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Northern Maine chapter of the International Society of Folk Harpers & Craftsmen

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September 23
Jen Brophy-Price replied to Barbara's discussion 'Favorite Music'
I've only done a very little bit, but it's been a lot of fun. I've never done something for multiple harps, though, so we'll see how this goes. First, though, I need to get my hands on a copy of the music again! (Much quicker and more accurate tha...
September 19
Barbara replied to Barbara's discussion 'Favorite Music'
That would be challenging, but great. I directed that with Houlton Community Chorus years ago, and with some High School choruses. The accidentals might be a killer for lever harp, can't remember for sure. Nice thing abaout arranging for 2 or 3 ha...
September 18
Jen Brophy-Price replied to Barbara's discussion 'Favorite Music'
Interesting that you mention the SATB chorus piece... I've recently been reminiscing about Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening, which I sang in All-Aroostook several years ago. I'm thinking about picking up a copy of the chorus arrangement an...
September 18
Barbara replied to Barbara's discussion 'Favorite Music'
I like the Friou book, too, Jen, and several o fus us it. Every new piece of music I try is my current favorite and right now I have just discovered Homeward bound (Marta Keen for SATB chorus) arr by Angi Bemis. Bemis has some good arrangements of...
September 17

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At 2:38pm on October 21, 2009, kate stratton said…
thanks. my instructor just sent me an exercise- i have gotten so far as to open it, and toss it on the table near the harp... since i am now NOT coming to you, i have NO excuse not to spend some harptime here fri pm and sat (since i already arranged sat off and will not let anyone know otherwise).
happy fall- getting chilly here but i can deal ! see you whenever. kate
At 7:50pm on October 20, 2009, kate stratton said…
barb- i'm gonna have to cancel my reservation for fri nite. i am totally overloaded. just got back from CT and that drive was l o n g . too much . fooey. i miss you all already! at least i have the final e book. hope to be in your loop whenever you gather again- yours, kate
At 8:42pm on September 23, 2009, kate stratton said…
barb- i just typed to leigh- i'm pretty sure i wanna go to the somerset Festival in NJ in 2010. anybody wanna come too? please think aobut it! kate
At 9:26pm on September 13, 2009, kate stratton said…
barb- IF the oct 24 gathering happens- i may bring a harpist friend. all up in the air. IF it all comes tog, would it be possible for her to stay with you overnite on fri 23? I can stay @ leigh's, but there is no room there for anyone else. This woman is a concert harpist- i have taken some lessons with her- she is wonderful. we're NOT schlepping a pedal harp- one thing at a time.
i need to go practice some. keep intouch! kate
At 7:16pm on September 12, 2009, kate stratton said…
barb- enjoyed the day very much. getting tog in oct would be great. kate
At 8:47pm on August 25, 2009, kate stratton said…
books- i have some books which are rather beyond me, but the auburn circle uses them- perhaps you would like to review them for the Northern group:
by Nancy Hurrell- Ring of Harps and Circle of Harps- these are arrangements for solo or ensemble playing.

Somewhat easier selections are Rounds for Harp by Christina Tourin and 50 Christmas Carols for All Harps by Sylvia W.

reckon i'll warm up and take a look at Finale! kate
At 5:40pm on August 25, 2009, kate stratton said…
yes, i plan to come for the Sept 12 Event. don't dilute the soup too much!
At 3:48pm on August 22, 2009, kate stratton said…
barb- do you have input on which selections from Finale will be featured at the sept 12 circle? i have the book but i haven't even opened it. a "head-up" would be wonderful! thanks, kate
ps my "regular" email is katemary@registerednurses.com
At 4:29pm on August 21, 2009, Jen Brophy-Price said…
Hi Barbara,

Thanks for the welcome! I'm going to try to make it to September's harp circle- I can't wait to meet everyone.
At 6:25pm on June 30, 2009, kate stratton said…
barbara- pleased to meet you and the rest of your group. so many were there. 12? nice space, too. hopefully, i can "play" with you again! kate

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Dusty Strings FH36, Harpsicle
Harping History - or how I got started, what inspired me to play the harp?
I always heard about how my grandmother played harp at one time and I'd always been intrigued by the possibility. I just never thought it was something that i would be able to do. When attending a Heavenly Harpers Concert in December of 2006, I suddenly had the thought, "I want to do that, too. And I am going to." So with the loan of a harp, I got started the next month. Since then I have purchased my own harp and love every second of my harping life.
"You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try." –Beverly Sills

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How to summer with a harp.....

this is in reply to Leigh's queston re summer heat and harping.......

This summer the biggest challenge here is to keep dry. but on the really hot days, a fan, a tall glass of iced peppermint water, a few fellow harpers, and I have all I need!

Any other strategies out there???

Posted on August 17, 2008 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

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First Harp Circle for Northern Harpsong

Great pictures! Thanks Fred, for taking them and putting them on the site (Fred? Leigh?Both of you?)

It was a lot of fun and very exciting to play with all those beautiful harps. How lucky we harpers are!

Posted on May 31, 2008 at 10:09pm — 7 Comments

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Good information

Be sure to checkout the discussion on Favorite Links on the Forum page. There is a lot of good information there already. There is a quite nice one on the history of harping. Add your own harping related inks, too.

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