Your audiences will love these popular classics! These beloved melodies have been arranged in progressive key order so that the book can be played as a continuous set of background music at a gig. However, individual tunes may be selected as separate musical renditions and selections omitted as desired. These arrangements strive to capture the "flavor" of the original source works and yet retain a strong melodic component. The selections are derived from orchestral, opera, operetta and art song compositions. Attempting to transfer them to the harp is a challenge due to the unique characteristics of the instrument. Some liberties had to be taken in order to avoid unusual key modulations or chromaticism of the original works. In some instances, a separate pedal and lever harp arrangement are provided for a more satisfactory performance.
Contents:
Porgi, Amor (Le Nozze di Figaro), Jupiter Theme (The Planets), Musetta?s Waltz (La Boh�me), Egyptian March (Aida), La Donna � Mobile (Rigoletto), Va Pensiero (Nabucco), Waltz and Cradle Song (Brahms), Toreador Song (Carmen), On Wings of Song (Mendelssohn), Surprise Symphony Theme, Moderato Cantabile (Fantasia Impromptu), Song to the Moon (Rusalka), Minuetto (Don Giovanni), The Swan (Carnival of the Animals), Mio Babbino Caro (Gianni Schicchi), Polovtsian Dance Theme (Prince Igor), Barcarolle (Tales of Hoffman), Meditation (Tha�s), Largo (New World Symphony), The Merry Widow Waltz.

A collection of 21 early Baroque English dance tunes by John Playford with guitar chords. A range of only three and one-half octaves, G-C, is needed to play these user-friendly arrangements. (Keys of C, G, D: F, G, D easy lever presets).

Table of Contents:
All in a garden green, A la mode de France, Argiers or The Wedding Night, Aye me, or the Symphony, Boatman, Broom, the Bonny Broom, Chestnut, Cuckolds all in a row, Drive the cold winter away, Grimstock I & II, Half Hannikin, Heart's Ease, Irish Trot, Jenny Pluck Pears, Lull me beyond thee, Maiden Lane, Mundesse, Parson's Farewell, Ruffty Tuffty, The Slip, Upon a Summer's Day.

This hauntingly beautiful three-part harp ensemble was commissioned for the opening of a new 2000-seat concert facility, Strathmore Music Hall, in Bethesda, Maryland. Dance of the Harps is presented with an underlying 3/4 accompaniment of swaying rhythm. The melody is shared between the first and second parts, while the third part provides underlying rhythm. The melody develops and expands and is followed by a sharply contrasting middle section, which is much faster and jig-like. In this section, the harps let loose in their dance, which has become spirited and playful. Following this faster middle section, the ensemble returns to the original melody, but with greater intensity and rhythmic vitality. As the piece comes to its dramatic conclusion, layer upon layer of rich harmonies unfold and become increasingly intense, culminating in a bell-like explosion of syncopated celebratory sound. The piece can be played by an ensemble of all level intermediate lever or pedal harpists, as each of the three parts is written with a different degree of technical difficulty.

This excellent book by Beth Kolle will add some interesting "northern land" tunes to your repertoire! This 117-page book contains music from Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Norway, Cape Breton, France, Manx, and Finland, 25 tunes in all. Each piece has an introductory page of background information. The following tunes have flute parts in addition to the harp part: Carrickfurgus, Innisheer, Brae Lochiel, Schottis 1, and The Shepherd's Daughter. The following tunes have a Harp 2 duo part: Innisheer, Reinlendar 1, and Mazurka Michel. Chords are included and measure numbers are marked at the beginning of each system.
Table of Contents:
The Bold Princess Royal, Carrickfergus, Fair-Haired Child, Inis Siar, Kitty Magennis, Morgan Meaghan, The Raven, Brae Lochiel, Harris Air, JB Reel, Long-Dance, Polska, Schottis I, Slangpolska, Huldrevals, Reinlander I, Sirivisa, Brenda Stubbert's Reel, John McColl's Favorite, Lily's Waltz, Reinlandar II, Mazurka Michel, The Shepherd's Daughter, Ti-ti-ti.

Medieval and Renaissance Airs, Songs and Dances. The left hand uses open harmonies and single notes.

