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Mozart; arr. Paul Hurst, Ave Verum Corpus

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Ave Verum Corpus

Paul Hurst's transcription of W.A. Mozart's arrangement of Ave Verum Corpus. This hymn was used during the Eucharist in many church services in the Middle Ages. It was sung during the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The hymn's title translates as "Hail, true body."
This arrangement is a useful resource to harpists performing interludes during wedding services.
3 pages

Ave verum corpus is a short Eucharistic hymn that has been set to music by various composers. It dates from the 14th century and has been attributed to Popes Innocent III, Innocent IV[1] and Innocent VI.[2]

During the Middle Ages it was sung at the elevation of the host during the consecration. It was also used frequently during Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

The hymn's title means "Hail, true body", and is based on a poem deriving from a 14th-century manuscript from the Abbey of Reichenau, Lake Constance.[citation needed] The poem is a meditation on the Catholic belief in Jesus's Real Presence in the sacrament of the Eucharist, and ties it to the Catholic conception of the redemptive meaning of suffering in the life of all believers.

Maganuco, Michael, Awakening Stillnesses

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Awakening Stillnesses

This incredible contemporary work for the advanced pedal harpist was chosen for the 2010 USA International Harp Competition.
Composer Michael Maganuco was born and raised in Illinois. He is completing degrees in both harp performance and composition at Boston University where he studies with Ann Hobson Pilot (harp) and Richard Cornell (composition).
This piece, full of intricate pedal work and some contemporary harp technique is suited for the advanced pedal harpist.
9 pages, pedal changes are marked

Curcio, Stephanie, Away in a Manger

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Traditional Christmas carols arranged for beginner level harp duo

An arrangement from Curcio's "Duet Carols For Joy" series. "Away in a Manger" for duo harps. For advanced beginner level pedal or lever harp. Curcio manages to produce an interesting, flavorful sound while still being simple enough to be accessible to beginners. These carols are an excellent opportunity for beginners to learn to play with others at a manageable difficulty level. Separate inserts for harp 1 and 2, as well as a full score of both parts. 7 pages total.

Other carols in the "Duet Carols For Joy" include:
Carol of the Bagpipers
Deck the Halls & Fum, Fum, Fum
Go Tell it On the Mountain
Here We Come a-Wassailing
Joy to the World
Pat-a-Pan
We Three Kings
What Child is This (Greensleeves)

Curcio, Stephanie, Bach on Bach

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Medley of Bach chorales for solo lever or pedal harp

This is a medley of three chorales by J.S. Bach: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, and How Fitly Shall I Meet Thee. These well written arrangements have lovely harmonies and are for early intermediate level lever or pedal harp. Contains both lever and pedal markings. Accidentals require a fully levered harp. Pieces are in the key of C. 3 pages.

Bach, J.S., arr. Maria Luisa Rayan-Forero, Bach's Partitas Nos. 1-3, BWV 825-827

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Bach's Partitas Nos. 1-3, BWV 825-827

The keyboard works of J.S. Bach are now available to the intermediate-advanced pedal harpist courtesy of the wonderful Argentinean harpist Maria Luisa Rayan-Forero. This arrangement has been carefully researched by Ms. Rayan-Forero and includes helpful information on fingerings, expression, and ornamentation. A really wonderful addition to the harp repertory. 67 pages, pedal changes are marked.

Curcio, Stephanie, Bachiana for Harps

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Bachiana for Harps

This classical duet for two intermediate pedal harps is an original work by harpist, teacher, and composer Stephanie Curcio based on themes of familiar Bach works. A really lovely duet that incorporates elements of fugue, chorals and other Baroque musical forms.
Score and parts included. Pedal changes are marked in individual parts.

