west Coast Harp Society

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…

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…

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 participated in the American Harp Society's Auditions and Evaluations program online on Sunday, April 18 and Sunday, May 16, 2020. Sharlene Wallace agreed to be the coach/advisor! This was not a competition; it's a friendly…

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Along with the links in an earlier article, here is a nice video which might be helpful about setting up to play or have lessons on-line

Students and teachers are all looking to maximize their time and energy while teaching from home. Marilyn Rummel has written a series of articles on her www.harpcanadastudio.com website detailing all the gear she has invested in or researched to…

Good news for those who have been waiting - IMA will offer an on-line program this summer. Registrants will participate in a live on-line two-hour class each morning with their instructor and their harp, there will be one "special topics"…

We all know how many bazillion concerts have been cancelled and what a financial blow that is to those who make most of their living that way.   We received a nice note from Lesley Hartford this week, which we're posting…

Let's have a discussion about good apps for ear-training, rhythm, and theory. 

Harp Column magazine had a good article on this. https://harpcolumn.com/blog/theres-an-app-for-that/  but you need a subscription to read it. 

Here's another good page to peruse for ideas…

We're very happy to announce that Sharlene Wallace will be here in Vancouver April 13th on her way to the High Spirits Harp workshop in the Okanagan. She will spend a day with us, including a masterclass for any level…

A fine time was had by all as we reviewed our year with an AGM and planned the one to come at the general meeting that followed. Coming up: a day with Sharlene Wallace April 13th, a number of exciting…