Table of Contents:

Medieval

Alle, psallite, Alleluya Anonymous (England, 13th c.)
Cuncti simus Libre Vermell (Spain, 14th c.)
Dansse Real Anonymous (France, 13th c.)
Edi be thu, Heven-Queene Anonymous (England, 13th c.)
Kalenda Maya Raimbaut de Vaqueiras (France, 12th c.)
Non sofre - CSM #159 Cantigas de Santa Maria (Spain, 13th c.)
Ondas do mar de Vigo - Martin Codax (Spain, 13th c.)
Ondas do mar de Vigo - Estampie ? Therese Honey
Salterello ? Anonymouns (Italy, 14th c.)
Santa Maria amar CMS #7 - Cantigas de Santa Maria (Spain, 13th c.)
Santa Maria, strella do dia CMS #100 - Cantigas de Santa Maria (Spain, 13th c.)
Stella splendens ? Libre Vermell (Spain, 14th c.)


Renaissance
Branle de Cheveaux Thoinot Arbeau (France, 1589)
Branle d?Escosse Thoinot Arbeau (France, 1589)
Branle de la Torche Michael Praetorius (Germany, 1612)
Complaint John Dowland (England, 16th c.)
Jhon Come Kisse Me Noue Anon. (Scotland, 17th c.)
Joy to the Personne of My Love Skene Manuscript (Scotland, 17th c.)
Ladie Laiton?s Alman John Dowland (England, 16th c.)
L?espagnoletta Francisque Caroubel (France, 16th c.)
Nonesuch Playford Collection (England, 17th c.)
Mr. Dowland?s Midnight John Dowland (England, 16th c.)
Round Battle Galliard John Dowland (England, 16th c.)

Great exercises and tune selections, an outstanding addition to the learning material for harp. Formerly in two volumes, now nicely combined into a 60-page method, this superb collection of exercises and songs can be used for all harps, though the range is specifically for small harps. Exercises are simple and move slowly, developing a solid technique. The book is meant to be used under the guidance of a harp instructor. Fingerings and brackets are well marked, songs are well known, aiding in learning! Tunes are laid out well.

Contains: Drink to Me Only, Amazing Grace, London Bridge, Lavender?s Blue, Cockles and Mussels, Hints of Christmas (a one-page medley that is easy and impressive!), Susy Little Susy, Ode to Joy, Brahms? Lullaby, Kum-ba-yah, We Three Kings, For He?s a Jolly Good Fellow, Crusader?s Hymn, Potpourri (an original tune using many of the techniques found in the book), and Untraveled Path, a tune by one of Ms. Drake?s theory students, arranged for small harp.

This is not your ordinary book of classical music for harp! When Mr. Hill first submitted his book, we played through each piece and noticed that the music is not just simplified piano type arrangements for harp, they are well thought out arrangements that are easy and interesting to play. Creative, work very well on harp, simple yet effective, retaining the correct harmonies. We also checked the table of contents, and these pieces have not been overdone.That makes this collection desirable for many types of occasions: weddings, therapy, recital, and many more. Classical music is acceptable in any situation, and these arrangements are a most welcome addition to the harp repertoire. Well edited with dynamic marks and fingerings.
Table of Contents: Minuet (Vitali), Passepied (Handel), Merry Dance, and Minuet (Rameau), Soldier?s March (Schumann), Scherzo (Clementi), Minuet (Handel), Les Moissonneurs (Couperin), Minuet (D?Anglebert), Courante (Schop), Dance (Vierdanck), Minuet (Couperin), Air (Paisiello), Romance (Beethoven), Little Dance (Haydn), First Loss (Schumann)

Well thought out arrangements, easy and interesting to play. They are creative and work very well on the harp. Simple yet effective, retaining the correct harmonies. This collection is desirable for many types of occasions: teaching, weddings, therapy, recital, and many more. Classical music is acceptable in any situation, and these arrangements are a most welcome addition to the harp repertoire. Well edited with dynamic marks and fingerings.
Contains:Saraband by Speer, Miniature Rondo by T�rk, Menuet by Dieupart, Scotch Dance by Beethoven, Minuet by H�ndel, La Garde by Phalese,Caprice by Gluck, Air (Anon), Sarabande (Anon), Dance by A. Scarlatti, A Happy Song by Mendelssohn, Allegro by H�ndel, Harmonious Blacksmith by H�ndel, Menuet by Marchand, Grand Waltz by Chopin, and Rondeau by Rameau.

