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OUR SUPPORTERSLUCHD-CUIDEACHAIDHHARPMAKERS’ EXHIBITIONLUCHD-DÈANAIDH CHLÀRSAICHEANEIHF gratefully acknowledges the continuinglong-term support received from Bow Brand, CamacHarps, Salvi Harps, Holywell Music, Pilgrim Harps,City of Edinburgh Council, Peter Green & Co.,Ardival Harps, Solway Harps and Branches ofThe Clarsach Society.Principal SponsorsIt is also with great pleasure that we are joinedby additional sponsors and supporters in 2013including Jack Hayward Insurance, Walkers andCeltic Music Radio.The Clarsach Society and EIHF also wish to thankthe countless number of friends and volunteerswho help us along the way.During the Festival there will be an exhibition ofharps made in the UK and overseas. This offers anopportunity to try instruments made by differentmakers and perhaps even to purchase or rent a harp.In addition there will be music, CDs and harp-relatedgoodies on sale.EIHF is very grateful to all exhibitors who create suchan exciting event. Further information on exhibitorsis available from our website www.harpfestival.co.ukand will also be made available at the Festival.Exhibition Opening Hours:Saturday: 9:30am - 6:00pmSunday: 9:30am - 5:30pmMonday: 9:30am - 6:00pmTuesday: 9:30am - 6:00pmWednesday: 9:30am - 12 noonSome Exhibitors may not be present throughout theFestival and some may amend their opening timesso please check this with them.At the time of publication the following have reserved space at the Exhibition:Edinburgh BranchACCUSOUNDwww.accusound.comKILLARNEY HARPSwww.killarneyharps.comAFFAIRS OF THE HARPwww.affairsoftheharp.comCLIVE MORLEY HARPS LTDwww.morleyharps.comALAW MUSICwww.alawmusic.comMARK NORRIS HARPSwww.norrisharps.comFunderMedia PartnerARDIVAL HARPSwww.ardival.comMICHAEL PARFETT CONSERVATION STUDIOSwww.michaelparfett.comCREIGHTON’S COLLECTIONwww.cccd.co.ukPILGRIM HARPSwww.pilgirmharps.co.ukEARLY GAELIC HARP INFOwww.earlygaelicharp.infoSALOPIAN STRINGSwww.salopianstrings.co.ukSponsors and SupportersCeltic Music Radio, Scotland's leading music station,will be providing pre-festival coverage and broadcastinghighlights of this year’s Festival. Available to listen onlineat www.celticmusicradio.net and on 1530AM across Glasgow.Branches of the Clarsach SocietyELVENKINGS-HARPSwww.elvenkings-harp.atPETE GRASSBY, THE MELODEON REPAIRERpdgrassby@fsmail.netTIM HAMPSON HARPMAKERwww.harpmaker.euSALVI HARPS LTDwww.salviharps.comSILVER SPEAR INSTRUMENTSwww.silverspearinstruments.co.ukSTARFISH DESIGNSwww.starfishdesigns.co.ukArdival HarpsPeter Green & Co.Solway HarpsArgyllGlasgowHighlandLondon & South EastNorthumbrianTranspennineWireJACK HAYWARD INSURANCEwww.JackHayward.co.ukHOLYWELL MUSICwww.holywellmusic.co.ukTELYNAU TEIFIwww.welsh-harps.comTELYNAU VINING HARPSwww.camacharps.co.ukSafety Notice: To reduce the chance of instruments being damaged, please DO NOT bring shoulder bags, rucksacks and similar objects into the Exhibition areas.4 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 5

JOURNEY THROUGH TIME TO THE ENCHANTED LANDOF THE HARPS Pre-festival holiday event for childrenSTORYWALK & COME AND TRY HARP SESSIONSOPENING CEILIDHTuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 AprilC1a C2a C1b C2bC3 • MEMORIAL HALL • 8.00PM - 10.00PM • FRIDAY 5 APRILNetherbow Theatre, Scottish Storytelling Centre43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SRSee page 57 for details on how to get to theScottish Storytelling Centre.C1aC2aTuesday 2 AprilTuesday 2 April10:00am - 11:15am 2:00pm - 3:15pm(5 - 8 years old) (9 - 14 years old)C1bC2bWednesday 3 April Wednesday 3 April10:00am - 11:15am 2:00pm - 3:15pm(5 - 8 years old) (9 - 14 years old)£9 (one accompanying adult goes free)6 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013Join Heather Yule, spellbinding storyteller and harper,on an adventure mystery walk through the past ofthe Old Town of Edinburgh. With stories, riddles andrhymes we will travel into the mists of time to discoverthe ancient stronghold of the Lords of the Harp. Thestorywalk ends with a come- and-try session where youwill have a chance to try the harps and learn a simpletune. he morning sessions will be aimed at 5 - 8 yearolds and the afternoon will be for 9 - 14 year olds.A fun, entertaining and participatory event.20%DISCOUNTOn Weekend Child BeginnerCourses with Heather Yule(T1a & T1b) when you purchasea ticket for this event.See page 20 for furtherdetails on bothcourses.A ceilidh in its original sense of a fungathering to welcome everyone to theFestival featuring performances bysome of this year’s artists and teachers.Come and meet friends old and newand dance to the music of one ofScotland’s finest accordionists,Freeland Barbour.Advanced booking is advised. Tickets canbe reserved through Hub Tickets and willbe available for collection on the door.If reserved tickets are not collected 15minutes after the ceilidh has started,they will be released for reallocationto others.Supported by:EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 7

SATURDAY 6 APRILSATURDAY 6 APRILELISI (HANDCRAFT) –MUSIC FROM TURKEYC4 • MEMORIAL HALL • 3.00PM - 4.00PM • £11.00 • £9.00 • £5.00EDMAR CASTANEDAAND PARK STICKNEYC5 • MEMORIAL HALL • 7.30PM - 10.00PM • £14.50 • £12.50 • £7.00Elişi (Handcraft) brings together two classically trainedTurkish harpists,and Meriç Dönükand Jarrod Cagwin, an American percussionist whohas made Istanbul his home. This predominantlyimprovisational project is based on traditional Turkishmusic. They also intertwine elements of classical,contemporary, jazz and fusion. In their own words,they make “music between different worlds”, retainingthe melodic, rhythmic and harmonic simplicity oftheir sources while infusing it with the music of their“ears”. The result is an exquisite blend of harps andpercussion - highly inspiring instrumental music.Edmar Castaneda wowed us so much at last year’sFestival with his dynamic and rhythmic harp playing,we had to invite him back to share his music withmore people. Rooted in the traditions of his nativeColombia, his cross rhythms and chordal nuancesrivalling the most celebrated flamenco guitarists,Edmar produces an unbelievably rich and diversesound. At times it’s hard to imagine there’s onlyone harp playing - ‘almost a world unto himself’New York TimesA favourite of the Festival for many years, ParkStickney returns with his inimitable mix of ‘off road’music and ‘out there’ humour. Park tackles any musiche loves from jazz to trad, rock to classical, each timecreating an arrangement for harp which inspires aweamongst harp players and music lovers alike. Fromfavourites like The Pink Panther to his own beautifulcompositions Park always imbibes inspiration from awide area and imparts his own brand of musicality tohis adoring audience.8 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013Supported by:Northumbrian BranchSupported by:EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 9

SUNDAY 7 APRILSUNDAY 7 APRILFAMILY CONCERT; VIOLA AND TOMI UOTILAWITH ISOBEL MIERASCORRINA HEWAT BANDFIERE - TWELFTH DAY WITH JOY DUNLOPC6 • MEMORIAL HALL • 3.00PM - 4.00PM • £9.00 • £5.00C7 • MEMORIAL HALL • 7.30PM - 10.00PM • £14.50 • £12.50 • £7.00Stunning young Finnish multi-instrumentalist, ViolaUotila is an inspiration to hundreds of children fromher regular appearances on Finnish TV and Radioplaying the traditional Finnish, instrument the kantele.In this concert she will play and sing a variety of musicincluding classical pieces, traditional music and someof her own compositions. She will demonstrate varioussizes of kantele and a range of playing styles andtechniques. Her father, Tomi, will join her on cello.The concert will be hosted by Isobel Mieras who in2012 received the prestigious Hamish HendersonAward for Services to Traditional Music. Isobel willalso sing and play Scottish music - truly a concertfor all the family with a father and daughter duo -joined by a Scottish granny!Corrina Hewat BandOne of Scotland’s creative jewels, Corrina Hewatunveils her latest exciting new venture in a bandsetting, featuring some special guests includingthe superb pianist Dave Milligan. Drawing fromthe experience of previous bands such as TheUnusual Suspects, Bachué and Shine, this is distinctand affecting music synonymous with Corrina’swork. Corrina has always thrived on exploring therelationship between her harp and other instrumentsand this dynamic combination marks a new chapterin a rich and varied musical life.FiereBack by popular demand, Twelfth Day - Esther Swiftand Catriona Price this time in a unique collaborationwith Gaelic singer Joy Dunlop. This group called Fiere(a Scots word for companion or friend) explores thelives, loves and woes of women in Scotland.They have created a collection of new songs for threevoices, harp and fiddle that celebrates the historyof Scottish women using poems by a wide range offemale Scottish writers including Jackie Kay, ChristineDe Luca, Morag Montgomery and Sheila McLeod whowas especially commissioned to write for the project.10 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013Supported by: Supported by: Glasgow Branch Highland BranchEDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 11

MONDAY 8 APRILMONDAY 8 APRILCAMEO CONCERTPRESENTED BY JOHN PURSERLeah Stuttard / Bill Taylor / Karen Marshalsay / Mike Parker / Arnaud RoyC8 • THEATRE • 7.00PM - 8.00PM • £11.00 • £9.00 • £5.00FAMILY CEILIDH WITHBELLA McNAB’S DANCE BANDC9 • MEMORIAL HALL • 8.00PM - 11.00PM • £8.00 • £4.50With the help of these fine musicians, John Purser willdraw together strands of the Resonating String seriesof events featured throughout the Festival. In shortcameo performances we will travel through time fromthe ancient strains of wire strung and bray harps andthe music of single action harp to the new possiblitiesof the modern MIDI harp.Dance to the music of Bella McNab’s Dance Band,the band of our ceilidh dance workshop leader, Mairi.All dances will be called so no one need feel left outand will include those taught in her afternoon danceworkshop (W14, see page 28 for details). This familyceilidh will also feature performances by some of ourartists and teachers.12 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 13

TUESDAY 9 APRILTUESDAY 9 APRILTea ConcertJessica Burton, Sarah MacNeil and Haley HewittSavourna Stevensonwith The Edinburgh QuartetC10 • Café • 3.00PM - 4.00PM • £11.50C11 • MEMORIAL HALL • 7.30PM - 10.00PM • £14.50 • £12.50 • £7.00This year’s Tea concert will feature three young harp players who haveall been learning and exploring the music of the clarsach from an earlyage, namely Jessica Burton from Orkney, Sarah MacNeil from Falkirkand Haley Hewitt from Connecticut in the United States. Haley willpresent a selection of favourite pieces, some from her time studying atthe Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. Jessica and Sarah, whomet at the Conservatoire and have now formed a duo, will let us heartheir new sound together.This concert features composer/harpist SavournaStevenson who always inspires folk and pedalharpists alike. Savourna presents a varied and excitingretrospective spanning her three decades of virtuosicand innovative work with the harp, from traditionalfavourites recorded on her re-released 1985 TickledPink album through blue grass, jazz and world musicstyles on the small harp, and progressing on to herrecent work with the pedal harp.Special guests including the Edinburgh Quartet willjoin Savounra to perform her Harp Quintet acclaimedfor its use in American TV series, ‘Sex and the City‘and ‘Ugly Betty‘.14 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013Supported by: Supported by: Edinburgh Branch Solway HarpsEDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 15

