IRISH HARP CENTRE SUMMER SCHOOLS 2006
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Our Irish Harp (also known as Celtic, Folk or lever Harp) Summer Schools have been running for over 20 years and since 2002 have had a permanent base at the Irish Harp Centre & Music School and are directed by Irish Harper and Composer Dr Janet Harbison.
The experience is a unique one of joining family life by the banks of the River Shannon in the idyllic village of Castleconnell,Co Limerick in the heart of celtic western Ireland. To date we have welcomed over 50 different nationalities of all ages,abilities and backgrounds and we hope in due course that may include you!
2006 Irish Harp Summer School Dates
SUMMERSCHOOL No.1
Tuesday 27 June – Saturday 1 July
(Residents arrive from 5pm Mon Jun 26,
depart Sun Jul 2 by noon)
Especially orientated to
YOUNG PEOPLE
(from 10 to 16 years approx)
SUMMERSCHOOL No.2
Tuesday 18 – Saturday 23 July
(Residents arrive from 5pm Mon Jul 17,
depart Sun Jul 24 by noon)
Especially orientated to
ADULT BEGINNERS
SUMMERSCHOOL No.3
Tuesday 25 – Sunday 29 July
(Residents arr. from 5pm Mon Jul 24,
Dep. 6 pm Sun Jul 29)
PLAYING IN A
HARP ORCHESTRA
(Intermediates + only, all ages)
SUMMERSCHOOL No.4
Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 August
(Residents arr. from 5pm Mon Jul 31,
dep. Sun Aug 6 by noon)
Especially orientated to
ALL AGES, ALL STAGES
INFORMATION
Ages/Abilities We cater for all ages (4 to 80 so far!) and abilities, complete beginners are a specialty of ours. We presuppose no previous musical experience or note reading ability and you will only be taught to read music if you wish to. You can expect plenty of enjoyable hands on experience.
Tuition is directed by Janet assisted by a team of qualified and experienced teachers and musicians. This is given in both group and one to one sessions. All summerschools welcome harp players of all backgrounds and styles. Tuition is primarily oral in nature but scripts are provided to assist the memory on completion of the course.
Private lessons are also available during the Summer School. 30 euros per half-hour lesson with Dr Harbison or 20 euros with other course tutors.
Evening Activities include concerts by Janet and our staff of musicians together with the National Harp Orchestra and attendance at one of Irelands top Sessions and participation in our Rambling House Session. In addition we visit places of local interest and there is even an option of a Medieval Banquet.
A Typical Day
930am-1.00 pm
Lessons (Group/Individual) with break
100-200 pm
Lunch at the Centre.
200-400pm
Lessons – some afternoons or part will involve excursions.
400-700pm
Free time to relax
7pm
Dinner at the Centre
8pm
optional evening activities – concerts/sessions
Accommodation options are numerous!
A Few More Words In Point Form
- come and live as part of the family. We can accommodate 14 young people or 5 adults.
- Bed & Breakfast are nearby and offer excellent facilities for our visitors.
- Holiday Village next to the Irish Harp Centre is ideal for families visiting wishing for a self-catering option.
- Hotel adjoining the Irish Harp Centre
- Campsite in the village.
- Meals are inclusive (though you can opt out if you wish) for all participants.
- Non-Participant friends/relatives are welcome
IRISH HARP CENTRE INFORMATION PACK
(click here) for travel information, frequently asked questions and useful information.
2006 costs
- Adult Resident 695 euros
- Adult Non-Resident 400 euros
- Student Resident 395 euros
- Student Non-Resident 195 euros
- Payment can be made by cash, cheque or credit card and we are able to work in US/Canadian dollars, Sterling or Euros as you prefer.
Discounts are available for those wishing to come to more than one school and TEACHERS bringing 6 students come free and also have free Teacher’s seminars. |
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