Comunn na Clàrsaich
The Edinburgh Branch is delighted to welcome Cheyenne Brown who will lead our Zoom Session this Saturday, November 6th, from 2pm - 4pm. Music will sent out in advance. If you would like to join in please forward the £6 payment by bank transfer or cheque. Account name: Clàrsach Society Edinburgh Branch/ Sort code 83 …
Robin Huw Bowen the renowned triple harpist will be giving a workshop for those attending, which from past experience will be both a lively and instructive event. He is widely acclaimed for having revived traditional Welsh gypsy music. He teaches to all levels. 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm, doors open 1.30 pm.
There will be a “A Day To Play” in Craiglockart Parish Church on Saturday 27th November, when tutors will guide you through a variety of Christmas music.To encourage social distancing, there will be two separate sessions in the morning, from 10.30am - 12.30pm; and two in the afternoon, from 2 - 4pm.Those who like to …
On Saturday 4th December, we will be meeting in George Watson's College for an informal “Open Rehearsal” from 2.30 - 4pm when we will play through all the Christmas music.On this occasion we will be joined by a few singers and a limited audience.Festive jumpers and tinsel on harps are encouraged!This session will also be …
Harriet Earis is now considered one of the foremost exponents of the Celtic harp in the UK, specialising in Welsh, Irish and Scottish music, as well as a variety of other genres. It is great to see her teaching live workshops again after her much appreciated online concerts over lockdown. She adapts her teaching style …
The Edinburgh Branch of the Clarsach Society is hosting an evening to showcase the talents of Edinburgh’s school-age players.The programme promises to be mix of music styles and instruments, giving the performers a long-awaited chance to perform for a live audience. Tea and cake will be provided.
The AGM for the Edinburgh Branch of the Clarsach Society will take place on 10th Sep 2022 in Craiglockhart Parish Church. The AGM will be sandwiched between two teaching sessions with guest tutors Rachel Newton and Hannah Haynes.
We're looking forward to our FIRST workshop of the new session, which has of course our ever important AGM before it. If you're a member PLEASE DO try to attend this as it's so important that the committee know what our members want from our branch. Please let us know if you'd like to come …
Joint Meeting with the Edinburgh Branch and Northumbrian Branch of the Clarsach Society in Bamburgh. For more information, contact: clarsoc.edin@gmail.com
Northumbrian Branch Day Course with Savourna Stevenson Contact Clarsachnorthumbria@hotmail.com for further information.
Open to all ages and abilities, this Open Platform event is an opportunity for any harpist to perform to a friendly audience, followed by tea, coffee and cake. The Na Clàrsairean orchestra will also be performing. Even if you don’t want to play, feel free to come along just to listen! If you want to perform …
‘HARPS OF GOLD’ CHRISTMAS CONCERT Na Clàrsairean (The Scottish Harp Orchestra ) with musicians from George Watson’s College and Taobh na Pairce. Forget the Christmas shopping for an hour or two. Relax and enjoy an afternoon of festive music with a “Host of Heavenly Harps.” Voices to entrance, stories to entertain and carols for all …