Making Music for Folk Harp

Susan Raimond is a Harper in the ancient tradition of masters whose playing touches the emotions of the listeners directly - the magical instrument of legend.Simple and deeply moving are the words that comefirst to mind. Selections range from lighthearted to haunting evoking the range of human emotional experience. Her lucid clear arrangements are perfect for the beginning Harper's understanding of the heart of the music - as wellas serving as melodic springboards for improvisation.This beautiful collection is a perfect basis for performance as well as instruction. Standard notation. Selections include: Matilija; Aliso; Gentry's Gait; Jacob'sLadder; The Ash Grove; Greensleeves; Skye Boad Song and more. Includes access to online audio.

Rhapsody in F Sharp for Piano and Orchestra was commissioned by the BBC Proms and first performed in the Royal Albert Hall on August 19th 1943. Written with the wartime audience in mind it is unashamedlypopular in style with its flashy virtuosity making it immediately accessible and entertaining. There is argument among scholars as to whether it should be referred to in the Major or Minor key as it makes almost equal use ofboth starting in one and finishing in the other. Ernest J Moeran (1894-1950) was an English composer who followed the tradition of R. Vaughan Williams and John Ireland by collecting preserving and using manyfolk songs mainly from Norfolk Suffolk and Ireland.

Uses: Advent Christmas Scripture: Luke 2 David Angerman and Michael Barrett have combined to provide a new Christmas cantata seeking to blend traditional carols with some contemporary Christian seasonal selections. Designed for choirs of any size this quickly learned cantata includes songs by Michael W. Smith Keith Getty Amy Grant Point of Grace and others. The accompaniment tracks available are produced with a fresh folk sound making the work both current and comfortable to all types of audiences. Optional obbligato instruments give thoughtful directors choices for acoustic instrumental additions if desired. The simple narration reminds us of the comfort and joy we have inthe miracle of grace. Titles include: Prepare Ye the Way O Savior of Our Fallen Race Promises of Isaiah Breath of Heaven Here I Am to Worship One King Light of the Stable All Is Well. Available separately: SATB Listening CD Preview Pack Orchestration CD-ROM (Score & parts for Flute 1&2 Oboe Clarinet Horn 1&2 Piano Synth. Acoustic Guitar E. Bass Percussion 1&2 Harp Violin 1&2 Viola Cello) StudioTrax CD Split-Trax CD 10-Pack CDs RehearsalTrax CDs. Duration: ca. 37:00.