“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 Registration
Now Taking 2008 Registrations
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.
Last year, by August 30 we were completely booked. Although we are in a bigger conference space this year, we still plan to limit enrollment.
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!
Costs
Workshop tuition: $195, sent with registration
includes all the workshops, the hand-out materials, t-shirt souvenir, all the concerts and a great time.
Accommodation: Call Chauncey to reserve your room by Sept. 10
$173.89/pp per night double occupancy. Total: $347.78
$208.39/pp per night single occupancy. Total: $416.78
This includes all the applicable taxes on 2 nights lodging plus all meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch. We'll send you an email confirmation when we receive your registration form with $195 check and we'll include instructions for reserving your hotel room. Rooms are paid for on check-out. We can even help link you up with a roommate if you like.
Day-tripping? If you live locally and want to commute to the conference center every day, please call Kathy at 856-795-7637 to get a price quote.
Registration forms
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, please wait until next year to attend.
Advanced harp class
with Gráinne Hambly or William Jackson: 5 years experience and learn most of your repertoire by ear.
Intermediate harp class
with Kathy DeAngelo or Sharon Knowles: at least 3 years experience.
Beginning harp class
with Debbie Brewin-Wilson. 1 or 2 years of experience & very shy about playing.
Age Restrictions
Although we recognize 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.
Therefore, we do not have children under 12 at the Harpers Escape. Children 12-16 years old must be accompanied by a parent unless you've talked to Kathy (856-795-7637).
Youngsters who would like a harp camp experience are encouraged to sign-up for the You Gotta Have Harp Summer Camp, June 22-27 in Burlington NJ, where Kathy teaches the Celtic harp track.
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 30.
Cancellations & Refund policy: 50% refund on cancellations prior to September 10. Sorry but absolutely no refunds will be made for cancellations after September 10.