WEDNESDAY 10 APRILThe International Harp EnsembleDirected by Luisa CordellThe Festival OrchestraDirected by Isobel MierasWEDNESDAY 10 APRILThe Outside TrackMichelle MulcahyWinning Entry 2012 Young Composer AwardC12 • MEMORIAL HALL • 3.00PM - 4.00PM • £9.00 • £5.00C13 • MEMORIAL HALL • 7.30 - 10.00PM • £14.50 • £12.50 • £7.00The Festival Orchestra with Gillean McDougallLed by Isobel MierasThe Festival Orchestra and members of na Clàrsairean,the orchestra of the Edinburgh Branch of The ClarsachSociety, will play a new suite by Isobel Mieras,incorporating new and traditional music inspiredby An t-Eilean Muileach, the Isle of Mull.The International Harp EnsembleDirected by Luisa Cordell.The Ensemble will present a feast of repertoire fromclassical through to film scores demonstrating thevast diversity of the harp. They will also debutAlison Wrenn’s (a BBC commissioned artiste)new composition for harp ensemble and voice.Come and enjoy a varied and energetic programmewhere the sky’s the limit!Michelle Mulcahy plays “with superb clarity, beautifulmelodic expression and innate musicality” and conveysa deep knowledge of the history and pulse of traditionalmusic. Michelle will perform material from her debut soloalbum Suaimhneas, which is receiving worldwide acclaimand celebrates “the poetic beauty of Irish TraditionalMusic in the shape, nuances and lilting cadences of thesetunes”. (The Herald).Young Composer AwardThe winner of The Clarsach Society’s 2012 YoungComposer Award will be announced, their pieceperformed and the prize presented.The Outside Track is one of international music’s hottestline-ups. A stunning synthesis of virtuosity and energy,their marriage of Scottish, Irish and Canadian music,song and dance has been rapturously received aroundthe world. Drawing from their vibrant home traditions,they combine classy musicianship with winning joie devivre. Ailie Robertson’s gorgeous harp blends with fiddle,accordion, guitar, flute, step-dance and vocalswith boundless drive and breathtaking vitality. “Groupof the Year” (Live Ireland Awards 2012). “Best Group”(TIR Awards 2012). ‘creative, and brilliant on every cut”(Live Ireland)Irish singer and flute player, Teresa Horgan will stepin for Norah Rendell for this performance.16 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013Supported by:Edinburgh BranchLondon & South EastBranchSupported by:EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 17

COURSESGUIDE TO COURSE LEVELSAND TEACHING METHODSTIÙIREADH MU ÌREAN CÙRSA AGUS MODH TEAGAISGPlease read very carefully the guidelines to coursedescriptions and standards.It is essential that you book appropriate courses -for your satisfaction, for the success of your courseand the sanity of our teachers! If in ANY DOUBT,please check with your teacher or call us for adviceabout levels (+44 (0)131 445 2022). Please notethat this number is to be used only for adviceabout courses - bookings must be made via HubTickets (www.hubtickets.co.uk) or see page 1for full details).Most courses start on Saturday 6 April and run forfour days: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday.In addition there are four weekend only courses andthree 2 day courses: Tuesday, Wednesday. Each classwill last 1½ hours, or as otherwise stated in the coursedescription - see pages 20 to 25.New this year: we offer 4 longer “one off” classes onMONDAY. These will last for 2½ hours.Cost: 4 day courses cost £62: shorter courses pro rata -see course descriptions for details. Levels and Standards:before choosing courses please read course descriptionscarefully.Harps are provided for children and adult beginnercourses only (T1a, T1b and T2). For all other courses,participants must bring their own harp, stool and stand.What we mean by:Beginner: You have no experience of playing the harp.Post-beginner: You took last year’s beginners’ class,have had relatively few lessons and/orrequire help with basic technique.Elementary: You can already perform simple tunes,require further help in consolidatingbasic technique and wish to work slowlyand carefully.Elementary/Intermediate: As Elementary but you feelready to stretch your boundaries.Intermediate: You already have good technique andcan work at a moderate pace.Intermediate/Advanced: As Intermediate, but youare ready and willing to work atAdvanced:a faster paceYour technique is good and you wish towork at a good pace to stretch yourself.Mixed abilities: For all levels, except Beginner.COURSE TIMETABLECODE LEVEL TUTOR TOPIC METHODFOUR DAY COURSES - SATURDAY, SUNDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAYTIMEWEEKEND COURSES - SATURDAY AND SUNDAYCourses T1a/T1b for Child Beginners - see information on p20T2 Beginner Steph West Adult beginners E+M 4.30 - 6.00T3 Beginner Joy Dunlop Ùlpan - Gaelic language for beginners 4.30 - 6.00T4 Post-beginner Patsy Seddon Adults E+M 1.00 - 2.30T5 Post-beginner Joy Dunlop Ùlpan - Gaelic language 1.00 - 2.30for post-beginnersT6 Elementary Steph West The Dancing South E+M 9.00 - 10.30T7 Elementary Wendy Stewart Singing and arranging accompaniments E+M 1.00 - 2.30T8 Elementary Esther Swift Scottish E+M 4.30 - 6.00T9 Elem/Intermediate Michelle Mulcahy Irish E+M 9.00 - 10.30T10 Elem/Intermediate Şirin Pancaroğlu How to play Turkish tunes and rhythms E+M 9.00 - 10.30T11 Elem/Intermediate Karen Marshalsay Music from the Elizabeth Ross MS M 1.00 - 2.30arranged for wire-strung clarsachT12 Elem/Intermediate Fiona Rutherford The eclectic harp M+E 1.00 - 2.30T13 Elem/Intermediate Cheyenne Brown Pan European E+M 4.30 - 6.00T14 Intermediate Mike Parker Sound and intent M+E 9.00 - 10.30T15 Intermediate Anne Macdearmid The feel good factor M 9.00 - 10.30T16 Intermediate Corrina Hewat Lullabies E+M 1.00 - 2.30T17 Intermediate Alina Bzhezhinska Steps to excellence M+E 1.00 - 2.30T18 Intermediate Edmar Castaneda A world of rhythms E+M 4.30 - 6.00T19 Intermediate Wendy Stewart Scottish music E+M 4.30 - 6.00T20 Intermediate/ Savourna Stevenson Inspire and improve your E+M 1.00 - 2.30Advancedcreative writing for the harpT21 Intermediate/ Michelle Mulcahy Irish E+M 1.00 - 2.30AdvancedT22 Intermediate/ Bill Taylor Tunes from the Skene Manuscript M 4.30 - 6.00Advancedfor wire-string clarsachT23 Intermediate/ Karen Marshalsay MSR: the march, strathspey and reel set E+M 4.30 - 6.00AdvancedT24 Advanced Edmar Castaneda Learn from the master of cross rhythms E+M 1.00 - 2.30T25 Advanced Anne Macdearmid Invitation to a wedding - Vol. 2 M 4.30 - 6.00T26 Mixed Bill Taylor Medieval Welsh harp music - M 9.00 - 10.30Robert ap Huw manuscriptT27 Mixed Isobel Mieras Festival Ensemble M 1.00 - 2.30T28 Mixed Heather Yule Story and harp E+M 4.30 - 6.00T1a Beginner Heather Yule Children 5 - 8 years E+M 9.00 - 10.00T1b Beginner - Heather Yule Children 9 - 14 years E+M 10.10 - 11.10T29 Elementary Ailie Robertson Popular tunes for the harp E+M 9.00 - 10.30and 1.00 - 2.30T30 Elementary Rachel Hair Scottish music for children E+M 4.30 - 6.00(Primary school age)T31 Intermediate/ Park Stickney Jazz E+M 9.00 - 10.30Advanced and 4.30 - 6.00ONE DAY COURSES - MONDAY (note longer course times)T32 Elementary Park Stickney Jazz for the terrified E+M 9.15 - 11.45T33 Elementary Wendy Stewart Slow sessions M+E 2.15 - 4.45T34 Intermediate/ Rachel Hair The new tradition E+M 2.15 - 4.45AdvancedT35 Advanced Şirin Pancaroğlu How to play and improvise on E 9.15 - 11.45traditional Turkish tunes and rhythmsTWO DAY COURSES - TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAYT36 Elementary Jennifer Port Slow airs E+M 1.00 - 2.30T37 Intermediate/ Corrina Hewat The rough guide to swing E+M 4.30 - 6.00AdvancedT38 Mixed Luisa Cordell Harp exams - what examiners E+M 9.00 - 10.30really want across the boards! and 4.30 - 6.00COME AND TRY…….T39a Naomi Harling Pedal harp Sat 1.00 - 2.30T39b Naomi Harling Sun 9.00 - 10.30T39c Naomi Harling Tues 4.30 - 6.00T39d Naomi Harling Wed 9.00 - 10.30T40a Karen Marshalsay Wire-strung clarsach Sat 9.00 - 10.30T40b Bill Taylor Sun 1.00 - 2.30T41a Viola Uotila Finnish kantele Sat 4.30 - 6.00T41b Viola Uotila Sun 9.00 - 10.30T42a Pete Grassby Whistle Sat 1.00 - 2.30T42b Pete Grassby Sun 4.30 - 6.0018 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 19

COURSESCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS & FEESMÌNEACHADH CÙRSA IS COSGAISEANTEACHING METHODE teaching will be by ear with no writtenmusic given outE+M teaching will be by ear with written music givenout during or at the end of the class or course.M teaching will be from written musicM+E written music will be given at the start of eachcourse. Teaching methods will be sympatheticto all levels of skill in reading/assimilating musicBEGINNERSChild beginnersSaturday & Sunday: 1 hour session each day.T1a • 5 - 8 years • 9:00am • Heather Yule • £20T1b • 9 - 14 years • 10.10am • Heather Yule • £20Come along and have some fun on the harp. Learn afew easy tunes, how to play chords and discover someexciting musical soundsFOUR DAY COURSESSaturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday1½ hours each day.No session on Monday.Adult beginnersT2 • 4:30pm • E+M • Steph West • £62A total newcomer to the harp? This is the class for you.Learn simple tunes, develop a basic technique and fosteryour musicianship. We will work mostly by ear, withmusic given at the end of the day. We will play bothsolos and pieces you can share with friends. Withactivities to suit all abilities and musical backgrounds,this class aims to be a fun introduction to the world ofharp.Ùlpan - Gaelic language course for beginnersT3 • 4:30pm • Joy Dunlop • £62Ùlpan is a fast and effective way to learn a language.It has been used for over 50 years to great effect inIsrael, where it originated, and in Wales, where Wlpanhas brought thousands of adult learners to fluency inWelsh. It focuses on speaking and listening rather thanwriting or grammar, and offers a refreshing alternativeto enthusiastic students who really want to be able tospeak the language.Did you take our beginners’ Gaelic course last year?Why not progress to our Post-beginners’ class this year -see course T5 for more details.POST BEGINNERSAdult post-beginnersT4 • 1:00pm • E+M • Patsy Seddon • £62A follow-on class for those who have attended abeginners’ class and for those wanting to reinforce theearly stages of learning the harp. Mostly Scottish tuneswill be chosen for their ease of playing on the harp butalso for their beauty and fun.Ùlpan - Gaelic language course for post-beginnersT5 • 1:00pm • Joy Dunlop • £62Follow on from last year’s beginners’ course or brush upon rudimentary knowledge. Ùlpan is a fast and effectiveway to learn a language. It has been used for over 50years to great effect in Israel, where it originated, andin Wales, where Wlpan has brought thousands of adultlearners to fluency in Welsh. It focuses on speaking andlistening rather than writing or grammar, and offers arefreshing alternative to enthusiastic students whoreally want to be able to speak the language.ELEMENTARYThe Dancing South: English tunes for the harpT6 • 9:00am • E+M • Steph West • £62There’s something for everyone in the English repertoire,with a wealth of styles to enjoy from historical Playfordto lively dances, Morris jigs to Northumbrian pipe tunes.As well as a selection of melodies, we will explore simpleleft hand patterns for you to play. This class provides agood taste of English music and a guide to where youmight find more.Singing and arranging accompanimentsT7 • 1:00pm • E+M • Wendy Stewart • £62For both player/singers and accompanists. Wendywill look at arranging manageable harp patterns forinteresting songs. From flowing triads to angular basslines, we will explore what is the right fit for a songmelody and lyric and how we can achieve this onharp. Please also bring along a favourite simple song.We`ll be working from a mix of memory, chord charts,written music and lyric sheets with scribbles! Recordingdevices welcomed.ScottishT8 • 4:30pm • E+M • Esther Swift • £62A fun and exciting collection of tunes from differentparts of Scotland with simple accompaniments to addwhen you can. We will also be touching on chord use andhow to build your own arrangements using a few simpletechniques. Come along and get creative.ELEMENTARY / INTERMEDIATEIrishT9 • 9:00am • E+M • Michelle Mulcahy • £62The class will focus on the basic playing of the Irishtraditional music repertoire ranging from marches, jigs,hornpipes, flings and airs with a strong emphasis ontechnique and basic accompaniment chordal patternsassociated with the playing of these tunes. Writtenmusic given at the end of the day on requestHow to play traditional Turkish tunes and rhythmsT10 • 9:00am • E+M • • £62The course with music based on the Elişi project featuredin our Saturday afternoon concert will be taught by ear,with music offered at the end of the course. We will learna little about Turkish rhythms (how to play a 7/8, 9/8?), acouple of tunes and simple accompaniments and how toadd variety through fun techniques.Music from the Elizabeth Ross MS,arranged for wire-strung clarsachT11 • 1:00pm • M • Karen Marshalsay • £62This class will consider one of the most importantcollections of Gaelic music. With over 150 items, mainlysong airs, but also including instrumental pieces andpibrochs, this collection is a unique insight into therepertoire of Gaelic speaking inhabitants of Raasay.Elizabeth Ross (1789-1875) played both piano and harp,wrote Gaelic poetry and was just 23 years old when shecompiled her “Original Highland Airs”. The manuscriptwas acquired by the School of Scottish Studies in 1954.Techniques used in arranging will be explained, andphrasing, damping, ornamentation, and style will alsobe examined. Written music will be used.The eclectic harpT12 • 1:00pm • M+E • Fiona Rutherford • £62Brighten up your repertoire with a wide selection oftunes that show no boundaries. This fun course willexplore sourcing tunes, part playing and arrangementideas. Tunes will stem from a wide selection of countriesand genres, and we will discuss how to arrange andperform the music stylistically. A first step to becomingthe most eclectic (no - not electric) harpist around!No need to read music, but music will be provided.Pan EuropeanT13 • 4:30pm • E+M • Cheyenne Brown • £62A variety of tunes from across Europe will be taughthere, with emphasis on pan-Celtic areas. We will workfirst on melody and then progress to simple left-handarrangements using memorable shapes and patterns.There will be a dance to try out, a song to listen to, ora story or history to learn. Expand your repertoire andbring these hauntingly beautiful tunes to life!INTERMEDIATESound and intentT14 • 9:00am • M+E • Mike Parker • £62When playing historical music, the player has a choiceof performing the piece as it would be performed now,or trying to play it as it would have been performedwhen it was composed. Here we look at period style,ornamentation practice, adaptation and arrangement,in terms of performing music from the past. Phrasingwith the hand, finding the voice of the piece, andhistorical context all have a part to play, and byunderstanding past techniques, we may find anew way to look at current understanding.Example pieces will be provided (standard notation,though those who wish to work aurally are welcome)but players are invited to bring pieces they would like towork on, and develop a performance over the course.The feel good factorT15 • 9:00am • M • Anne Macdearmid • £62Extend your repertoire of music of all kinds, witharrangements to make you sound really goodand play with confidence both at home and away;also an opportunity to play duets and accompanimentsfor voice and instruments.20 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 21

COURSESLullabiesT16 • 1:00pm • E+M • Corrina Hewat • £62We’ll learn predominantly Scottish lullabies to sing,play on the harp or both. We’ll learn the basic chords,sing the song then learn to play it on the harp witheach player developing his or her own version. We’llcover the sweet, charming and innocent to the darker,supernatural lullabies, through to the darkest of themall. Some old and some new, they all tap into ourthoughts of loving and being loved, connecting withour vulnerability. Playing and singing these songs canbring much joy to the harper and listener, invoking awealth of imagined settings, bringing much inspiration.Steps to excellenceT17 • 1:00pm • M+E • Alina Bzhezhinska • £62Following on her previous popular teaching, Alinapresents a course which is designed to help youestablish a new level of professionalism. The classwill cover four major parts of learning that makeyou a successful performer: Technique Improvement;How to Learn Faster and Perform without Stress; StagePreparation and Modern Techniques and Patterns.Material is based on Alina’s music book “Steps toExcellence” and is suitable for both clarsach andpedal harp players. Fun learning and lots ofbeautiful music to play!A world of rhythmsT18 • 4.30pm • E+M • Edmar Castaneda • £62Be inspired by the master of rhythms returning toEIHF by popular request. Discover how to makesimple improvisations on Bossanova, Salsa, Sambaand Joropa and develop independence of the handsto play melodies, bass lines and harmonies at thesame time.Scottish musicT19 • 4:30pm • E+M • Wendy Stewart • £62Slow airs, dance tunes and new compositions,all with Wendy`s fabby layered arrangements tohelp the intermediate harper find their comfort zone.Class taught slowly by ear with time built in to getfingering patterns and decorations into the mentalhard drive. Printed music given at the end of eachsession but recording device also recommended tohelp jog the memory and catch the memorablegroup performances!INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCEDInspire and improve your creative writingfor the harpT20 • 1:00pm • E+M • Savourna Stevenson • £62Renowned Scottish composer/harpist, SavournaStevenson will demonstrate her approach toarrangement and composition for the harp.Using traditional material and well known melodiesstudents will experiment over a diversity of musicalstyles, guided by Savourna to produce exciting andimaginative creative results. Students will beencouraged to contribute source material to workwith and should be prepared to play, record ornotate their suggestions to share with the class.Savourna teaches both with music and by ear andencourages students to bring both manuscript paperand recording devices to document their work.IrishT21 • 1:00pm • E+M • Michelle Mulcahy • £62This class will focus on Irish traditional styledevelopment within the framework of jigs, reels, airs,hornpipes, and O ‘Carolan pieces while looking at moreadvanced rhythmic and harmonic accompanimentpatterns and styles. Within the class the particularornamentation style of these tunes will be taught also.Written music given at the end of day on requestTunes from the Skene Manuscriptfor wire-strung clarsachT22 • 4:30pm • M • Bill Taylor • £62The manuscript of John Skene of Hallyards (c.1615-35)is notated for a mandore, a tiny lute, and contains Scots,English and French tunes and dance melodies. It is quitea sizeable collection, including 120 pieces. The narrowrange of the mandore makes this a perfect source ofearly Scottish tunes for small wire-strung clarsachs.The class will examine several of the lighter piecesas well as one of the larger, more challenging works.There will be an explanation about reading theoriginal tablature, and arrangements will bepresented, along with instructions for executingthe decorations. For all sizes of wire-strungclarsachs.MSR: the march, strathspey and reel setT23 • 4:30pm • E+M • Karen Marshalsay • £62A stalwart of the competition piping scene, the march,strathspey and reel combination can be very effectiveon clarsach, opening up a rich source of Scottish tunesto harpers. With precise rhythmic demands requiringclean and effective playing techniques, the challengeof arranging in a piping style and a wealth of historybehind the tunes, this class offers the opportunity toadd a very Scottish aspect to your repertoire thatpipers will approve of! We will work by ear withmusic given out during each class.ADVANCEDLearn from the master of cross rhythmsT24 • 1.00pm • E+M • Edmar Castaneda • £62At last year’s Festival Edmar inspired students bysharing his amazing performance and improvisationskills. Returning and new students alike to this coursecan further share his knowledge and insights whilemastering rhythms such as Bossanova, Salsa, Sambaand Joropa and taking performance to undreamedof levels.Invitation to a wedding Vol. 2T25 • 4:30pm • M • Anne Macdearmid • £62Are you still looking for new pieces to play atweddings and as background music? Help is at hand.Fresh repertoire to challenge you, advice and plentyof fun and music.MIXED ABILITIESMedieval Welsh harp music from the Robert apHuw manuscriptT26 • 9:00am • M • Bill Taylor • £62This manuscript contains the earliest body of harpmusic from anywhere in Europe. As the manuscriptis dated c.1613, we celebrate the 400th anniversaryof the collection in 2013. However, this strange andbeautiful music is actually a fragment of a vast lostrepertoire composed by Welsh harpers between the14th and 16th centuries, transmitted orally, writtendown in a unique tablature and later copied in theearly 17th century. Students will read selections oftunes using the original tablature and employing thefingernail techniques used by the medieval players.All harps are welcome, including those strung withwire and gut.Festival EnsembleT27 • 1:00pm • M • Isobel Mieras • £62Your chance to perform at EIHF! Students of allabilities are invited to rehearse and perform a newsuite by Isobel Mieras, which will include arrangementsof traditional melodies and original material. Classmembers will be joined by na Clarsairean, The ScottishHarp Orchestra, to form our own Festival Orchestra toplay in Wednesday afternoon’s concert. Music will besent to you in advance-choose the part to suit yourability - learn the notes - come along and enjoy thehard work, satisfaction and FUN of rehearsing andperforming in ensemble alongside other instrumentalists.Story and harp -Exploring Bardic Styles both old and newT28 • 4:30pm • E+M • Heather Yule • £62The aim of this class is to find new ways of working withthe spoken word and the music of the harp by exploringa past age when melody, story, poetry and song werenot thought of as separate elements. By looking at whatis known of the music, stories and myths of the ancientharpers and bards through to the 18th century we canlearn from this rich tradition and gain ideas to enhancea modern-day approach to storytelling with music.This will be a lively, creative class and all abilities ofplaying and storytelling are welcome.WEEKEND COURSES - SATURDAY & SUNDAYPopular tunes for the harp • elementarySaturday and Sunday: two sessions per dayof 1½ hours each.T29 • 9:00am & 1.00pm • E+M • Ailie Robertson£62Learn to play some of the best-loved tunes on the harp.Ranging from pop to blues to musical theatre and evensome Scottish, this class will increase your repertoire,and give you some new tunes to treasure! Taught byear, with music handed out at the end.Scottish music for children (of primary school age)Saturday and Sunday: one session per dayof 1½ hours each.T30 • 4:30pm • E+M • Rachel Hair • £30Come join Rachel as we journey around Scotlandlearning tunes both old and new from our rich musicaltradition. We’ll work at a relaxed pace, step by step,learning tunes by ear whilst having lots of fun playingas a group22 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 23

