2022 Schedule of Harp Retreat* Events
WEDNESDAY: September 21
9 am - noon
Itinerant Women Harpers of the 18th & 19th Centuries:
a Living History lecture demonstration
Nancy Thym
All levels
1 pm - 3 pm
Accompanying Early Rock ‘n’ Roll and Blues with Harp:
The itinerant women harpers of the 19th century sang the pop tunes of their time and, if they were still around, they would probably be singing Rock ‘n’ Roll and Blues. Using rhythmic variations, boogie slap bass and other bass patterns, we will focus on arranging accompaniments for pop, rock ‘n’ roll and blues songs, even on harps without pedals.
Nancy Thym
All levels
3:30 pm - 5 pm
Double-Strung Tunes and Techniques:
Special – for Spanish Peaks Harp Retreat Participants Only!!
Beth Kollé
For contemporary double-strung harps
Beth Kollé is co-author with Laurie Riley of two popular books for double-strung harp. She will introduce two never-before published arrangements for the double: a fun traditional Welsh tune and a beautiful ancient ballad from England. Beth encourages participants to ask questions, and to share their ideas and techniques as we dabble on our doubles!
Extra fee payable directly to Beth Kollé - More information below!**
** While the double-strung class is aimed toward Upper Beginner to Intermediate players, Beth will provide simplified scores of the two tunes for Early Beginners so everyone in the class can play along. Fee: $20 per person, special price for Spanish Peaks participants only – payable directly to Beth Kollé.
A limited supply of harp arrangement books and CDs will be available for purchase. All of Beth’s books are available at Melody’s Music (https://folkharp.com/). CD tracks are available with most track distributors, and physical CDs may be purchased at www.bethkolle.com.
Curious about the double-strung harp but not a double-strung player? For the same fee, you can audit the class, and join in on the Q&A at the end of the session. And then you can try your hands on a harp or two at the double-strung “petting zoo”!
THURSDAY: September 22
9 am – 3 pm (lunch break noon – 1 pm)
Harp and Pipe
Pipe tunes arranged for harp. Led by harper Kathy Wimmer in the morning; piper Barry Shears will join us in the afternoon. Music will be sent out ahead of time.
All levels
Thursday Evening – starting time TBD
Lecture/Demonstration and Concert
Nordic Music: An Overview - Beth Kollé
Concert by Festival Favorites Willson and McKee
FRIDAY: September 23
9 am – noon Harp Retreat* - Morning Session
German Music from the Middle Ages to the 18th Century – adv./prof.
Nancy Thym
Nordic Music – intermediate
Beth Kollé
Celtic Music – advanced beginners
Jaimee Joroff
1 pm - 3 pm *Harp Retreat - Afternoon Session
Celtic Music – advanced/professional
Beth Kollé
German Music from the Middle Ages to the 18th Century – intermed.
Nancy Thym
Celtic Music – advanced beginners
Jaimee Joroff
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm Late Afternoon Presentation –
Harp and Story –
Rose Mooney and the Belfast Harpers Assembly of 1792
The Bardic Sisters
Friday Evening Concert presented by the
Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival
– time/location/fee TBD
Harp participants encouraged to attend concert and
support this concurrent festival!
Saturday: September 24
9 am – noon Harp Retreat* - Morning Session
Nordic Music – advanced/professional
Beth Kollé
German Music from the Middle Ages to the 18th Century – intermed.
Nancy Thym
Celtic Music – advanced beginners
Jaimee Joroff
Afternoon Events – times and locations TBD
Harp Circle
Harp and Piper Circle
SATURDAY EVENING JOINT CONCERT - FOX THEATRE, WALSENBERG
– time/price TBD
Musicians from both Harp Retreat and Celtic Festivals!!
Sunday: September 25
9:30 am – 11:30 Harp Retreat* Final Session
German Music from the Middle Ages to the 18th Century – advanced/prof.
Nancy Thym
Celtic Music – intermediate
Beth Kollé
Celtic Music – advanced beginners
Jaimee Joroff
12 pm and beyond Safe travels home!
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* Private lessons can be available with harp tutors outside of class times and as the schedule allows. $50 an hour, $30 a half hour, payable directly to the harp tutor.