International Success

The Derbyshire Harp Ensemble come 2nd in the Celtic Section at the International Musical Eisteddfod 2009 at Llangollen - Congratulations!

Laura Rose Gee 2nd in the Urdd Eisteddfod

Congratulations Harpz Member Laura Rose Gee on coming second in the Urdd Eisteddfod Cardiff Bay 2009!

Watch Laura Rose perform at:-

http://urdd.s4c.co.uk/en/cystadlu/dydd-llun/18?clip=33

want to see the Derbyshire Harp Ensemble Live???

Visit Llangollen International Eisteddfod

Harpz New CD

On April the 18th 2009 - Harpz The Derbyshire Harp Ensemble members met with recording engineer Paul Arden Taylor in the Bottle Kiln at Sharpe's Pottery Museum to record their first Album.

Paul Arden Taylor was amazing and had the patience of a saint as he worked with 6 Harpz members during the day to record 17 tracks!

Harpz members were Helen Naylor, Elin Lloyd, Amelia Rodgers, Beth Neal, Rebecca Mcilroy and Laura Rose Gee.

Many Thanks go to all friends and parents who supported us during this venture and Janet Bryan who conducted for the day.

Special thanks to David Watkins and Dafydd Huw Jones for all the time and effort put in supporting and teaching the group!

Master Class at Pianos Cymru Porthmadog

David Watkins - world famous virtuoso harpist will be visiting Pianos Cymru on Friday 24th April to give a master class - please come along and join us.

Also this will be the Welsh debut of the Triplett Lever Harps from the USA - so come along and try them out - light refreshments for parents and teachers!

Harps will be availble for sale and rental.

for more information call Helen on 07882 850178/

CD Recording.

Harpz The Derbyshire Harp Ensemble will be cutting their first CD this weekend with Paul Arden Taylor at Sharpe's Pottery Museum at Swadlincote.

Please wish us all the best of luck - pre order your CDs from Sales@thelittlewelshshop.co.uk

Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

Harpz will be competing in the Small Celtic Ensemble competition at the 2009 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod - they will be performing on Celtic Day Friday 10th July.

Harp Master Class 7th march

Harp Master Class with David Watkins
The 7th March dawned bright and sunny in the Derbyshire Dales as The Little Welsh Shop staff treated world famous virtuoso harpist David Watkins to a McDonalds breakfast.During the day David was to see 9 early grades students in our morning session and 6 grades 6 - 8 students in the afternoon session!Lever Harpists played a Telynau Teifi Gwennol and Pedal Harpists played the new Malvern Harp from Pilgrim Harps.The setting was the rural idyll in the foothills of the Derbyshire Dales - a wonderfully informative and enjoyable time was had by all - the day finished off with an impromtu recital by David and then by the Derbyshire Harp Ensemble - it left everyone looking forward to the Derbyshire Harp Festival in October.

Derbyshire Harp Festival 2009

The Derbyshire Harp Festival takes place at Derby Grammar School, in the heart of England. This year the dates are Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October.

The festival is organised by professional harpists and harp teachers and welcomes harpists from all over the world.
There are activities to suit every level: from people who’ve never played a harp (but always wanted to!) up to those considering a career as a professional harpist.

We’re delighted to announce the involvement of some of the world’s leading harp specialists, including David Watkins, Viktor Hartobanu, Helen Arnold, Kathleen Loughnane, Lucy Bunce, Elin Y Delyn and Huw Cloggs plus Gareth Green ABRSM examiner.

Exhibitions from Creighton's Collection, Acusound, Pilgrim, Teifi and Triplett Harps.

We look forward to meeting you in October.

For more information contact Helen Harpists@thelittlewelshshop.co.uk

http://www.thelittlewelshshop.co.uk/

HARPZ EVENTS AUTUMN 2008

Thursday 28th August 10.30 am – 1pmMusic Theory Round Table with Lyn LambertAll Students and Harpz members welcome, a chance to brushUp your theory skills and ask those questions you alwaysWanted to ask! @ 35 Empress Rd, Derby.Contact Helen for further details

Sunday 14th September Harp Day 10am - 5pmMasterclass with Eleanor HudsonEnsemble with Dafydd Huw JonesWelsh workshop with Elin Lloyd for all ensembleMembers. This harp day is compulsory for HarpzMembers.To be held at the Leeke Memorial Hall, Kirk Langley.

Saturday 4th OctoberSenior Harpz Recital (all those in the Thursday eveningGroup) in the kiln at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, Swadlincote.7.30pm as much support as possible would be lovely.The kiln is "one of the most acoustically superior and intimatevenues in the country".

Derbyshire Harp Festival 200831st Oct – 1st Nov with Festival Concert on 31st OctHarpz and Junior Harpz will feature along side David Watkins, Elin y Delyn and many more.

Sunday 7th December 2pm @ St Michael’s Church Harpz Advent Carols