (T16): RACHEL HAIR – Celtic Coach Trip Online INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 4.30pm-6.00pm ON ZOOM TUTOR: Rachel Hair LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. It’s time to pack your bag, get your harp and go on a celtic …
COURSE (T08): ELEANOR HETHERINGTON – FUNdamental Technique ELEMENTARY/INTERMEDIATE
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 4.30pm-6.00pm TUTOR: Eleanor Hetherington LEVEL: Elementary/Intermediate (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Expand your harp repertoire whilst focusing on some fundamentals of harp technique. Learn new and perhaps …
COURSE (T09): SUNITA STANESLOW – The Art of Playing Therapeutic Harp ELEMENTARY/INTERMEDIATE
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 4.30pm-6.00pm TUTOR: Sunita Staneslow LEVEL: Elementary/Intermediate (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. This course will focus on the art of playing the harp as the experienced Sunita will …
COURSE (T37): CHARLOTTE DAUN – Come & Try Body Beats
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, EdinburghTIME: Sat 4.30pm - 6.00pm TUTOR: Charlotte Daun LEVEL: Come & Try (see brochure p23 for explanation) A fun, inclusive and interactive way to explore rhythm using only your body! Through a series of creative exercises, we’ll create music by clapping, stomping and snapping, making rhythm accessible to everyone, regardless of musical background.
COURSE (T29): KAREN MARSHALSAY – Tunes from South Uist & Barra for Wire Harp MIXED ABILITY
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 4.30pm-6.00pm TUTOR: Karen Marshalsay LEVEL: Mixed Ability (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. Featuring a mix of lullabies, waulking songs and other tunes from the Gaelic traditions of …
COURSE (T02B): CHARLOTTE PETERSEN – Adult Beginners
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 16.30-18.00 TUTOR: Charlotte Petersen TEACHING METHOD - E+M: Teaching will initially be by ear with written music given out during the session. A perfect opportunity to try this beautiful instrument in a relaxed and supportive setting. Through simple tunes and exercises this class will introduce …
EVENING CONCERT (C04): TARAB TRIO / SÉAMUS & CAOIMHE UÍ FHLATHARTA
George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, EdinburghTARAB TRIO The Tarab Trio comprises Azad Shawaysi (Iran) on santur and Persian dulcimer, Saher Issa (Iraq) on saz, Anatolian lute and voice, and Tom Daun (Germany) on harp. Their music will follow the route along which Azad and Saher went to Germany: Kurdish songs of love, sorrow and the struggle for freedom, melodies from …