There are still a few spots open in the Island Mountain Arts harp classes running Aug 15 - 19! Snag a spot if you're looking for fine instruction in an on-line workshop format. The classes are kept small so although…
Read moreJune 5, 7:30 pm there will be an online Annual General Meeting for WCHS subscribers. The Zoom link will be added to Subscribers' page.
This is when you can vote for Board members, who will then vote for the Officers.
looking for a harp in July
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Hello there! I am a harpist from Halifax and I will be in Victoria from July 21st to August 8th. I am looking for a lever harp to rent during that time for some performances and recording. Do…
Read moreOn-line jazz harp - tonight!! Friday July 1
We're excited to announce the latest evolution in SFJAZZ's digital initiative – SFJAZZ At Home. Formerly called "SFJAZZ Digital", the new name is intended to better reflect our intention of bringing the feeling of experiencing live music at the SFJAZZ…
Read moreWorkshop May 14th - 2022 with Sunita Staneslow
Learn a traditional Shetland Boat song from Sunita who will be teaching from the island of Unst in Shetland. We will learn, play and discuss ways of shaping the phrase and finding the chords that will help enhance the melody…
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Infant Holy Ensemble
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blYJ7xZOHfY
Thank you so much for participating in Harp Day and your submission! Special thanks to Marilyn for the beautiful arrangement!
Have a Merry Christmas!
Winter Harp 2021
Winter Harp is touring again this December! They are back on stage sharing favourite carols with you and filling the venues with as much Christmas spirit as we can pack in. Stories, songs, tears, laughter -- all are coming your…
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Lenka Petrović
Harpist Lenka Petrović is the first prize winner of the prestigious 20th International Harp Contest in Israel in 2018 and is the first Serbian to win this prize. She was awarded the Irina Kaganovsky prize for the best performance of…
Read moreHarp Day returns Oct. 23, 2021
Harp Day was back, and on-line for all members in 2021. Oct. 23 was the date, with activities starting at 10 am with a workshop with Tristan LeGovic about Breton harp music. At 11 another workshop with all the teachers…
Read moreAnother amazing coaching opportunity for members of the West Coast Harp Society was in June, 2021
Nancy Allen, is long-time performer and harp educator. In 1973 she won first prize at the Fifth International Harp Competition in Israel, one of the most prestigious international harp competitions in the world. Since 1999 she has been the Principal…
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AHS - A&E Coaching Sessions 1
Here are some photos from our first American Harp Society's Auditions and Evaluations session with Sharlene Wallace. We'll work hard in the next month and see each other again!
The West Coast Harp Society is British Columbia's umbrella for all things harp. We feature performers and teachers, an event calendar, a mailing list which you can subscribe to, and items of interest about the harp in Vancouver and all around the province. Welcome!