This ensemble is a mixed level ensemble open to pedal and lever harpists of school age, from Grade 2 standard and up. The ensemble will meet fortnightly on a Friday between 18.00 and 19.30 at the Cambridgeshire Music Centre in Histon.
The aim of this ensemble is to provide an opportunity for local young harpists to meet other young harpists and to play together regularly as a group. Repertoire can be adapted be appropriately accessible to all levels within the group, and we will explore a wide range of composers and musical styles that we do not always encounter in our playing as solo harpists.
The ensemble runs in parallel with the Music Centre’s Senior level activities, which are weekly and open to players of Grade 6+ standard. Advanced players of both lever and pedal harps may, if they wish, join the Senior Music Centre rather than just the Ensemble. This will give them the opportunity to not only take part in the fortnightly harp ensemble but also to join in the Senior Orchestra which happens on the alternate Fridays. Repertoire for the Senior Orchestra can be adapted to be accessible for both lever and pedal harpists giving advanced lever harpists an opportunity that they would otherwise not have as the County Youth Orchestra is only open to pedal harpists.
The cost of membership is £49 a term. We welcome new players to come along for a free taster session before signing up.
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Student Ensemble:
Autumn Term
Sept 4th
Sept 18th
Oct 2nd
Oct 16th
HALF TERM
Nov 6th
Nov 20th
Dec 4th
Spring Term
Jan 8th
Jan 22nd
Feb 5th
HALF TERM
Feb 26th
Mar 12th
Summer Term
Apr 16th
Apr 30th
May 14th
May 28th
HALF TERM
June 18th
July 2nd
Adult Harp Ensemble
This ensemble is a mixed level ensemble open to pedal and lever harpists from a minimum of Grade 2 or equivalent standard and to players of any age from 18+ school leavers upwards.
The ensemble will meet fortnightly on Fridays in term time and will run between 18.00 and 19.30 in Studio 1 at the Cambridgeshire Music Centre in Histon. Dates are given below.
Repertoire will be drawn from a wide range of styles and genres of music, and the ensemble is aimed at giving local adult harpists the opportunities to meet other local players and to take part in playing as a group, which are opportunities that they may well otherwise not experience.
Performance opportunities can be made available, but these will be discussed and agreed on with the ensemble members as a whole before any decisions are made.
To join us, please book by clicking on the link below. If you do not already have a Cambridgeshire Music account, you will need to create one and have it confirmed before you can make a booking. Once you have booked, the booking will need to be accepted and confirmed before you will be asked to make payment.
The cost of membership is £100 a term. We welcome new players to come along for a free taster session before signing up.
Sign Up Here!
Adult ensemble
Autumn term
Sept 11th
Sept 25th
Oct 9th
Oct 23rd
HALF TERM
Nov 13th
Nov 27th
Dec 11th
Spring Term
Jan 15th
Jan 29th
Feb 12th
HALF TERM
Mar 5th
Mar 19th
Summer Term
Apr 23rd
May 7th
May 21st
HALF TERM
June 11th
June 25th
July 9th