Irishfest-La Crosse recognizes the value of harp competition as a way for competitors to show mastery of Celtic harp skills and its cultural significance to the community presented in a public forum. The 2011 Celtic Harp Competition is meant to encourage harp players to become competent performers of Celtic music, to broaden their repertoire of Celtic music and to further cooperation of harp groups and organizations involved in Celtic music.

Cash and other prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in each category, except non-competitive.

Patrick Ball
Competition Judge & Performer
http://www.patrickball.com

Patrick Ball, one of the premier Celtic harp players in the world, is also a captivating spoken word artist. In playing
the ancient, legendary brassstrung harp of Ireland with its bell-like voice, and in
performing tales of wit and enchantment, Ball brings new life to cherished traditions,
creating “a richly theatrical and hauntingly beautiful performance.”

Turner Collins
Competition Judge & Performer
http://www.turnercollins.com

Turner Collins was raised in a folk-music family. He began his journey into the Celtic roots of the Ozark’s music and culture
while in his teens. He discovered like-minded people of various generations enjoying Celtic and Ozark’s folk music traditions. Turner began his performing
career with the Chameleon Puppet Theater in the early 1980s and progressed to the festivals and fine arts series he enjoys today.

Harp Workshops

Irishfest-La Crosse is pleased to announce that The Harp Workshop has been expanded to four workshops through the Summer School of Celtic Music. In addition, the Summer School of Celtic Music is offering workhops on Tin Whistle, Guitar, Irish Flute, Fiddle, Bodhrán, & Irish dance.

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