http://gbcs.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:03:54 GMT 10 http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l270/karenclarsach/clarwee.jpg http://gbcs.forumotion.com/feed/? http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/auld-alliance-new-sounds-t26.htm Tristan Le Govic Wednesday 18th February at 6.30pm Whatever the outcome of the Six Nations rugby match between Scotland and France on 14th Feb, you can be sure of there will be only harmony at the French Institute on Wednesday 18th! Ailie Robertson (Scotland) and Tristan Le Govic (Brittany) have formed a new alliance to bring you a very special concert. They will explore the music of their own countries, playing individually or together, in harmony or with song. A rich tapestry of traditional tunes ... Other (non branch) events Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:03:54 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/auld-alliance-new-sounds-t26.htm#40 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/auld-alliance-new-sounds-t26.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/for-sale-f11/clarsachs-for-sale-t9.htm Admin Nope - none that I know of yet, but if you do then please post in this thread. For Sale Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:22:52 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/for-sale-f11/clarsachs-for-sale-t9.htm#12 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/for-sale-f11/clarsachs-for-sale-t9.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-f7/just-found-forum-please-keep-it-t25.htm Heather I'm Heather from Isle of Arran and I have just discovered this forum. It seems a shame that only a few people are using it - hope others out there will post and keep it alive. ]]> Introduce Yourself! Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:49:27 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-f7/just-found-forum-please-keep-it-t25.htm#38 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-f7/just-found-forum-please-keep-it-t25.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/general-chat-f6/bbc2-eggheads-are-looking-for-new-teams-t24.htm eggheads The hit BBC quiz show is back for the 10th series & we’re looking for fun teams of 6 to take on our resident General Knowledge Goliaths! Anyone and everyone can apply for the show - You don’t even need to be an existing quiz team, why not create a team of friends, family or workmates? The only rule is that you know one another. If you and your family, friends or colleagues would like to challenge ‘The Eggheads’, and possibly win BIG MONEY… Contact us NOW! Visit www.12yard.com/eggheads ... General Chat Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:03:18 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/general-chat-f6/bbc2-eggheads-are-looking-for-new-teams-t24.htm#37 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/general-chat-f6/bbc2-eggheads-are-looking-for-new-teams-t24.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/announcements-f1/should-we-keep-this-forum-t23.htm Admin I've just been notified that as the forum has been inactive for several months it is in danger of being deleted. It won't be at the minute as I have come on and posted this. But we do need to decide if this is worth keeping or not... Announcements Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:07:49 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/announcements-f1/should-we-keep-this-forum-t23.htm#36 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/announcements-f1/should-we-keep-this-forum-t23.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/repertoire-f3/declan-hegarty-kesh-jig-t22.htm mandy I found a recording of Declan playing the tune he taught the intermediate group, at the June meeting, on youtube. Its the last tune of the set. Might be useful for anyone wanting to learn it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh0tKCIjl-A
Best Wishes
Mandy]]> Repertoire Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:04:00 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/repertoire-f3/declan-hegarty-kesh-jig-t22.htm#35 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/repertoire-f3/declan-hegarty-kesh-jig-t22.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/repertoire-f3/breton-tunes-t21.htm Tristan Le Govic
For those of you who have been to my workshop last december and wish to get the music I taught, now the tunes are online!

and for those of you who didn't come, enjoy those new tunes!

Sin e ceol marbh, ach 's fheàrr leamse ceòl beò.

Slàn
Tristan]]> Repertoire Thu, 01 May 2008 20:53:32 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/repertoire-f3/breton-tunes-t21.htm#34 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/repertoire-f3/breton-tunes-t21.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/borders-harp-weekend-t20.htm Tristan Le Govic Hi folks, We are organising a Weekend Harp with Ailie Robertson (Scottish and Irish music) and myself (Breton music) the 7th & 8th of June. The Venue is the Netherurd House (www.netherurdhouse.co.uk) in the Borders. Lessons during the 2 days, concert & Cèilidh-Fest Noz on Saturday night. for more info and/or booking contact: Ailie Roberston 0131 441 3447 or 07 834 949 136 or email ailie.robertson@gmail.com You can also download the leaflet directly from my website : http://www.tristanlegovic.eu/kenteliou-en.html Hope ... Other (non branch) events Thu, 01 May 2008 20:41:56 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/borders-harp-weekend-t20.htm#33 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/borders-harp-weekend-t20.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/repertoire-f3/harp-circle-tunes-t6.htm Admin
Athole Highlanders (G and A)
Katie Bairdie (C)
Fairy Lullaby (C)
Arran Boat Song (Em)
Roslin Castle (Cm)
Bonnie At Morn (Am)
Fires at Midnight (G)
Tha Mi Sgith (Am)

Any other suggestions?]]> Repertoire Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:07:48 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/repertoire-f3/harp-circle-tunes-t6.htm#9 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/repertoire-f3/harp-circle-tunes-t6.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-f7/new-member-t19.htm mandy I am Mandy and I live on Arran. I have been playing the clarsach for about 3 years and I am so glad that there is a Glasgow branch now. I have been to the last 2 meetings and look forward to coming again, although I wont be able to make the May one unfortunately.]]> Introduce Yourself! Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:57:28 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-f7/new-member-t19.htm#29 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-f7/new-member-t19.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/get-togethers-f4/april-6th-t18.htm Karen Next get together is 4th May.

