Harpists are set to descend on Powys this August as one of Wales' leading music programmes returns for its 13th year.

The Glasbury Arts Harp Summer School will take place from August 20 to 23 at Gwernyfed High School offering four days of intensive workshops and masterclasses.

The summer school gives students the chance to explore four distinct genres – classical, Welsh folk, jazz and improvisation, and ensemble arrangements – under the guidance of some of the UK’s most respected harp tutors.

Tutors this year will be co-directors of music, Manon Browning (arrangements for harp/orchestra/ensembles) and Eleri Darkins (Welsh folk music) joined by Emily Harris (classical) and Amanda Whiting (jazz and improvisation) who will be at the school on August 21 and 23.

Rose Graham will once again join the summer school as an associate tutor together with two new associates, Bethany Coggon and Mistletoe Chapman, to assist anyone who needs any extra assistance.

The week will culminate in two public concerts, with tutors performing on Thursday, August 21, and a final showcase featuring all the students and more than 30 harps on stage on the afternoon of Saturday, August 23.

There will be three levels of teaching. Participants do not need to have sat grade exams but will be playing music at the relevant levels.

Students who have achieved Grade 6 and above are also invited to enter Glasbury Arts’ Composition Harp Competition. Submissions, in the form of a written score, should be sent by email to [email protected]. by 5pm on July 14. The winner will be invited to perform their entry in the summer school final concert.

To book go to www.glasburyarts.co.uk and follow the harps links. If you would find it easier to pay by instalments, please email [email protected].