Huron Harp School
Founded in 2006, the Huron Harp School (HHS) has over 25 members and is growing all the time. All students regardless of age or experience have opportunities to play together in a casual setting, as well as to perform together. Many students report that group performing, and finding their voice in the group, is the most satisfying part of playing the harp.
Members of the school are usually students of Sharon Johnston (Goderich) and Jane McQuarrie (Teeswater). However, HHS has expanded to include other harpists in the community. The Harp School meets once a month to learn new music and polish their repertoire. The group is often invited to perform at various events. HHS has been nominated twice for a Huron County Cultural Award.
The Huron Harp School sponsors retreats. These are three to five day long events where any/all harpers are invited to gather for rest, relaxation, harping, socializing and more. Retreats have been been held in Ontario and New Brunswick, with harpers combining the retreat with travel, family vacations, and more. Check out the Huron Harp School Facebook page to find or host a retreat near you.
Huron Harp School students are delighted to perform in large groups, as soloists, or in smaller ensembles. All bookings of HHS should be made through Sharon.
Here are some of the events at which School members have performed:
- Celtic Concerto (with Blyth Festival Orchestra)
- Spring Strings at St George’s Anglican Church, Goderich, ON
- A Feast of Harps at Irish Real Life Festival in Kitchener, ON
- Goderich Horticultural Club Garden Tour
- Flavours of South Bruce at Essentially Lavender Farm
Huron Harp School performing Brian Boru's March
