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The International Harp Festival returns to the San Damiano Retreat Center in the beautiful hillside town of Danville, CA, May 25 - 29, 2017.

In 2017 you can look forward to:

  • Daily classes in tracks geared specifically to the beginning, intermediate and advanced players that build on the material presented the previous day.

  • Two special seminars covering Teaching Tactics and Performance, designed for advanced students, teachers, and anyone interested in beginning a performing or teaching career or taking it to the next level.

  • Internationally acclaimed artists and presenters to educate, motivate and inspire you.

  • Classes for both the pedal and non-pedal player covering a wide range of topics including musical composition, editing and arranging, Celtic and world music, modal improvisation, playing expressively,  jazz, working with composers, and more.

  • Nightly concerts spanning musical styles from Bach to Bebop, World Sounds and Celtic Music. 

  • A mid-day break to nap, take a walk in the surrounding gardens and hillside trails, play in casual harp jams or do yoga and other Healthy Harpist exercises.

Intermediate [clear filter]
Thursday, May 25
 

3:45pm PDT

International Lullabies Level 2
Limited Capacity seats available

Lullabies are found all over the world, a universal expression of love from a parent to the child, bringing comfort and peace. Learn some lovely Russian, Chinese, Czech, Basque & French melodies in various modes, and some simple but effective accompaniment patterns. The goal is to create a soothing, repetitive pulse in the music that will create a calm place for the listener.
Paced for beginners, tunes will be on lead sheets. Basic two-hand coordination helpful but not necessary.

Presenters
avatar for Kim Robertson

Kim Robertson

Kim Robertson is a prominent performer, arranger, recording artist and pioneer of the folk harp in North America. Her playing combines inventiveness & virtuosity with a keen sense of melody & respect for tradition. Classically trained on piano and pedal harp, her discovery of the... Read More →


Thursday May 25, 2017 3:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
Fireside Lounge
 
Friday, May 26
 

9:15am PDT

Getting Jiggy
Limited Capacity seats available

Learn some harp-friendly jigs & reels slowed down from the faster fiddle tempos. The class will include some easy but rhythmic accompaniment patterns to enhance the dance feeling of the tunes. Tunes will be on lead sheets. Paced for Intermediate but all levels welcome.

Presenters
avatar for Kim Robertson

Kim Robertson

Kim Robertson is a prominent performer, arranger, recording artist and pioneer of the folk harp in North America. Her playing combines inventiveness & virtuosity with a keen sense of melody & respect for tradition. Classically trained on piano and pedal harp, her discovery of the... Read More →


Friday May 26, 2017 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Fireside Lounge
 
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