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May 17-19, 2013
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May16, 2013 Only
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5/7/13
Write up...
All of us here at Harp Gathering H.Q. are pleased to anounce that we got a wonderful write up in The Toledo Free Press! Follow the link below and check it out : )
4/18/13 Reserve Your Room at The Sauder Heritage Inn!!!
So, we just learned that the Sauder Heritage Inn must release our remaining un-reserved rooms, in our block, back into the general room pool. There are about 6 rooms left and will be released tomorrow, April 19, 2013. After that, it is first come - first serve for any and all!
Now is the time to make your reservations. Just call the Heritage Inn direct at 419.445.6408 or 800.590.9755 and use the booking ID# (3728).
Also, don't forget to send in your Harpist Registration, postmarked before May 1, 2013 and save $50 off the regular on-site registration fee!
On another note, Harp Hunt & Gathering prizes are being organized and a list of those prizes will be posted soon, so stay tuned : )
We're less then a month away from another fantastic Harp Gathering. Looking forward to seeing you there!!!
Our New Promotional Video is ready for your perusal!!!
Ok, so registrations have been going great, but we do have a few folks who have had some challenges with meeting the early bird deadline. Well, far be it from all of us at Harp Gathering H.Q. to let a little thing like a deadline stand in the way of progress!
So, here is the dealeeooo...
We are extending the early bird deadline to April 1st, 2013 (No Foolin!!!). We have space for about a dozen more registrants and then we will be full. So, be sure to send your registrations in postmarked by April 1st, 2013 for what is sure to be a fantastic harp festival!!!
Also, The Beautiful Sauder Village, Heritage Inn is filling up quick so don't forget to make your reservations there too!!! Just call the Inn direct at 419.445.6408 or 800.590.9755 and use the booking ID# (3728).
More to come!!!
We look forward to seeing you at The Harp Gathering!
We have just posted 2 more vendors, Harp Couture and Music Makers. Be sure to check out their Harp Gathering page and website for all of their great products
We are really excited at how many vendors are making plans to join us for The Harp Gathering in 2013. In fact, we have so many vendors this year, that we have to expand to 2 rooms just for vendors (Lots of Shopping Opportunities - WooHoo!!). There will be an amazing variety of products to choose from in a relaxed shopping atmosphere that you won't get just any where! So, if your haven't sent your registration in yet, for what is sure to be an absolutely awesome Harp Festival that you won't want to miss, be sure to take a few moments to get that registration in the mail! You still have time to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration (postmarked on or before March 15, 2013) and save yourself $100 off the regular On-site Registration fee.
Also, The Beautiful Sauder Village, Heritage Inn is filling up quick so don't forget to make your reservations there too!!! Just call the Inn direct at 419.445.6408 or 800.590.9755 and use the booking ID# (3728).
Stay tuned as there is always more to come!!!
We look forward to seeing you at The Harp Gathering!
3/2/13 The 2013 Harp Gathering Schedule is now Posted!!!
Be sure to take a look at the 2013 Harp Gathering schedule. After you enter the Harp Gathering website just hover your pointer over the schedule tab on the left and pick the day you would like to see (or check them all out!).
More to come soon!
We look forward to seeing you at The Harp Gathering!
See what people are saying about The Harp Gathering. This Episode features a first-time registrant to The Harp Gathering, Maia Chisholm from Pennsylvania.
We look forward to seeing you at The Harp Gathering!
Well, Denise (Grupp-Verbon) has got all of her workshops ready and posted for your perusal!
Her Thursday evening worshop, entitled "In The Beginning..." is a wonderful workshop all about how to suitably prepare your music from infancy to maturity (read the full description for more...). Following the workshop will be an awesome pizza party and really, super cool, harp circle. Additionally, you will take home a new publication by Denise, totally free!!!
Her other workshop topics will include tips for playing a wedding, and if you missed her Finger Puzzles and Shapes for the Harp workshop 2 years ago, well good news, you'll get a chance to take it this time at the 2013 Harp Gathering (WooHoo!!!).
Don't forget, there is still time to register for the 2013 Harp Gathering and get a second entry card placed in the Harp Hunt and Gather(ing) prize drawing.Harpists who send in their paid in full registrations, postmarked on or before February 28th, will have a second entry card placed in The Harp Hunt and Gathering prize drawing! This means you will have an extra chance to win the new HG-30 Model Folk Harp, by Lewis Creek, along with other great prizes! Now, you still will need to go around and get your first Harp, Hunt & Gathering entry card filled out and turned in, and your bonus second card can't take the place of your first entry card.