COURSESJazzIntermediate/advancedSaturday and Sunday - two sessions per day of1½ hours eachT31 • 9.00am and 4.30pm • E+M • Park Stickney£62We will take some standard jazz tunes, tear them apartand put them back together again, better then new.We will play around with improvisation, talk about(painless) jazz theory-scales, chords and the like, pluslearn some (incredibly useful) jazzy harp techniqueslike lever slides, string bends, and pyrotechnics.While this class is intended for players at intermediate/advanced level, no jazz experience is necessary.MONDAY COURSESOne session of 2½ hours (with a break in the middle!)Jazz for the terrified • elementaryT32 • 9.15am • E+M • Park Stickney • £20At a slow and friendly pace, Park will introduce you tosome standard jazz tunes, chords and scales, show youto take them apart and then put them together againin a relaxed atmosphere - the jazz equivalent of a spa.Slow sessions • elementaryT33 • 2:15pm • M+E • Wendy Stewart • £20A one off class to review how your attempts at sessionplaying have been going and where improvements canbe made. Wendy will go over the printed programmesession tunes plus a few others suggesting chordpatterns and riffs to accompany at a slow to middlingpace. We’ll also try a wee bit of that all important keyidentification and quick lever change!The new tradition • intermediate / advancedT34 • 2:15pm • E+M • Rachel Hair • £20Traditional music is forever evolving and its repertoireforever expanding. In this course we’ll learn sometunes which have been composed in recent years(by musicians who are still alive!) and have grown sopopular that they’ve been absorbed by the Tradition,played by thousands of musicians throughout theworld and recorded many, many a time.How to play and improvise on traditionalTurkish tunes and rhythms • advancedT35 • 9:15am • E • £20The course, taught by Şirin with assistance from MericDönük, will focus on learning the basics about Turkishrhythms (how to play a 7/8, 9/8?), a couple of tunes andsuitable patterns of accompaniment in typical Turkishstyle. We will then look at how to improvise on thetunes, working through a couple of Turkish musicscales (called makams) and incorporating fun extendedtechniques to broaden the range of effects to addvariety. Since the Elişi Project (see concert C4) deals withnew approaches to existing traditional material, it is ofreal interest to and suitable for various kinds of harp.Tunes are arranged for two harps and percussioncan be added. Music will be available in advance tocourse participants.TWO DAY COURSES -TUESDAY and WEDNESDAYSlow airs • elementaryTuesday and Wednesdayone session per day of 1½hours eachT36 • 1.00pm • E+M • Jennifer Port £30Jennifer will teach a fun and interesting easy to followcourse. Scotland has a wealth of beautiful slow airs,so come along and enjoy learning new tunes whilstenhancing your technique. You will learn Scottishmelodies with accompaniment being taught thereafter.For those wishing to concentrate solely on the melody,chords will be written on the music to allow for continuedlearning. The music will be taught by ear, but Jenniferwill supply music at the end of the course for you to playat home.The rough guide to swingIntermediate / advancedTuesday and Wednesdayone session per day of 1½hours eachT37 • 4.30pm • E+M • Corrina Hewart • £30This class is for all those folk out there who know thatthey can swing, but have just never tried. Come andfind your groove in this very relaxed, comfortable classwhere we will get the basic swing feel under our fingers.The class will all work on rhythm, bass lines, chords andhorn lines, learning it all but taking it in a relaxed fashionwith plenty of humour! Swing originated around the1930’s in America so we’ll learn a classic.Harp exams - what examiners reallywant across the boards! • mixed abilitiesTuesday and Wednesday: two sessions per day of 1½hours each.T38 • 9:00am & 4.30pm • E+M • Luisa Cordell • £62How to excel at harp exams can be a little bit of amystery to the student and teacher. Come and learnsome valuable tips to help you on the road to examsuccess, without losing the enjoyment for the harp.Luisa is married to an examiner and has taught jointexam technique workshops with recently retiredexaminers. Bring some exam pieces to play if you’d likesome advice. Help with ideal scale tempo and sightreadingwill also be covered so do come and play!COME AND TRY CLASSESCome and try pedal harpSupported by Pilgrim HarpsNaomi HarlingT39a • Saturday 1.00pmT39b • Sunday 9.00amT39c • Tuesday 4.30pmT39d • Wednesday 9.00am£15.50 per sessionIdeal for those who already play lever, wire or othersmall harp at any level and would like to try pedal harp.Your chance to discover its possibilities and enjoy alesson in the company of an experienced teacher.Sorry - not for complete beginners!NB a maximum of 3 students at each sessionCome and try wire-strung clarsachSponsored by Ardival HarpsKaren MarshalsayT40a • Saturday • 9.00am • £15.50Bill TaylorT40b • Sunday • 1.00pm • £15.50Students are invited to learn about the wire-strungclarsach, the original harp of the Gaels. This harp isproperly played with fingernails, and students areencouraged to grow nails to a length of at least 2 mm.The technique is often called playing in “the stoppedstyle”, where certain fingers strike the strings, andothers stop the ringing. In this way, the excessiveringing of the strings is controlled, allowing playersto manipulate phrasing.Come and try Finnish kanteleViola UotilaT41a • Saturday • 4.30pm • £15.50T41b • Sunday • 9.00am • £15.50Get to know the Finnish national instrument, kantele.Try the 5 string kantele played with the fingers orwith a plectrum and learn a few chords, which maybe accompanied by songs. As well as 5 string,try a 10 or 39 string kantele too.Come and try whistlePete GrassbyT42a • Saturday • 1.00pm • £15.50T42b • Sunday • 4.30pm • £15.50A simple beginners class on how to play the pennywhistle, no previous experience needed. You do not needto read music, although the tablature system used mayassist learning to follow a tune, at least. The course isaimed at the ‘D’ whistle, and suitable whistles will beprovided, but of course you can bring your own! Weshall aim to be able to play a small selection of tunes, astime allows. After that it’s up to you! There will also be aselection of whistles in other keys to try, down to thelow C monster.24 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 25

WORKSHOPSWORKSHOPSBÙTHAN-OBRACHICON KEYYou are welcome to bring your harp with youto the workshopPart of the Resonating String of eventsSATURDAY 6 APRIL11.00am - 12.00pmIrish MusicW1 • Michelle Mulcahy • £8.00Supported by Transpennine Branch of The Clarsach SocietyJoin Michelle for an informal discussion on the harp inIrish traditional music. Participants can ask questionsrelating to repertoire, style, influences in relation to theharp! Bring along your harps to join in a few tunes atthe end of the workshop!Dalcroze - tune up your body!W2 • Monica Wilkinson • £8.00Emile Jaques-Dalcroze believed that the fundamentalelements of music could be taught efficiently andeffectively through movement activities. This workshopwill tune up your nervous system and increase yourawareness of matters relating to pulse and rhythmthrough quick reaction games. Wear clothes you canmove in and bring your sense of humour.Invention of the double action pedal harpW3 • John Hoare and Naomi Harling • £8.00Patents, espionage, industrial disputes, all involved inthe invention of the double action harp. The historyand mechanics explained with musical examples.SUNDAY 7 APRIL11.00am - 12.00pmThe British Paraorchestra - musicians with adisability, not disabled musiciansW4 • Steph West • £8.00Supported by the London and South East Branch ofThe Clarsach SocietyAt the London Paralympics 2012, the BritishParaorchestra played to an international audience ofmillions. Steph West will talk about how the orchestracame to be, what they’re doing next and what it meansto be a musician with a disability. She will discuss how anorchestra with predominantly blind players can work withrenowned conductor Charles Hazlewood, and describehow adaptive technology is unlocking music for themost severely disabled.Introduction to bluegrass for the harp(not the moothie!)W5 • Cheyenne Brown • £8.00When we hear bluegrass harp, we normally think of theharmonica. But we can also get some great sounds out ofour harps with strings! Many of the traditional Americanold-time and bluegrass tunes had roots in Scottish andIrish music. Looking at a couple of old standards from theAmerican old-time and bluegrass traditions, we will addthe elements that really make it sound bluegrass-y: thebass keeping the beat, the mandolin chop, and of coursethe melody itself - all on the harp (with strings).Wool Merchant and the Harp: or learning the harp15th century styleW6 • Leah Stuttard • £8.00Supported by MSNGeorge Cely, an adolescent apprentice in the wooltrade, wrote details of his music and dance lessons in anaccounting booklet in the late 15th century. By a luckytwist of fate following a legal process, this document ispreserved in the National Archive in London. Three pagesdetail payments George made to Thomas Rede, ‘harpar’.He noted how much he paid to learn 26 dances on theharp and wrote down the names of some songs Thomastaught him. He also gives us some valuable informationabout bray harps and their maintenance.This workshop explores the little we know about whatharpists played in the age of the Wars of the Roses.MONDAY 8 APRILHarps and music-making in ancientScotland and IrelandW7a • 10.00am - 12.30pmW7b • 2.15pm - 4.45pm£12.00 / £10.00Supported by the Wire Branch of The Clarsach SocietyVenue: Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge,Edinburgh EH1 1ELInspired by the findings from recent research on theLamont and Queen Mary Harps currently in the care ofthe National Museum of Scotland, John Purser, KarenLoomis and Bill Taylor will examine the role of harpsand lyres in Scotland and Ireland, from the time of theearliest artefact of a stringed instrument in WesternEurope (c. 300 BC), recently discovered on the Isleof Skye, through to the Belfast Harp Festival in the late18th century. The three will present a chronologicalview of harp construction and performance practice,including stories about harps and harp players, detailedstructural analysis of the Queen Mary and Lamontharps and live musical examples on different kinds ofharps. A brief tour to see the two harps and relatedobjects in the Museum concludes the programme.See page 57 for details on how to get to Augustine United ChurchDo I have to suffer for my art?W8 • 9.15am - 11.45am • Lesley Crozier£12.00 / £10.00Muscle and joint disorders account for much sufferingin the world - musicians in particular being prone toaches and pains. Understanding the nature of ‘injury’leads to a means of reducing pain and discomfortand preventing reoccurrence. Students will be invitedto participate in a short programme of ConditioningMovements which are an integral part of theNeuromuscular Approach to Human Movement®and will provide the tools for self-help in resolvingpresent problems and working out solutions forfuture prevention.Gaelic songW9 • 9:15am - 10:15am • Joy Dunlop • £8.00Supported by the Argyll Branch of The Clarsach SocietyA simple and fun introduction to Gaelic song taughtby Mod Gold Medallist Joy Dunlop. This class will dealwith a range of Gaelic material, including the highlypopular puirt a beul (mouth music). The songs willbe taught predominantly by ear, with Gaelic lyricsand translations provided. No prior Gaelicknowledge needed. Thig a chèilidh oirnne!(Come visit us!)26 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 27

