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Donegal Harp Summer School with Janet Harbison

Overview

Region

Donegal,

Donegal,

Ireland

Dates

program dates: Residential Adult Only Course: June 6 - 12 2027 (Week 1); July 11–17 2027 (Week 2)

Faculty

Janet Harbison

Program summary

A series of summer harp courses held in Dungloe, Co. Donegal, offering immersive tuition in traditional Irish harping. Programme is held of adults of all levels & abilities). Featuring classes, workshops, concerts, and sessions. Led by Janet Harbison, the courses focus on oral teaching, musicianship, creativity, and participation in a living musical tradition within a community setting along the Wild Atlantic Way.

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program details

Months

June, July

Length

1 week

Ages

College, Adult

Levels

Beginner, Advanced beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Harp type

Lever

Accommodations

Maghery Beach Cottages are a little village complex of six traditional cottages

Costs

Adult only: €900 course, Accom €650.

Residency options

All participants reside overnight

Financial aid

No scholarships are available

Instruments

Students must provide instrument—rentals are available

more about this program

What makes this camp experience unique is:

"Immersive Irish harping, oral teaching, small groups, and vibrant local music community"

This camp is perfect for:

"All levels, ages, and backgrounds interested in Irish harping and traditional music"

Students come back year after year for our camp's:

"Welcoming community, expert tuition, and immersive traditional Irish music experience"

Additional info

Adult Only (Residential) Course is for players over the age of 18, at all levels and abilities. Held by celebrated veteran Janet Harbison, this course focused on personal development, social playing, fun and friendship located in the town of Dungloe on the magnificent Donegal coast – and at the heart of traditional Irish community. Janet will take your musicianship, confidence, creativity and traditional music understanding to a new level – enabling you to understand how music works and leading you to develop your own tunes and arranging skills.

Course price (includes course, lectures, concerts etc, breakfasts, hot lunches and arrival night dinner): €900
Accommodation (6 nights) Twin or Double bedroom en suite and starting breakfast supplies: €650
Harp Hire (at the venue during classes and practice periods, and elsewhere by special arrangement): €80
‘Plus ones’ (friends/partners): €350
Course Location: Maghery Beach Cottages, Donegal, Ireland. F94F883

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