In addition, Early Bird Pricing is still available too, so be sure to get those registrations in.
We look forward to seeing you at The Harp Gathering!
2/19/13 More Vendors Coming To The Harp Gathering (WooHoo!!!)
Just a quick note to let you know that Virginia Harp Center, Kolacny Music, and Michigan Harp Center are coming to the 2013 Harp Gathering. All of us at Harp Gathering H.Q. are pleased to welcome them!!!
Stay tuned...
We look forward to seeing you at The Harp Gathering!
*** Want to see The Grand Prize Winner from 2012? ***
So, in Episode #3 of The Harp Gathering News, we see our Grand Prize Winner of The Harp Hunt & Gather(ing) in 2012. Doesn't this make you want a second entry in the 2013 Harp Hunt & Gather(ing)?!?! Well, there is still time, just see the rules outlined under this video for details!
Harp Hunt & Gather(ing), Second Entry, Early Registration Recap:
Harpists who send in their paid in full registrations, postmarked on or before February 28th, will have a second entry card placed in The Harp Hunt and Gathering prize drawing! This means you will have an extra chance to win the new HG-30 Model Folk Harp, by Lewis Creek, along with other great prizes! Now, you still will need to go around and get your first Harp, Hunt & Gathering entry card filled out and turned in, and your bonus second card can't take the place of your first entry card. I must say, the odds of winning are great to begin with, but having a second chance just makes the odds even better! Oh, and by the way, what do you have to lose except not signing up in time for what is sure to be yet another AWESOME harp festival and one of the only harp festivals to give away a brand new harp 6 YEARS IN A ROW!!! In addition, Early Bird Pricing is still available too, so be sure to get those registrations in.
We look forward to seeing you at The Harp Gathering!
Well, we are working on posting more video footage from The Harp Gathering in 2012. This episode features one of our regular harp registrants, Mary Cowan, so be sure to watch her interview and find out why The Harp Gathering is The Harp Festival you will not want to miss!
We look forward to seeing you at The Harp Gathering!
2/13/13 Maeve Gilchrist WorkshopsPosted! Lots of other things to tell too!
All of us at Harp Gathering H.Q. are excited to announce that Maeve Gilchrist's workshops are now posted and ready for your perusal! So, let me tell you, if you are interested in rhythm, improvisation, and contemporary scottish music, then this is your girl!!! I have seen her perform several times and she is absolutely breathtaking! You will definately want to know more about how she does it!!!
On another note, The Harp Gathering is ultra-pleased to announce that this year we have sponsors for both our Friday night and Saturday night receptions. Friday night's reception will be sponsored by Dave and Sharon Thormahlen from Thormahlen Harps and Saturday night's reception will be sponsored by Dave Woodworth from Heartland Harps.
Speaking of Thormahlen Harps...
Do you need your harp regulated? Dave Thormahlen will be available to regulate your harp, over the weekend, at the Harp Gathering. If your levers are not in perfect 1/2 step pitch, have a buzz, or your strings just aren't working correctly with the levers, he can fix it all. The cost for standard harp regulations are $200 plus the cost of any string replacements needed. Occasionally, if there are bigger problems than meets the eye, an up charge may apply. Please contact Dave at Thormahlen Harps at harps@thorharp.com to make an appointment. Appointments made at the festival will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.
Now don't forget about the early registration offer. Here is a recap:
Harpists who send in their paid in full registrations, postmarked on or before February 28th, will have a second entry card placed in The Harp Hunt and Gathering prize drawing! This means you will have an extra chance to win the new HG-30 Model Folk Harp, by Lewis Creek, along with other great prizes! Now, you still will need to go around and get your first Harp, Hunt & Gathering entry card filled out and turned in, and your bonus second card can't take the place of your first entry card. I must say, the odds of winning are great to begin with, but having a second chance just makes the odds even better! Oh, and by the way, what do you have to lose except not signing up in time for what is sure to be yet another AWESOME harp festival and one of the only harp festivals to give away a brand new harp 6 YEARS IN A ROW!!! In addition, Early Bird Pricing is still available too, so be sure to get those registrations in.
Also, The Sauder Village, Heritage Inn is filling up quick so don't forget to make your reservations!!! Just call the Inn direct at 419.445.6408 or 800.590.9755 and use the booking ID# (3728).
We look forward to seeing you at The Harp Gathering!
A quick note to let you all know that we now have the lovely Sharlene Wallace's workshops posted and available for your inspection!
