HARP HOLIDAY 2026
Harp Holiday 2026 will be held from January 10-17 inclusive at the:
'Brother. R. J Wallace Performing Arts Centre', Waverley College, Sydney.
(off street parking provided)
Click here for directions
Harp Holiday 2026 Full 8 Day Package for age 15 and over: (More advanced students 13 years and over may book the full Harp Holiday 8 day Package if preferred. Please contact Louise, (contact@harpholiday.com), if unsure.
Accommodation is NOT provided for interstate attendees.
(BYO lunches daily from Sunday, tea/coffee & snacks provided.)
Timetable:
First Saturday: Venue opens 11.00am
11.00am school open - harp drop off
12.30-2.30pm - Welcome Lunch
3.00-5.00pm Harp Class Activity
Sunday: Venue opens daily 8.30am-7.00pm
9.00am-1.00pm - private lessons with Louise are available at 1/2 price for HH25. ($75 per hour) Must book in advance. ( contact@harpholiday.com )
9.00am-1.00pm - ensemble tutoring with other teachers available or private practice. Request via contact@harpholiday.com
2.00pm-5.00pm - ensemble fun run through music with all participants! Includes special afternoon tea
Monday-Thursday:
9.00am-1.00pm - Private lessons with Louise available but must book in advance. ( contact@harpholiday.com )
10.00am-12.00pm - lever harp class with Margaret Curtis
10.00am-12.00pm - pedal harp class with Georgia Lowe
2.00-300pm - full lever ensemble
3.15-5.00pm - full ensemble (levers and pedals)
5.00pm-6.00pm - full pedal ensemble
Friday:
9.00am - 12.00pm private practice
1.00pm - stage set up and tune harps
2.00-5pm - dress rehearsal
Saturday: CONCERT DAY
10.00am-12.00pm top and tail rehearsal.
12.00-2.00pm tuning, last minute practice.....lunch
2.00pm Concert
4.15pm pack up
4.30pm Pizza Party
8.00pm venue closes
INCLUDES:
- A private lesson with Louise Johnson, pedal or lever, includes tutoring with the ensemble music or anything at all that you'd like to work on. She can help with just about anything, including aches and pains when playing!
- Paid Lessons are also available with other tutors (arranged at camp)
- Participation in daily ensemble practice, all levels included and all training given
- Other Activities ( improvisation classes, guest harpists, harp maintenance etc)
- Participation in Heavenly Harps Concert 2025
- Welcome lunch first Saturday
- Post concert pizza party last Saturday
- 1 ticket for all HH participants for a friend to attend the public concert
BOOK HERE for HH26 FULL PACKAGE
Harp Holiday 2026 BOOKINGS CLOSE NOVEMBER 25, 2025
BOOK HERE for HH26 CASUAL ATTENDANCE for ADULTS & OVER 15
(Maximum of 3 days per person between January 12-14) BOOKINGS CLOSE DECEMBER 10
Harp Holiday Youth Program from Monday 12 to Saturday 17 10.00am-4.00pm
- with tutors Natalie Wong and Julie Kim, founding teachers of Sydney Harp School.
For students 14 and under: (More advanced students 13 years and over may book the full Harp Holiday 8 day Package if preferred. Please contact Louise, (contact@harpholiday.com), if unsure.
(Venue opens 9.00am - 5.00pm for drop off and pick up)
(BYO lunches, snacks provided)
- Harp ensemble,
- Participation in the Heavenly Harps Concert 2026
- Solo performances
- Masterclass
- Harp maintenance (learn to look after your harp, stringing etc, parents welcome)
- Educational music games
- Friends and fun.
- Post concert pizza party
- 1 ticket for all HH participants for a friend to attend the public concert
BOOK HERE for HARP HOLIDAY YOUTH PROGRAM 2026
HH Youth Program BOOKINGS CLOSE NOVEMBER 25, 2025
Casual attendance at HH 26 and the Youth Program is available from 1 to 3 days between Monday January 12 - Wednesday January 14
- Private lessons can be arranged with Louise Johnson, pedal or lever ($120 - 1 hour plus GST, $75 - 1⁄2 hour plus GST.)
- A day includes participation in all HH26 and Youth Program events for the day
- Wednesday 6 includes a masterclass and performance opportunities for the Youth Group and attendance by HH26 participants.
BOOK HERE for YOUTH PROGRAM CASUAL ATTENDANCE
Book each day individually, maximum of 3 days per person.
ALL GENERAL ENQUIRIES FOR HARP HOLIDAY 2026:
contact@harpholiday.com
Harp Holiday 2026 is delighted to present Baée Harp Service at Harp Holiday 2026. Get your harp regulated or serviced by Jo Baee during camp hours. An equivalent harp will be available for you to use when your harp is being serviced.
BOOK HERE for Baee Harp Service
Heavenly Harps in Concert 2026 featuring the Harp Holiday Harp Ensemble
Saturday 17 January, 2 pm
'Brother. R. J Wallace performing Arts Centre'
Waverley College, Sydney
I ticket per performer is provided for a friend or family member to attend the concert more tickets available to purchase here:
BOOK HERE for TICKETS
Concert Bookings Close Saturday 17 January, 2026
Limited ticket sales available at door.
