Harp Events

A Sampling of Events and Workshops

Harp circles will be held the 2nd Sunday, every other month. Location: St. Luke's Episcopal, 4011 Major Ave, Madison, WI 53716 Dates for Harp Circles (Time: 2-4 PM)December 10, 2023February 11, 2024April 14, 2024 What to bring to harp circles: Harp, tuner, music stand, sheet music (contact us if you need the link), beverage and snack for social time if desired. Consider bringing a "party piece" to play for the group (not required). ------------------------------------------------------------------- More events: Winter Harp Festival (online only) - Jan 12-14, 2024 (and available online after the event). Harps in the Glen Wisconsin harp retreat returns Sep. 19-22, 2024 with Sunita Staneslow and Kim Robertson! Irish Slow Session - in-person, once a month at Cargo Coffee (E. Washgington, Madison, WI). See their Facebook page for dates (sheet music they use is in the Files tab for their Facebook page). Open to all instruments (not a harp-specific event). Harps Northwest JaNEWary Challenge with new content for 2023, but you can also view the previous years as well. Sheet music and video tutorials are free, and the intent is to learn a bit more each day. The Harp Gathering will be in Archbold, OH May 16-19, 2024 and, new next year, in Black Mountain, NC Sep 26-29, 2024. The Somerset Harp Festival wll be held July 18-21, 2024. Hybrid event (in-person and/or online). Caird na Cruite has a few workshops and concerts online on Youtube and their Facebook page. Rachel Hair is offering free workshops taught by ear (sheet music available for a fee) through her Harp at Home series.
Edinburgh Harp Festival April 5-9, 2024 (in-person and possibly also some online components). *Please visit the International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsman and Harpcolumn sites for additional resources/events.