Gulf Coast Harpers

We are a group of harp players who use our time and talents to educate, as well as to entertain, the public about folk harps and traditional music.

Upcoming Events:

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Membership Renewal time is here! To join or renew your membership in the Gulf Coast Harpers, download the GCH Membership Form and mail in with your payment.
If you are also interested in membership in our sister organization, the Greater Houston Chapter of the American Harp Society, you may download their application as well.

October 22, 2011

Louise Trotter Workshop
You are invited to attend a FREE WORKSHOP with Houston's very own treasure, Louise Trotter, at her home on October 22, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
This workshop will be for lever harps and pedal harps and will teach you all about glissandi, how to play them, and when and where to use them in your music. Please bring your own harp, if possible. There will be one pedal harp and two lever harps available for sharing if you cannot bring your own harp. Handouts will be provided.
Louise's address is 12327 Meadow Lake Drive, Houston, TX 77077 off of Westheimer.
Please CALL Louise at 281-497-2986 to register for this free workshop.

November 12, 2011

Wyndnwyre in concert November 12 at 7pm in the St. Luke's Presbyterian Church Sanctuary. Wyndnwyre's website is: www.wyndnwyre.com.
WORKSHOP - Therese Honey presents "Traditional Irish and Scottish Dance Music and Ornamentation" 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Sanctuary (download application from GHC Website, www.houstonharp.org)

St. Luck Presbyterian Church's address is:
St. Luke's Presbyterian Church
8915 Timberside Dr.
http://www.stlukespres.org

December 4 & 8, 2011

Gulf Coast Harpers Christmas Ensemble at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, will be December 8th from 5-8 pm, but performers will need to arrive by 4:00pm to park, unload and tune.
There will be an "undress" (or very informal!) rehearsal at the home of Debby Carlson the Sunday before the gig (December 4) at 2:00. Download the Playlist and the Cover for your play book.

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