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arr. Claudia Place, The Angels and the Shepherds

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Angels and the Shepherds (The)

An elegant addition to any harp ensemble's holiday program!
An arrangement by Claudia Place of this well-known Bohemian Christmas carol. This collection includes a score as well as pages with parts for each individual harpist. Perfect for any beginning-intermediate lever harp ensemble.
16 pages

Liszt, Franz, Angelus

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Liszt piece transcribed for solo pedal harp

Angelus is the first piece in the third volume of Annees de pelerinage, published in 1883. This piece has both impressionistic and expressionistic tendencies, using the whole physical and expressive range of the harp. The whole middle section is embellished with bisbigliandos, which create an indelible, uncanny effect. Moving beyond Romanticism, the beauties of Angelus take effect to unveil, with layers of meaning asking to be peeled away, one by one, and will prove to be highly rewarding.

arr. Claudia Place, Annie Laurie for Three Harps

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Annie Laurie for Three Harps

William Douglas of Fingle, who was in love with Annie Laurie, wrote the original poem "Annie Laurie" in 1685. It is said Mr. Douglas wrote this poem under an unlucky star, for Annie Laurie afterwards married Mr. Fergusson of Craigddoroch. This traditional Scottish song was a favorite of the Scottish soldiers during the Crimean War.

This version, for three lap, lever, or pedal harps is suited for a beginner level harp ensemble. The parts for Harps 1, 2 and 3 are written in the treble clef (and there is a version of Harp 3 included transposed into the bass clef as well) so they are well-suited parts for beginning harpists. A truly lovely piece - sure to be a hit at any harp ensemble recital!

Watkins, D., Anthology of English Music, Vol. 1

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Anthology of English Music, Vol. 1

Volume I 1550-1650

David Watkins studied harp at the Royal Academy of Music. His work as both a transcriber and original composer of music for the harp is known internationally for its sensitivity to the instrument's abilities and sonority. His compositions have been played all over the world.
This anthology of works edited by David Watkins is a great resource for the intermediate-advanced pedal harp student or the professional pedal harpists. These pieces are excellent recital choices and would also work quite well as part of a gig harpist's repertory.
26 pages

Contents
Anonymous: Toy; Watkin Ale
John Bull: Praeludium; Praeludium (dor)
Wiliam Byrd: Pavana
John Dowland: Lachrimae antiquae pavan; My Lady Hunsdon's puffe
Giles Farnaby: Giles Farnaby's dreame; His rest (Galliard); Tell mee Daphne
Orlando Gibbons: Lady Hatton's Galliard
Robert Johnson: Alman (1); Alman (2)
Thomas Morley: Alman
Martin Peerson: Alman; Fall of the Leafe

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Watkins, D., Anthology of English Music, Vol. 2

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Anthology of English Music, Vol. 2

Volume 2 1650-1750

David Watkins studied harp at the Royal Academy of Music. His work as both a transcriber and original composer of music for the harp is known internationally for its sensitivity to the instrument's abilities and sonority. His compositions have been played all over the world.
This anthology of works edited by David Watkins is a great resource for the intermediate-advanced pedal harp student or the professional pedal harpists. These pieces are excellent recital choices and would also work quite well as part of a gig harpist's repertory.
23 pages

Contents
William Croft Sarabande; Ground
Henry Purcell Suite No. 1 in G; Round O; Air; Ground; Hornpipe; Hornpipe; Suite No. 8 in F
John Blow Mortlack's Ground

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Watkins, D., Anthology of English Music, Vol. 3

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Anthology of English Music, Vol. 3

Volume 3 1750-1800

David Watkins studied harp at the Royal Academy of Music. His work as both a transcriber and original composer of music for the harp is known internationally for its sensitivity to the instrument's abilities and sonority. His compositions have been played all over the world.
This anthology of works edited by David Watkins is a great resource for the intermediate-advanced pedal harp student or the professional pedal harpists. These pieces are excellent recital choices and would also work quite well as part of a gig harpist's repertory.
31 pages

Contents
John Parry Sonata in D Major
Thomas Augustine Arne Sonata No. 3 in G Major; Sonata No. 6 in G minor; Sonata No. 7 in A major

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Watkins, D., Anthology of English Music, Vol. 4

