Jazz Harp Concert in Houston

January 15, 2010

Rizpah, a very talented young jazz harpist will present a concert in Houston, Texas on January 31st. You can learn more about her at www.rizpah.net.
Please plan to attend this great concert presented by the Greater Houston Chapter of the American Harp Society.
Please note the new location for this concert at Houston Piano Company.
Sunday, January 31, [...]

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Harpy New Year!

December 31, 2009

Yeah, that’s corny, but I couldn’t resist!
As the first day of a new year rapidly approaches, I think it is inevitable that we tend to mentally review the year that is ending and think about what we would like to have happen in the new year. New Years always seems to be a hopeful time [...]

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The Benefits of Studying Music

December 26, 2009

Here is a list of quotes from various sources regarding how important the study of music is.  I borrowed this from www.houstonmusicteacher.com.
If you wanted some good reasons to start your son or daughter (or yourself!) on harp lessons, here they are!
Music Students Are Scoring. Music students are outperforming non-music students on the Scholastic Aptitude Test [...]

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Very unusual instrument!

November 30, 2009

It’s a Guitar! It’s a Harp! It’s a Harpolyre!
I have never seen anything like this before, but it sure is cool!
Fernando Sor music on Harpolyre

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Free Harp Music

October 30, 2009

Here is a lovely little piece called “Spanish Dance” by Spanish Baroque composer, Gaspar Sanz (1640-1710).
Please click here to download the arrangement for cross-strung, which is playable on the 3-octave Esabelle cross-strung.
You can download a version arranged for small harp (with three easy changes of one lever!) by clicking here. This version can also be [...]

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New Arrangements for Cross-strung Harp

October 25, 2009

Here are three new, sh0rt pieces arranged for cross-strung harp.  Each one is approachable for the beginning cross-strung harp student with just enough chromatics t0 make them interesting. 
Click on the Shop tab to purchase immediate PDF downloads.

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Harpist Headcount–October Update

October 19, 2009

I started conducting a world-wide count of harpists on August 3, and I have had a lot more responses from all over the world since the last time I posted an update.  Please see the most current totals by country below.
PLEASE help me get as many harpists as possible included in this count.  Ask any [...]

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200-year old harp sonata finally published!

October 11, 2009

Sonate Pour la Harpe by Peder Schall
This is a beautiful and challenging sonate (Schall’s spelling) for pedal harp, composed approximately 200 years ago and published here for the very first time. This piece will be an exciting addition to intermediate-level pedal harp repertoire and would be a great recital or competition piece.
Peder Schall was a Danish [...]

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Premiere Issue of HarpNotes Now Available

October 11, 2009

The first issue of my quarterly newsletter, HarpNotes, was mailed out to subscribers today.  Please look for the subscription box at the bottom of the right column on this page to subscribe!
You will also receive my free E-book on tuning as a thank-you for subscribing.

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Festival of Harps

September 14, 2009

If you are in the Bay Area, please plan to attend this wonderful harp event next month!
20th Anniversary of the Festival of Harps
A Celebration of World, Contemporary, and Classical Harp Music
Saturday, October 3, 2009, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Chimes
4499 Piedmont Avenue
Oakland, California 94611
This “walk through” concert features more than 35 international, national, and [...]

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