Music and Celtic Workshops, 2012

2012: Workshops and Performances with harp will include "The Music Room", collection of instruments; Historical Harp and Songs, Composers of Celtic Music; Music Around the World; Poetry with Harp Music.

Historical Harp and Songs

This program, primarily music performance, will include the history of the harp, Scots Gaelic songs, references to ancient harpers, composers and their music. Types of tunes, information on the structure of tunes. There will be a demonstration of styles of music from different eras and lands.

Music Around the World

A program of music with the harp, leading the listener on a journey to different countries. The Harper will demonstrate the unique styles of traditional music around the world. There will be examples of how to identify tune origins. Listeners will be invited to sing along and participate in question and answer time.

Poetry and Readings with Harp

This is a program where the Harper reads or recites poetry or a literary selection while including harp music. A multi-level experience and mood-setting for the reading. Some shows will include an opportunity for a member of the public to read and be accompanied by harp music.

DeLuxe Music Package

The Music Room: various musical instruments, how to play them, origins, crafting, history. Instruments can include harps of varying sizes, fiddle, guitar, bodhran, pennywhistle, bones, finger cymbals and keyboard.

December Harp Music

REPOSTED from my blog: Laura the Harper. I have a great and growing schedule this month for harp performances! I'll be playing background music for a special 2-hour yoga class in Fishers. It will be a very relaxing evening. I'm excited to be playing the "Calm Harp" style music, which includes my own compositions of relaxation therapy music. I plan to make a CD soon of relaxation harp music with my "spa" tunes. My titles include "Rainforest", "Circles", "Light" & "Moonstone". I'll post a link to them when I get them recorded for YouTube. Here's a sample of the celtic tune "Far Away". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz72YZob6ew I'll be playing other gigs at Health Care Centers and already played an annual banquet at the Milano Inn.

The Knit Stop

I have a new favorite place to find yarns, needles and patterns, one of two favorite yarn shops. It's been in business for a couple of years but I only just discovered it! It's The Knit Stop on West 86th Street. http://www.knit-stop.com/
The shop specializes in luxury yarns and carries Crystal Palace bamboo needles that I prefer.
I'll be heading out for The Knit Stop tomorrow sometime to look at more sock yarn!

Saturday Night Knitting

Last night we traveled west to our favorite tavern for a wee dinner. Before and after our food was served, I continued to work on my latest pair of wool socks, a gift for my cousin. I've been knitting loads of socks again this Fall. Early morning, before I begin my Day, and evening, I work on them. I have a cozy nook at the end of my kitchen and it's the perfect place for a knitting corner. And here I can listen to audio books while knitting. Last week I finished another pair for myself, a light shade of striped yarn, a blend of cotton, wool and nylon. It was surprising that I chose that shade because I almost exclusively choose dark colored yarns for my socks. But I was happy with the result. The pattern slightly resembles Fair Isle in some rows.