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Anthology of English Music, Vol. 4

Volume 4 1800-1850

David Watkins studied harp at the Royal Academy of Music. His work as both a transcriber and original composer of music for the harp is known internationally for its sensitivity to the instrument's abilities and sonority. His compositions have been played all over the world.
This anthology of works edited by David Watkins is a great resource for the intermediate-advanced pedal harp student or the professional pedal harpists. These pieces are excellent recital choices and would also work quite well as part of a gig harpist's repertory.
31 pages

CONTENTS
Elias Parish Alvars: Introduction, Cadenza and Rondo; Romance in A flat; Romance in F; Serenade
John Field: Nocturne in B flat; Nocturne in D minor

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Owens, D., An Anthology of Music for the Harp

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Anthology of Music for the Harp (An)

An anthology of music for the harp from the Elizabethan, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern Periods compiled and edited by Dewey Owens for the intermediate pedal harpist. 31 pages, pedal changes are marked

About Strange Lands and People - Schumann
Ave Maria - Reinecke
Bouree - J.S. Bach
Chaconne - Handel
Chanson Francais - Tschaikovsky
Cradle Song -Wolf
Dance - Bartok
Elegie - Massanet
First Loss - Schumann
Galop - Kabelevsky
Minuet - Kirnberger
Minuet - Zipoli
Minuet in G minor - J.S. Bach
Pavane - Byrd
Prelude Symphonique, op. 2 No. 5 and op. 2 No. 10 - Hausermann
Shepherd Playing his Pipe - Rebikoff
The Juggler - Kirnberger
Theme from Sonata XVI - W.A. Mozart
To a Wild Rose - Dowell
Un Poco Adagio - Clementi
Waltz - Brahms

Pool, Ray, Anthology, Fifty Themes and Melodies for Every Harpist

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A collection of fifty themes and melodies in enhanced lead sheet format

Originally developed for students in the 'Bedsides Harp' therapy program, this collection assists harpists in the study of playing from a fake book or in lead sheet format. Ray Pool utilizes "enhanced lead sheet format," a term he defines as "educational with a performance orientation as the ultimate goal. A solo melody line and chord symbols are given the same style of a traditional 'Fake Book.' However, extra information and suggestions are provided to facilitate the performance." This collection is designed to suit the needs of any harpist looking to broaden their repertoire, but would be extremely useful to those specializing in "Harp Therapy" and public location performances. Basic Chord Theory knowledge is required.

Specific Notes:
Written on a single staff, the right had plays a solo melody that is completely edited with suggested fingerings in traditional brackets.
The left hand reads from individual notes of longer rhythmic value, typically half or whole notes.
Each title is given a grade indication of *, ** or *** to indicate level of difficulty.
Key signatures are confined to C or G major and their relative minors.
Notes range from the E two strings above middle C to the C below middle C.
58 Pages, Spiral Bound

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Titles Include:

Folk: I Know Where I'm Goin'**, I Gave My Love a Cherry*, Aura Lee**, Shenandoah***
Celtic: All Through the Night***, Cockles and Mussels***, Loch Lomand***, Down by The Sally Gardens***, The Harp that Once***
Children: Brahms Lullaby**, The Farmer in the Dell*, This Old Man**, I'm a Little Teapot**, London Bridge**
Hymns: Jesus Loves Me*, The King of Love**, Fairest Lord Jesus*, Old Hundreth**, Blest Be the Tie that Binds**, Amazing Grace*
Spirituals: Jacob's Ladder*, Kum Ba Ya*, Lord, I want to Be a Christian**, Let us Break Bread Together**, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot**
Plainsong: Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence***, Creator of the Stars of Night**, Humbly I Adore Thee**
Jewish: Shalom Chaverim*, Hinnnei Mah Tov*, Candle Blessing*, Erev Shel Shoshanim**, Chanuka Chag Ya'fe**
Christmas: Silent Night**, Away In a Manger** Angels We Have Heard on High***
Opera: Un bel di vedremo***, Intermezzo***, O! Mio Babbino Caro***, Musetta's Song***
Classical: Bacarolle*, Sonata in C (Haydn)**, Sheep May Safely Graze***, Rondo in C (Clementi)***, Morning***, To a Wild Rose***, Polovetzian Dance #1***, Air ("Water Music")***, Eine Kleine Nacht Musik***, Traumerei***

Dutton, Thom, Appalachian Christmas

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Traditional American Carols arranged for harp and voice or harp solo

Carols arranged for harp and voice or harp solo. Not your usual book of carols and these are beautifully arranged for advanced beginner lever or pedal harpists. A valuable addition for anyone who enjoys carols, great for gig harpists who are looking for something new to play for holiday gigs and can embellish these to suit your skill level. Nine duets and two solo pieces. All pieces are traditional American folk tunes. 27 pages.

