De Zingende Snaar Harpen

For harp, flute, and cello, these arrangements are very playable and have a nice interplay among the instruments. The harp parts are intermediate, the cello and flute parts are nicely moving creating pleasant texture. Very enjoyable. Be Thou My Vision, Indian Lullaby, Starla’s Journey, Song of the Angels, The Ash Grove, The Lord is My Shepherd.

The titles in this collection are:  March Madness, Dunfermline, Pink Peonies, Skye Boat Song and Tell Me Why.  March Madness is in 7/8.  It’s not hard, but you have to count it.  It’s really very clever - if you’re going to sight read this one, please make sure all of your musicians are expert counters.  Fortunately we were playing this through in the shop and were almost on the floor laughing because apparently we are all 7/8 challenged here. Dunfermline and Pink Peonies are lovely originals, Tell Me Why is a parlor type folk song reminiscent of Stephen Foster. Melodies.  The Skye Boat Song arrangement has nice play among the instruments.  The cello certainly adds so much to these arrangements.  The instruments go back and forth with melody and harmony.

This is a beautiful and compelling duet for lever harp and melody instrument. A lever harp version is also available. The melody parts are edited for dynamics, but not phrasing.  This is a mature performance piece, so your soloist will easily be able to interpret their own phrasing.  Ms. Cater has a You Tube of her duo, Rosewynde, performing the Caccini at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iPrGPG-MMs - it is very artistic and well worth your time to visit and listen, and look at the beautiful pictures.  The harp part is 6 pages in length and spiral bound.  The melody part is a separate pullout page. A beautiful piece to play in church settings, this evocative melody, believed to be written in the late 1500's, is not familiar as an Ave Maria, thus can be used for all occasions.

While the lever harp version remains in the same keys all the way through, the pedal harp version starts in B Flat and modulates to C at m. 41
C Melody Instrument, pedal (VF), Starts in B Flat, modulates to C
B flat Melody Instrument, pedal (VF), Starts in C, modulates to D
The key of Bb to C is a more suitable key for the violin and resonates better than the original version, which starts in the key of Ab. Upper Intermediate

 Ave Maria

Example pages: 1 2   3

An unusual trio of this beautiful hymn by William M. Runyan, who wrote the melody for the words which first appeared in 1956 Baptist Hymnal: 

Kathryn Cater has brought the tempo down, and put the meter in 9. In the style of Debussy, it is very moving and impressive. The arrangement is simply outstanding.

This arrangement contains both a pedal and lever arrangement, both upper intermediate, with accidentals. The trio instrumentation is: harp, flute and violin. There is a clarinet part included which can substitute for the violin part. The harp parts are bound in plastic spiral, the other instrumental parts are pull-out.

 Great is Thy Faithfulness

For flute and harp, this beautiful composition was written to honor a friend. It is intermediate level in the key of D in 4/4 time. Majestic sounding and at the same time contemplative. The harp starts with whole note chords, moving to half notes, and then a good blend of rhythmic variance to the end. The flute part is a beautiful compliment to the harp, both parts interweaving melody and harmony. There are no accidentals, and the lowest note in the harp part is low D. 4 pgs.

DeBrita has a knack for writing great flute and harp duets. This score is five pages in length. It is intermediate in difficulty, and has 2 G# to G natural accidentals. One change could be tricky on the lever harp but can be modified. Other than that, very playable on lever harp. Lowest note is E almost 2 octaves below middle C. Beginning and ending with rolling 16th note triplets, that portion of the piece requires the ability to play very evenly. The middle section is mainly eighth note patterns in the left hand with a combination of durations in the right hand. The flute part contains quite a few whole notes interspersed with a lovely melody. The piece is in 4/4 with one measure in 2/4, key of C. Flute/Harp duet , Intermediate, All Harps.

