Calling all harp teachers - whether you've been teaching for only 6 months or for 60 years, this event is for you

This symposium is a "roundtable" event for all harp teachers. We come together as equals to:

• discuss relevant topics and challenges
• share knowledge and ideas
• developing as a teacher

Attendees also receive free entry to the Bow Brand string presentation. NB: This has been postponed.

Highlights

• Session with exhibitors
• Various exams systems and their differences
• Mock exam session

Attendees please return this form to Verna at veenlsy@gmail.com.

Programme - there will be 3 -4 sessions/talks per day

(Subject to change without notice)

Monday, July 1:

• 11:00am Registration and Welcome
• Guidelines and how symposium will work/Q&A
• 12:30pm Begin at the Beginning: - Extended session with a break at 2:00pm
  • starting beginners who have music theory knowledge or none,
  • adult beginners vs child beginners
  • latest repertoire/books for beginners

Tuesday, July 2:

• 9:30am Arrival
• 10:00am - 11:30am Teacher challenges:
  • looking at non-payment,
  • difficult parents,
  • changing teachers, etc
• 11:45am - 1:00pm Harp types, makes and models:
  • a look at what can suit different students.
  • lever vs pedal tension,
  • moving from lever to pedal
• 1:00pm - 2:00pm Lunch break
• 2:00pm In-depth/extended session with exhibitors:
  • follow-on from the above session
  • chance to talk and play various harps
  • explore repertoire books

Wednesday, July 3:

• 9:30am Arrival
• 10:00am - 12:00pm In depth/extended session on exam systems:
  • quick look at AMEB, Trinity, Con Brio, ABRSM
  • pros and cons of each system
  • which system might suit which student
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch break
• 1:00pm - 2:30pm Basic knowledge of harp maintenance for students:
  • what students should know
  • how to help students with tuning
• 2:30pm - 3:00pm Break
• 3:00pm Teaching those with special needs:
  • a look at how to accommodate for both physical and/or mental challenges
• Group dinner (optional)

Thursday, July 4:

• 9:30am Arrival
• 10:00am - 12:00pm Mock Exam session:
  • two students, a lever student and a pedal student, will perform and a discussion will follow regarding how/why each person graded him
  • in-depth/extended session
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch break
• 1:00pm - 2:30pm Practice techniques for students:
  • ideas for those taking exams and those who don't.
• 2:45pm - 4:00pm Harps in schools:
  • adapting ensemble music
  • suggestions and ideas for playing at school
• End session

Please see registration form for topics. And feel free to suggest one that YOU would like discussed.
Please Note: There will be no guest or keynote speakers.

Where

Knox Cultural Centre:
2 Borambill St
Wahroonga

Undercover parking is available, access via Borambil St

BYO - food or there are shops nearby

Please keep checking back to this page as we are constantly updating details.
We hope to see you in July. Verna

Symposium (n): a formal gathering to discuss a particular topic.
Also symposium: ****a convival party with music, drink and discussion ;-)

Best accommodation

Chatswood

 

Best public transport

train to Warrawee Station

 

Prices

$100/day or $350 for all 4 days