Regular Festival:
May 18-20, 2012
Optional Extra Day:
May17, 2012 Only
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Grand Prize
HG 34 String Harp
by Lewis Creek
to be given away at
The Harp Gathering
in 2012!!!
3/29/12
Prize Posting, Finally!!!
Diane Dunn Two autographed sets of Diane’s Harp Mouse children's books, including the Harp Mouse finger puppet! Each set of two books, The Harp Mouse Chooses Her Home: The Adventure Begins and Harp Mouse Adventures - Book II. www.heartandharp.net
Martha Gallagher
A one-of-a-kind mosaic, hand made by Martha (approx size 6” x 6”) and a copy of her latest CD, The Water is Wide, which was created to help benefit flood relief efforts in her home region in upstate NY. www.adkharper.com
MHTP
The Summer Solstice Healing Concert CD and the MHTP http://www.mhtp.org/ DVD. www.mhtp.org
Cynthia Shelhart
One copy of the book, Tunes to Go, plus an additional digital copy of TTG (think iPad & custom gig books) emailed to winner after festival. www.cynthiashelhart.com
Stoney End
Banjo
Our Stoney End solid cherry wood banjo with a replaceable banjo head is a sweetly voiced beginning banjo. Due to its mellow voice; you do not need to go out in the back 40 to practice. The banjo has 5 strings usually tuned in G or C, a regular 27 inch scale neck, geared tuners including a fifth string tuner and can be played in many different playing styles It is especially adapted for finger picking and clawhammer playing. The Stoney End banjo comes with a padded bag with an outside zippered pocket for picks and books. We are including a beginner's book and picks to help you begin 'strummin on the old banjo'! www.stoneyend.com
Thormahlen Harps
A signed Earl Newman poster from the movie "We Bought a Zoo," along with your choice of a Sharon Thormahlen music book (complete with Earl Newman cover artwork) and a polar bear plushy from the Environmental Defense Fund. www.thorharp.com
So check out the sampler video that I posted to YouTube of Denise's "Finger Puzzles and Shapes for the Harp" Book/DVD. For all you Harp Gatherlings that weren't able to make it to her Thursday workshop last year, this is an opportunity to see what Finger Puzzles is all about. As for the rest of you that already have Finger Puzzles, check it out and make nice comments (HeeHee)!
Keep on checking back because we really are going to post lots more prizes!!!
Recently, we’ve had several requests for an extension on the early bird registration deadline for 2012. Because of these requests, we felt it would only be fair to extend the early bird registration
deadline for everyone until April 16, 2012. This gives everybody the opportunity to save $ 100.00 off the regular on-site registration fee.
FYI: Due to space constraints, and for the first time in Harp Gathering history, we have come to a point where we have to put a cap on the number of harp registrants able to attend. For the 2012 Harp Gathering, we have only 14 places left for harp registrants
(and their companions if they choose).
Please drop us an e - mail at: info@harpgathering.com, telling us you plan to register for one of the remaining spaces. This way we will make sure to save the space for you, and have an accurate count of the spaces available for our next posting.
Also, in addition to the plethora of awesome workshops, concerts, and a first-class vendor hall, you can take advantage of all meals being included in your registration along with the opportunity to win a 34- string HG Folk Harp by Lewis Creek; a full version of the music
notation software program, Sibelius 7; a sister Lyre to one Timothy Harps made for Cirques de Soleil; and lots of other great prizes. We are the only Harp Festival to give away a harp as the Grand Prize ~ 5 years running!!!
Music for Healing and Transition Program (MHTP) will be giving CEUs for four of our workshops, so all of you healing harpers, come join the fun and get credit at the same time!
Enjoy an intimate setting where you can get to know everyone and have more quality time with each of the performer/presenters!
There are lots of great reasons to attend The Harp Gathering. We are looking forward to seeing you in May!
Keep on checking back as we will have prizes to post shortly!
3/22/12 Even More Vendors and a New Page of Kudos...
So here's BIG NEWS! Louise Trotter is returning to The Harp Gathering this year and will have a booth available with all of her publications and CDs, etc... Also, Louise will be offering private lessons (yes, that's right private lessons) to anyone who is interested. To schedule a private lesson with Louise be sure to contact her through her website or speak with her directly at our 2012 harp festival!
Next, we are pleased to announce that Richard Ash from Folkcraft Instruments will be returning for the 2012 Harp Gathering. If you want to find some high quality mountain dulcimers, ukeleles and more, be sure to stop by the Folkcraft booth and talk to Richard. I know because I'm the proud owner of one of their extraordinary mountain dulcimers myself (Now if I can just find the time to learn how to play it - heehee!!!).
And finally...