WORKSHOPSHarmony singingW10 • 10.45am - 11.45 amCorrina Hewat • £8.00Always a fun and energising workshop, designed forall of you who need an hour of vocal joy in the middleof the day. No need for harps, just a smile and a voice!This workshop is for everyone who fancies singing somefun, memorable, quick to learn songs. With wordsprovided to take away, there will be lots of daftnessusing harmonies and rhythms to keep you onyour toes. You’ll be singing them in your sleep!MIDI HarpW11a • 9.15am - 10.15am • Arnaud Roy • £8.00W11b • 2.15pm - 3.15pm • Arnaud Roy • £8.00Supported by Camac HarpsCamac’s MIDI harp is the first harp able to controla computer, and opens up fantastic possibilitiesto musicians and composers. It can sound like anyinstrument, control synthesisers, lights and video.Arnaud Roy will demonstrate these possibilities in thisworkshop. He will also be available the next day for1:1 demonstrations where harp players can exploreMIDI including score writing, sampling using Kontaktand composing using Ableton Live (must be bookedat Clàrsach Society desk in the café). The CamacMIDI harp is the fruit of many years of research anddevelopment. It has allowed the harp to fully enterinto the music of the 21st century, and was awardedthe 2011 Qwartz Max Mathews Prize, for the mosttechnologically innovative instrument.Care of your VoiceW12 • 2.15pm - 4.45pm • Susan Hamilton •£12 / £10A workshop for those wishing to find ways to developand protect their singing voice. Aimed at all singersregardless of experience and especially good for thosewho like to sing with their harp. Susan will take youthrough warm ups, talk about the process of voiceproduction and the most effective ways of findingyour best soundBellydanceW13 • 2.15pm - 3.15pm • Mandy Hunter • £8.00As harpists spend long periods of time sitting practising,bellydance makes a fun counterpoint, which increasesthe flexibility of the spine, relieves tension in theshoulders, and works the whole body in a beneficial way.It also has the added bonus of increasing confidenceand self-esteem.Ceilidh danceW14 • 3.45pm - 4.45pm • Mairi Campbell • £8.00Mairi will lead you through all the basic Scottish ceilidhdances, also known as ‘Maths in Motion!’. Mairi hasbeen playing for dancing, dancing herself and callingdances for many years. She combines this withsongwriting, fiddling, stepdancing and choir making.All good things! Live music provided. Wear comfyshoes and comfy clothes - that’s all.TUESDAY 9 APRIL11.00am - 12.00pmA window on the world of the composer/harpistW15 • Savourna Stevenson • £8.00In an illustrated workshop, Savourna discusses thecontrasts, delights and pitfalls of writing for her twofavourite instruments, the clarsach and the pedal harp.Known for her outstanding contribution to music forthe clarsach, Savourna, a pedal harp student of SanchiaPielou in the 1970s, has rekindled her love for the largerinstrument, winning critical acclaim for her Harp Quintetand her recent Concerto for Pedal Harp premiered byCatrin Finch with the Scottish Ensemble in 2012.Pìobaireachd - what it mightmean for the clarsachW16 • John Purser • £8.00Music historians have suggested that the classicalmusic of the Highland Bagpipes - piobaíreachd - mayhave been derived from variation forms developed onthe clarsach. The existence of some piobaireachd, whichhave no parallel in the bagpipe repertoire, along withother evidence, might suggest that this is, at least onoccasion, the case. If so, what opportunities can thisoffer to clarsairs? The genre of fiddle piobaireachd isnow being more widely exploited, but is there not anopportunity for the clarsach to make more of a claim onthis unique form? The workshop is intended to exploresome of those possibilities with input from all present.The single action harpW17 • Mike Parker • £8.00Supported by Michael Parfett Conservation StudiosThe single action pedal harp is often dismissed as anevolutionary step in the development of the doubleactioninstrument, but for over 100 years, it was one ofthe main forms of the instrument in use. t was also forthis variant that many composers began setting ‘celticairs’ in the 18th century, prompting the building ofsmall instruments in the neo-Irish shape. Here we lookat the changing morphology of the instrument, and theaffect and effect on both technique and composition,and the development of the small harp. With musicalillustrations on period instruments, including an EganRoyal Portable Irish Harp, c. 1816.WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL11.00am - 12.00pmThe ups and downs of the semitone leverW18 • Mark Norris • £8.00A small harp today is commonly defined as a ‘Leverharp’. Now one of the most important features in anyplayer’s choice of instrument, semitone levers havebeen greatly developed and improved, particularly overthe last 30 years, to enhance the musical potential andversatility of the instrument. Harp maker, Mark Norris,looks back at the history, development and use ofsemitone levers, with musical illustrations fromexpert lever harpist Savourna Stevenson.Music for all: composing, arranging, inspiring anddirecting harp ensembles for all abilitiesW19 • Luisa Cordell and Isobel Mieras • £8.00Luisa and Isobel share their expertise, ideas anddescribe the ups and downs of turning a group ofharpers of all ages and experience into a successfulensemble. The educational, musical and social benefitsof belonging to an ensemble will also be discussed nowthat the harp can no longer be considered a solitaryinstrument.Cross rhythms and dance tunesW20 • Edmar Castaneda • £8.00Bring your harp and join virtuoso Edmar’s flying fingersin dance tunes, rhythms and riffs, and share his insightson how music improves the lives of players and listeners.28 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 29

FESTIVAL AT A GLANCESEALLADH GOIRID AIR AN FHÈISTIME EVENT CODEPRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS FOR CHILDREN (2 & 3 April)Tuesday 2 April Journey through time to the enchanted land of the harps - C1a10:00am - 11:15am Heather Yule (Note: event held at Scottish Storytelling Centre) (5-8 years old)Tuesday 2 April Journey through time to the enchanted land of the harps - C2a2:00pm - 3:15pm Heather Yule (Note: event held at Scottish Storytelling Centre) (9-14 years old)Wednesday 3 April Journey through time to the enchanted land of the harps - C1b10:00am - 11:15am Heather Yule (Note: event held at Storytelling Centre) (5-8 years old)Wednesday 3 April Journey through time to the enchanted land of the harps - C2b2:00pm - 3:15pm Heather Yule (Note: event held at Storytelling Centre) (9-14 years old)FRIDAY 5 APRIL Dihaoine 5 Giblean3:30pm - 7:00pm Registration7:00pm - 8:00pm Welcome Reception - supported by Peter Green & Co.8:00pm - 10:00pm Opening Ceilidh with Freeland Barbour C310:00pm…Late Night Session - Festival Corner Room (Chalmers West)SATURDAY 6 APRIL Disathairne 6 Giblean8:00am onwards Registration9:00am - 10:30am Courses (note: T1b starts at 10:10am)11:00am -12:00pm Workshops:Irish music - Michelle MulcahyW1Dalcroze - tune up your body! - Monica WilkinsonW2Invention of the double action pedal harp -W3John Hoare and Naomi Harling1:00pm - 2:30pm Courses3:00pm - 4:00pm Concert: Elişi (Handcraft) - Music from Turkey C44:30pm - 6:00pm Courses7:30pm - 10:00pm Concert: Edmar Castaneda and Park Stickney C510:00pm…Late Night Session - Festival Corner Room (Chalmers West)SUNDAY 7 APRIL Didòmhnaich 7 Giblean9:00am - 10:30am Courses (note: T1b starts at 10.10am)11:00am - 12:00pm Workshops:The British Paraorchestra - Steph WestW4Introduction to bluegrass for the harp - Cheyenne BrownW5Wool Merchant and the Harp - Leah StuttardW61:00pm - 2:30pm Courses3:00pm - 4:00pm Family Concert: Viola and Tomi Uotila with Isobel Mieras C64:30pm - 6:00pm Courses7:30pm - 10:00pm Concert: Corrina Hewat Band C7Fiere - Twelfth Day with Joy Dunlop10:00pm…Late Night Session - Festival Corner Room (Chalmers West)MONDAY 8 APRIL Diluain 8 Giblean9:15am - 10:15amWorkshopsGaelic Song - Joy DunlopW9MIDI Harp - Arnaud RoyW11a9:15am - 11:45amCourses and Workshops:Jazz for the terrified - Park StickneyT32How to play and improvise on traditionalT35Turkish tunes and rhythms - Şirin PancaroğluDo I have to suffer for my art? - Lesley CrozierW810:00am - 12:30pm Harps and music-making in ancient Scotland and Ireland W7a(Note: event held at Augustine United Church)10:45am - 11:45am Workshop: Harmony singing - Corrina Hewat W1012:00pm - 2:00pmOpen platform2:15pm - 3:15pmWorkshops:MIDI Harp - Arnaud RoyW11bBellydance - Mandy HunterW132:15pm - 4:45pmCourses and Workshops:Slow sessions - Wendy StewartT33The new tradition - Rachel HairT34Workshop: Care of your voice - Susan HamiltonW122:15pm - 4:45pm Harps and music-making in ancient Scotland and Ireland W7b(Note: event held at Augustine United Church)3:45pm - 4:45pm Workshop: Ceilidh dance - Mairi Campbell W145:00pm - 6:00pmThe Clarsach Society Annual General Meeting7:00pm - 8:00pm Concert: Cameo Concert presented by John Purser C88:00pm - 11:00pm Family Ceilidh with Bella McNab’s Dance Band C9TUESDAY 9 APRIL Dimàirt 9 Giblean9:00am - 10:30amCourses11:00am - 12:00pmWorkshops:A window on the world of the composer/harpist - Savourna Stevenson W15Pìobaireachd - what it might mean for the clarsach - John PurserW16The single action harp - Mike ParkerW171:00pm - 2:30pmCourses3:00pm - 4:00pm Tea Concert: Jessica Burton, Sarah MacNeil and Haley Hewitt C104:30pm - 6:00pmCourses7:30pm - 10:00pm Concert: Savourna Stevenson with The Edinburgh Quartet C1110:00pm…Late Night Session - Festival Corner Room (Chalmers West)WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL Diciadain 10 Giblean9:00am - 10:30amCourses11:00am - 12:00pmWorkshops:The ups and downs of the semitone lever - Mark NorrisW18Music for all: composing, arranging, inspiring and directingW19harp ensembles for all abilities - Luisa Cordell and Isobel MierasCross rhythms and dance tunes - Edmar CastanedaW201:00pm - 2:30pmCourses3:00pm - 4:00pm Concert: The International Harp Ensemble directed by Luisa Cordell C12and the Festival Orchestra directed by Isobel Mieras4:30pm - 6:00pmCourses7:30pm - 10:00pm Concert: The Outside Track C13Michelle MulcahyWinning Entry 2012 Young Composer Award10:00pm…Late Night Session - Festival Corner Room (Chalmers West)Edinburgh International Harp Festival reserves the right to amend this programme without further notice30 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 31

