7^th KIOLOA SUMMER HARP COURSE

JANUARY 13^th - 24^th 2010

with Alice Giles

7 day Masterclass : arrive Jan. 16^th - depart Jan. 24^th

3 day Teaching Course : arrive Jan. 13^th - depart Jan. 16^th

at the Kioloa Coastal Campus, Australian National University

Alice Giles will be holding an Australian summer harp course for the seventh year in 2010. Set in idyllic coastal surroundings (near Bawley Point on the NSW South Coast) 30 mins. north of Batemans Bay, the Masterclass course includes daily half-hour individual lessons in an open masterclass setting, with some ensemble playing, and an opportunity to workshop on aspects of harp playing such as relaxation, sound production and repertoire. The course is open to all levels of proficiency from beginner to advanced.

The Teaching Course will comprise group classes on aspects of teaching the harp, focusing on how to start beginners on the harp including repertoire, teaching basic technique, and teaching group classes. Participants will receive a certificate from the Harp Centre Australia.

Accommodation is in double rooms, in newly renovated self-contained cottages with their own kitchen, dining and bathroom facilities. Catering for alternate days for dinner is included. Accommodation is possible on application for accompanying parents and partners. Walking distance to beach.

Participants for the Masterclasses should bring their own harps if possible, or arrange to share. Please contact Alice Giles prior to registration to enquire about the use of a rental harp (limited availability).