Harpz - The Derbyshire Harp Ensemble.

HARPZ meets every Thursday from 7pm - 8pm
New members always welcome please call 01332 540540 for more information.

Harpz: The Derbyshire Harp Ensemble now has its own Blogspot

 

Helen-Elizabeth is the director of Harpz - The Derbyshire Harp Ensemble, which is a group made up of Helen-Elizabeth's students and friends who have an interest in playing together for concerts and competitions. Junior Harpz is now also available to students ages 16 and under.

Harpz members have competed in the National Eisteddfod of Wales, the Urdd National Eisteddfod of Wales, the Gwyl Cerdd Dant Cymru and the Leamington Spa competitive festival both as an ensemble and as individuals.

Helen will be competing in duet competitions during 2008 and giving recitals with Carmarthen based harpist Elin LLoyd - so look out for Helen ac Elin in Wales!

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If you would like to book Harpz to play at your charity function -  telephone Helen on 01332 540540

On the 29th October 2005 Harpz held a wonderful evening of musical entertainment with world famous virtuoso harpist David Watkins and raised £250.00 pounds in aid of St Michael's Church Kirk Langley and the Leeke Memorial Hall floor.

Member of the Ensemble were also able to enjoy a Master Class with David during the day and improve on their skills.

 

 

 

Ben Richards, Olivia Bennet and Kristina Kennedy as grade 4 students and members of the Cotswold Harp Ensemble.

In 2008 Harpz will be attending the Teulu James Eisteddfod at Pontrhydfendigaid.

Harpz will also be regularly performing in concerts and other competitions. For further information please see our Events page

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Harpz The Derbyshire Harp Ensemble

Telynorion Cwm Derwent WIN the instrumental group competition at the National Eisteddfod of Wales Cardiff and area 2008!

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Leamington Spa Competitive Festival 2008 Harp Day
Harpz and Junior Harpz members successes!!
 
Beginners Harp Solo - Less than one year's tuition - 3rd prize - Pia Robinson
Open Clarsach Solo (adult) 1st Prize - Gina Turner
Grade 1 and 2 solo class - 2nd Prize - Laura-Rose Gee
Grade 5 and 6 solo under 19 1st Prize - Rebecca McIlroy
Harp Recital Class under 14 2nd Prize - Rebecca McIlroy
Harp Recital Class 14 - 19 3rd Prize - Beth Neal
Harp & Other instrument / voice 2nd Prize - Harpz - Telynorion Cwm Derwent folk group.

Some images of the Harp

Ensemble rehearsing at the Clive Morley Harps Stand at the National Eisteddfod in Mold 2007. Harpists included Helen Naylor (director) Kristina Kennedy, Amelia Rodgers, Ben Richards, Elin LLoyd, Ruth Martin and Viv Fletcher!