Includes:
Down in Yon Forest
Jesus Born in Beth'ny
Lulle Lullay
The Seven Joys of Mary
See Jesus the Savior
Sing- All Men!
Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head
Jesus the Christ is Born
The Cherry Tree
Winter Night
As Joseph Was A-Walkin'

Andres, Bernard, Aquatintes

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Six short pieces from Bernard Andres for lever or pedal harp

Bernard Andres pieces are perennially popular with harp teachers and these 6 short pieces for the lever or pedal harp really get your fingers moving. Perfect your grace notes, chords and arpeggios with Aquatintes. 8 pages.

Includes:
I
II
III
IV
V
VI

There is a free notation guide available with explanations of symbols and terms used by harpist composer Bernard Andres.

Liszt, Arcadelt Ave Maria

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Arcadelt Ave Maria

An arrangement for harp by Daniel Burton of Franz Liszt's "Arcadelt Ave Maria," based on an Ave Maria written by Flemish Renaissance composer Jacob Arcadelt (1505-1568). This arrangement includes left hand harmonics under a lilting melody played in fifths and quarter notes in the right hand. The simplicity of this work speaks to its Renaissance origins (Renaissance harmony was much sparser than Baroque and Classical harmonies) and the left hand accompaniment consists primarily of single notes, with octaves entering into the mix as the piece builds to a finish).
Suitable for the intermediate pedal harp or lever harps tuned in E flat
4 pages

Handel; arr. Barnwell, Aria

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Aria

This lovely aria by G.F. Handel has been arranged for the intermediate lever or pedal harpist by Rhett Barnwell. This aria is from Rinaldo and is known as "Lascia ch'io pianga." The original text for this aria translates as "Let me lament my cruel destiny; let me sigh for freedom! Let grief sunder the chains that bind me if only out of pity for my anguish."
This arrangement for harp is particularly suited to convey the anguish of this aria.
2 pages, lever changes are marked.

Beethoven; arr. Daniel Burton, Aria & Variations (Harp and Piano)

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Aria & Variations (Harp and Piano)

An arrangement for harp and piano by Daniel Burton of Ludwig van Beethoven's original variations for four-hand piano. Written in 1799, this song is based on the first stanza of Goethe's poem "Presence of the Loved One."
The "primo" part of this four-hand piece has been transcribed for the harpist, with extensive editing done to the harp's part in order to make it more idiomatic. The part of the piano has also been pared down and thinned in texture in order to provide a better balance between the two instruments. The key has been changed in this transcription from D to E-flat and a few measures were added as a final section at the end. Suitable for the intermediate or intermediate-advanced pedal harpist.
Includes two scores. Each score is 8 pages

Grandjany, Marcel, Aria in Classic Style

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Duet for organ and pedal harp

Beautiful duet written for harp and organ by Marcel Grandjany. An effective piece for a unique instrumental combination. The piece opens with the harp stating a very singable melody - thus the "aria" - in stately chords accompanied by the organ. The harp then goes into a long set of dramatic arpeggios that accompany the organ playing the melody. Lovely for use in church or for concert use. Includes full score organ part and separate harp part . For intermediate level pedal harp. Just a few pedal changes, these are marked. Organ part is 17 pages, harp part is 8 pages.

Mozart; arr. Burton, Arias

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Arias

Lyric arias from operas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arranged for solo pedal harp by Daniel Burton. Suitable for the intermediate pedal harpist.

Contents
S'altro che lacrime from La Clemenza di Tito, K 621
Ruhe sanft, mein holdes Leben from Zaide, K 344
Pupille amata from Lucio Silla, K 135
L'amero, saro costante from Il Re Pastore, K208

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