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Performance and Competition Experience:
- Harper with the Irish Harp Orchestra throughout Ireland 2005-2007.
- 2007 Senior Harp Division Champion, County Limerick, Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann music competitions.
- 2007 Senior Harp Division 2nd Place, Munster Provincial Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann music competitions.
- 2007 Finalist in the All-Ireland Harp Championships in Tullamore, Ireland.
- Harper, voice duet and solo performer with the Irish Harp Orchestra during several performance tours to France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Cyprus and Tennessee 2005-2007.
- Corporate, charity and wedding performances with the Irish Harp Orchestra Ensemble in Ireland at Dromoland Castle, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Lough Rynn Castle Hotel, Kinnity Castle, and Adare Manor Charity Garden Show.
- Engaged as a staff Harper at the Castle Oaks Hotel in Castleconnell, Ireland 2005-2007.
- Performer and voice soloist on the 2006 Irish Harp Orchestra CD "A Christmas Collection".
- Teacher for students of all ages, from beginning lessons in the Irish public schools to intensive workshop courses for adults.
- Individual and group workshop instructor for the Irish Harp College.
- Experienced in playing for weddings, funerals, births, professional receptions, church services, special events, schools, and hospital and special-needs student settings.
- Certified Music Practitioner/Harper for the Washington County Hospice program, Oregon.
Studies and Certifications:
- Apprentice to the Irish Harp Orchestra Director, Dr. Janet Harbison 2005-2007.
- Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann TTCT Teachers Diploma Course Graduate.
- Music for Healing and Transition Certification Program graduate, United States CMP (Certified Music Practitioner).
- Student of Jewell Shield, Yamhill County, Oregon for 5 years.
- Voice student of Diane Harris, Technically Sound Studios, for 7 years.
Advanced workshops and certifications:
- Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Scoil Eigse Summer School 2007 workshops with Janet Harbison, Grainne Hambly, and Eileen Gannon 2007.
- Goderich, Ontario Celtic Roots College Summer School 2006 workshops with Janet Harbison and Kathleen Graham.
- Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Scoil Eigse Summer School 2006 workshops with Janet Harbison, Michael Rooney, Grainne Hambly and Eileen Gannon.
- Wells, British Columbia, Island Mountain Arts summer workshops with Lori Papajohn, Kim Robertson and Harper Tasche.
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