I have had the opportunity to attend a number of summer harp events. But one that I haven't ever gotten to is the Harp
Gathering Folk Harp Festival at Sauder Village in Archbold Ohio. This year the Harp Gathering runs 12 – 15 May
and I will be unable to attend – again!
But I have heard good things about it and I wanted to share
that with you. I have been told that the Gathering has a nice venue and
provides a good experience. It is very
well organized and the scene is lovely. The instructors are fabulous and the workshops are interesting and useful. In addition, the door prizes are great! I have heard of someone winning a harp!
The feel of the event is broader than some of the other
events in which I have participated. There
are a lot of workshops and the focus includes taize to tools, practice, double
strung harp and music theory. The
faculty are an excellent collection including Richard Ash, Rhett Barnwell, Angi
Bemiss, Christa Grix, Lynda Kuckenbrod,
Diana Rowan, Cynthia Shelhart, Denise Grupp-Verbon, and Louise Trotter.
The Heritage Inn looks like a very interesting and
comfortable accommodation and Sauder Village is an additional attraction for those coming from farther afield. There is so much to be learned in a tightly
packed schedule. And how can you not
look forward to an event with this great tag line:
Inspire your mind. Challenge your skill, and Renew your skill.
Are you going to the Harp Gathering? Tell us about it!
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