This book is a collection of carols and tunes for the winter season from the British Isles arranged by Deborah Friou and Julia Lane. Included are arrangements from their CD Yuletide Treasure. All of the pieces have been arranged for harp solo. In addition, there are over a dozen arrangements for harp duet, or harp and melody instrument. For intermediate to advanced players. Most of the pieces are in C or sharp keys, with a few using one flat.

Includes:
HARP SOLOS:
The Abbot's Bromley Horn Dance, Green Grow'th the Holly, Lullabies for the Christ Child, The Humors of Winter, Gloucestershire Wassail, Christmas Day in the Morning, Greensleeves, That Night in Bethlehem, The Holly and the Ivy / Sans Day Carol

HARP SOLOS OR DUETS:
I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In, Three Sea Captains, , When Christ Was Born, The Wexford Carol, Rorate, Coventry Carol, 'Tis Winter Now, Cold and Raw, New Christmas, Down in Yon Forest, Nos Galan (Deck the Halls), Soalin' / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

A separate booklet is included with optional parts for a melody instrument such as recorder, violin, flute, or oboe, for
I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In, Three Sea Captains, The Wexford Carol, When Christ Was Born, Rorate, Coventry Carol, 'Tis Winter Now, Cold and Raw, New Christmas

 The Holly and the Ivy

 Three Sea Captains and I Saw Three Ships

 Soalin' and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

 Gloucestershire Wassail

 Greensleeves

 Coventry Carol and Down in Yon Forest

 The Abbot's Bromley Horn Dance

 'T is Winter Now

 Lullabies for the Christ Child

 Drive Cold Winter Away and Cold and Raw

 Nos Galan (Deck the Halls)

 The Wexford Carol

 Do'n oiche ud i mbeithil (That Night in Bethlehem)

 Da Day Dawns and When Christ Was Born

 Auld Lang Syne

 Rorate and New Christmas

Sonata in G - from Sonata No. 1 for flute & keyboard
Sonata in C - from Sonata No. 2 for flute & keyboard

James Hook (1746-1827), composed over 2,000 songs as well as many stage works, cantatas, concertos and chamber pieces. His chamber music included a set of six sonata for flute and keyboard written around 1774 which have been arranged for Flute and Harp by Jane Groves. The harp part has been edited by Ben Creighton Griffiths

Sonata in G - from Sonata No. 3 for flute & keyboard
Sonata in C - from Sonata No. 4 for flute & keyboard

By James Hook, arranged for Flute and Harp by Jane Groves. The harp part has been edited by Ben Creighton Griffiths

Sonata in G - from Sonata No. 5 for flute & keyboard
Sonata in C - from Sonata No. 6 for flute & keyboard

By James Hook, arranged for Flute and Harp by Jane Groves. The harp part has been edited by Ben Creighton Griffiths

Arranged for Flute & Harp Ensemble by Jane Groves. Parts supplied for 3 flutes & 2 harps but this flexible arrangement is suitable for any configuration of flute(s) and/or harp(s) Elementary - Intermediate level. Score + set of parts (Flutes 1 - 3, Alto Flute & Harps 1 - 2)

Arranged for Flute & Harp Ensemble by Jane Groves. Parts supplied for Flutes 1-3, Alto Flute & Harps 1-2 but this flexible arrangement is suitable for any configuration of flute(s) and/or harp(s) Elementary - Intermediate level. Score + set of parts (Flutes 1 - 3, Alto Flute & Harps 1 - 2)

Gyda'n Gilydd (Get Together)

A collection of Welsh folk tunes and carols, for pedal or lever harp and flute, violin or recorder.