Lady Gaga; arr. Kathy Bundock Moore, Bad Romance

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Bad Romance

An arrangement for intermediate pedal harp by Kathy Bundock Moore of Lady Gaga's popular song "Bad Romance." This pieces starts out with the traditional arpeggios in the left-hand while the melody plays the right hand but as it develops the arrangement incorporates percussive harp techniques such as rapid glissandos, stacatto bass, and playing close to the soundboard.
5 pages

Damase, Jean Michel, Ballade

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Ballade

Jean-Michel Damase is a French pianist, conductor and a classical composer. His skill as a composer was recognized when he won the Grand Prix de Rome in 1947 for his trio for flute, viola and harp. Damase is among the contemporary classical composers who truly know how to write for the harp.
This "Ballade" is for string orchestra and harp; this edition includes the solo harp part as well as a score of the harp part and piano reduction. For the advanced pedal harpist. 25 pages, pedal changes are marked.

Salzedo (from Trois Morceaux), Ballade

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Ballade

No harpist in the 20th century has had a more significant impact on development of the instrument than Carlos Salzedo (1885-1961). Famed as a player and teacher, he was also a composer of note whose works reflect his French origins and great support for contemporary musical developments in the 1920s and 1930s.
This piece is an excellent example of Salzedo's mastery as a composer for harp. Suitable for the advanced pedal harpist, 'Ballade' includes standard harp techniques such as rapid pedal changes and rich glissandos, while incorporating Salzedo's characteristic harmonic complexity. 15 pages, pedal changes are marked.

Hasselmans, Alphonse, Ballade

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Ballade

This work by Alphonse Hasselmans for intermediate-advanced pedal harp is dedicated to one of his most gifted students, Henriette Renie. A dramatic composition, this piece includes a sparsely harmonized introduction with harmonics and then builds in texture to rolled four-finger chords, arpeggio figures and sweeping glissandos.
11 pages

French harpist, composer and teacher Alphonse Hasselmans was professor of harp at the Paris Conservatory. Hasselmans trained a generation of the most important French harpists of the 20th century, including Henriette Renie, Marcel Tournier, Carlos Salzedo, Marcel Grandjany, Lily Laskine, and Pierre Jamet.

Debussy; arr. Dominique Piana, Ballade for Violin, Cello and Harp

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Ballade for Violin, Cello and Harp

Ballade is one of Claude Debussy's earliest piano pieces, originally entitled Ballade russe. The piano music of Debussy (1862-1918), in both its fluidity and its tonal space, is uniquely suited to the timbre of the harp.
Inspired by its haunting melodic qualities, coupled with some very harp-like writing, harpist Dominique Piana chose to transcribe it for violin, cello and harp, on the occasion of a French-themed concert by her chamber group, the Pleasanton Chamber Players. This transcription provides another opportunity for highly refined collaborative work to lovers of the "Debussy sound."
For the intermediate-advanced pedal harpist.
Includes score and parts for each instrument.
Score is 13 pages.

Friou, Deborah, Ballads & Court Dances of the 16th & 17th Centuries

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Twenty three of Deborah Friou's pieces from her recording Renaissance Muse

This book contains 23 of the tunes from Deborah Friou's recording Renaissance Muse. These include court dances of Praetorius and Gervaise, traditional English ballads, as well as pieces from Scotland's two earliest lute manuscripts. Three of the tunes are arranged for wire-strung harp and five of the Praetorius dances are arranged for one or two harps. For intermediate players, with fingerings indicated. Pieces are in C tuning or sharp keys. 48 pages, spiral-bound.

Includes:
Canarie I & II
Ladie Ann Gordon's Lilt
A Daunce
Currant
Corne Yairds
Cabot
Scots Tune I & II
I Long for Thy Virginitie
A Scots Tune
Spyenelit Reforme
Alamande IV, Gaillarde
Three Ravens
A Jig
Robin
Lady Laiton's Almain
Bransle de la Torche (solo or duet)
Bransle de Montirande (solo or duet)
Courante CLXXXIII (solo or duet)
La Rosette (solo or duet)
Courante XCVIII (solo or duet)
White Flowers

Burns, Robert; arr. Ray Pool, Ballads by Burns

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Ballads by Burns

These six Scottish melodies have texts written by poet Robert Burns and have been expertly arranged for harp by Ray Pool.
These famous tunes can be played on lever harp or pedal harp without exception. They are at an intermediate level, perfect for those who play at parties, receptions, restaurants and other public venues. The complete lyrics for each ballad are included at the end of each selection. Historical notes on the tunes and other references about Robert Burns are also given.
This collection also includes a lead sheet of each tune with chord symbols and the lyrics of the first verse.
22 pages

