The Cardiff and Vale Music Education Harp Ensemble has been running for over 30 years. Izzy Hill is the current Musical Director.
The children are from Primary and Senior Schools in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan and range from 7 to18 years old.
The requirements for joining the Ensemble is a minimum of Grade 1 standard or above. Lever and pedal harps are acceptable for the Ensemble.
The harp ensemble rehearse fortnightly on Saturdays during term time at Cardiff High School, from 2 to 4pm.
The ensemble is an opportunity for harpists to get together and have fun playing on stage!
Conductor Biography
Izzy Hill
Originally from Torfaen, South Wales, Izzy graduated with a First Class Honours Degree from Cardiff University School of Music in July 2026. During her studies, she was awarded the A.B. Daily Prize for Outstanding Undergraduate Performance.
Izzy has performed at venues across Britain, including the Royal Albert Hall, and was recently awarded Third Prize in the Pendine Young Musician of Wales 2025 competition.
She holds performance diplomas in both Piano and Harp, as well as diplomas in Music Theory and Music Teaching. In September 2026, Izzy will begin a Master’s degree in Music Education and Performance at Cardiff University.
A fluent Welsh speaker, Izzy is passionate about promoting Welsh culture through her harp playing and performance.