The Teaching Seminar is for both experienced and new teachers. It includes ‘hands on’ teaching practice sessions and presentations by harpists with different areas of specialty.

The course will commence 2pm on Thursday 8th January.

The Seminar consists of presentations by the attending professional teachers, who are invited to share their expertise. This may be a more formal presentation, a led discussion on a particular topic, panel discussions and other ways of sharing more informally.

Sessions on how to start a beginner at the harp are especially designed for young professional harpists starting out on their teaching journey. Alice leads sessions on how to work with beginners, including sample lessons and supervised trial lessons using Kioloa locals.

The course will conclude with a special concert at 3pm Sunday 11th January, celebrating the life of Philippa McAuliffe, beloved Kioloa participant, featuring guest harpists.

Fees and bed/board details

The Course fees cover all costs including full catering and accommodation. These costs have been subsidized by the Estate of Philippa McAuliffe. All course fees are listed on the application form.

Applications

Applications are registered in order of receipt, as participant numbers are limited. Single room availability is also limited. Any applications received after the course is full will be placed on a waiting list and notified by November 1st if there are any cancellations.

Downloadable Application Form

Payment

Send your completed application form to: alicegilesharp@gmail.com

You will be sent an invoice with payment (bank transfer) details.

There is a non-refundable $200 deposit (per person) to enrol. Full course payment is due by November 1st 2025. Cancellations after November 1st 2025 are non-refundable

Course dates and times

Arrive by 2pm Thursday 8th January. The course starts the afternoon of 8th January

Course conclusion:  12 noon Sunday 11th January. Participants are encouraged to stay for the concert at 5pm on the 11th

Departure: 9am Monday 12th January

Important information

Please arrange your travel to Kioloa to arrive in time on Thursday 8th in the morning before 2pm.

For OHS reasons, participants must arrive in time for the start of the Course and the introductory talk. Contact Alice Giles before applying for the course if your travel plans will make this impossible.

For more information on the Kioloa Coastal Campus visit their web site

http://kioloa.anu.edu.au/

If you prefer to surface mail your application please mail to

Alice Giles, PO Box 641, Yass NSW 2582    

Email: alicegilesharp@gmail.com

The Course includes daily half-hour individual lessons in an open master class setting, some ensemble playing, yoga and other classes, and an opportunity to workshop aspects of harp playing such as relaxation, sound production and repertoire. Participants should bring their own harps, or arrange to share.

Set in idyllic coastal surroundings near Bawley Point on the NSW South Coast, just 30 minutes north of Batemans Bay, accommodation is in double rooms in self-contained cottages (max 6 people per cottage) with their own shared bathroom facilities. From each cottage it is a short walk, past paddocks, kangaroos and forest to the beach.

Fees and bed/board details

The Course fees cover all costs including full catering and accommodation. These costs have been subsidized by the Estate of Philippa McAuliffe. All course fees are listed on the application form.

Applications

Applications are registered in order of receipt, as participant numbers are limited. Single room availability is also limited. Observers are shared room only (no single room bookings). Any applications received after the course is full will be placed on a waiting list and notified by November 1st if there are any cancellations.

Downloadable Application Form

Payment

Send your completed application form to: alicegilesharp@gmail.com

You will be sent an invoice with payment (bank transfer) details.

There is a non-refundable $200 deposit (per person) to enrol. Full course payment is due by November 1st 2025. Cancellations after November 1st 2025 are non-refundable

Course dates and times

Arrive by 2pm Sunday 11th January. The course starts with the concert at 5pm on 11th January

Depart at  9am Sunday 18th January

Important information

Arrival to the Master Course on the 11th includes the Philippa McAuliffe Memorial Celebration Concert at 5pm, with special guest harpists. Please arrange your travel to Kioloa to arrive in time on the Sunday 11th in the morning before 2pm. Contact Alice Giles before applying for the course if this is not possible, to ensure it does not impact on your course participation. The concert will be followed by the course opening meeting and dinner.

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

For OHS reasons, participants must arrive in time for the start of the Course and the introductory talk. The final concert ensemble performance is also part of the course, so any early departure will affect your course participation. Contact Alice Giles before applying for the course if your travel plans will make this impossible.

For more information on the Kioloa Coastal Campus visit their web site http://kioloa.anu.edu.au/

If you prefer to surface mail your application for, use the postal address:

Alice Giles, PO Box 641, Yass NSW 2582