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Welcome - thank you for visiting my website!
I'm Anne Harper, B Mus (Hons) Perf; M Mus (Dist). I studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland). I have been a professional musician (clarinettist) for over 20 years, and began my playing career working with orchestras in Scotland before returning home to Ireland in 2004. Over the years I have performed regularly with: the Ulster Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Opera, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Camerata Ireland, the RTE National Symphony Orchestra, the RTE Concert Orchestra, the Orchestra of NI Opera and the Belfast Ensemble. I'm someone who enjoys connecting with people and I value music as a powerful tool for personal development. I believe that communicating through the medium of music can play an important role in enhancing well-being, self-confidence and self-regulation. My community outreach work reflects this interest and passion and I often incorporate additional instruments into this work. I currently help to deliver the Ulster Orchestra's schools education programme, Crescendo, and I was recently appointed an Artist in Residence for the leading NI Charity Artscare. |
I also have a small number of private clarinet students, some of whom have gone on to win places at Music Colleges -please get in touch if this is something you'd like my help with.
For some time now I have been exploring the use of the clarinet in non-classical and folk music, and I am also a traditional story-teller. Of course I enjoy bringing a musical flavour to the stories I tell, and often incorporate the harp (an instrument synonymous with story-telling!) into my stories! I particularly enjoy working in a collaborative way, and often compose my own music, inspired by a love for the landscape and heritage of Ireland.
For some time now I have been exploring the use of the clarinet in non-classical and folk music, and I am also a traditional story-teller. Of course I enjoy bringing a musical flavour to the stories I tell, and often incorporate the harp (an instrument synonymous with story-telling!) into my stories! I particularly enjoy working in a collaborative way, and often compose my own music, inspired by a love for the landscape and heritage of Ireland.
Coming up...
I'll be at *Slieve Gullion* on Sunday 9th Oct with my good friend Colum Sands to play some tunes & tell some stories about the 'Ground on Which we Stand' □
Discover more about 'the hill of the steep slope', the Cailleach Béara, our places, & ways to connect with your own places □