We have a brand new page on The Harp Gathering website entitled "What People Are Saying!!!". This page highlights some of the nice comments that people have sent us over the years. I was recently told that it was OK to toot my own horn (with a little help from all of you - wink wink). So cruise on by and see the nice things people have to say about our Harp Festival!
Keep on checking back as we will have more prizes to post shortly!
The Harp Gathering is excited to have Virginia Harp Center and Cynthia Shelhart vending at 2012's Harp Gathering. This will be Virginia Harp Centers 2nd year to attend and Cynthia Shelhart's 1st year. Be sure to check out both of these vendors as they are sure to have plenty of offerings to share!!!
Also, be sure to check out 2012's schedule of events which are now posted. This year's workshops look absolutely fascinating!!!
We will be posting more prizes for the Harp Hunt and Gather(ing) in the very near future so check back often.
As alway, we looking forward to seeing you at The Harp Gathering : )
3/12/12 Timothy Harps - Harp Hunt and Gather(ing) Prize...SWEET!!!
We are really getting some absolutely fantastic prizes for 2012's Harp Hunt and Gather(ing)! Check out what Timothy, from Timothy Harps is providing:
Sister Lyre to the Cirques Du Soleil
Hand crafted in curly maple, measures 10.5 inches wide by 15 inches long, and weighs in at exactly 2.3 lbs. With an eight string range and a shimmery tone, it is just right for meditative playing. Only two of this little instrument will ever be made at our shop, so whoever claims it in the Harp Hunt will know that they have the only match for the Cirque Du Soleil lyre in existence.
The lyre in the photo is unfinished. The Harp Hunt and Gather(ing) Lyer will have a clear finish to bring out the richness of the grain.
As a reminder, there's only a few days left, so don't forget to get those Early Bird Harp Registrations in (post marked on or before March 15, 2012) so you can save 100 Bucks off the regular on-site registration. All meals are included in your registration along with the opportunity to participate in the Harp Hunt and Gather(ing) and win some really great prizes, including a shot at winning the Grand Prize, 34-String HG Lever Harp. What could be better!?!?
Also, don't forget to make your reservations at the Sauder Village, Heritage Inn as soon as possible in order to secure your room for 2012. For reservations, call the Inn direct at 419.445.6408 or 800.590.9755 and use the booking ID# (3002).
Well, it's now official, The 2012 Harp Hunt and Gather(ing) prizes are starting to roll in!
Just as a reminder, The Harp Hunt and Gathering Grand Prize for 2012 is an absolutely, beautiful HG 34 String Harp by Lewis Creek. These harps sound and look incredible and were graced by the hands of none other than Kim Robertson, Louise Trotter, and Frank Voltz at a BIG All-Star jam at last year's Saturday evening reception (It was really Cool!!!).
Now, check this out...
Avid, the software makers of Sibelius were kind enough to send us a full-blown version of their music notation program Sibelius 7!!! That's right, there is a $599 copy of this awesome program up for grabs at this year's Harp Gathering (And to think that I'm not even eligible - BooHoo!! But great for some other lucky Harp Gatherling - HeeHee!!!)
Lots of other great prizes will be coming in soon and we'll be posting them in the near future (WooHoo!!!).
Now is the time to get those Early Bird Harp Registrations in (post marked on or before March 15, 2012) so you can be part of the 2012 Harp Hunt and Gather(ing) and also save 100 Bucks off the regular on-site registration to boot (What a Bargain!!!).
Also, don't forget to make your reservations at the Sauder Village, Heritage Inn as soon as possible in order to secure your room for 2012. For reservations, call the Inn direct at 419.445.6408 or 800.590.9755 and use the booking ID# (3002).
Stay tuned and as always...
We look forward to seeing you at The Harp Gathering : )
2/13/12 More Workshop Descriptions Posted (WooHoo!!!)
Just to let you all know, we now have the remainder of the workshop descriptions posted. There certainly are a whole bunch of really great subjects to satisfy everyone's harp learning needs!
Now, we are working on scheduling for 2012 and will have that posted shortly so stay tuned : )
Not meaning to sound like a broken record but just as a reminder, all harp registrants who send their paid Early Bird registrations in, postmarked by February 15th 2012, will be placed in a drawing to receive one of two sets of 2-night stays in an absolutely charming standard room at the Sauder Village, Heritage Inn for the nights of May 18 and 19, 2012. So not only will you save $100 off the regular "On-site" registration, but you will have a chance at getting a free 2-night stay at the Heritage Inn as well. Not a bad deal, so be sure to get those harp registrations in the mail ASAP!!!
Keep an eye on the Harp Gathering website 'cause there's always more to come!!!
2/10/12 Workshop Descriptions Are Starting To Be Posted!!!
We are pleased to announce that workshop descriptions are now being posted. Just click on the Instructor's name under the workshops catagory and you will find decsriptions. As we receive descriptions we will be sure to post them right away!!
