A few spaces are still available for Maeve's workshop.
If you want to learn some great music in a lovely setting:
contact wincj@aol.com.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Workshop Details: July 25 -29, 2010
This year, harpers arrive on Sunday between 2 and 4PM. Meet, greet and tune for our first class at 4PM. On Monday and Tuesday, classes will be at 1030 AM and 200PM. On Wednesday class is at 1030, with a review session offered at 200PM.
Angels' Rest provides a beautiful country setting, along with 2 hearty meals daily and a light midday snack. Accommodations include shared rooms and baths. Please look at their website (see link in right column) for description and directions.
Our schedule allows ample time for hiking, swimming, relaxing, and socializing, in addition to practicing. On Wednesday evening we are planning a concert by Maeve, open to the public.
There is a minimum of 10, maximum 20 attendees. Workshop fee is $550. Private instruction with Maeve can be arranged for an additional fee.
Deposit of $200 is due by May 15, with balance due July 15.
For inquiries, and to reserve a place, contact Jane Winchester by email, wincj@aol.com
Maeve's description of her teaching follows this post.
Angels' Rest provides a beautiful country setting, along with 2 hearty meals daily and a light midday snack. Accommodations include shared rooms and baths. Please look at their website (see link in right column) for description and directions.
Our schedule allows ample time for hiking, swimming, relaxing, and socializing, in addition to practicing. On Wednesday evening we are planning a concert by Maeve, open to the public.
There is a minimum of 10, maximum 20 attendees. Workshop fee is $550. Private instruction with Maeve can be arranged for an additional fee.
Deposit of $200 is due by May 15, with balance due July 15.
For inquiries, and to reserve a place, contact Jane Winchester by email, wincj@aol.com
Maeve's description of her teaching follows this post.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Workshop Description
I asked Maeve to let harpists know what to expect from this workshop:
I base my teachings within the Scottish tradition and develop musical ideas incorporating rhythmic accompaniment and improvisation.
The morning session begins with an extended warmup. Using different exercises I focus on hand and thumb position, placement, and sound quality. Further exercises develop rhythmic stability, syncopation, and sense of time.
New tunes are introduced at the beginning of each session. I teach by the traditional aural method, offering sheet music at the end of the session. After introducing the basic melody, I explore ornamentation and stylistic techniques. Arrangement ideas follow. We will talk about harmony and how to arrange traditional material in a tasteful way that will breathe new life into each piece. We will also explore some improvisational ideas for intros, outros, accompaniment and variation.
I try to suit the the desires of the participants and am open to suggestions for material or techniques to include. In the past we have worked on harmony singing, harp ensemble arrangements, and song accompaniment.
My goal is to help harpists develop playing that is more fluid, light, and stylistically accurate.
And, Maeve says,
Harp in the Hills is a unique and inspiring musical experience in a beautiful and relaxed setting.
The open and warm atmosphere is hard to beat. Harpists of all levels witll take something away from this gem of a week.
PS - A limited number of private lessons with Maeve can be arranged during the workshop, at additional cost.
I base my teachings within the Scottish tradition and develop musical ideas incorporating rhythmic accompaniment and improvisation.
The morning session begins with an extended warmup. Using different exercises I focus on hand and thumb position, placement, and sound quality. Further exercises develop rhythmic stability, syncopation, and sense of time.
New tunes are introduced at the beginning of each session. I teach by the traditional aural method, offering sheet music at the end of the session. After introducing the basic melody, I explore ornamentation and stylistic techniques. Arrangement ideas follow. We will talk about harmony and how to arrange traditional material in a tasteful way that will breathe new life into each piece. We will also explore some improvisational ideas for intros, outros, accompaniment and variation.
I try to suit the the desires of the participants and am open to suggestions for material or techniques to include. In the past we have worked on harmony singing, harp ensemble arrangements, and song accompaniment.
My goal is to help harpists develop playing that is more fluid, light, and stylistically accurate.
And, Maeve says,
Harp in the Hills is a unique and inspiring musical experience in a beautiful and relaxed setting.
The open and warm atmosphere is hard to beat. Harpists of all levels witll take something away from this gem of a week.
PS - A limited number of private lessons with Maeve can be arranged during the workshop, at additional cost.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Register for 2010
Sunday, November 29, 2009
July 25 - 29, 2010
This year our workshop will run from Sunday afternoon to Thursday morning - the usual duration, but different days. This allows Maeve (and others) to pursue weekend gigs elsewhere (including Somerset, the weekend following).
Registration announcement will be made in January.
Registration announcement will be made in January.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Class of 2009
Here, gathered in the great room at Angels' Rest, are 12 of the 14 harpers who attended the 2009 'Harp in the Hills' workshop with Maeve Gilchrist. We shared lots of great tunes and teaching from Maeve, an inspiring public performance by Maeve, wonderful hospitality, and a friendly, supportive atmosphere. (Watch this space for 2010 dates.)
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
News from the Hills
Our 4th retreat with Maeve is almost here. Fourteen harpers will be attending, including two making the trip from Ireland just for this event. On July 16, we will be attending a play, 'The Last High Queen of Ireland', in Deerfield, with music written and performed by one of our group, Rosie Caine. On July 17, Maeve will give a concert at Angels' Rest, open to the public. But all of this is secondary to learning from a wonderful teacher, Maeve, herself. We have a great group of people coming; it promises to be a rewarding and fun-filled week.
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