Contents
1. Llwyn Onn / The Ash Grove
2. Pwt ar y Bys / A Finger Piece
3. Heno, Heno / Tonight, Tonight 
4. Migildi, Magildi
5. Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn / Wathcing the White Wheat
6. Megan a Gollod ei gardes / Megan who Lost her Girdle
7. Rhyfelgyrch Gwyr Harlech / March of the Men of Harlech
8. Huna Blentyn / Suo Gan / Sleep, my Baby
9. Codiad yr Ehedydd / The Rising of the Lark
10. Pant Corlan yr Wyn / The Hollow of the Lambsfold
11. Hen Wlad fy Nhadau / Land of my Fathers
(Welsh National Anthem)
12. Boneddwr Mawr o'r Bala / A Fine Gentleman from Bala
13. Clychau Aberdyfi / Bells of Aberdyfi
14. Tair Carol / Three Carols
15. Patapan

39 pgs.

An excellent volume of some of the greatest French compositions. Ideal for concerts, or for study and reference.

Intermediate to advanced level.

Titles:

Clair de Lune; Claude Debussy, Sicilienne; Gabriel Fauré, En Bateau;
Claude Debussy, Berceuse; Gabriel Fauré, La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin; Claude Debussy, Arabesque No.1; Claude Debussy

36 pages

Twelve of the best-known pieces for this important occasion. Ideal also for concerts, background music and functions or for study and reference. Compiled and arranged by Meinir Heulyn. Flute part edited by Katey Thomas. Intermediate to advanced level. 

Titles:

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach, Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - G.F. Handel, The Flower Duet from 'Lakme' - L. Delibes, Softly Awakes my Heart from 'Samson and Delilah' - C. Saint-Saëns, Ave Maria - C. Gounod, Wedding March from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' - F. Mendelssohn

29 pgs.

  Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach

 Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - G.F. Handel

 Softly Awakes my Heart from 'Samson and Delilah' - C. Saint-Saëns

  Wedding March from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' - F. Mendelssohn

Twelve of the best-known pieces for this important occasion. Ideal also for concerts, background music and functions or for study and reference. Compiled and arranged by Meinir Heulyn. Flute part edited by Katey Thomas. Intermediate to advanced level. 

Titles:

Bridal March from 'Lohengrin' - R. Wagner, Intermezzo from 'Cavalliero Rusticana' - P. Mascagni, Dance of the Blessed Spirits - C.W. (von) Gluck, The Pearl Fishers' Duet - G. Bizet, Badinerie -J.S. Bach, Toccata - C. Widor

26 pgs.

  Bridal March from 'Lohengrin' - R. Wagner

  Intermezzo from 'Cavalliero Rusticana' - P. Mascagni

  Toccata - C. Widor

Sain y Werin (Folk Sounds)

Twenty Welsh folk-tunes compiled and arranged by Meinir Heulyn for flute, violin or other treble instrument and harp. Invaluable for ensemble work. Useful play-along CD also available. Eleven playable on the non-pedal harp. Intermediate to advanced level. 

Titles: Nos Galan, Codiad yr Ehedydd, Gwenynen Gwent, Wrth Fynd Efo Deio i Dywyn, Dacw 'Nghariad I, Paid â Deud, Lliw'r Heulwen Ar Ben Waun Tredegar, Lisa Lân, Gwenno Penygelli, Torth o Fara, Y Gelyen, Merch Megan, Ŵyres Megan, Cysga di fy Mhlentyn Tlws, Yr Eneth Gaidd ei Gwrthod, Cainc y Datgeiniad, Pwt ar y Bys, Croen y Ddafad Felan, Ril Llanofer.

54 pgs.

'Duo' is a love story and a dialogue in four scenes. The dramatis personae are A Man (played by the violin) and A Woman (played by the harp). The Meeting, initiated by the violin, develops into a flirtatious waltz and an awakening of tender love. Then follows Prayer a tender love-song with a beautiful violin melody over a rocking, hypnotic harp part. However, the course of true love never did run smooth and the music leads next into an angry Quarrel, but after this long, violent interchange the music suddenly breaks off and there comes a solo violin cadenza (Lento) expressive of a touching, conciliatory regret. A final Reconciliation (Lento) brings the dialogue to a tenderly peaceful close.