Folk dance and music are a large part of everyday life in parts of Scandinavia. This is a collection of seventeen Nordic songs, ballads and dance melodies,arranged with as few lever changes as possible. Scandinavian music reflects a rich tradition dating back to Viking times, with ballads, songs, song-dances, couple-dances, and set-dances.
Table of Contents:
The Willow Flute Song, Dance from Nes, Ri�um, Ri�um (Riding, Riding), Tantoli, Polska from S�fn�s, Young �slaug, Schottis, Dance from Asker, �ppelbo Walking Tune (includes flute part), The Woodlands Wanderer, Josefin's Waltz, Frisell's Walking Tune, Springpols, Springleik, Reinlendar from Dovre, Nidelven, and Trollmother's Lullaby.

A really beautiful collection of original melodies. Sweet titles, sweet pieces by William Mahan, who is an architect, painter, musician and jewelry maker. Each title reflects a type of flower in Claude Monet's garden from an artist's and musician's viewpoint. Bass lines are busy but not difficult, some syncopation in a few melodies, nice harmonies and chords. There are a couple of accidentals in Spanish Red Poppies but the arranger gives ample time to flip levers.

Titles are: Monet's Garden, Bellagio in Bloom, Wildflowers of Gettysburg (contains the Civil War tune, Lorena), Dingle a Bloomin', Spanish Red Poppies, Sweet William Waltz, The Flowered Music Box, Dance of the Sunflowers

Feast of Favorites, Vol. 2 is a lovely book for you and your harp. You need a harp with C below middle C and 24-26 strings. Larger harps can play too. These arrangements include chord symbols.The book contains 40 pages of music. The music hovers around intermediate.

You can view several sample pages above. The audio sample is an excerpt from "Fur Elise."

The book includes these sections and song titles:

The Quiet Side: "All the Pretty Little Ponies," "Sakura," "Barbara Allen," "Loch Lomond" and "Carolan's Dream."

Classical: "Merry Widow Waltz," "To a Wild Rose," "Minuett II," "O Mio Babbino Caro," "Polovtsian Dance," "Barcarolle," "Santa Lucia" and "Fur Elise."

Holiday: "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," "Infant Holy," "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," "While Shepherds Watched," "In the Bleak Midwinter" and "Toyland."

21 arrangements from many lands. These have been groomed and expertly honed during many tours to Denmark led by Beth Kolle.

Song List: Emma's Waltz, Finland, Norra R�da, Sweden, Harpa Vals, B. Koll�, Polonaise, Sweden (duet), Gr�tarevalsen, A. Lindel (Sweden), Who Can Say?, K. Holsinger, Crossing the Divide, C. Roe, Harpa Pols, B. Koll�, Oh Shenandoah, America, On the Way to Stavanger, F. Aalto (USA), The Rights of Man, Ireland, Fanny Po'er, O Carolan (Ireland), Amerikaturen, Norway, Blind-Olav Reinlendar, Norway, Walking Tune, Sweden, Schottis, Sweden, J'ai Pass�, Cajun (USA), Cornish Dance, Cornwall (Great Britain), Waltz for Kuisma, L. Keskinen (Finland), Kari Trestakk, Norway, Nordsetervalsen, Norway

Renaissance Dances for theSmall Harp includes 21 dances fromlute, vilhuela and other instrumental consorts of the period. The dances are typically associated with thecountry from which they originated. Mostdances are court dances, but some were strictly for listening entertainment. The arrangements are appropriate for a smalllever harp with 1 octave below middle C and tuned to Eb or C. Songsin both tunings are noted with an * in Contents. The songs are very accessible and appropriatefor mid-beginner to intermediate players with limited or easy lever changes.

Fifteen elegant, stately melodies from the Renaissance and early Baroque periods adapted from popular dance tunes, keyboard works and lute songs of the 16th and early 17th centuries. Freely harmonized, they capture the flavor of the period. The "primo" harp part can stand alone as a solo arrangement, while the "secondo" harp part is designed to enhance and fill out the first part. Composers are Gervaise, Dowland, Praetorius, Morley, Arbeau, Caroubel, and the ever popular "Anonymous".

Contents: Bransle de Bourgogne, Galliarde for Queen Elizabeth I, Siciliano, Captain Piper's Gailliarde, Pavane d'Angleterre, Spagnoletta, Bransle de Champagne, Nancie, Pavane: Belle Qui Tiens Ma Vie, L'Espagnoletta, Ladie Laiton's Alman, Pavane: Le Force d'Hercole, Sleep Wayward Thoughts, Bransle de la Torche