Hurrell, Nancy, The Ring of Harps
The "Ring of Harps" continues in the tradition of Boston harpist Nancy Hurrell's other ensemble books, with arrangements for mixed-level groups, which are fun to play for everyone. The tunes are from Scotland and Ireland, and include a duet, three-part and four-part ensembles. There are also seven great solos. In addition to the usual toe-tapping Scottish reels, the arrangements use melodic patterns to suggest ripples in the sea (Aran Boat Song), fluttering wings (The Butterfly), and jingling coins (Little Donald of the Sweets). There's a wonderful range of styles from ancient harmonies to traditional Carolan to jazzy reels.
105 pages
Contents
Loch Gamhna (Solo)
Cliffs of Moher (Solo)
The Birken Tree (Solo)
Captain Campbell (Solo)
Eilean Beag Donn a'Chuain, Little Brown Island in the Ocean (Solo)
The High Reel (Solo)
George Brabazon, Second Air (Turlough O'Carolan) (Solo)
Latha a' Siubhal Sleibhe Dhomh, One Day as I was Travelling the Mountains (Duet)
Domhnall Beag an t-Siucair, Little Donald of the Sweets (Trio)
Cha Bhi Mi 'Gad Thaladh, I Will Not Rock You to Sleep (Trio)
The Butterfly (Trio)
Miss Murphy (Turlough O'Carolan) (Trio)
The Aran Boat Song (Trio)
Flowers of Edinburgh (Four harps)
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