Also, 2013 will be a first for a Dulcimer Workshop taught by our friend and vendor Richard Ash from FolkCraft Instruments. Richard will be providing up to 15 dulcimers for you to use during his workshop. Registered harpists or companions for The Harp Gathering, 2013 who are interested in attending this workshop will have to sign up by sending an e-mail to: info@harpgathering.com. This workshop will be first come, first serve, so be sure to sign up right away for what is sure to be a great opportunity to learn about a wonderful, fun instrument (and believe me I should know...I'm the proud owner of one of Richard's awesome dulcimers!!!).
FYI: Early Bird Pricing is still available so be sure to get those registrations in. Oh, and don't forget to make your reservations at The Sauder Village, Heritage Inn too!!! For reservations, call the Inn direct at 419.445.6408 or 800.590.9755 and use the booking ID# (3728).
We look forward to seeing you at The Harp Gathering!
2/6/13 Get A Second Chance to Win The Grand Prize Harp!!!
So, how would you like a second opportunity to win the grand prize harp along with every other prize in the 2013 Harp, Hunt, & Gathering prize drawing!!! Well, it couldn't be easier!!!!
Ok, here's the deal... Harpists who send in their paid in full registrations, postmarked on or before February 28th, will have a second entry card placed in The Harp Hunt and Gathering prize drawing! This means you will have an extra chance to win the new HG-30 Model Folk Harp, by Lewis Creek, along with other great prizes! Now, you still will need to go around and get your first Harp, Hunt & Gathering entry card filled out and turned in, and your bonus second card can't take the place of your first entry card. I must say, the odds of winning are great to begin with, but having a second chance just makes the odds even better! Oh, and by the way, what do you have to lose except not signing up in time for what is sure to be yet another AWESOME harp festival and one of the only harp festivals to give away a brand new harp 6 YEARS IN A ROW!!!
Early Bird Pricing is still available so be sure to get those registrations in. Oh, and don't forget to make your reservations at The Sauder Village, Heritage Inn too!!! For reservations, call the Inn direct at 419.445.6408 or 800.590.9755 and use the booking ID# (3728).
We just received Frank Voltz's 2013 Harp Gathering workshops and I must say they are looking mighty interesting! Also, take a look at Frank's updated bio and picture as it makes for some fascinating reading : )
Not to much longer 'til the 2013 The Harp Gathering, so make sure to get those registrations in, oh, and don't forget to make your reservations at The Sauder Village, Heritage Inn too!!! For reservations, call the Inn direct at 419.445.6408 or 800.590.9755 and use the booking ID# (3728).
So, we are pleased to be able to start posting workshop titles and descriptions for 2013. So far, we have Kim Robertsons's, Timothy Harper's, and Special Guest Instructor, Beth Stockdell's workshops posted. Be sure to have a look, and we will keep you informed as we have more to post!
FYI: We were able to keep the 2013 registration prices exactly the same as 2012 (WOOHOO!!!!).
Well, we're back at it! All of us, here, at Harp Gathering H.Q. are gearing up to bring you yet another fantastic, exciting, revolutionary, extraordinary, awesome, grand, breathtaking...need I go on!?!? (HeeHee).
Lots of great things have been happening since our last post. For starters, we are pleased to announce that Kim Adamson has graciously accepted the position of Operations Manager for the Harp Gathering and all of us here are really excited to have her come aboard in such an important role!
Finally, don't forget to make your reservations at the Sauder Village, Heritage Inn as soon as possible in order to secure your room for 2013. For reservations, call the Inn direct at 419.445.6408 or 800.590.9755 and use the booking ID# (3728).
Well, that's all we have for now and as always, we look forward to seeing you at The Harp Gathering!!!
Well, all of us here at Harp Gathering HQ have rested up and recharged to start planning for Harp Gathering 2013 (No time like the present!!!). We'd like to thank all of you for attending our Soiree this year. All of your comments have been very positive, encouraging, and constructive. We are looking forward to planning Harp Gathering 2013 and we have a great lineup for you including our regular faculty Timothy Harper, Frank Voltz, and Tapestry (Denise and Michael Grupp-Verbon). Our guest performer/instructors are Maeve Gilchrist, Kim Robertson, and Sharlene Wallace (WooHoo!!!). So make sure to mark your calendars and check back often as we will be making regular updates to the Harp Gathering website!
*** The New "Harp Gathering News" ***
So, we took a lot of great video footage over The Harp Gathering weekend and will be posting regular segments of the footage that we shot right here on The Harp Gathering website. Make sure to keep checking back for different segments and see what folks are saying about The Harp Gathering!
As always, we look forward to seeing you at The Harp Gathering!!!
