6^th KIOLOA SUMMER HARP COURSE

JANUARY 8^th - 17^th 2009

with Alice Giles

10 day Masterclass : arrive Jan. 7^th - depart Jan. 18^th

3 day Teaching Course : arrive Jan. 7^th - depart Jan. 11^th

6 day Masterclass : arrive Jan. 11^th – depart Jan. 18^th

at the Kioloa Coastal Campus, Australian National University

Alice Giles will be holding an Australian summer harp course for the sixth year in 2009. 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. There will be an informal concert on January 17^th. 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. Guest teacher from Germany, tbc. 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).

To secure a place, an application with non-refundable deposit of $100 must be sent by 7th November 2008.

Full course fee must be sent by December 5th.

For more information on the Kioloa Coastal Campus visit their web site:

http://kioloa.anu.edu.au/

For more information about the course and to send registration:

Alice Giles, PO Box 641,Yass NSW 2582

alice.giles@mac.com

Phone : (02) 6226 2355

FEES:

Participants:

10 day course - $1,260 incl. GST - including all tuition and participation, 11 nights accommodation and 6 nights catering (dinner).

3 day teaching course - $540 incl. GST - including all tuition and participation, 4 nights accommodation and 2 nights catering (dinner)

6 day course - $830 – including all tuition and participation, 7 days accommodation and 4 nights catering (dinner)

Accompanying Parents/partners:

10 day course - $550 incl. GST - including 11 nights accommodation and 6 days catering (dinner)

3 day teaching course - $208 incl. GST - including 4 nights accommodation and 2 days catering (dinner)

6 day course – $345 incl.GST - including 7 nights accommodation and 4 days catering (dinner)