BIOGRAPHIESEACHDRAIDHEAN-BEATHA1 2 67834 5 9101. Cheyenne BrownCheyenne Brown is from Alaska but has been based inScotland for the past ten years where she has studiedthe Scottish harp from both a performance and aresearch perspective and works to perform and teachthe Scottish harp locally and abroad. Her playing styleis characteristically free and creative, making muchuse of improvisation and contrasting textures.Cheyenne works with several different bands and hasrecently released her debut solo album, Parallel Latitudes,which has been critically acclaimed as “creative andatmospheric modern use of the harp” (Living Tradition).2. Alina BzhezhinskaOne of Scotland’s leading musical educators andperformers, Alina was trained in the rigorous classicaltradition in Ukraine and Poland as well as in the UnitedStates. She brings a rich depth of skill and breadthof experience to her students and her audience, andher master classes in the UK, Thailand and Poland arehighly acclaimed. She composes for harp and createsimaginative concert programmes as a solo artist anda chamber musician. She has played with the NationalOpera in Warsaw and Scottish Opera; has been involvedin performances at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre andLondon Jazz Festival.3. Mairi CampbellMairi Campbell comes from Edinburgh where she worksas a musician, combining performing, teaching andwriting. She loves what she does and hopes thatyou do too!4. Edmar CastanedaEdmar Castaneda was born in Colombia and since hismove to the United States of America in 1994, has quiteliterally taken New York and the world stage by stormwith the sheer force of his virtuosic command of the harp.Edmar’s journey traces back to humble and altogetherinspiring beginnings. The son of a musician and a motherwho nurtured young Edmar’s obvious natural talents,he embraced the noble folkloric traditions of his nativeland. A highly giving individual, Edmar is committed tosharing his mastery with others and improving people’slives through his music.5. Tana CollinsTana has been a fully qualified Massage Therapist andmember of the Scottish Massage Therapists’ Organisationsince 2000 and has been the EIHF’s masseuse since2002. During this time, Tana has built up ahugely successful client base, working in anumber of businesses and from her home inEdinburgh. Tana uses massage as a tool tohelp combat poor posture and repetitivestrain problems, which are prevalentamongst musicians and computer users.She also has experience in treatingcommon sports injuries, sciatica,back pain, stress and anxiety, sleepproblems and mild to moderatedepression.6. Luisa CordellPopular award winning harpist Luisa-Maria Cordell hastravelled the world performing and teaching the harp.Luisa is a frequent recitalist on land and at sea on cruiseliners. She has enjoyed working with leading orchestrasand making duet recordings with eminent musicianssuch as Julian Lloyd-Webber. Luisa enjoys teaching frombeginner to degree level and adjudicating for festivals.The founder and director of the 28 harpist orchestra -the International Harp Ensemble, Luisa and the ensembleundertake regular concert tours across Europe and theyhave recently clinched recording and theatre contractswith classical, platinum award winning artiste mezzosoprano Faryl Smith.7. Marianne CranstonMarianne is a qualified member of the Dutch Societiesof Holistic Pulsing and Astrology, with wide experienceof working in Europe and the UK. Her goal as a spiritualastrologer and holistic pulser is to help clients becomeattuned with their inner self, to help build up self-esteem,trust and self-belief.8. Lesley CrozierLesley is the co-author of a movement system called theNeuromuscular Approach to Human Movement® whichis a unique method of promoting and supporting health,safety and well-being through Efficient Movement, andis applicable in all areas of life. A retired physiotherapylecturer, Lesley is a director in the firm MovES~MovementEducation Services Ltd. Her special interest is in thenature of musculoskeletal disorder and the introductionof pragmatic methods of prevention and management.9. Meriç DönükMeriç started her undergraduate musical studieswith. In 2004 she received a CulturalEncouragement Prize from the European Foundationand won second prize in the International Competition“Musicians of the New Millennium” in Macedonia. Meriçtook part in the 9th World Harp Congress “Focus on Youth”concerts in Dublin in 2005. In 2007, she won second prizeat the “II. International Harp Competition”, which washeld in Slovenia. Aside from classical harp background,she is also at home with improvising in a repertoireranging from traditional Turkish music to jazz. She iscurrently playing with various jazz ensembles in Istanbul10. Joy DunlopJoy Dunlop is a Gaelic singer and Scottish step-dancerwhose performances showcase Gaelic music and song ina contemporary style that remains true to its roots. Joyhas appeared throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, NewZealand and the USA and has performed everywhere fromHighland village ceilidhs to major international festivals.A fluent Gaelic speaker, she has also presented shows onBBC Alba and makes frequent appearances on BBC Radionan Gàidheal. As an honours graduate of Sabhal MòrOstaig, the world’s only Gaelic immersion college,Joy is passionate about promoting Gaelic languageand culture. She teaches classes throughout Scotland.32 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 33

BIOGRAPHIES(CONTINUED)11 12 1316171415 1819 2011. Pete GrassbyPete has spent 27 years working for himself as amelodeon and accordion repairer, having previouslyworked for the Alvis in Coventry. Now an internationallyknown folksinger and musician, he plays for Ceilidhsand French dances, often calling (teaching) the dancesat the same time. He has been with the Coventry MorrisMen since 1873, as Squire, Fool and musician as well asdancer. He is musician for the oldest traditional dancein England, the Abbot’s Bromley Horn Dance. A relaxedteacher, he has started countless folks on the road tomusicianship, so come and enjoy!12. Rachel HairRachel is a prominent performer in the ScottishTraditional Music scene and having released threecritically acclaimed albums, is a much sought afterperformer and tutor of the harp. A first class honoursmusic graduate she has toured extensively throughoutEurope both as a soloist and with her acclaimed trio“The Rachel Hair Trio” and has been invited to play andteach at harp festivals in Germany, Switzerland, Spain,Brittany and Russia. Rachel currently teaches harp atthe Douglas Academy’s National Centre of Excellencein Music and journeys once a month to the Isle ofMan to teach Manx harp.13. Susan HamiltonThe internationally acclaimed Scottish sopranoSusan Hamilton specialises in Baroque andContemporary music working with many leadingensembles. She has appeared at major festivals inEurope, Japan, Australia, Canada, Mexico and the USAand broadcasts regularly on both television and radio.Her solo recordings include A’e Gowden Lyric a recitalof songs by the composer Ronald Stevenson with pianistJohn Cameron, Scots Song arrangements by Haydn andGeminiani, The Walsingham Consort Book with La Caccia,Purcell’s Ode to St Cecilia’s Day, with Philippe Herrewegheand works by leading composers Gabriel Jackson, RichardAllain and Philip Moore.14. Naomi HarlingNaomi has been playing the harp from a very youngage. Over the years she has become an accomplishedperformer and teacher for people of all ages, and enjoysteaching and performing thoroughly. She has hadsuccess in many competitions in the past, nationally andinternationally, and has been a finalist in the BBC’s YoungMusician of the Year Competition. In her spare time,she enjoys playing with her family dog, and socialising.15. Corrina HewatCorrina Hewat’s style of teaching and performing hasdeveloped over the years, and she is now in her secondyear of Principal Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire ofScotland, following on from Patsy Seddon and WendyStewart. Corrina works with artists around the world andco-runs a Scottish big band “The Unusual Suspects” whilebeing one of the founders of the Harp Village in Cromarty,musically directing with the British Council, performing atCambridge Folk Festival among others, running a SongSchool at Celtic Connections, winning a Women inMusic award, and being commissioned to composenew work for touring ensembles.16. John HoareJohn Hoare has been making harps for 45 years, workingon the design and manufacturing of lever harps and pedalharps and the restoration of pedal harps from the singleaction to 19th century concert harps. He has experienceof both modern materials and techniques and historicmethods. John was a founder member of Pilgrim Harps.17. Mandy HunterMandy has been bellydancing for 19 years and hasbeen teaching for 17 years. She trained with some ofScotland and the UK’s top professional bellydancersFereshteh Hosseini, Josephine Wise, Kay Taylor, MaggieCaffrey, Margaret Krause, Sarah Pulman, Laura Montiethand many others. She does mainly Egyptian style anda little tribal style. Mandy has danced professionally inTurkey and in Scotland and teach regular classes on theIsle of Arran.18. Anne MacdearmidA highly respected clarsach teacher and an accomplishedsinger, Anne’s performances display her wide range andknowledge of music and superb musicianship. She isa prolific arranger, composer and tutor, and is equallywell-known as an adjudicator at festivals and The RoyalNational Mod. For 25 years, she tutored the Heritage ofScotland Summer School in Edinburgh.19. Karen MarshalsayKaren is a master of traditional Scottish harpmusic. Specialising on all three Scottish harps -wire and gut-strung clarsachs, and bray harp, Karenhas performed throughout the UK, Europe, America andAustralia. With a particular interest in pipe music, playingwith Allan MacDonald in his acclaimed pibroch concertshas been a career highlight. Karen was clarsach tutor atthe National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music(Plockton) for 7 years and taught wire and bray harpat the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (2004-2006).Karen composed works for Celtic Connections andDistil and published her own series of harp music books.20. Isobel MierasOne of Scotland’s’ most experienced and successfulteachers, Isobel has taught and influenced many ofto-day’s Scottish harp players. For many years she hasenjoyed working with, arranging and composing for naClarsairean, the Scottish Harp Orchestra, taking them toperform at 3 World Harp Congresses as well as venues inScotland. It has been her pleasure to undertake work inmany roles for the Clarsach Society and EIHF over morethan 3 decades. In 2012 she was inducted to the ScottishTraditional Music Hall of Fame and received the HamishHenderson Award for services to traditional music.34 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 35

BIOGRAPHIES(CONTINUED)21 22262723 2824 25 293021. Michelle MulcahyMichelle is considered to be one of Ireland’s mostadroit and creative harpers. “Her revolutionary style onthe harp is scintillating-played with power and panache,no concession to the complexity of the instrument,confirming her as one of the most significant musiciansredefining harp at present”- The Living Tradition. She is aregular performer and tutor worldwide. She was awardedthe prestigious TG4 Young Musician of the Year in 2006.Michelle’s solo harp debut album Suaimhneas has beenreleased under the Clo Iar Chonnacht label. “superiorsolo Irish harp music played with superb clarity,beautifully melodic expression and innate musicality”-Rob Adams22. Mark NorrisNow one of the UKs ‘oldest established’ harp makers,Mark Norris has been designing and making small harpsfor 32 years, having exhibited his first instrument at thevery first Edinburgh Harp Festival in 1981. Known for hisfine craftsmanship and also for his innovative semitonelever design, Mark’s harps are used by many well knownprofessional performers, teachers and recording artistsaround the world.Mark’s recently completed Aeolian Harp Pavilion isnow a permanent installation at the Royal BotanicGardens Edinburgh.23.The leading harpist of Turkey, distinguishesherself with her open approach to music played on theharp and has been recognized in musical circles for herthorough interpretative skills and multifaceted musicalpersonality. She regularly collaborates with performersand composers of diverse backgrounds, crossingboundaries between musical styles. Praised by theWashington Post in 1993 as a “major talent ofinternational caliber”,released her eightrecordings and founded the Association for the Art of theHarp in 2007 in Turkey. She continues her classical careerin parallel with creating musical projects that deal withtraditional Turkish music.24. Mike ParkerMike Parker studied instrument building at the LondonCollege of Furniture, where he went with every intentionof building modern neo-celtic instruments, but was soonsubverted into the world of early harps. This has allowedhim to build a collection of 27 harps covering the lastthousand years of music. He was awarded both Fellowshipand Olamh Sui by the ITCM (sadly now defunct) forhis work on the historical celtic harp, and a MMus inPerformance and Related Studies from Goldsmith Collegefor his work on the single-action harp. He teaches harpand ‘cello at the London College of Music25. Jennifer PortJennifer Port from Golspie is an experienced tutor and oneof the finest Clarsach players and singers. Jennifer becameinterested in music at a young age before graduatingfrom the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Dramawith an Honours Degree in Scottish Music, specialisingin performance and composition. Her accolades includeGold awards at the Royal National Mòd, a Danny Kyleaward at Celtic Connections festival, BBC ScotlandYoung Traditional Musician of the Year Finalist andin 2012 was a nominee in the VOWS awards.26. John PurserJohn Purser is a composer, writer and broadcaster,best known for his award-winning book and radio series,Scotland’s Music, on which subject he has lectured andbroadcast world-wide. He recently received the TraditionalMusic Association of Scotland’s award for services tothe industry, and he has been described as “the Nestorof Scottish music historiography”. In 2009, he receivedan Honorary Doctorate from the University of Aberdeen.He lives and crofts on the Island of Skye, where he is alsoa researcher and teacher of the History of Gaelic Musicat Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.27. Ailie RobertsonAilie Robertson is a musician in the broadest sense:composer, arranger, teacher, improviser and performer.She has performed and taught all around the globe,and is recognised for her unique fusion of Scottish,Irish and contemporary styles. A popular teacher,she has also published 6 books of harp music,and will release her 3rd solo CD in 2013.28. Arnaud RoyArnaud Roy is a composer, and a sound engineer forfilm and video games. He has been testing the CamacMIDI harp since 2009, and together with DamienAudoin created the show HarpJamX, which is a duofor MIDI harp and video.29. Fiona RutherfordFiona, from Edinburgh, learned to play the harp withSophie Askew, Isobel Mieras and Savourna Stevenson.She studied at The City of Edinburgh Music School andwent on to gain degrees in Composition at DartingtonCollege of Arts and Edinburgh University. She has writtenfor theatre and film, including acclaimed feature films‘The Inheritance’ and ‘The Space Between’, and herinstrumental pieces have been performed by groupssuch as London Sinfonietta and Mr McFall’s Chamber.Fiona was one of the New Voices Composers at CelticConnections 2012, and is currently collaborating ona new piece of music for the Drake project.30. Patsy SeddonPatsy is one of Scotland’s most innovative harp players.She is known for her performances with the duo Sileas,the group The Poozies and other ensembles includingClan Alba and has recorded over 12 CDs. Her latest projectis the singing trio Madge Wildfire with Gerda Stevensonand Kathy Stewart. Patsy is an active teacher includingat every Edinburgh International Harp Festival except thefirst, at Feisean, at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotlandand Kodály musicianship for NYCoS. She has an honoursdegree in Celtic Studies and was a Musician in Residenceat the School of Scottish Studies at Edinburgh University.36 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 37