These six pieces form a wonderful introduction to ensemble playing! Composed by Skaila Kanga for a group of beginners that play different instruments. The melody is suitable to be played on flute, violin or hobo. The book contains a score and a separate melody part. Beginners' level.

Titles are: "The Old Chiming Clock"; "Please, Miss!"; "Up the Hill"; "Celtic Dance"; "Bluebirds in the Sky"; "Going Home".

For tenor, harp and cello - this very beautiful melody is from an old Lutheran hymnal published by Augsburg Press. We can find no information on the composer, only knowing this hymn dates back to 1890. The melody is elegant in its diatonic simplicity. The cello part is not difficult, consisting mainly of quarter notes. For all harps, pedal or lever, lower intermediate.

For 1, 2 or more harps

Number of pages: 80

The book includes some of the most beloved Christmas songs form Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela and other countries as well as some of Ortiz' original compositions. It includes fun Latin style arrangements of JINGLE BELLS . . . LATIN WAY and even O TANNENBAUM going into Latin styles.  

ALL the music can be performed by
• just ONE harp
• or 2 or more harps,
• with or without singing,
• or giving parts to other musical instruments.
• Of course it can also be played by large harp ensembles.


Content: Jingle Bells . . . Latin Way, O Tannenbaum (Oh Christmas Tree), both with Latin style arrangements.
Beloved traditional melodies from MEXICO: Humildes Peregrinos & Las Posadas (Humble Pilgrims & The Inns); COLOMBIA: Tuntaina; VENEZUELA: Niño Lindo (Beautiful Boy), Cantemos, cantemos (Let's sing, let's sing), ¡Oh Luna! (Oh Moon!). Also included are several original compositions by Alfredo: Remembering Our Christmas, A Night Long Ago and Christmas Waltz. The waltz has an easy version for one or two harps plus an advanced version for solo harp that may be combined with the others for up to three harp parts.

Based on St. Theodulph by M. Tescher (1584-1635) arranged for harp and flute by Dan Pinkston. An open sounding and delightful arrangement - the harp part is independent of the flute part. Playable on lever or pedal harp, and in the key of Eb. There are some unusual and very pleasing chords in this piece. The flute part contains the recognizable melody with a nicely altered rhythm. The harp part is intermediate; sightreadable by the advanced harpist, not difficult. No accidentals. Very enjoyable to play and to hear!

Beautiful arrangements of eight of the Christmas songs for lever or pedal harp with flute and cello. Titles are: Angels We Have Heard on High (harp, flute and cello), Silent Night (harp and flute), Lulajze Jezuniu (harp and flute), What Child is This (harp and melody instrument), Good King Wenceslas (harp solo), Sheep May Safely Graze (harp and 2 flutes), Away in a Manger (harp, flute, and cello), and Bring a Torch (harp and 2 flutes). 35 pgs.

These arrangements of traditional Celtic tunes are well thought out, tried and true performance material, with interesting harmonies, countermelodies and rhythms. They can be played on harp or piano, with 2 C instruments. The hammered dulcimer part generally plays the melody, the harp the accompaniment and melody, and flute the melody and countermelody. Because the music is so diverse in both style and type, the harp parts range from easy to advanced level. Titles are: She is Like the Swallow, Parting Glass, Captain O'Kane, Kingsfold, Little Pet, Calliope House, Lament for MacGregor of Ruaro, I Love Mother, Beautiful Treasures, Butterfly, Rights of Man, Morrisons, When Jesus Wept, Wondrous Love, Sally Gardens, Munster Buttermilk, Blarney Pilgrim, Kesh Jig, Dalesman's Litany, Chanter, Love Love Love, Mother's Love, Lovely Love, I Will Bow, Southwind, Ashgrove, Marble Halls, Down the Brae, Boys of Ballysodare, The Keel Row, Inisheer, Simple Gifts, Shaker March #59, Come Shaker Life, Funeral Hymn, Flowers of Edinburgh, Knocknabower Polka, and The Shan Van Vocht. 113 pgs. Includes a CD.

