A lovely young student who Hayley and I shared in the Nanaimo Conservatory has been travelling the world with her parents and sister on their sailboat. They sent me this wonderful video of their latest adventures including a concert on…
Read moreCarolan update
The board is growing. Now people are starting to ask what we'll do with all this beautiful repertoire. Any ideas?
hearing loss
I recieved an interesting email today from a company that provide background music for business. However, they were drawing my attentions specifically to a nice article on their website about the proevention of hearing loss, and how the ear works…
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The carolan year is up and running
Week 2 and we're up to 5 cards on the board. Spent Sunday making nice boards for both Duncan and Nanaimo so we can see our progress! I've learned 2 new tunes already that I've only seen, but didn't really…
Read moreKantele or Psaltery
Called by many names and used almost as widely as harps, this beautiful video should inspire
technology day - June 30 10 am
Tech Day is a chance to explore some aids to music learning that we can carry around with us on our tablets or cell phones. It is a new world, and the learning opportunities are truly wonderful. But the learning…
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recital wrap
a few photos in from the recital season -
The Duncan Youth harpers - thanks Jennifer!
And two from the Duncan adult recital - thanks to Joanna and Joyce
Nanaimo Youth Ensemble Recital - May 31
Three students who have been studying with me for many years - really, since they were young children - will present a beautiful recital of solos, duets and and trios at the Conservatory in Nanaimo, Thursday, May 31st. Please come…
Read moreDuncan Adult Recital at Ts'i'ts'uwatul' Lelum Assisted Living
5755 Allenby Rd, Duncan BC V9L 0E6 - We'll play for the residents and for each other and our invited guests. It is a beautiful room to play in! The ensemble tunes, and solos by the adult students studying in…
Read moreDuncan Youth Recital - Monday June 11
All Duncan harpists from 5 to 25 will play a recital piece or two at our year end event. The location will be at Glenora Farm (there is a map on the calendar listing for this) Bring your harps, and…
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