Since 2002, The Chicago Irish Harp School under Artistic Director Marta Cook has worked to promote the playing of traditional Irish music on the harp throughout the greater Chicago area and beyond by students of all ages and ethnic backgrounds.
Past Student Performances:
Celtic Fest Chicago 2002, 2003, 2004
HarpCon 2003
Milwaukee Irish Fest 2005
Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago Banquet
Midwest Fleadhanna Cheoil (Regional Irish Music Competition): Multiple Awards
All-Ireland Fleadhanna Cheoil (International Irish Music Competition): Multiple Awards
Harp players are available for various events. Harp ensemble (3-7 harps) is also available.
Upcoming events include the Spring Recital in late April, the Midwest Fleadh Cheoil in May and the CIHS Benefit/CD Release in August 13, 2006. For more information or to join the mailing list, call (773) 391-2259 or email irishharpchicago@gmail.com.
Traditional Irish music: dance tunes, airs, 18th and 19th century harp repertoire.