Blackhills
Summer Harp Course
Blackhills
Summer Harp Course
Blackhills, Nr Elgin, Moray
Tutor: Alison Kinnaird, MBE
Alison will teach a variety of traditional Scottish tunes, techniques and songs.
The course is aimed at those with some experience of harp playing, and therefore not suitable for complete beginners.
Sample Timetable
9.30 Class
10.45
Break
11.15 Class
1.00 Lunch
2.00
Class
3.30 Break*
7.00 Dinner
(*Sunday - finish after
afternoon break)
The
mid afternoon finish for teaching sessions means that there is plenty
of time available to relax in the grounds, or enjoy
longer walks through the extensive surrounding farmland and moorland.
The woodland garden extends over seventy acres and is famous
for its wonderful collection of rhododendrons and other exotic plants
which have naturalised in the mild microclimate of the glen, and form
spectacular displays around the lakes and on the slopes of the
valley.
Alison Kinnaird has been at the forefront of the revival, and continuing success, of the Scottish harp. She plays both gut-strung Scottish harp and wire-strung clarsach, and is recognised as an authority on both the instrument and its history, being the first player to research the repertoire of the harp in Scotland and one of the first to record an album of Scottish harp music, 'The Harp Key'. She is co-author (with Keith Sanger) of the first history of the harp in Scotland, 'Tree of Strings'. Her many recordings have received critical acclaim and she has published four books of harp music, one of them a widely used tutor, 'The Small Harp'. As well as being a renowned performer, Alison teaches and lectures on the world stage. In 1995 she was a presenter, along with Evelyn Glennie and Yehudi Menuhin, of the Channel 4 education series, 'The Music Show'. In 1997 she was awarded the MBE for her services to music and art.
The cost of the three day course is £320, which includes all tuition, meals and wine with dinner. Organic, locally produced food is used wherever possible and vegetarians are welcome.
Booking.
If you are interested in taking part on the course, please contact Steph Christie whose contact details are below.
Contact Steph Christie by e-mail at steph@clarbo.com
Cairneyhillock, Blackhills, By
Elgin, Moray, Scotland.
IV30 8QU
or by telephone on 07749 265037
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