The Colorado
Celtic Harp Society

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Jun. 16, CCHS Ensemble practice
6:30 pm-9 pm, Holly Beazley's house, Littleton, 720 283-1534

Jun. 19 Harper’s Circle
1-3pm, Swallow Hill Music Association, Tuft Theater, Denver
Harpers Circle provides the opportunity to play together, share warm-ups and have fun.
Because of the many summer events, there are no Harpers Circles in July or August.
Circles will resume the 3rd Sunday of September.

Jun. 30, CCHS Ensemble practice
6:30 pm-9 pm, Holly Beazley's house, Littleton, 720 283-1534

July
There is NO circle meeting at Swallow Hill in July

Jul. 6-10, ISFHC Harpcon 2005
Big Sky, Montana
This is expected to be the last harp conference of the International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen.
More information on Harpcon for artist and event details

Jul. 9-10, Colorado Irish Festival
10 am-9 pm, Clement Park, Littleton
The CCHS Ensemble group will perform Saturday at 11 am and 1 pmat the Kolacny Harp tent.
Call Marianne Goodland if you wish to play solo or ensemble, 303 514-9929.
More festival information on the Colorado Irish Festival

Jul.16, O'Carolan Day
Celebration of the life and music of Turlough O'Carolan
4 pm-10 pm, Swallow Hill Music Association , Denver
Activities will include workshops, an Open Stage, an Irish Session and a Concert featuring Star Edwards and other artists.
Harpers wanted for ensemble performance during the open stage, contact Holly Beazley, 720 283-1534.
For more information on O'Carolan Day

Jul. 21, CCHS Ensemble practice
6:30pm-9 pm, Holly Beazley's house, Littleton, 720 283-1534

Jul. 24-31, Robin Huw Bowen at Welsh Heritage Week
Location TBA, Golden
Mr. Bowen, a Welsh harpist who plays the triple-strung harp, will offer beginner and advanced classes.
More information on Welsh Heritage Week

Jul. 30, Laurie Riley Workshop and Concert
Workshop 9-11 am and 12:00 noon– 2 pm
Concert 7:30 pm
Corona Presbyterian Church, Denver
Sponsored by Kolacny Music and the CCHS Ensemble group
Laurie Riley is a well known harpist, teacher, recording artist, author and performer. Her concert will be performed on the double-strung harp – a special treat.
For more information or to schedule a private lesson on the 29th, call Dee Sweeney at 303 797-2799.

August
There is NO circle meeting at Swallow Hill in August

Aug. 1, CCHS Fall newsletter submissions due

Aug. 4, CCHS Ensemble practice
6:30 pm-9 pm, Holly Beazley's house, Littleton, 720 283-1534

Aug. 11 (maybe), CCHS Ensemble practice
6:30 pm-9 pm, Holly Beazley's house, Littleton, 720 283-1534

Harp Camp with Kim Robertson and Laurie Riley
Rocky Mt. Fiddle Camp has instruction in many other instruments, so there are lots of friendly people, great jam sessions, concerts, and dancing every night, in a beautiful location in the mountains near Estes Park, CO.
First session: Aug. 7-14 with Laurie Riley
Second session: Aug. 14-21 with Kim Robertson
You can register for one or both sessions (see Rocky Mt. Fiddle Camp's website)
Come experience eight days of intense and exciting harp instruction with Laurie Riley, for all levels of skill and all styles of harp. Learn new tunes and new skills including left hand development, ornamentation, composition, improvisation, new rhythms, accompaniment techniques, memorization techniques, how to play faster easily, communicating emotion through music, ensemble playing, and much more! All kinds and styles of harps are welcome.
This is a delightful and unusual camp, because harp classes are small enough to get lots of individual attention and to build close
friendships with the others harpers. Meanwhile, it's part of a large music camp for all kinds of traditional instruments (fiddle, bodhran, guitar, banjo, dulcimer, Irish flute, etc.) with world-class teachers. There are classes for kids and adults, so bring the whole family! At night there are concerts, dances, and campfires.


Aug. 13-14, Colorado Scottish Festival & Rocky Mountain Highland Games
9 am-4:30 pm, Highlands Ranch
The CCHS Ensemble group will perform at a time TBD at the Kolacny Harp tent.
Volunteer harping available at the Harp Tent in 2 hours time slots. Play for 15 minutes to 1/2 hour.
Call Marianne Goodland if you wish to play, solo or ensemble, 303 514-9929.
Our focus this year is educating the public about Scots and harping (i.e. famous Scottish harpers, differences of Irish & Scottish harping etc.) Bring a written paragraph to put on the table, and come play a while!
For more info call Star Edwards at (303) 831-1744
More information on the Highland Scottish Games

September
Sept. 8-11, Long's Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival
Estes Park
More information on the Long's Peak Scottish Games

Sept. 18 Harper’s Circle
1-3pm, Swallow Hill Music Association, Tuft Theater, Denver
Harpers Circle provides the opportunity to play together, share warm-ups and have fun.

October
Oct. 1, Harp Fantasia
Harp Ensemble concert sponsored and organized by the Mile High Chapter of the American Harp Society
Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood
Registration fee: $50. Contact Barb Lepke-Sims at 303-989-3520.
See registration information and forms on the main page of this website.

Oct. 6-9, Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival and Harp Retreat
Gardner, Walsenburg, LaVeta, & Cuchara (south of Colorado Springs)
Pre-Festival Harp Retreat: October 6-8
The Retreat will provide the opportunity for 8 hours of class time with 2 of your favorite artists.
Festival: October 7-9
This is the first annual festival. Each year a different instrument will be featured; this year it is the Celtic harp.
The Festival will include mini-workshops by renowned artists from Scotland, Ireland and America as well as performances and sessions.
More information on the Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival

Oct. 16 Harper’s Circle
1-3pm, Swallow Hill Music Association, Tuft Theater, Denver
Harpers Circle provides the opportunity to play together, share warm-ups and have fun.

November
Nov 20. 19 Harper’s Circle
1-3pm, Swallow Hill Music Association, Tuft Theater, Denver
Harpers Circle provides the opportunity to play together, share warm-ups and have fun.

December
There is NO circle meeting at Swallow Hill in December.

Dec. TBA, Harpers Holiday Party and Circle

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