The Colorado
Celtic Harp Society

Welcome
The Colorado Celtic Harp Society promotes the study and performance of the folk harp, for music lovers of all ages and skill levels. Harpers circles are the primary group activity throughout the year. Additional gatherings and workshops are also planned to cater to our members' musical interests and skills advancement. New participants are always welcome and all harpers are encouraged to get involved in the Society's activities.

Hear us play, come play with us
The Colorado Celtic Harp Society participates in:

the Colorado Irish Festival in metro Denver (mid July)

the Scottish Festival–Rocky Mountain Highland Games in Highlands Ranch (early August)

the Mile High Harp Festival (2001, 2003, 2005)

Please click here to volunteer to play with us.

Harp Fantasia 2005
Oct. 1, 2005, Lakewood Cultural Center, time TBA

The third installment of the AHS Mile High Chapter harp ensemble event is in the making!
Harpists of all ability levels, both pedal and lever harp will have the opportunity to join together to create an exciting program of harp music. Those of us who participated in previous years have really enjoyed this experience and we encourage any harpist to join in this event.

One time registration fee:
$30 (through Dec. 31, 2004)
$35 ( if you sign up between Jan. 1 and April 1, 2005)
$50 ( if you sign up after April 2, 2005)
Please note: Anyone registering after Dec. 31, 2004 will have a part assigned.

Click here to download the registration form (pdf file)
Completed registration forms and payment should be sent to Bob Litterell of the Mile High Chapter of AHS (see address on registration form)

Click here to download the music list (pdf file)
Music can be previewed and ordered at Kolacny Music, in Denver, or at your local harp music store.
Select your parts from the music selection form, and return the completed form to:
Kolacny Music, 1900 S. Broadway, Denver, CO80210 (reminder: registration deadline is Dec. 31, 2004)

Here are a few important details to consider:

1) All participating harpists must play in all five pieces of the Combined Group

2) Participants are also encouraged to play in either:
Group A (easy)
Group B (intermediate)
Group C (advanced selections for pedal harp)

3) Harpists must choose one harp part in each of the five selections in their chosen group
(A, B, or C)

4) Parts may be adapted to suit individual players (you can play with one hand only, or the first note of each measure, or your teacher can help you simplify your part)

5) If four or more harpists are interested in forming their own "group" to play a piece in addition to the "group repertoire", please submit a proposal to the Harp Fantasia committee. Final concert pieces must be approved by the committee.

6) Music will be rehearsed by groups, and in a final combined rehearsal the day of the performance.

If you have any questions, please contact Barb Lepke-Sims
Click here to contact Barb

Hope to see a many of you there!

CCHS Harp Ensemble Practices
Bring your harp and come have fun!

The Harp Ensemble is a delightful group of enthusiastic harpers who deceided that playing is more fun than just watching and listening from the side lines.

Practices meet every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at the home of Holly Beazley in Littleton.
Repertoire choices vary and several public appearances (formal and informal) are scheduled throughout the year.

All levels welcome – one or more hands, a few or all songs. Come practice with us, even if you do not wish to perform.

Send e-mail for more informationand directions to Holly.

Meetings are on the 3rd Sunday of the month, from 1-3pm
Tuft Theater, Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E. Yale Avenue, Denver
(except December: no meeting)
Click here for directions to Swallow Hill.

Please arrive a few minutes early to tune your harp.
The circle will start promptly at 1pm.

Music For Healing & Transition Program
Module I: Repertoire Development, Injury Prevention
Module II: Etiquette and Internship, Profession of MP
Module III: How Music Heals, Music as a Language
Module IV: Philosophies of Healing, Anatomy and Physiology
Module V: Diseases and Symptoms, Care of the Dying, Hospital Equipment, Medical Issues

For more information, please contact Terry Schumacher, Colorado Area Coordinator

Membership subscriptions are for one calendar year (from the month of joining) and must be renewed yearly.

Members receive:
• four quarterly newsletter including original music pieces
• invitations to harpers circles, workshops, and local concerts
• e-mails on the latest harp news
• free listing on our gig and teachers referral list.


You’ll have a chance to:
• get involved in the chapter’s planning and committees
• share your ideas and music with other CCHS members
• get together for some fun group harp playing
• AND ... enjoy meeting other celtic harp lovers!

If you have Acrobat Reader, you can download a copy of the registration form: click here

Referrals
The Colorado Celtic Harp Society is glad to respond to inquiries regarding harp teachers, and harp playing for special events. To help you better, please provide us with the following information.

For a harp teacher:
• where you live
• who is the student (adult, child–please indicate age of child)
• whether you have a preference in a style of music

For a harpist/harper for hire:
• the date, time, location of your event
• the type of event
• whether it is indoor or outdoors
• the amount of time you need harp music for
• your preference in music if any

Please click here to email your inquiry.

Board of Officers
Meet our dedicated staff:

Catrine Watt, President, Web Site. Send e-mail
Gale Brown, Vice President, Music Library. Send e -mail
Penny Anderson, Treasurer, Membership. Send e-mail
Dee Sweeney, Newsletter Editor. Send e -mail

Links

The International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen
The American Harp Society
Harping For Harmony
The International Harp Therapy Program
The Music for Healing and Transition Program
Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp yes, they have a summer harp course

The Harp Page an inexhaustible list of links
Harp Spectrum photos, essays, artwork, and information about historic harp, folk harp, pedal harp, harp building, etc.
Turlough O'Carolan
The Enchanted Harp a history of the harp
The Celtic Harp Page everything you've always wanted to know about the celtic harp

Harper's Hand Hints from Susan Allen
How to Tie a Harp String

Kolacny Music Store
Loveland Music
Colorado Case
Blevins Harps

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