BRANCH EVENTS
Come-And-Try Harp Session!
If you have always wanted to try the harp, this free event is the perfect opportunity. No experience is necessary and all ages are welcome. Harps to try will be provided. Follow on workshops are available. The harp, or clarsach, is a beautiful instrument that has a long history in Scotland.
Saturday 24th February, 1pm and 2pm sessions.
Inverness Ice Centre (Bught Lane, Inverness, IV3 5SR).
To book, email or phone Cheyenne Brown at http://info@cheyenneharp.com or 07791018761.
2018 Clarsach Workshops
Once again we are delighted to be kickstarting the year with a series of three workshops taking place from January to March. The workshops will once again be led by our committee members Cheyenne Brown and Isbel Pendlebury who will take turns with each group. To find out more about these tutors do visit their websites below:
http://www.isbelpendlebury.com/
To book or for more information contact our Secretary Helen Skuodas 'skuodas.helen@gmail.com'
Mob 07784 434728
Location:
First two workshops: Inverness Ice Centre, Bught Park, Inverness IV3 5SR.
Final workshop and concert: Chapel at RNI Community Hospital, Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5SF
Dates:
Sunday 28th January
Sunday 25th February
Sunday 25th March
Times:
For the first two workshops the Ice Centre workshop rooms will be available from 1pm for tuning your harp and dividing into two groups (please let Helen know if you need to borrow a harp?).
1.30pm - 3pm: First workshop
3pm - 3.30pm: Break (the Ice Centre cafe will be open for drinks and snacks).
3.30pm - 5pm: Second workshop
Cost:
The workshops will be subsidised by Highland Branch. Cost to Highland Branch members will be £10 per afternoon. Non members will be charged £15 per afternoon.
After the final workshop and informal concert will be held at the lovely RNI chapel. This will give the groups a chance to share the music they have learnt along with giving attendees and anyone else opportunity to hear the tutors perform. Should anyone else wish to perform a set they will be more than welcome!
South Uist Harp Course
Held in Dalabrog in July the Ceolas summer school offers expert tuition in a range of instruments, dancing and gaelic language. The fantastic Ingrid Henderson will be teaching the clarsach throughout this week so make sure you don't miss out! Click on link the links below to find out a bit more about Ingrid and to book yourself a place.
http://www.oldlaundryproductions.com/ingrid.htm
http://www.ceolas.co.uk/events/sgoilshamhraidh/
Clarsach Society Concert
Following on from our successful workshops over the last few months we will be holding a small concert in the RNI chapel in Inverness. You will get to hear performances from tutors Cheyenne Brown and Isbel Pendlebury, a few tunes from workshop participants along with some other talented performers.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Come and try Session with Cheyenne Brown
The acclaimed Cheyenne Brown will be holding two 'come and try' sessions at the Inverness Ice centre on Saturday the 21st of January 2017.
If you have always wanted to try the clarsach here is your chance! All clarsachs will be provided and no experience is necessary. These sessions are open to all ages and are free of charge!
To book contact Cheyenne on info@cheyenneharp.com or 07791018761
Want to find out more about Cheyenne have a look on her website, http://cheyenneharp.com/
Clarsach workshops
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player you are invited to join us in a series of three workshops with acclaimed harpists Isbel Pendlebury and Cheyenne Brown.
http://www.isbelpendlebury.com/
This first workshop is taking place on the afternoon of Sunday the 22nd of January at the Inverness Ice centre. You will get the chance to work with both tutors over the course of the afternoon as attendees will be split into two groups depending on ability.
The next two sessions will be held on Sunday the 26th of Febuary and Sunday the 19th of March. These workshops will be followed by a concert where you will get to hear Cheyenne and Isbel in action. The concert is also open to anyone else who wishes to perform, all are welcome to attend!
There will be a small fee for attending these fantastic workshops, £10 for clarsach society members and £15 for non members.
If you would like to take part or have any other questions don't hesitate to email our secretary, Helen Skuodas: skuodas.helen@gmail.com
Look forward to seeing you there!