Contents
Flow Gently Sweet Afton
Ye Banks and Braes O'Bonnie Doon
Comin' Through the Rye
Scots Wha' Hae'
My Love is Like a Red, Red, Rose
Auld Lang Syne

Radspinner, Mary, Banish Misfortune (Book only)

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Celtic music for harp duet, harp with fiddle and psaltery

Traditional Celtic melodies arranged for harp, bowed psaltery and fiddle or harp duet. These pieces make spectacular ensemble performance material. All are featured on the "Banish Misfortune" CD by Harper's Din. Also available as a set containing music book and companion CD. Harp parts are at the intermediate level and can be played on pedal harp. 59 pgs.

Includes:
Full ensemble:
O'Carolan Si bheag Si mhor
Shaker tune Simple Gifts / I Danced in the Morning
Traditional Polish Lullaby
Traditional Norwegian Anton Tomten's Waltz
Traditional The Butterfly
Medieval Ave Venerabilis Maria
American How Can I Keep From Singing
O'Carolan Fanny Poer
English Greensleeves
Harp duets:
Traditional Irish Banish Misfortune
Traditional Irish Cliffs of Moher
Scottish Coilsfield House
Scottish Jock O'Hazeldeen
Scottish / Irish Guilderoy / Castle Kelly
13th Century Como Poden
14th Century My Lady Carrye's Dompe

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Offenbach; arr. Burton, Barcarolle

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Barcarolle

An arrangement for harp solo of the lovely "Barcarolle" from Jacques Offenbach's popular 1881 opera Les contes d'Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann). This arrangement by Daniel Burton opens with a series of sweeping arpeggios followed by descending glissandos. The harp plays a prominent role in this "Barcarolle" in the opera's original orchestration so the chord pattern will be very familiar to any harpist who has played in the orchestra for this work. Burton's arrangement weaves the vocal line into the chord pattern in a very natural way. Suitable for the intermediate pedal harpist.
4 pages

Offenbach; arr. P. Jaeger, Barcarolle

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Solo pedal harp version of the Barcarolle from Offenbach's "Tales of Hoffman"

Arrangement for solo pedal harp of the famous number from the Offenbach opera "Tales of Hoffman". Showy arrangement with big chords and glisses. A few of the glisses require quick pedal changes that would have to be done carefully, but this arrangement will be a real crowd pleaser at gigs once you learn it.

Guldimann, Suzanne, The Bard's Harp Book: Music from Shakespeare's Plays

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Bard's Harp Book: Music from Shakespeare's Plays (The)

Suzanne Guldimann has researched and arranged 23 pieces of Elizabethan and Jacobean music that are believed to have originally accompanied the songs in Shakespeare's plays. The collection includes popular songs of the time that are quoted in Shakespeare's works as well as pieces thought to have been composed specifically for the plays.

All of the pieces in this collection can be performed on a harp with just two and a half octaves, or on any larger harp or melody instrument. The pieces are arranged in the keys of C and G and their relative modes/minors. However, a number of the pieces contain accidentals and require lever changes. Each piece includes historical information, chord symbols, fingering, and lyrics. 48 pages, paperbound.

Includes:
Calino Custruame
Come o'er the Bourne Bessie
Farewell Dear Love
Full Fathoms Five
The God of Love
Hark, Hark the Lark
I Loathe that I Did Love
It Was a Lover and His Lass
Lawn as White as Driven Snow
Mad Tom a Bedlam
O Mistress Mine
O Sweet Oliver
Peg o' Ramsey
The Rain It Raineth Every Day
Sigh No More, Ladies
Take, O Take Those Lips Away
There Dwelt a Man in Babylon
Three Merry Men
Walsingham
What Shall He Have?
Where the Bee
Whoop, Do Me No Harm
Willow Song

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