Welcome to our harp circle section! A harp circle is a gathering of harp players who meet regularly to share music with each other. The program varies from circle to circle, but in general, a harp circle is a good place to learn new music and skills, meet other players, see different types of harps, and become more comfortable with public performing.
Below is a list of Pacific Northwest harp circles, starting from the north and heading south. If your group would like to be listed, please send your information to news@reigningharps.com.
Juneau AK. Juneau's Seatone Harpers meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. Music is shared; all levels are welcome (visiting harpers from southern climes are also welcome). Contact Patty at xoots@yahoo.com or Judy at dregan@alaska.net for details.
Victoria BC. Victoria Harp Circle meets on the last Friday of the
month at 1:30 pm. Bring your harp. They do some sharing of technique, play
several pieces together as a group, usually play two solos as
they go
around the circle. The music is followed by a friendly tea party. Meetings
are relaxed and fun. Harpists of all levels, and guests without harps, are
welcome. For details, contact Dorothy Cook at 250-477-7735 or Ellen Van Dusen at 250-655-3380.
Skagit Valley WA. The Skagit Valley Harp Circle meets monthly,
usually on the last Sunday of the month, in homes in Oak Harbor, Anacortes,
Burlington, Mount Vernon. If you would like to know where the next meeting
will be, contact Pat at
lpedwards@verizon.net.
Bothell WA. The Pacific Northwest Wire Harp Circle meets bi-monthly; wire harp players of all levels are invited to join in. For more information or details on the next meeting, contact Nan at aithne@eskimo.com.
Mountlake Terrace WA. Harp circles from October to May at the Mountlake Terrace Library on the Third Sunday of the month, 2-4:30 pm. (Summer break June through September.) All levels of harp playing and all styles of harp are welcome, tunes are shared, beginners are encouraged, solo playing is much appreciated but not required. Contact Diane at zawamoss@seanet.com for details and directions.
Port Orchard WA. The Port Orchard circle is on hiatus while they seek a new meeting location. If you are interested in joining them once they reconvene, please contact Peggy at pegnunley@wavecable.com.
Kirkland WA. The Eastside Harp Circle offers an alternative to weekend gatherings by meeting on weekday afternoons. For more information on these monthly circles contact Diana at mdbeaumont@comcast.net or call 425-225-5337.
Seattle WA. New Time! Seattle's First Sunday harp circle is now meeting at the Dubliner in Fremont, first Sundays, from 1:15-3:15 pm. There is a Welsh music session which follows the circle from 3:15-5 pm; harpers are most welcome to stay to listen or join in. For more information, contact circle host Andrew Anderson at 206-246-0383.
Spokane WA. There is a harp circle in Spokane which generally meets the first Sunday afternoon of each month. Contact Nancy at nancy@harpscapes.com for further information.
Olympia WA. The South Sound Harp Circle has been meeting in downtown Olympia at the Phoenix Inn on Capitol Way North. Current meetings are being held the third Thursday of the month. For future meeting dates or other questions call Lynne at 360-866-9312 or email 72753.110@compuserve.com.
Vancouver WA/Portland OR. There are periodic gatherings in the Vancouver/Portland area; for details on upcoming circles or other harp events, contact Jennifer at Lyrica@comcast.net or 360-693-4715.
Mt. Angel OR. The Mt. Angel Harp Circle meets the first Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm at the Providence Benedictine Orchard House in Mt. Angel, Oregon. Contact Karen Almquist at karenalmquist@verizon.net for information and directions.
McMinnville OR. Nadya King is organizing a Wine Country Harp Circle, open to all who play or want to play the harp. All levels welcome, group tunes will be shared, solo playing is always appreciated but not required. Meeting time TBA, please contact her if you are interested at ladyharp@verizon.net or 503-414-2988.
Bend OR. High Desert Harpers are meeting the third Saturday of the month, September through May, 2:00 to 4:30 pm. Contact person: Kathy Gault at 541-389-2782 or earthsong@bendnet.com.
Eugene OR. The Emerald Harp Circle meets monthly at the Eugene Hotel; regular meeting time - 2:30 for tuning, 3:00 to 5:00 for playing, sharing, and planning. For more information and specific dates, contact Judy at harping@aslakson.net.
Corvallis OR. The Corvallis Area Harp Circle is an informal gathering that is open to anyone who plays or who would like to play the harp; all skill levels welcome. Meetings are normally on third Sundays. Bring your harps, music stands, and any ideas you'd like to share! For questions or more information on future gatherings, contact Kathy Morris at KMorris919@aol.com or Sharon Thormahlen at harps@thorharp.com.
Ashland OR. Rogue Valley Harpers hosts a monthly harp circle in the Ashland area. For times and locations, contact Kathleen at rosiesam@opendoor.com or Linnae at gems@coldreams.com.
Chico CA. The Northern California Harp Ring has a monthly circle the first Sunday of each month and also sponsors harp workshops and retreats. For more information contact Janice at celticharper@sbcglobal.net or 530-893-8026.
This page was last updated on July 07, 2008
Harp Circles
