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Can't make it to Somerset? Then come to the
Harpers' Escape Weekend
October 4-6, 2013

 

 

 

 

Workshops: M-Q
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Time Period Key: AM1=9:30-11am AM2=11:30am-noon PM1: 1:30-3pm PM2: 3:30-5pm
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Make Mine a Double I: Beginning Strategies: Cynthia Shelhart
A 2-day workshop to explore the double-strung harp and an exciting experience to single row harp players as well. On Day 1 explore the exciting possibilities of the parallel double-strung harp with techniques, exercises and tunes for the new player. Intermediate level single-row harpers welcome too. Sight-reading needed for this class. Please sign-up on the registration form to take this class. Limited number of double-strung harps may be available--that's why you sign up in advance! Level: Beg 
Type:  Hands-on  
When: Fri. PM2  
Where: Morris 4
Make Mine a Double II: Cynthia Shelhart
This is the 2nd in a 2-day workshop. It's time for you and your double-strung harp to move out of "Now What?" mode. As you sight-read through examples from actual repertoire, you'll discover arranging techniques and "cool tricks" to expand your double-strung arrangements. Bring questions and arrangements to share for discussion. The advanced double-strung player can jump into this class without taking the first one. Bring a music stand if you have one. Register in advance for this one. Level: Int
Type: Hands-on
When: Sat. PM2  
Where: Morris 4
Make the Most of Mistakes: Sunita Staneslow
Someone once said "Experience is the name we give to our mistakes." There isn't a musician alive who hasn't made a mistake while playing music, sometimes even during a performance. The trick is not only learning from mistakes but learning how to cover mistakes and keep going. How does a seasoned professional do it during a performance in front of others? Cover and Recover. Gain a new perspective on how to look at mistakes and making the most of them from an incredibly seasoned professional.
Open to companions		 Level:  Any  
Type: Hands-on 
When: Sat. AM1  
Where: Vail  
Medieval Improvisation: Therese Honey
Therese will lead you on an adventure in Medieval improvisation using diatonic modes and phrases from actual Medieval music. Improvisation is about playing some things but not all things. Learn how to make choices based on Medieval musical phrases and style. The class will collaborate to improvise and compose a piece together. Sight-reading not necessary for this class. Level: Any
Type:  Hands-on  
When: Sun. AM1
Where: Morris 8
Melodic Improvisation I: Patrice Fisher
Improvisation is a natural extension of the music that we know and it is a different way of adding our own personal interpretation and expression, just like dynamics, phrasing or articulation. This workshop will explore a different tune each day, analysing its melodic structure and suggesting melodic improvisational concepts, which can be applied to many tunes. Level: Beg.-Int. 
Type: Hands-on
When: Sat. PM1
Where: Morris 10
Melodic Improvisation II: Patrice Fisher
Improvisation is a natural extension of the music that we know and it is a different way of adding our own personal interpretation and expression, just like dynamics, phrasing or articulation. Day 2 of this workshop will explore melodic structure and extend the melodic improvisational concepts you tried out Day 1. Level: Int. -Adv.
Type:  Hands-on  
When: Sun. AM1
Where: Johnnes
Midas Touch: Turning Your Melodies into Liquid Gold: Edie Elkan
You know it when you hear it--notes flowing seamlessly, one to the other, to the other.  But how to sound that way?  No alchemy involved--meant for all levels of harpists, in this hands-on workshop you will learn techniques to turn both your improvisations and familiar tunes into pure liquid gold. Level: Any.
Type:  Hands-on  
When:  Sat. PM1
Where: Johnnes
Pachebel Boot Camp: Edie Elkan
Want beautiful hands? This workshop is for you. Not only will each of your fingers get a solid workout, you'll also learn countless variations of the famous Canon and walk out with a utility chord progression harp players can't live without. Level: Any
Type:  Hands-on  
When:  Fri. PM1
Where: Symmes
Paraguayan Music Class I, II & III: Alfredo Rolando Ortiz
The emphasis in this class will be on Paraguayan music using easy melodies that you can quickly get under your fingers. Then you'll build on that with fun special effects that are used in Latin music. Other popular rhythmic styles of Latin America will also be covered, like Habanera, Conga and more. No sight reading required for this class. Level: Int-Adv
Type:  Hands-on  
When: Fri. & Sat. PM1, Sun AM1  
Where: Morris 2, Morris 4 (Sun)
Performance Enhancing Tips & Tricks: Louise Trotter
What does it take to create a real professional stage presence? Learn from a masterful performer how to put your repertoire into a good program sequence and then how best to present it. Louise will talk about announcing, using scripts, bowing, stage "manners" and encores and getting audiences to participate. She'll also touch on stage fright and wardrobe choices.
Open to companions		 Level: Int.-Adv.
Type: Lecture
When: Fri. AM1 