BIOGRAPHIES(CONTINUED)31 32363733 34 3538 394031. Savourna StevensonKnown for her innovative composing, performing andrecording with the Scottish harp, Savourna has writtenprolifically for the instrument, collaborating with artistsincluding Aly Bain, Danny Thompson and Davy Spillaneand with singers June Tabor, Eddi Reader and AlythMcCormack. Her collaborations as a composer in theclassical music world have included work with the RSNO,the OSO and the Edinburgh and Martinu Quartets. Herorchestral works including Misterstourworm & the KelpiesGift, and Hansel & Gretel have been recorded by theOSO. Her critically acclaimed Concerto for Pedal Harpwas premiered by Catrin Finch with the ScottishEnsemble in 2012.32. Wendy StewartWendy’s relaxed but incisive style of teaching bringspraise and results in equal measure. Through herlayered arrangements and measured pace, she canbring a group of mixed ability learners together inconfident, relaxed harmony. Highlights of the past yearinclude helping start up a new Clarsach Society branch,taking part in her first reality TV show and workingwith scientists and other artists on a climate changeawareness project based in Dumfries and Galloway.33. Park StickneyPark is constantly in motion, giving concerts throughoutEurope and the U.S., solo, or in various constellations.He is also visiting professor of jazz harp at the RoyalAcademy of Music, London, an assistant professor atthe Conservatoire National Superieur de Lyon, andteaches at many other major conservatories includingJuilliard, Paris, Munich, Trinity College (London), Berklee(Boston) and Glasgow. Park has four solo CDs, includingSurprise Corner (2011), and has recently discovered thatskill at the harp doesn’t immediately translate to prowesson the alphorn. His neighbours likewise agree.34. Leah StuttardLeah hails from a Lancashire mill town and has playedthe medieval harp for 15 years. She was awarded aLeverhulme Trust Study Abroad Studentship to go to theSchola Cantorum in Basel, Switzerland where she spentthree years studying early harp with Heidrun Rosenzweig.She studied with bray harp expert, Bill Taylor. Her careerhas taken her around the world, playing with many ofthe best early music ensembles like Micrologus (Italy),Hesperion XXI (Spain) under the direction of Jordi Savalland Ensemble Unicorn (Austria). She studied singingwith Howard Milner from 1994 until his untimelydeath in 2011.35. Esther SwiftEsther Swift studied at the Royal Northern College ofMusic with Eira Lynn Jones. Being of Scottish heritage,Esther is heavily influenced by folk music in her ownperforming and composing, playing as part of TwelfthDay folk duo and as a soloist. Twelfth Day have releasedtheir debut album Northern Quarter, as well as their highlyacclaimed collaboration with the gaelic singer Joy Dunlopon a new CD entitled Fiere, which will be performedat the Festival this year. Esther is also a member ofthe harp quartet Clouds for which she has writtenall the music and released two CDs.36. Bill TaylorBill is a specialist in the performance of ancient harpmusic from Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and is one ofvery few players investigating these repertoires onmedieval gut-strung harps, wire-strung clarsachs andRenaissance harps with buzzing bray pins. He is oneof the foremost interpreters of music in the Robert apHuw manuscript, and he has made two solo recordingsof this repertoire using historical harps. Bill teaches inthe Scottish Highlands and works with Ardival Harps inStrathpeffer. He also performs internationally and recordsas a soloist and with several ensembles, including Canty,Coronach, Graindelavoix, Quadrivium and Sinfonye.37. Viola UotilaViola Uotila (1997) is a young Finnish multiinstrumentalistmusician. She plays different styles andsizes of kanteles, sings and plays cello and celtic harp,too. Viola has won several prestigious international andnational music competitions and has performed sinceshe was 7 years old. Viola has become well known inFinland from dozens of radio and TV music programsand her music has inspired hundreds of Finnish childrento play the Finnish national instrument, kantele. Violahas published four solo CDs. Viola is a versatile musicianwho manages the different styles of music from classicalto traditional music.38. Steph WestSteph West has trained in folk, period and classicaltraditions. Most recently seen performing on theinternational stage with the British Paraorchestra,she has recently released an EP, The Mermaid. She playsand teaches in Oxford and London. Two of herfavourite collaborators are veteran English fiddler GilesLewin (Bellowhead, Maddy Prior) and contemporary Irishensemble Emily and the Tunesmiths. Steph first studiedharp at the University of Birmingham, subsequentlywith harpist Michelle Cressida. She’s since taught forComhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, the English Folk Danceand Song Society and helps manage the youth folkarts project Shooting Roots.39. Monica WilkinsonMonica Wilkinson has worked in a variety of musiceducation settings, including at St Mary’s Music School,Edinburgh and as Education Director of Scottish ChamberOrchestra. In 2005 she began training in DalcrozeEurhythmics, gaining the Certificate in 2008. In 2012she became the first person to gain a Dalcroze Licencethrough part-time study in the UK for more than 30 years.She provides regular training through weekly classes inEdinburgh, and works regularly at City Hall, Glasgow.She also teaches regularly for Dalcroze Society UK,University of St Andrews, and at The RoyalConservatoire of Scotland.40. Heather YuleHeather is an established harp teacher in Scotland. Shehas taught and performed on the clarsach throughoutScotland and at various events in the USA and CapeBreton, Canada. She also performs in Europe and NorthAmerica as a traditional storyteller, combining harpmusic and stories in a unique way.38 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 39

TIME TO RELAXGABHAIL FOISThe Festival programme offers a wealth of musicalchoices and perhaps you will want to indulge and enjoysome relaxation through massage or holistic pulsing.Here’s what is available:MASSAGE / TANA COLLINSBookings to be made at The Clarsach SocietyInformation Desk in the Café.Neck and Shoulders (optional arms/hands)- popular with those whose tension is mainly in theirupper body. Musicians will benefit in particular as willanyone with poor posture or emotional tension whichtends to sit in the shoulders.Back, Neck and Shoulders - those with mid or lowback discomfort including sciatica sufferers will benefitas will anyone who wants a relaxing or stimulatingfull back work out.Indian Head Massage - a real stress buster whichpromotes clarity of thought and calm. No oils usedon head.Neck and Shoulders with Indian Head Massage- this seated massage is a wonderful combination.No oils used on head.LUNCHTIMEOPEN PLATFORMÀRD-ÙRLAR AIG ÀM BIDH12.00pm - 2.00pm dailyWant to share your talents with us in aninformal atmosphere? To sign up for a 10minute slot in the Festival Café Open Platform,visit The Clarsach Society Information Desk.Be quick if you’d like one of the special quietslots (no lunch munching!) in Monday’sspecial Open Platform in the Memorial Hall.Thai Foot Massage - a blissful experience benefitingmind and body.Rejuvenating Facial Massage - combines pressurepoint work with lymphatic drainage to give thatyouthful fresh-faced feel.HOLISTIC PULSING / MARIANNE CRANSTONBookings to be made at The Clarsach SocietyInformation Desk in the Café.Holistic Pulsing is also known as the power ofgentleness. The specific rhythm, together with thecaring and respectful rocking and stretching invitesthe body to let go of tensions and blockages fromdeeper levels. Relaxation is the door to depth andcontact with your inner self. Holistic Pulsing doesn’timpose anything, but invites the body to let go oftensions at increasingly deeper levels, while youare lying on a massage table. There is no needto undress.Your balance is restored and your body startsto function better.notes LATE NIGHT SESSIONSSEISEANAN ANMOCHFestival Corner Room (Chalmers West)51015Our late night sessions ensure there is even moremusic to enjoy after our evening concerts. A differentmusician leads the session each night and everyone iswelcome to join in - bring your harp along or any otherinstrument, or just relax with a nightcap whilst soakingup the atmosphere. These tunes will get you started:8135 Da Mirrie Boys o GreenlandTrad Shetland reel Fagail Liosmor - Leaving Lismoremelody by Margaret Martin-Hardie Logan WaterTrad slow air 1. 1. 2. 2. 40 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 41

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Spend an idyllic weekend in the Highlands at the Harp Village 2013Friday September 27 - Sunday September 29 in Cromarty on the Black IsleWith Corrina Hewat, Patsy Seddon, Mary Macmaster and more‘One of the best harping weekends ever!’The Cromarty Arts TrustArdyne, 19 Bank Street, Cromarty, The Black Isle IV11 8YEFor any more information please contact:Caroline Hewat on 01381 600354Or see our website at www.cromartyartstrust.org.uktntOr ad:Layout email us: info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk1 30/11/12 11:51 Page 1New! 34 string student harp, the Robyn.The Harp Centre of Wales really is the home to allthings ‘harp’, right in the heart of glorious West Wales.A brand new 34 string Celtic harp hand-crafted at The Harp Centreof Wales by Telynau Teifi – the Robyn. This harp has a uniqueconstruction and has already impressed harpists with its quality ofsound and resonance – ‘This harp sings!’• Strings: 34, lever gauge gut• Range: 1st Oct A to 6th Oct C• Tuning pins: Colour indicated• Semitones: Positive, easy action• Suitable for: All grades• Warranty: 2 years• Weight: 9.9 kg• Legs, tuning key and canvascarry case includedTelynau Teifi,The Harp Centreof WalesLlandysul,Ceredigion,WalesSA44 4DTwww.welsh-harps.cominfo@telynauteifi.co.uk01559 363 222NEW IN3 VOLUMESFRAYATHOMSEN’SNEW TUNESFOR HARPA CHEUD CHEUM NEW EDITION EASY ARRANGEMENTS OF SCOTTISH TUNES FOR THE CELTIC HARP TAIGH NA TEUDEASY ARRANGEMENTS OFSCOTTISH TRADITIONAL TUNESFOR THE CELTIC HARPCHECK OUR WEBSITE FORTHE FULL RANGE OF HARPBOOKS AVAILABLEs c o t l a n d s m u s i c13 Upper Breakish Isle of Skye IV42 8PY . 13 Breacais Ard An t-Eilean Sgitheanach Alba UKinfo@scotlandsmusic.com www.scotlandsmusic.com www.playscottishmusic.comEDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 55