 Sally Gardens

 Munster Buttermilk

 Blarney Pilgrim

A very clever medley: Clair de Lune, In the Evening by the Moonlight, Blue Moon, Moonlight Sonata, and Moon River. Playable on lever or pedal harp, intermediate to upper intermediate level, with a significant number of lever and pedal changes. The first two tunes are in the key of G, the rest of the piece is in C. A cello part is also included, so the medley can be played as a harp solo or a harp/cello duo. An enjoyable piece for audiences of all ages. 14 pgs.

Here is a duet for Harp and Flute with lots of syncopation. Playable on lever or pedal harp, this duet, with the A's and B's going back and forth from natural to flat, would be easier to play on a pedal harp, though both lever and pedal changes are indicated. The harp score is 9 pages in length, the flute part is 2 full pages. Laid back and energetic at the same time, this duet can be used for background music or recitals.

By Meg Robinson - here is a "solo-ette" - it can be played as a harp solo, and it also has a lovely flute part to play with a friend! In a lilting 6/8 meter and in the key of Eb, it is not difficult.  There are a few open 5ths, but not majorly large chords.  The RH keeps moving with eighths, dotted eighths followed by 16ths, and a few quarter notes. There are no accidentals. A very uplifting melody that will be useful all year round!  See the samples and also hear the mp3 file (real flute and harp, not electronic).

Although not a Christmas piece - this is uplifting and joyful and makes a nice Christmas selection, so I have put it in the Christmas category as well as the general category.

 Frolic

This book contains 7 attractive duets where the first harp can be replaced by a flute, violin, oboe or clarinet. The alternative parts are included. On the CD there are 3 versions of every piece: The complete duet (played by 2 harps), harp 2 solo and harp 1 solo. Practice does not have to be dull. Enjoy your own play.
Titles are: “A Las Tres”; “Happy JD”; “Lazy Bones”; “Walking Jumbo”; “Rainy Day”; “Triste”; “Falling Leaves”.

Written in the key of G major, this is a simplified accompaniment using triplets as the basis instead of the original version of 3 groups of 4 16th notes. The harmonies remain the same. Sight-readable on pedal harp, pedal changes are included. For harp and flute, or violin. Perfect for the advanced harpist who doesn’t have the time to work up the original version!

This book contains twelve of the most lever-harp-friendly pieces from the three books of Dowland’s Songs & Ayres originally transcribed for voice and lute. The harp arrangements in this book, which are intermediate to advanced level with several lever changes in most of the pieces, were transcribed from the original lute tablature. Verlene has also added introductions, interludes and endings that incorporate the melody and accompaniment on solo harp. Words to all verses are given so that the melodies can be sung by the harpist or another singer, or they can also be played on a melody instrument. The melodies fit well on flute, violin or recorder, but could also be played by a second fully levered harp. A companion CD is available with all songs played on lever harp and sung by Verlene. Songs include: Awake, Sweet Love; Behold A Wonder Here; Can She Excuse My Wrongs; Come Again; Fine Knacks for Ladies; Flow My Tears; If My Complaints; Now, O Now I Needs Must Part; Shall I Sue; Sleep, Wayward Thoughts; Time Stands Still; White as Lilies Was Her Face. 

34 pages

This is a companion book to the Silverwood CD, Now & Then .  It features 13 songs arranged for harp and flute and guitar and flute.  The songs span several hunderd years -- from medieval to modern! 5 of the songs are original compositions by Verlene and flautist, Linnette Bommarito.  A few of the pieces can only be played with cross-strung harp or pedal harp. All have guitar chords, and can be played by any chording instrument.  Songs written for harp (lever, cross-strung or pedal) can also be played on piano.  Songs are:  O Gloriosa Regina, King of the Fairies, Canzonet, Spagnoletta, Woodycock, Alman, Canon in G, Siciliano, The Fifes, 'Bout Ten, 'Leven Years, Seasons, Just Takes Time, and Now and Then.  86 pages.

