“When can I sign up for next year? I really don't have the words to express how much fun I had.
I love learning new things and meeting new friends.”
“I found the entire weekend so encouraging, and enjoyed the sessions as well as making some wonderful "harp" friends. It was a terrific learning experience for me personally - very rewarding. Also, the good news is that
I live only 10 hours away, a much shorter drive than we originally anticipated…”
“My favorite workshop was Saturday night when everybody played what they learned and played together. It was inspiring and it boosted my confidence,”
The Harpers' Escape is produced by You Gotta Have Harp Productions, 11 Country Lane, Voorhees, NJ 08043. Phone: 856-795-7637.
Sign-up and Register
YOU'LL HAVE TO WAIT TO REGISTER FOR 2012.
The Early Bird Gets…To Attend: The nice thing about the Harpers Escape is its intimate setting and the personal attention
we can give our attendees because seating is limited. We have small classes.
Returning alumni comprise about two-thirds of the attendees so don’t hesitate to sign-up. A lucky few on our waiting list sometimes get in after late cancellations--but don't count on that!
What It Costs
2011 Registration Fee:$470for the whole weekend
includes tuition plus 2 room nights plus all of the meals (from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch), the hand-out materials, t-shirt souvenir, all the concerts and a great time. This is the same rate as 2010.
Any Guest: $140 for the whole weekend (a non-harper who shares room with the registered harper) Harpers Sharing a Room: $400 each Weekend Daytripper/Commuter: $280
Tuition plus Saturday lunch/dinner & Sunday lunch
Registration form download, print it out, fill it in and send with your check WAIT FOR 2012!
Online Registration: you can register and pay online now. We will get your class level and t-shirt size after your order is completed when we send you confirmation information. WAIT FOR 2012!
Kathy and Grainne share a laugh at the 2005 Escape.
Class levels
Class Selection:
We provide these guidelines about the playing levels. Anyone can switch classes at the first morning break if the one you chose is too fast or slow.
Our beginner class cannot accept anyone who has never touched a harp before. So if you've just gotten your harp, come instead to the Somerset Folk Harp Festival, which has a program set up specifically for you.
Advanced harp class: with Gráinne Hambly or William Jackson: 4 years experience and learn most of your repertoire by ear.
Intermediate harp class: with Kathy DeAngelo or Sharon Knowles: at least 2 years experience.
Beginning harp class: with Debbie Brewin-Wilson. 1 year experience or 2 years with no teacher & very shy about playing.
Age Restrictions
We know that many youngsters could undoubtedly handle the workshop material we present at the Harpers Escape. Our primary goal is to provide adults with a weekend to get away from their usual routines to focus on their passion to play the harp without their usual distractions. We cannot look after your child. Children under 12 at the Harpers Escape must be accompanied by an adult. Please call Kathy to discuss your child's participation before enrolling.
Any Questions? If you would like additional information before registering for the Harpers' Escape,
please call Kathy DeAngelo at 856-795-7637 or you can email her at kathy@ harpersescape.com.
Deadline: September 15
Cancellations & Refund policy: 50% refund on cancellations prior to September 1. Sorry but absolutely no refunds will be made for cancellations after September 1. I will however give you credit on the tuition for the next year.
