Finally tired of saying, “my flute-playing partner Danel Cove, and I”, we've done something about it. Named ourselves duo Camassia for the camas flowers that are so beautiful just now. (Camassia is the latin name of the species)
We hope…
Read moreMay 1 2024
Finally tired of saying, “my flute-playing partner Danel Cove, and I”, we've done something about it. Named ourselves duo Camassia for the camas flowers that are so beautiful just now. (Camassia is the latin name of the species)
We hope…
Read moreMar 20 2024
This is for all those worried about playing - I hope they ask her for a followup in a few years!!! Thanks to Eleanor for sending this along!
Mar 12 2024
The wonderful reach of a website. Kelsey sent along this link, after using some of the others in the “hone your skills section” of student resources. It is a brief but comprehensive guide that could be used when a…
Read moreFeb 19 2024
The most amazing weather, the best group of people, water, and sand, and sunlight, and quite a few hours of improvising. This is a hard topic - and registrants leapt to the task, and beautiful music was made.
Also, many…
Read moreFeb 19 2024
This is looking to be a good year for concerts - Danel and I are playing a repeat of our Wind and Wood concert, this time in Nanoose Bay, at St. Mary's Anglican church, at 4 pm on March 2.
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Read moreFeb 19 2024
An interesting study of older adults, showing a strong improvement in working memory and executive function for those who studied music - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/gps.6061
Of course we know that, don't we???
Nov 30 2023
Harps, waves, beach, beauty. Come and join us. They've given us a bigger room, so I've opened a couple more seats in this workshop - it really is a special place on Cox Bay, and we'll study how to improvise…
Read moreNov 30 2023
Although my church job keeps me playing harp most Sundays, we also have special services throughout the year, especially with Music from Taize, and lately, with Danel Cove, a fine flute player.
The next special service is a Candle light…
Read moreNov 14 2023
I'm so happy to announce that Hannah Chua has won the “On Gossamer Wings” performance competition, and will be playing a piece with the Winter Harp Ensemble at its performance.
Sep 11 2023
Dawn on the beach - it is pretty spectacular. Wonderful start to the ensemble year, I think it might be an annual event! And here is Mariellen's staircase - you might need to click on the top photo to see…
Read moreJul 14 2023
No, not that kind… a new species from the deep ocean, a harp shaped sponge. Looks pretty fantastic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3tAtXdaik