From Jane Pickering's Lute Book (c. 1616) Arranged by Ellen Tepper Lutenist Jane Pickering was associated with the court of Henry, Prince of Wales. This piece is from her notebook. Arranged in several ways for harps in various combinations: HARP DUET with 2 equally challenging parts; HARP TRIO with harps 1 and 2 in treble clef only, with some lever changes, and harp 3 as a two- handed "accompaniment" part. A score is also included for study or conducting. 

DUET FOR HARP AND OTHER TREBLE INSTRUMENT (i.e. flute, violin or recorder), for pedal or lever harp. The Harp 1 part from the Trio version may also be used as the solo instrument with this version. The music assumes the range of the harp to be from C below middle C to the C above treble clef, and is suitable for most 26-string models with levers on C, F and G. There is a high B-flat that can be tuned ahead or preset with levers if you have them. The parts are of varying difficulty to accommodate the wide range of harp playing and reading abilities. All pedal notations will be found below the staff, and lever changes indicated by diamond-shaped notes

17th and 18th century English country dances and waltzes with guitar chords. Written for intermediate harp and recorder or other melody line instrument. Many of the same chord figures are present in the bass. Each piece is presented in solo version and also duet form for accompaniment. Songs are: Auretti's Dutch Skipper, Drive the Cold Winter Away, Southwind, St. Margaret's Hill, Waterfall Waltz, Well Hall, St. Martin's Lane, Red House, Draper's Gardens, Valentine's Day, Irish Lamentations, Star of the County Down, and Goddesses. 44 pgs.

An ensemble arrangement for lever/pedal harp duet or trio, with optional violin and cello accompaniment. This lovely chorale has been edited for several levels of playing ability and instrument combinations. The harder parts are the Harp 1 and Harp 3, requiring many lever changes. Harp 2 (choral line) is given in two levels, a one-handed part with arpeggiated chords, and a more full-sounding one for both hands. Also included are the Harp 1 and 3 parts rewritten for violin and cello, which may be played with either of the Harp 2 parts. Additionally a fully-notated pedal harp part is provided, comprised by combining Harp 1 and 3, and may be played with the Harp 2 part and augmented with cello and violin. All fingerings are carefully notated. 4-pg score.

A Welsh Carol tune 'New years Eve - Deck the Halls'

A medley of three carols arranged for harp with violin or flute. With a separate part for flute or violin. It came upon the midnight clear (Richard S. Willis) is followed by Coventry Carol and The Rocking Lullaby.

A lovely setting of this popular carol with an easy descant for any melodic instrument.
For Soprano and Harp (Pedal Harp, Lever Harp or Piano) with an optional Instrumental Descant

For intermediate to upper intermediate pedal harp. 

The arrangements are quite true to the originals, with changes for ease of harp playing (and some octave changes for the cello!) The harp part is 34 pages. Separate flute and cello parts included. 

Titles: 

La ci Darem la Mano from Don Giovanni, The Flower Duet from Lakme by Delibes, Medly from Hansel and Gretel by Humperdinck, Angel Chorus from Faust by Gounod, Un Bel Di from Madame Butterfly by Puccini, and O Mio Babbino Caro from Gianni Schicchi by Puccini.

The theme from Walt Disney’s animated movie Beauty and the Beast has become one of the most popular songs of the 90's. Sylvia Woods has created several arrangements of this beautiful piece in one book: a simple harp solo; advanced harp solo; harp duet; and harp with flute or voice. To accommodate harps as well as vocalists with various ranges, this book includes each of the arrangements in the key of C and also the key of G. The advanced arrangements have two lever or pedal changes. Fingerings and lyrics are included. 32 pages.