The Somerset Folk Harp Festival is an amazing 4-day conference celebrating the diversity of music, talent and experience of the folk harp world. Whether you want to focus on one style or type of music, solidify some specific skills, or try out something new, the breadth of this year’s workshop offerings is sure to expand your musical horizon. The festival has moved Online during this pandemic so we'll have a variety of video workshops plus "live" classes. Daily concerts will inspire you. In 2022 we have 2 ticket options: VIP (very in-person) and Online Only (either All-Access or Limited-Time). See details for registration options.

Schedule

Thursday, July 21, 2022

1:00pm-4:30pm: Harpers' Escape at Somerset (intermediate) - William Jackson
1:00-4:30pm: Harpers' Escape at Somerset (advanced level) - Grainne Hambly
1:00-4:30pm: Harpers' Escape at Somerset (beginner group) - Debbie Brewin-Wilson
3:00-4:30pm: Llanera Harp Introduction - Nicolas Castaneda
3:00-4:30pm: More Reps for your Repertoire - Robbin Gordon-Cartier
3:00-4:30pm: Renaissance Harp Ensemble - Nancy Hurrell
3:00-4:30pm : Youth Harp Program: Day 1 Meet & Greet - Dominique Dodge
7:30pm: Concert: Thursday Night - Christa Patton, Kim Robertson, Nicolas Castaneda
9:00pm: Thursday Night Reception Meet & Greet (in-person only) - Event

Friday, July 22, 2022

11:00am-6pm : THE EXHIBIT HALL IS OPEN!-  Various Vendors
10:00-11:30am : Art of Noodling - Deborah Henson-Conant
10:00-11:30am : Beginner's Basics -Debbie Brewin-Wilson
10:00-11:30am : Compose Now: Getting Started - William Jackson  
10:00-11:30am : Double-strung Harp “Blind Side” lever tips - Deette Bunn
10:00-11:30am : Lever It Up! -Robbin Gordon-Cartier 
10:00-11:30am : Spanish Dances from the 17th century -Christa Patton
10:00-11:30am : Youth Harp Program: Day 2 - Dominique Dodge
11:00am-6pm : THE EXHIBIT HALL IS OPEN!
11:30am-12:15pm : DIY harp maintenance 1: Knot Tying - Liza Jensen
12:00-1:00pm : Small Harp Tasting
1:00-2:30pm : Llanera Harp and the Corrido style - Nicolas Castaneda
1:00-2:30pm : Carolan Challenge - Grainne Hambly
1:00-2:30pm : Improv for Introverts -  Kim Robertson
1:00-2:30pm : Playing Weddings: “Keep Calm and Carry on”! - Nancy Hurrell
1:00-2:30pm : Strathspeys Starter Kit - Rachel Hair
1:00-2:30pm : Vamp Your Way to Improv - Deborah Henson-Conant
1:00-2:30pm : Youth Harp Program: Day 2 - Dominique Dodge
3:00-4:30pm : Beginner's Chord Basics - Debbie Brewin-Wilson
3:00-4:30pm : Blind Harpers: who was Rory Dall? - William Jackson
3:00-4:30pm : Ergonomics 101 : Jen Narkevicius
3:00-4:30pm : Irish Tunes Built for Speed - Grainne Hambly 
3:00-4:30pm : Llanera Harp Special Effects - Nicolas Castaneda  
3:00-4:30pm : Renaissance Dance Class - Nancy Hurrell
3:00-4:30pm : Therapeutic Harping in Today’s World and Beyond - Edie Elkan
7:30pm : Concert: Friday Night : Nancy Hurrell, Robbin Gordon-Cartier, Grainne Hambly & William Jackson
9:30pm : Harpers' Escape Play-Along : Event

Saturday, July 23, 2022

10:00-11:30am Beginner's Coordination Basics Debbie - Brewin-Wilson
10am & 1pm Build a Harp - Dennis Waring
10:00-11:30am Damp It All! - Kim Robertson  
10:00-11:30am Discover the Neal Collection - Grainne Hambly
10:00-11:30am Magical Music Expander Deborah - Henson-Conant .
10:00-11:30am Music Therapy Using a Small Harp - William Jackson
10:00-11:30am Selecting the right harp for you  - Jen Narkevicius
10:00-11:30am Youth Harp Program: Day 3 - Dominique Dodge
11:00am-6:00pm THE EXHIBIT HALL IS OPEN!
12:00-1:00pm Large Harp Tasting
1:00-2:30pm Composing Using Ancient Prayers & Blessings - William Jackson
1-2:30pm Creating Dreamy Music for the Bedside - Edie Elkan
1:00-2:30pm Medieval Carols to Sing & Play - Christa Patton
1:00-2:30pm Musical Cartoons Deborah - Henson-Conant
1:00-2:30pm Origins of the Modern Celtic Harp: Finding Your Harp’s Roots - Nancy Hurrell  
1:00-2:30pm Scotland's Simon Fraser Collection: Beauties of the North - Rachel Hair
1:00-2:30pm Youth Harp Program: Day 2 - Dominique Dodge
3:00-4:30pm Arranging Shortcuts- Kim Robertson  
3:00-4:30pm DIY harp maintenance 2: Tuning - Liza Jensen
3:00-4:30pm Double-strung harp in therapy settings - Deette Bunn
3:00-4:30pm Irish Waltzes - Grainne Hambly
3:00-4:30pm Medievel Pilgrim Songs from Spain - Christa Patton
3:00-4:30pm Nerves of Steel Robbin - Gordon-Cartier  
3:00-4:30pm Tunes Built for Speed- Rachel Hair
7:30pm Concert: Saturday Night - Kathy DeAngelo and Dennis Gormley , Rachel Hair , Deborah Henson-Conant
9:30pm Renaissance Ball - Event
9:30pm Somerset's Got Talent - Event

Sunday, July 24, 2022

9am Celtic Service Debbie-Brewin-Wilson
10:00-11:30am Hit the Road Jack and other Ground Basses from the 17th century-  Christa Patton
10:00-11:30am Hymns and Arranging Robbin- Gordon-Cartier  
10:00-11:30am Llanera Harp and Por Derecho style- Nicolas Castaneda
10:00-11:30am Mellow Melodies  - Rachel Hair
10:00am-5pm Modal Improvisation Magic (this is an Add-on) - Deborah Henson-Conant
10:00-11:30am Two-Hand Teamwork - Kim Robertson
10:00-11:30am Youth Harp Program: Day 4 - Dominique Dodge
11:00am-3pm THE EXHIBIT HALL IS OPEN! Last Chance! Various Vendors
12:00-1pm Concert: Sunday morning- Dominique Dodge, Debbie Brewin-Wilson

Date: July 21, 2022 - July 24, 2022

Location: Sheraton Parsippany Hotel- 199 Smith Rd,  Parsippany, NJ 07054.

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