Where: Morris 10

Playing Backup: Kim Robertson
Begin to think like a "rhythm instrument,"  learn damping technique using flat-handed bass lines, power chords, syncopated patterns, and tone variations that will help you effectively back up other instruments or voice. Also included are some tips for sitting in (and faking it!) at Celtic sessions. Level: Int.
Type: Hands-on
When: Sat. AM1 

Where: Johnnes
Playing Fancy: Louise Trotter
Feeling like you need to make some of your arrangements fancier? Find out from a master player how to "fancy up" your playing. Learn how to add arpeggios and glissandos to your pieces for glamour! Have fun playing ascending and descending 3- and 4-finger arpeggios. Create harmonious glisses with special lever settings. You'll learn how to do them but more importantly, when to use them! Level: Any
Type: Hands-on
When: Thurs. PM1 

Where: Symmes
Playing for Church Without Losing Your Religion: Rhett Barnwell
There may be no higher calling than when we are asked to play, or volunteer to play, for a religious service in a church or temple. For those for whom this may be a new experience, or for experienced church harpists who wish to get new ideas, this workshop is just for you! Rhett will give you the practical side of playing in a religious setting, including a survey of major denominations and worship styles. The Liturgical Calendar will be explored, and you’ll see why “Salve Regina” will be a big hit at the local Catholic Church, but a bomb at First Baptist! Practical guides to repertoire, compensation, weddings, funerals and other aspects of playing in a sacred setting will be covered. Level: Any
Type: Hands-on
When: Sun. AM1 

Where: Symmes

Playing Hymns: Louise Trotter
Whether you're playing in church or just for your own pleasure, if you love hymns you'll want to spend this time with Louise. Your sources could be hymns from a hymnal or just a single melody line and chord symbols like from a fake book, and Louise will give you ideas on making it work. You'll get ideas on creating intros and arpeggios for solo playing or when accompanying singers. Level: Beg.-Int.
Type: Hands-on
When: Fri. PM1 

Where: Morris 10

Poems & Music of the American Civil War: Carol Thompson
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Carol and Jack Vickrey have worked up a wonderful presentation of poems from that period set to harp accompaniment. Jack is Professor Emeritus, English Department, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA and together he and Carol have released "Wild Swans", a CD of spoken word "arrangements."
Open to conpanions.		 Level: Any
Type: Listening room
When: Fri. PM2 

Where: Morris 8

Prevent Injury & Play Better and Faster: Alfredo Rolando Ortiz
Every harp player needs to be aware of how their technique and body should work together to prevent injury and playing problems and facilitate the performance of difficult passages. With his medical background in the fields of Music Therapy and Sensory Motor Learning, Dr. Ortiz will help you focus on the right aspects of your technique and learn good habits. Breaking bad habits may seem difficult but Dr. Ortiz will help you prevent or correct these issues. Take this workshop if you've ever gotten up from the harp with sore hands, arms or shoulders! Level: Any
Type: Hands-on
When: Fri. PM2 

Where: Morris 3

Publish & Protect Your Work: Louis Lynch
There are lot of you out there who have great songs and pieces of music that you would like to share, and sell. This workshop will cover the 8 Ps of Publishing: Protecting your work with copyright, Permissions for arranging (it's easier than you think), Presenting manuscripts to publishers, Preparing the manuscript, Paper publishing, PDF publishing, Possibilities in online sales, and Polishing your work to get noticed. A lively presentation with in-depth Q&A.
Open to companions		 Level:  Any  
Type: Lecture 
When: Sat. PM2
Where:  Morris 8
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Updated 4/29/2013
Workshop descriptions and schedules are subject to change.