The Vicissitudes of Professional Harpwomanship
Weekends can get crazy for a performing harpist! Two weddings in one day can make for a grand adventure, especially when desert islands are involved.
Harp in the Fantasy Novel, Part 3
And Never The Twain Shall Meet
In Part 1 and Part 2 of my fantasy harp series, I compared harps in fantasy novels with harps in the real world, and at …
Harp in the Fantasy Novel, Part 2
Let me take this opportunity to disabuse you of a few notions. If you were to try stealing my harp, it would not cry out, “Stop thief!” It would, however, …
Harp in the Fantasy Novel, Part 1
I must confess that I’m carrying some baggage. As a devout fantasy fan and a long-time harp player, in this three-part post I hope to both pour out years of …
My Author and Conductor
There is a sentence in the book Hebrews that I love. “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set …
Why You Should Go Swing Dancing Next Week
There are multiple reasons why you should do swing dancing next week. 1. It’s very good exercise, and far more enjoyable than doing time on a treadmill. 2. They say …
What Does a Freelance Harpist Do All Day?
A few weeks ago I published an article entitled “The Harpist and her Inner Hit Man,” humorously portraying the life of a freelance harpist. This week I thought I would …
Three Places to Find a Harp in St. Paul/Minneapolis
Updated 2024
Harps at Musicmakers
This lovely music shop, located in Stillwater, MN just off of Hwy. 36, has been around for over 30 years. Three of my lever harps come …
Repertoire
Classical Harp Music Selections
Pieces that require a pedal harp are labeled (P).
Air (on the “G” String) by Bach (P)
Air, by Bochsa
Arioso, by Bach (P)
Ave Maria, by Franz Schubert (P)
Canon in …