Also, as a reminder, all harp registrants who send their paid Early Bird registrations in postmarked by February 15th 2012 will be placed in a drawing to receive one of two sets of 2-night stays in an absolutely charming standard room at the Sauder Village, Heritage Inn for the nights of May 18 and 19, 2012. So not only will you save $100 off the regular "On-site" registration, but you will have a chance at getting a free 2-night stay at the Heritage Inn as well. Not a bad deal, so be sure to get those harp registrations in the mail ASAP!!!
We are really excited to announce that Stoney End Harps will be returning to The Harp Gathering in 2012 (WooHoo!!!). Be sure to visit with Eve and see all the fine goods she"ll have to offer!
Ok, so all of our 2012 Harp Gathering workshop titles for Aryeh Frankfurter, Martha Gallagher, Timothy Harper, Lisa Lynne, Tapestry, and Frank Voltz are now posted. Be sure to take a moment and peruse all of the great subjects that will be available! Workshop descriptions will follow shortly so stay tuned : )
1/25/12 Finally, The 2011 Photo Gallery is Here!!!
A quick note to let all of you Harp Gatherlings know that we have finally posted the 2011 Harp Gathering photo gallery. A BIG THANKS goes out to Diane Dunn and Lee Kreiger for their great photos that they took throughout the weekend. Do make sure to cruze by and take a look at all the great fun that went on at The Harp Gathering in 2010.
Also, as a reminder, all harp registrants who send their paid Early Bird registrations in postmarked by February 15th 2012 will be placed in a drawing to receive one of two sets of 2-night stays in an absolutely charming standard room at the Sauder Village, Heritage Inn for the nights of May 18 and 19, 2012. So not only will you save $100 off the regular "On-site" registration, but you will have a chance at getting a free 2-night stay at the Heritage Inn as well. Not a bad deal, so be sure to get those harp registrations in the mail ASAP!!!
Just to let all of you vendors know, the 2012 Harp Gathering Souvenir Program Ad Form is posted and available for your "once-over!" You can find it located on the Vendor Advertising page of The Harp Gathering website. If you are unable to make it to The Harp Gathering in 2012 but would still like to be a part of this popular event, this is a great way to have a presence at what has become a widely recognized harp festival. All of the details are right on the ad form but if you have any questions feel free to contact us through our Contact Page on The Harp Gathering website.
And as always, we look forward to seeing you at The Harp Gathering!
Well, all of us at Harp Gathering H.Q. hope all of you Harp Gatherlings had a fantasic New Year (I know we sure had a really fun time!!!).
We are excited to announce that Thormahlen Harps will be joining us in 2012. It is really awesome that the some of West Coast harp builders are able to come our way and we can't tell you how pleased we are to be helping to make that happen for all of you. Thormahlen Harps has been around for quite some time and build some extraordinary instruments! We look forward to seeing Sharon Thormahlen and invite all of you to make sure to stop by her booth, say hello, and check out the fine quality harps that she has to offer!!!
We hope that everyone is having a fine holiday season.
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2012 Harp Gathering! You will find the registration form on the registration page of the Harp Gathering website.
All you have to do is print out the registration form, fill it out and send it along with your check to the address listed on the form. Early Bird registration is in effect from now 'til March 15th 2012 so that means if you sign up during that time frame you will save $100 (yes I said $100) off the regular registration price! Also, just to remind you, all of your meals from dinner on Friday through breakfast on Sunday morning, plus a complementary ticket to the historic Sauder Village are included in the price of registration. And as if that wasn't enough, all registered harpists will be invited to participate in our annual Harp Hunt and Gather(ing) prize drawing for a chance to win a 34 string HG-34 Lever Harp!!! This will be our 5th year giving away a harp to some lucky harpist (Holy Harp Strings - Batman!!!).
Now...
How would you like to have a chance at getting your room at the 2012 Harp Gathering for FREE! If this interest you then, by all means, read on...
Here's the deal... All harp registrants who send their paid Early Bird registrations in postmarked by February 15th 2012 will be placed in a drawing to receive one of two sets of 2-night stays in an absolutely charming standard room at the Sauder Village, Heritage Inn for the nights of May 18 and 19, 2012. So this means that you will not only save $100 off the regular "On-site" registration, but you will have a chance at getting a free 2-night stay at the Heritage Inn as well. I must say, it doesn't get much better then that : )
So don't be left out, and be sure to get those paid harpist registrations postmarked by February 15th, 2012.
Also, don't forget to make your reservations at the Sauder Village, Heritage Inn as soon as possible in order to secure your room for 2012. For reservations, call the Inn direct at 419.445.6408 or 800.590.9755 and use the booking ID# (3002).
