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. She organized the two HARPA tours to Scandinavian to perform and promote harp-playing in 2006 and 2008.
Beth has been featured at Wells BC Celtic Harp Week, the Big Sky Folk Harp Festival in Big Sky MT, several ISFHC HarpCons, Somerset Folkharp Festivals in New Jersey and Virginia, and Southeastern Folkharp Weekend in Asheville NC.
Immersed in both the harp and Scandinavian communities in Seattle, Beth performs solo and with the groups Greensleeves and Seattle Harp Duo. 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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HARPA
The Harpa Tunebook is available! A collection of well-traveled tunes we learned for the tour, plus tunes we picked up on our way from local musicians and tunes that were inspired from our travels.
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 set out on May 24th. Once again we traveled on the Big Bus, playing our harps all the way, this time touring the beautiful fjords of Norway's west coast.
The tours were the inspiration for new arrangements and original tunes, which are featured in the book - along with recipes and knitting patterns!
Click on HARPA to see pictures from both tours. |
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ISFHC Folk Harp Conference 2010 (HarpCon2010)
August 11th, 2010
Here's your chance to immerse yourself in the delights of Scandinavian folk music for the harp! Beth will lead one of the three-day progressing classes, a new format for HarpCon. There is a fabulous line-up of harp performers and presenters, not to mention the Exhibition Hall full of harps, music and accessories. more info |
Dusty Strings Folk Harp Symposium
November 5th, 2010
A wonderfully cozy festival packed with fabulous workshops. The Symposium is small enough that you can hobnob with your favorite performers. Jam sessions, concerts, workshops and an open mic are all featured at this annual Dusty Strings event. more info |
NEW! The Harpa Tunebook
Exquisite Celtic, Nordic and Original Tunes Arranged for Lever Harp (Beginner through Intermediate Levels) |
NEW!! The Harp Ensemble Book
Eleven Enchanting Duets and Trios for harp players of all levels, with six duets and five trios, 109 pages. Includes parts for all players in your harp group from beginner to advanced. Contact me for a 10% discount on your order of three or more books for your group! |
THE HARP ENSEMBLE BOOK - COPIES
Thank you! I allow up to three copies to be made from my book, The Harp Ensemble Book. If you need more than three copies, please purchase another book. I give a 10% discount for orders of three or more of this book - please contact me for your discount. I appreciate your honesty! |
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