Queens StreeVISITING THE FESTIVALA’ TADHAL AIR AN FHÈISGeorge StreetPrinces StreetPrinces StreetGardensGeorge IV BridgeMarket StreetRoyal MileNorth Bridge South BridgeJeffrey StreetSCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTREHolyrood RoadCastleAUGUSTINE UNITED CHURCHCowgateChambers StreetLothian RoadPleaseanceForest RoadNATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLANDLauriston PlaceThe MeadowsHow to get to Merchiston294 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0PUBy carFrom the North: After crossing the Forth Road Bridge,follow signs to M8 and Glasgow. Take slip road markedEdinburgh and A720 City Bypass. Follow Bypasssouthbound sign. Exit at Dreghorn Junction(Colinton exit). Follow signs for Redford Barracks:Merchiston is opposite these, on the north sideof Colinton Road.From the South: A1, A7 and A68 all lead to the CityBypass. Follow signs for the Forth Road Bridge andAirport. Leave Bypass at Dreghorn Junction (Colinton exit).Follow signs for Redford Barracks: Merchiston is oppositethese, on the north side of Colinton Road.From the West: From the M8, do not follow route to ForthRoad Bridge, but continue on to the City Bypass, followingsouthbound signs. Exit at Dreghorn Junction, (Colintonexit). Follow signs for Redford Barracks: Merchiston isopposite these, on the north side of Colinton Road.AA Route Planner - www.theaa.comRAC Route Planner - www.rac.co.ukParkingThere is free parking available on the campus. Please notethat vehicles must be parked in the designated areas andshould not obstruct any entrances or exist. Parking is notpermitted adjacent to the Theatre or Napier Building.By BusThere is a bus stop right outside the entrance toMerchiston. Lothian Buses No. 10, 18 and 45 pass here.Standard fare £1.40.Lothian Buses: 0131 555 6363Route Planner - www.lothianbuses.comBy TrainEdinburgh’s main railway terminal is Waverley Station.From here you can take a taxi or bus to Merchiston.Travel time is approximately 30 minutes.National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950Route Planner: www.nationalrail.co.ukBy AirEdinburgh International Airport is only 15 minute taxi ridefrom Merchiston, while Airlink 100 express bus service runsevery 10 minutes from the airport to Waverley Bridge, nextto Waverley Railway Station in the centre of Edinburgh.VENUES OUTSIDE MERCHISTONScottish Storytelling Centre43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SRThe Scottish Storytelling Centre is half way along theRoyal Mile, downhill from the Castle and North Bridge.The Centre is a short walk from Prince’s Street andWaverley train station, and there is a taxi rank closeto the Centre on the Royal Mile.There is no allocated parking; however, there is pay-anddisplayparking on Jeffrey Street and Canongate, plus amulti-storey car park on St. John’s Hill. Visitors may dropoff only on the High Street outside the Centre.Augustine United Church41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1ELAugustine United Church is situated on George IV Bridge.It is a short walk to the National Museum of Scotland onChamber Street where W7 Harps and music-making inancient Scotland and Ireland will conclude.A number of buses go via the city centre and stop atGeorge IV Bridge. Lothian Bus No. 45 goes via Merchistonand travels directly to Forrest Road, a short walk fromAugustine United Church. Bus times and furtherinformation can be found at www.lothianbuses.com orby phoning Lothian Buses on 0131 555 6363.The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.George IV Bridge is a few minutes’ walk from here.If travelling by car, follow the signs to the city centre.Pay and display parking is available on Chambers Streetplus a multi-storey car park at nearby at NCP Quartermileon Lauriston Place.Venue Information & AccessMerchistonThere are steps to access the Memorial Hall and Café.A stairlift is available for wheelchair users - pleaseadvise the Box Office when booking. The Theatre is fullyaccessible, and accessible toilets are located in this area.Due to the nature of the campus buildings some coursesand workshops may have restricted access. Please contactus for more details. Tel: +44 (0) 131 554 0212.Please advise the Box Office when booking if you requirea wheelchair space at one of our events.Accessible accommodation is available on campus - pleasesee below note on accommodation for booking details.56 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 57

Eat & DrinkFestival Café - an array of tasty meals, snacks and drinksare available daily - the perfect place to eat, drink andchat with friends.Scottish Storytelling CentreThe Scottish Storytelling Centre is fully accessible andaccessible to wheelchair users via the John Knox House.Please advise the Box Office whenbooking if you require a wheelchairspace at one of our events.Augustine United Church and theNational Museum of ScotlandThere are steps to access AugustineUnited Church. A ramp is in place forwheelchair users. The NationalMuseum of Scotland is fullyaccessible. Please advise theBox Office when booking ifyou require a wheelchairspace at one of our events.Accommodation at MerchistonAll prices are per person per night and include breakfast.Laidlaw HouseSingle Room en-suite - £44.20Double / Twin Room en-suite - £39.52Note: Laidlaw house has 6 rooms adapted for people with disabilities.Shared FacilitiesSingle Room - £30.20Twin Room - £27.00Booking form available from www.harpfestival.co.uk.Completed forms should be sent to:Alison Hanna, Merchiston Events & Hospitality, MerchistonCastle School, 294 Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH13 0PU.Tel: +44 (0)131 312 2258 Fax: +44 (0) 131 441 6060Festival Bar & Late Night Sessions - our late night sessionsensure there is even more music to enjoy after ourevening concerts. Bring your harp along (or any otherinstrument!) or just relax with a nightcap whilst soakingup the atmosphere. Note: the Festival Bar and Late NightSession will not open on Monday, 8 April.The Clarsach Society Information DeskMembershipTutorsHarp HireMusic FoliosIndividual LessonsMassageHolistic PulsingPractice RoomsFull details at The Clarsach Society Information Desklocated in the Café. Open 9am - 5pm daily during theFestival subject to minor changes.Harp StorageHarps may be stored, at the owner’s risk, in the 6A Club(opposite the Theatre Building). Information will beprovided at the Festival about access arrangements.All instruments and cases must be clearly named andinsured by the owners. EIHF and The Clarsach Societydo not accept any responsibility for loss or damage toany personal effects sustained during the Festival.Harp HireA small stock of harps is available for hire at the Festival.These are generally intended for those coming fromabroad who may have problems in transporting a harpto the Festival. Bookings for harp hire require to be madein advance and payment can be made at the FestivalOffice on arrival. Call us on +44(0)131-554 0212 or emailoffice@harpfestival.co.uk for more details and bookings.Private Lessons/Practice RoomsPrivate lessons are available from a wide range of tutorsand on all harps - details available during the Festival.Cost £30 per hour. Practice Rooms are available tostudents but must be pre-booked. Bookings for lessons /practice rooms should be made at The Clarsach SocietyInformation Desk in the café. Open 9am - 5pm dailyduring the Festival.StewardingStewards play an important role in the smooth running ofthe Festival. Volunteer stewards are very much welcomed!In return for stewarding events complimentary vouchersare issued for concerts or workshops (conditions apply). Forfurther details please email: volunteer@harpfestival.co.ukFestival TeamMary ScottIsobel MierasPatsy SeddonMichelle KellyHelen ForsterRachel HairKatie HarriganDouglas KerrJohn MacleodMary MacmasterAnthony SpiersLaurina StrachanCo-ordinatorArtistic AdviserJoint Artistic AdviserFestival AdministratorChief Steward(assisted by Annette Lambourne)MediaFundraising and SponsorshipHarpmakers’ ExhibitionGaelic AdviserStage ManagementMerchandiseThe Clarsach SocietyInformation DeskContact UsIf there is anything you’re not sure about, give us a call on+44 (0) 131 554 0212 or email office@harpfestival.co.uk.For queries about course levels please call Isobel Mieras on+44 (0)131 445 2022.During the Festival you can reach us on+44 (0) 7794792951.For information on how to book tickets,please see page 1.33rd Edinburgh International Harp Festival4 - 9 April 2014 (provisional)Please note that a strict NO SMOKING POLICY operateswithin all school buildings.58 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 59

ORTHVenueMerchiston Castle School294 Colinton Road EdinburghMidlothian EH13 0PUTHEATRE THEATREBUILDING BUILDINGROBERTSON ROBERTSON BUILDING BUILDINGPractisePractiseRoomsRoomsHarpmakers’Harpmakers’ExhibitionExhibition(part)(part)PedalPedalHarpHarpStoreStoreTHEATREBUILDINGROBERTSON BUILDINGPractise RoomsHarpmakers’ Exhibition (part)Pedal Harp StoreClassrooms Classrooms55 to to 10 10Classrooms5 to 10ART ARTSCHOOL SCHOOLARTSCHOOLNAPIER NAPIERBUILDING BUILDINGHarpmakers’Harpmakers’Exhibition Exhibition (part) (part)6A 6A Club Club -- Harp Harp Store StoreNAPIERBUILDINGHarpmakers’Exhibition (part)6A Club - Harp StoreCONCERT AREASACCOMMODATION AREASCHALMERS CHALMERSWEST WESTCHALMERSWESTCHALMERS CHALMERSEAST EASTCHALMERSEASTEIHF Main EntranceENGLISH BLOCKRooms 11 to to 44PermitOnlyEIHF Main EntranceENGLISH BLOCKRooms 1 to 4LAIDLAW SOUTHMAINBUILDINGPermitOnlyDOWDENDOWDENROGERSONROGERSONBldg.Bldg.LAIDLAW SOUTHMAINBUILDINGDOWDENROGERSON Bldg.PermitOnlyLAIDLAW NORTHENGLISH BLOCKRoom RE1Public ParkingOn DrivewayAs Permit As DirectedOnlyEVANSEVANSBldg.Bldg.Public ParkingOn DrivewayAs DirectedEVANS Bldg.ENGLISH BLOCKRoom RE1Kadiouthe new lever harp from• lighter weight• low tension• 34 strings (Alliance)• Camac levers• pre-amp built-inUpKitchenServeryDining HallClarsach Soc, Info, DeskMeeting, Dining, etc etcReceptionGROUND FLOORUpStageFIRST FLOORSPECIALFESTIVALPRICE!Office andOffice andTutorsTutorsLoungeLoungeMemorialMemorialHallHallOldOldLibraryLibraryKitchenServeryUpDining HallClarsach Soc, Info, DeskMeeting, Dining, etcENGLISH BLOCKRoom 1 to to 4ReceptionENGLISH BLOCKRE RE Room 1UpStageOffice andTutors LoungeMemorial HallOld LibraryENGLISH BLOCKRoom 1 to 4ENGLISH BLOCKRE Room 1You can link directly through to all online activity fromour website home page at www.harpfestival.co.ukYouTubeWatch great videos of Festivalhappenings and interviews.60 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013BlogRead behind-the-scenes chat and guest writingson the Festival blog.FacebookHear about the latest news and updates and shareyour experience with other Harp Festival fans.TWITTERFollow us on Twitter for up-to-the-minutenews and share your views about events.Distributor of Camac harps in the UK and Ireland116B Pantbach Road, Birchgrove, Cardiff CF14 1UE00 44 (0)29 2062 0900www.camacharps.co.ukEDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013 / 61

Book onlinewww.harpfestival.co.ukBook by phone+44(0)131 473 2000Book in person or by postHub Tickets, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE62 / EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 2013Scottish Charity Number: SC011819