A Harpist: One of the Better Wedding Decisions You’ll Make
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Classy
First of all, to state the obvious. A harp (the instrument itself) is the epitome of elegance and grace. When you …
Recording ‘Soirée’
I’d like to be able to tell you that recording my third solo harp album was glamorous and fulfilling; that it was challenging, but exciting. That every morning for a …
Harp on the Stone Arch Bridge
Boston harpist Haley Hewitt spent a weekend in St. Paul teaching and judging for the Minnesota Scottish Harp Competition back in July. After spending time with her I wanted to …
Eclectic, Not Electric
In the fall of 2014 I applied for my first grant, an “Arts Tour Minnesota” grant through the MN State Arts Board, and immediately determined that every paper I had …
Selling Your Used Harp in Minnesota
I receive e-mails every so often from individuals wondering how best to market their used harps. This is my secret list of top resources.
7 Days, 7 Gigs
Monday
While playing for the Mother’s Day tea party this afternoon, I contemplated how blessed I am. (My mind wanders when I play certain songs that are thoroughly embedded in my …
Irish Wedding Music Ideas
Are you Irish or do you wish you were? If you’re thinking about adding a Celtic touch to your wedding ceremony, take a look at this list of Irish wedding …
Binnorie, O Binnorie: A Tale of Murder and Magic
Article written by Emily Taege
This is one of my favorite ballads of two sisters—one fair and one dark. They both have the eye of a handsome knight, but the …
5 Amazing Intermediate Harp Music Books for Lever Harp
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Light so Brilliant: Christmas Carols and Tunes for Solo Harp
by Stephanie Claussen
My own arrangements of a variety of familiar and unfamiliar pieces. I incorporated rich textures to create a full …