St. Peter's Hall - Bring your harp, stand, music and chair if you don't want to use the ones there. If the guidelines say mask, we will, or if you feel more comfortable that way, please do.

Class will begin at 11 am - we can load in a bit earlier than that, so you can be tuned and ready to go at 11. We'll go to 12:30. Weeks 2 & 4, beginning

St. Peter's Hall - Bring your harp, stand, music and chair if you don't want to use the ones there. If the guidelines say mask, we will, or if you feel more comfortable that way, please do.

Class will begin at 11 am - we can load in a bit earlier than that, so you can be tuned and ready to go at 11. We'll go to 12:30. Weeks 2 & 4, beginning Sept 15.

If the pandemic worsens and we lose access to the hall, or we feel unsafe, we will suspend completely, and I will re-imburse you for any months that we don't rehearse. Please sign up if you're in - and let me know if you are not!

The ensemble is open to all harpists, even those who are not regular students - come and join the fun!

A small group retreat exploring sounds - how to put them together, and express yourself with them! We'll explore some common composing tools - improvising, chording, found sound, imitative and program music, and a little melody work as well. Nov. 22 - 24th at Cox Bay Beach Resort in Tofino. Now there's inspiration!! Email me if you want more

A small group retreat exploring sounds - how to put them together, and express yourself with them! We'll explore some common composing tools - improvising, chording, found sound, imitative and program music, and a little melody work as well. Nov. 22 - 24th at Cox Bay Beach Resort in Tofino. Now there's inspiration!! Email me if you want more details.

September 6 and 7th - at Beach Acres in Parksville or by Zoom. We'll start on Tuesday am 10:30 with several sessions a day, so your brain can have a little time to absorb. You need some experience playing chords on the harp as we'll take a deep dive into the structure and use of chords. All the theory and how to use it. Bring your wits and your

September 6 and 7th - at Beach Acres in Parksville or by Zoom. We'll start on Tuesday am 10:30 with several sessions a day, so your brain can have a little time to absorb. You need some experience playing chords on the harp as we'll take a deep dive into the structure and use of chords. All the theory and how to use it. Bring your wits and your harp, a lot of pencils, and a recording device.

This is a repeat of the workshop held in March, and will also be available by Zoom, though for the best chord building fun, be there in person!

Post a question if you'd like or just register. Class is definitely limited in number.

8 sessions from June 4 - July 24, plus a final session at a time to be determined. This workshop is for all levels, all instruments, including singers. Lots of music will be provided, and there will also be books for sale. The sessions will focus on the works for the Taize community by Jacques Berthier. I invite you to surround yourself with some

8 sessions from June 4 - July 24, plus a final session at a time to be determined. This workshop is for all levels, all instruments, including singers. Lots of music will be provided, and there will also be books for sale. The sessions will focus on the works for the Taize community by Jacques Berthier. I invite you to surround yourself with some beauty every Sunday, and have fun in a community of musicians while you're at it!

I'll contacting all the registrants to find out more about instruments and voices but this will work with a very small or a much larger group. I expect to work on pieces in 2 week sessions, so if you miss one, you'll get the 2nd. Come on in!

Sorry - sold out, but there may be another in March - stay tuned! We return to the far west coast of the Island for a 3 day workshop on the topic of making an arrangement. We'll have some exercises, some theory, lots of examples, but much of the time will be spent on one piece you each bring to work on to make your own. Classes will be helped at

Sorry - sold out, but there may be another in March - stay tuned! We return to the far west coast of the Island for a 3 day workshop on the topic of making an arrangement. We'll have some exercises, some theory, lots of examples, but much of the time will be spent on one piece you each bring to work on to make your own. Classes will be helped at Cox Bay Beach Resort, and I've arranged special rates for students. See the main page listing (linked below) for more info.

10 hours of classes over 10 sessions - Sept - May. Starts Tuesday Sept. 27th, 5:30 pm

If you are a harp teacher looking for new ideas, or a student or player looking to start teaching - this is your class! Many times students have reached a high level of performance, but "forget" how they got there. Marilyn's ideas are sometimes unique, but always

10 hours of classes over 10 sessions - Sept - May. Starts Tuesday Sept. 27th, 5:30 pm

If you are a harp teacher looking for new ideas, or a student or player looking to start teaching - this is your class! Many times students have reached a high level of performance, but "forget" how they got there. Marilyn's ideas are sometimes unique, but always focussed on good technique and excellent musicianship.

Most of the material used will be Marilyn's Harp Start Method book 1, with some supplementary material in addition.

This is a chance to equip yourself for a new career, and have all the materials at hand for your student's first year. There will be at least one assignment given for feedback, and lots of time to ask questions.

All lessons are live on-line, with recordings available for short-term study. If you are on Vancouver Island, it may be possible to attend in the studio - please inquire