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New music for your new year —by Jan Jennings It is often interesting to learn what motivates composers or arrangers…

New music to help you get through social distancing. —by Jan Jennings

Ravel and Fauré, newly edited for harpists. —by Elizabeth Huntley

An English translation of the Grossi method book and Adventures for lever harp.

Music review editor Jan Jennings highlights some of her favorite music from 25 years of reviews.

Jan Jennings reviews Bach, Joplin, and new music from “Beauty and the Beast.”

New Lyon & Healy publications include something for every level.

Jan Jennings takes a look at a new book on the life of Henriette Renié, as well as two original compositions.

Debussy lovers will delight in two new publications of the Frenchman’s work.

Hymn arrangements for Easter and short masterworks for spring recitals.

Three collections by Evelyn Huber and a new arranging and improv reference book from Felice Pomeranz.

Jan Jennings looks at Frank Voltz’s new offerings for church settings.

You’ll be singing along with these new pop arrangements for lever and pedal harp.

Turning to our fellow harpists for new tunes. Finding new, original music for the harp is like receiving an unexpected gift,…

It’s not too late to add these Christmas tunes to your repertoire before the holidays.

New takes on some classic Christmas favorites. Although the leaves may not have begun to change into their fall colors,…

Two new collections from a variety of musical traditions. Harp Column CD reviewer Alison Young raved about Tristan le Govic’s…

New works for lever harp from O’Sullivan and Voltz. Lest anyone believe that the lever harp is easier to play…

Flute and harp music that’s sure to please. One of the most appealing and complementary instruments to pair with the…

New pop arrangements for harp ensembles of all levels. There seems to be a proliferation of harp ensembles today, so…

Three pop tunes from Sylvia Woods and a scholarly edition of a classic. There are certain tunes that you must…

Get a jump on your holiday repertoire with these new arrangements. Even though it is still technically summer, it’s not…

—by Jan Jennings Loucks, Rensch, and Trotter offer new collections. RoJean Loucks’ background as a therapeutic musician is evident in…

From levers to pedals, new repertoire for all to enjoy. Many pedal harpists are familiar with the glissy solo…

Billy Joel isn’t just the piano man anymore. —by Jan Jennings Billy Joel has been a pop icon for decades.…

—by John Wickey Sifting through the dusty piles for harp gold. There’s an oft-repeated quote from one of Beethoven’s letters…

Favorites from Christmases past, present, and future. Once upon a time, in a land not so far away (Detroit, to…

From Great Britain, eminent harpist Skaila Kanga sends us her Minstrel’s Gallery and Minstrel’s Holiday for consideration. Expertly constructed to align with the Associated…