Rachel Clemente, Harp - Concert and Workshops

8 South Park Street,Lebanon NH 03766

29 October, 2022

Description

UVMC presents Rachel Clemente for a concert and two workshops. 1:30-2:45 pm: Beginner Workshop, ages 12+ 3:15-4:30 pm: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Workshop, ages 12+ 3:15-4:30 pm: Harp Petting Zoo with VT Harp Center - free! 5:30 pm : Concert next door at First Congregational Church (masks and COVID vaccine required) More details on workshops below. Rental harps will be available for the day through VT Harp Center. Please contact them in advance to arrange your rental: https://www.vermontviolins.com/harps New England based pedal and traditional Scottish harpist, Rachel Clemente, has had a passion for music from the early age of five. She began her harp training as a student of the Suzuki method. In addition, she discovered her love of Scottish music through events and competitions held by the Scottish Harp Society of America and the Ohio Scottish Arts School. Her musical education then continued at renowned arts boarding high school, Interlochen Arts Academy. In July of 2018, Rachel graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow with a bachelors degree in traditional Scottish music. Her accolades include winner of U.S National Scottish Harp Champion in 2016 and the winner of Princess Margaret of the Isles Clàrsach Competition (USA) in 2021. Currently, Rachel is focusing on establishing herself in the New England folk scene as a soloist as well performing in her duo with bagpiper, Dan Houghton and she continues to enjoy working as a private harp instructor alongside beginning a journey into compositional work. 1:30-2:45 pm: Beginner Workshop Ages 12+ $35 Always wanted to try playing celtic harp? Now is your chance! Rachel Clemente will introduce total beginners to the instrument in this workshop. 3:15-4:30 pm: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Ages 12+ $35 Harpists who already have some experience are invited to the 3:15 pm workshop, where Rachel will explore traditional tunes and techniques.