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Holiday Harp Extravaganza XVI

Come join harpists throughout Southern California!

 see pix from previous extravaganzas: 2012, 2011, 2010

We will meet again in the long central lobby of the Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena and play for assembled staff, patients and guests.

Harpists of all ages and all experience levels, with lever and pedal harps of all sizes, join to perform a program of Christmas, Hanukah and general-interest harp ensembles planned by Extravaganza director Elaine Litster.  Parking passes are provided for PARTICIPANTS to park free; others may attend to listen, but pay for their own parking in the hospital garage. 

PARTICIPANTS: Arrive at 11:15 a.m.

Bring your own harp, stool, music stand and music (scroll down for music specifics, or download flyer.) 

The music is arranged for one to four harps; select whichever part you desire.  Feel free to play one or two hands as ability allows.  It is not necessary to play every song, just those you are comfortable with This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Teachers are encouraged to bring their students and play along with them.  Much of the music can be played as a solo and can be used throughout the holiday season.  All music is playable on a lever or pedal harp.

Sheet music for this event is available from Salvi Harps, Inc. (310) 441-4277,   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

(2380 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA  90064). 

or

PDF versions of much of the music are available from Sylvia Woods Harp Center, (818) 956-1363 or www.harpcenter.com/Extravaganza

All music is also available by contacting the publishers directly (websites listed below).

SELECTIONS FOR 2013 EXTRAVAGANZA XVI:

Triptic Dance 

(Pierre Beauchant, Lyra Music Co., www.lyramusic.com)

This work is arranged for two or three harps.  Part three requires a pedal harp.  The work comes with three parts included.  No sharps or flats needed for parts 1 & 2. Quarter note = 60.

Winter Processional

(Cynthia Artish, Pulling Strings Publ., www.cynthiaartish.com) 

This solo work in the key of C has no lever changes (accidentals).  This stirring solo can be used year round.  Chords are listed throughout, and harpists are welcome to adlib a 2^nd part.  Quarter note = 88.

Suo Gân

(Cynthia Artish, Pulling Strings Publ., www.cynthiaartish.com)

Welsh carol in the key of C is arranged for two harps.  This haunting melody was featured in the movie, “Empire of the Sun.”

The Skaters Waltz

(Waldteufel/Shari Pack, Pax Publ., www.paxharpmusic.com)

Arranged for two harps, this piece is a show stopper.  Music comes with 2 parts & ensemble copy.  Key of C.  1^st harp has a F# and B flat lever/pedal change.  Lever changes not necessary for glissando at end of piece.

Join We Now

(Laura Zaerr, Karmalu Productions, www.verlene.com/books.html)

These beautiful, new arrangements provide the ensemble copy, with separate parts following.  Arranged for three harps, 1^st part is the most difficult, with the 3^rd part the easiest. Both songs are in the key of G minor, requiring B flats. 

On the Cold Ground, pp. 26-27

Noel Nouvelet, pp. 28-37

Chanukah With Friends

(Ellie Choate, Harpwoman Publications, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) 

Delightfully arranged.  Harp 1-lever or pedal harp, harp 2-lever harp, harp 3-pedal harp.  Music comes with all three parts and ensemble copy.  1^st song, Key of A minor, G sharp levers needed.  2^nd song, Key of G, F sharp levers needed.  3^rd song, E minor, F sharp levers needed.  (1^st song quarter note = 66, 2^nd quarter note = 84, 3^rd quarter note = 91.)

Sevivon

Ner Li

Chanukah, O Chanukah

Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace)

(Stephanie Bennett, Harpworld Music Co., www.harpworld.com/sheetmusic.html#donaensemble) 

Lovely arrangement for four harps.  Part 4 and 2 are easiest, with 1 and 3 arranged at an intermediate level. Key of C.  Ensemble copy and 4 parts provided.  Accessible for all harpists.

50 Christmas Carols for All Harps

(Sylvia Woods, Woods Music and Books Publ., www.harpcenter.com) 

This Christmas collection has carols arranged for varying abilities.  Each song has an A or B arrangement, with B being more difficult.  In each case we will play the song twice. 1^st song, key of C; 2nd song, key of G (F# needed); 3rd song, Key of C.

Up On the Housetop, pp. 82-83

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, pp. 36-37

Silent Night, pp. 74-75

Carol of the Bells

(Bonnie Mohr, HarpSong, www.bonnieharpsong.com) 

This solo is beloved by all.  It is available as a single, or can be found in her Colorful Christmas Carols collection (pp. 34-39). The song has three parts.  Parts A and B have F and G sharp lever sets or pedal changes. Quarter note = 100.

Contact: Elaine Litster 818-383-0978 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it