NEWS
Sept. 9, 2011
NLHF Update:
Regular registrations for the Harp Fest have now closed. Late registrations will be accepted until September 15 at the late fee of $380. No on-site registrations will be accepted.
Feature News:
Everything is on track and moving smoothly towards an exciting, music and fun-filled 2011 Harp Fest. Participants will find information particular to them and relevant to the fest delivered to their personal email boxes. Be sure to bring any questions or concerns to the committee; this is your fest we are your facilitators. We're going to have a wonderful time together!
Sept. 2, 2011
NLHF Update:
There are five days left to register for the Northern Lights Harp Fest at the regular price of $325. After September 6th, late fees will apply. Registrations close completely on September 15th.
Feature News:
The participants of the Harp Fest will notice that they are receiving information particular to the them in their personal emailboxes. This will relieve the traffic on ontarioharps. Information about acquiring the jam book has been sent, and soon you will hear about meal options and other particulars.
Your NLHF committee is at your disposal; contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Great New Prize: The Delta Hotel has kindly offered us a couple of room upgrades. We will draw for them, from the names of the participants staying at the hotel, on September 15th. If your name is drawn, you'll be contacted ASAP!
August 26, 2011
NLHF Update:
Regular registrations will close on September 6th. Late fees will then apply. Late registrations will be accepted until September 15th after which time no further registrations will be accepted.
Still unsure whether the Harp Fest is for you? Email Joanne at joanne.griffin@rogers.com and we can set up a phone discussion to answer any questions or concerns.
Feature News:
The brand new jam book assembled for the fest is now ready. Participants will be contacted through the NLHF mail group for further information on this limited edition.
Vendor Column:
The complete lineup of vendors joining us at this harpfest are: Classical Harp Academy, Muma Harps, Random Sound Musical Instruments, Stanley and Stanley Harpmakers, Timothy Harps, Vixen Harps and Acacia Lyra. A harp player's paradise, featuring harps of all sizes, accessories, books, and crafts. The Vendors Hall will be everything your little harp desires!
August 19, 2011
NLHF Update:
There are two weeks left in the extended registration period. Late registration fees will then apply after September 6th. Register soon to take advantage of this exciting musical venture in Ottawa.
Feature News:
Jam sessions are a new feature of this year’s harp fest. Following the concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings there will be an opportunity to get together and make beautiful music! A brand new jam book will be offered at minimal cost.
Special Note to all Participants:
If you decide to bring a companion and have not yet ordered/paid for their Friday and/or Saturday night concert tickets, please pre-order your tickets via e-mail to registrar@northernlightsharpfest.com. During the check-in process, you may pay for the tickets at the Information Desk (cash transactions only) for $20 per ticket per concert. There will be a limited number of seats available for last minute purchase without pre-ordering.
Prize List:
We are delighted to be able to offer fantastic prizes to be drawn at the fest.
Early Bird prizes:
- Harmony Therapy Harp, sponsored by Random Sound Musical Instruments
- Frank Voltz sheet music, sponsored by Classical harp Academy
- Lesson with Frank Voltz, sponsored by Joanne Griffin Music
- Folding stool, sponsored by DEM Family Arts Graphic Design
Regular prizes:
- 1 harp lesson with Kim Robertson, sponsored by the NLHF
- 2 CDs and 2 complementary tickets to the Christmas CD Release, sponsored by Acacia Lyra
- 4 CDs, sponsored by Gisele Guibord and Robin Grenon
- 2 CDs and companion books, sponsored by Stella Benson
- 5 gift packages (each pckg has 1 DVD with 2 companion CDs), sponsored by Quinlan Road (Loreena McKennit)
- 4 hand made mugs, sponsored by Poterie du Lac Lablanche
- NLHF Gift certificates, sponsored by Random Sound Musical Instruments
August 12, 2011
NLHF Update:
Great news! The regular registration period is being extended for three weeks. Late fees will apply after September 6th. Sign up now!
If you have questions and need to speak to a committee member directly, contact us through the website and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Feature News:
We are pleased to announce the return of the Harp Corral at this year's fest. This is a service provided to all participants over the noon hour on Saturday, and to the participants who are not booked at the hotel over Saturday night. For all participants, while you explore the lunch options (which will be reviewed at a later date) you may leave your harp in safe-keeping at the hotel. Every effort will be made to ensure the harps are secure; however this is something in which you engage at your own risk. For those of you who have not considered it, having general insurance on your harp through your home insurance or Anderson Group is worth investigating.
Vendor Column:
For those new harp seekers on a smaller budget or for those looking for a quality-sounding smaller second harp to take out to jam sessions, you will want to test out the Abhain 29 Student Harp from Timothy Harps and the Novice 26 from RSMI. See, hear, and play the new models from our very own Canadian harp craftsmen!
August 5, 2011
NLHF Update:
There is one week left before the close of the regular registration period. It's time to sign up if you haven't already!
Feature News:
From all reports, Kim Robertson and Sharlene Wallace gave an amazing concert at the WHC (World Harp Congress) in British Columbia last week. We look forward to their arrival in Ottawa at the end of September as performers and workshop providers at the NLHF.
Vendor Column:
Thinking of buying a harp? Harps of all sizes, kinds and shapes will be on display in the Vendor Hall throughout the fest. From hand-crafted custom designs to manufactured favourites, harps by Canadian and American builders will be on hand for you to see, hear, and test. This is the very best way to decide on the make and model of harp that resonates with you!
- Stella Benson
- Robin and Gisele Grenon
- Lucile Hildesheim
- Kim Robertson
- Frank Voltz
- Sharlene Wallace
Here are some comments from participants in Kim Robertson's workshops at the NLHF in 2009:
- Fabulous! Kim gives so much! Learned tons!
- Fabulous! Who knew??? Keep her! Great presentation syle and humour
- Helpful info and insights
- Anything that Kim Robertson does is fabulous and makes one think differently and more creatively about our harp playing. Please bring her back
Looks like the word 'fabulous' sums up what Kim Robertson has to offer! http://www.kimrobertson.net/
Check out Robin and Gisele also at www.robingrenon.com (click "Translate this Page" for English). Robin's workshops will be in English, but meanwhile enjoy several youtube videos under his name on the internet.
