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Carolan Festival Worcester, VT

Our festival is a gathering of people who play, listen, sing, or dance to
the music of Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738), Irish harper and composer.

 

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Save the Date! 

15th Carolan Festival 

*** June 29, 2024 ***

 Please NOTE: NEW LOCATION in LEBANON, NH

Our Festival is a gathering of people who play, listen, sing, or dance to the music of

Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738), Irish harper and composer. 

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The Mallerys have retired from hosting at their farm in Worcester, VT

but are still actively involved. They will be at the June 29th Festival!

Thanks to All who participated for 14 magical Festivals 2007-2019, 2023 in Worcester, VT!!

Smaller Carolan Gatherings are being held by anyone who wants to host.

Please contact Elizabeth if you are interested:

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Longtime Committee Member Dave Beaufait of Enfield, NH,

is hosting the June 29th Festival.  

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024 

                     15th Carolan Festival (click for flyer)

*** Salt Hill Pub, Upper Valley Music Center (UVMC), First Congregational Church (FCC) ***

LEBANON, NH

Rain or Shine

 

Noon  Lunch and Session to Open the 15th Carolan Festival, Salt Hill Pub (Galway Room)

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1:30 - 4:30 pm Carolan Festival: Sessions, Workshop, Harpers' Haven at UVMC and FCC

$15/Adult suggested donation, under 18 Free 

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 Click for flyer: SEPARATELY TICKETED HARP WORKSHOPS (UVMC)

Rachel Clemente (Beginner/Intermediate) 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Dominique Dodge (Intermediate) 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Email Rachel to register: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Supper at Salt Hill Pub (Galway Room)

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7:00 pm Carolan Concert with Harpers Dominique Dodge and Rachel Clemente  

Festival participants play "Carolan's Welcome" to begin (link to sheet music)

$25 suggested donation, First Congregational Church

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More WEBSITE UPDATES will be made in early June... 

 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST FESTIVALS BELOW:

Link to video clips from past Carolan Festivals (several of Dominique Dodge):
 
 

 Thanks to All who participated for 14 magical Festivals 2007-2023 in Worcester, VT!!

 

Enjoy Sharon Schenkel's wonderful 2016 Festival photo album by clicking here 

 

Festival Founder and Host, John Mallery, was in his element in 2016 having achieved piano mobility!

These photos by Sharon Schenkel say it all!

1) John in his glory 2) John & Cathryn  3) John still glowing

 

John in his glory John Cathryn on rolling piano John and mobile piano still glowing

 

 

 The spirit of the Festival is to share our appreciation of the music. The Carolan Festival will be held, Rain or Shine. Modest donation requested to cover costs. This is a not-for-profit event.

Please contact us for all inquiries or if you would like to sign up for our latest information and announcements.


Proceeds from Tune Books and DVDs go back into funding the festival: Order Here
 
 
A list of the tunes (tunes played at our previous Carolan Festivals in italics- which will also serve as a starting point for tunes to play at this year's Festival.We will by no means be restricted to only these tunes- 214 tunes have survived! 
 
Links to websites with written music and midi files are also listed in the Carolan References link, to help explore and learn tunes, whether by sight or by ear.