Karen]]> Get Togethers Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:02:28 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/get-togethers-f4/april-6th-t18.htm#28 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/get-togethers-f4/april-6th-t18.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/repertoire-f3/recordings-now-on-website-t17.htm Karen I've put WMA recordings of the two strathspeys I taught yesterday up on the website - go check them out!
Expanding this section (the library) to include notation and any recordings is the next on the to do list. Let me know if you have any ideas or comments.

Karen]]> Repertoire Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:58:48 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/repertoire-f3/recordings-now-on-website-t17.htm#27 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/repertoire-f3/recordings-now-on-website-t17.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/harp-and-cello-festival-t8.htm Admin
Come on Cheyenne, tell us more!]]> Other (non branch) events Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:16:07 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/harp-and-cello-festival-t8.htm#11 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/harp-and-cello-festival-t8.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/get-togethers-f4/february-3rd-t16.htm Cheyenne cheyenne@celloharp.com]]> Get Togethers Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:52:18 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/get-togethers-f4/february-3rd-t16.htm#25 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/get-togethers-f4/february-3rd-t16.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/for-sale-f11/other-harp-related-items-t11.htm Admin Stools? Tuners? Cases? Er .... who knows what you might have out there. Use this thread to let us know if you want to sell it. For Sale Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:25:05 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/for-sale-f11/other-harp-related-items-t11.htm#14 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/for-sale-f11/other-harp-related-items-t11.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/harp-essentials-2-day-course-t15.htm Admin As posted to the branch website (guestbook) If any of you would like to drive down the Motorways towards Preston I am arranging 2 day courses with Alston Hall Adult Education College near Preston. 1 and 2 March. Aimed at post Beginners up to Intermediate the days are called Harp Essentials, tutors are Eira Lynn Jones and Jean Altshuler. contact me for more details if you are interested - otherwise I will see you all in Edinburgh at the Festival. cathybirtwistle@googlemail.com Other (non branch) events Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:17:10 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/harp-essentials-2-day-course-t15.htm#22 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/harp-essentials-2-day-course-t15.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/harp-heaven-january-20th-t14.htm Cheyenne
January 20th
Strathclyde Suite, Concert Hall, Glasgow
8pm

12 harp players from Scotland, Ireland and Germany!!! Don't miss it! They're even going to ...change outfits!! :-)]]> Other (non branch) events Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:21:07 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/harp-heaven-january-20th-t14.htm#21 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/harp-heaven-january-20th-t14.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/get-togethers-f4/january-17th-workshops-with-international-tutors-t13.htm Cheyenne Our next workshop/session will be on January 17th with Laoise Kelly from Ireland and Jochen Vogel from Germany. This meeting is a bit out of the ordinary for us, instead of having local tutors lead the workshops, we are lucky to be able to snag some international harp players from Germany and Ireland while they are here performing at Celtic Connections. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!!! Laoise Kelly and Jochen Vogel are both great harp players and it’s a fantastic opportunity to ... Get Togethers Sat, 22 Dec 2007 20:27:45 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/get-togethers-f4/january-17th-workshops-with-international-tutors-t13.htm#18 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/get-togethers-f4/january-17th-workshops-with-international-tutors-t13.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-f7/hi-there-from-new-member-t12.htm Louise Hello I joined about a month ago, I'm on the waiting list for harp hire and am going to start lessons in the New Year. Will come along to the workshops once I can play a bit! Louise Introduce Yourself! Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:46:09 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-f7/hi-there-from-new-member-t12.htm#17 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-f7/hi-there-from-new-member-t12.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/for-sale-f11/books-or-cds-for-sale-t10.htm Admin New or second hand ... use this thread to post. For Sale Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:23:58 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/for-sale-f11/books-or-cds-for-sale-t10.htm#13 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/for-sale-f11/books-or-cds-for-sale-t10.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/edinburgh-international-harp-festival-t7.htm Admin Takes place from Friday 28th March to Wednesday 2nd April 2008 at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh. Booking is advised as many classes fill up quickly. You can request a programme or check it our online at the festival website. I'll come back and update this post once it's known who'll be teaching there. I know Karen Marshalsay is teaching an intermediate Scottish weekend class, and Tristan le Govic is teaching Breton tunes. Javier Sainz is teaching wire harp classes. There will ... Other (non branch) events Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:12:47 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/edinburgh-international-harp-festival-t7.htm#10 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/other-non-branch-events-f5/edinburgh-international-harp-festival-t7.htm http://gbcs.forumotion.com/general-chat-f6/go-on-you-know-you-want-to-t4.htm Admin ... say something! :lol!: General Chat Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:08:38 GMT http://gbcs.forumotion.com/general-chat-f6/go-on-you-know-you-want-to-t4.htm#5 http://gbcs.forumotion.com/general-chat-f6/go-on-you-know-you-want-to-t4.htm