Beth Kollé performs and presents workshops on harp, flute and pennywhistle, and sings in Norwegian, Swedish and Gaelic. She also teaches Scandinavian folkdance and song at festivals and retreats around the United States. Recently she traveled to Norway to perform and promote harp-playing along with the HARPA 06 tour group. She has been featured at Wells, BC Celtic Harp Week, HarpCon05 in Big Sky, Montana, HarpCon03 in Bloomington, Indiana, at Somerset Folkharp Festival in New Jersey, and Southeastern Folkharp Weekend in Asheville SC.
Immersed in both the Scandinavian and Gaelic communities in Seattle, Beth performs solo and with the groups Crookshank and Greensleeves. Beth brings a fresh perspective to the ageless traditional music of Scandinavia, Ireland and Scotland.
Special thanks to Jurene While and California Rosemaling Association for the use of their beautiful rosemaling on this site. You can learn more about rosemaling and CRA at their website. |
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Crookshank
Crookshank is Seattle's hottest folk-rock band. The band mines old musical veins and fuses them into a rich alloy, forging a sound with modern sensibilities and energy. |
HARPA
In July of 2006, a group of North American folk harpers set out on a journey of discovery to Scandinavia. What a grand adventure it turned out to be!
A second tour sets out on May 24th - follow our adventures as we travel on the Big Bus through stunning countryside, playing our harps all the way. |
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HARPA 2008
May 24th
By setting up tours to Scandinavia, I get to combine my two favorite things: harps and Scandinavia. I love introducing my fellow harpers to this most beautiful part of the world. Can't wait for the HARPA 08 tour to start! more info |
Crystal Mountain Folk Harp Retreat
June 13th
A Puget Sound Folk Harp Society event organized by M. Diane Moss, the Crystal Mt. retreat is an event for folkharpers to look forward to. I'll be teaching a workshop called Traveling with your Folk Harp this year. more info |
Vashon Island Folk Harp Camp
August 1st
Leslie MacMichael is once again organizing what promises to be another fun, scenic and instructive retreat for harpers on beautiful Vashon Island, Washington State. Two sessions available: August 1-3 for adults and August 3-5 for youth more info |
The Wandering Folk Harp
Fun arrangements from all over the world, including traditional and composed pieces from Ireland, Wales, England, Spain and Italy. |
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