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Interviews
A Lasting Impression
One of the country’s finest pedagogues talks about what more than four decades of teaching has taught her.
Feature
Fitting In
Whether you’re subbing or playing second harp on a gig, find out the keys to fitting in seamlessly with any group.
Feature
Take Note
Been waiting to type set all of your hand-written arrangements until you can find the time to figure out the software? Your wait is over. Just sit down at your computer with this article and you will be churning out professional- looking music in no time.
November-December 2015
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Columns and more
Sounding Board
Playing for the Pope
Playing for the Pope presents special challenges and experiences.
Harpist Reinvented
Play With That!
Deborah Henson-Conant looks at the journey of music making in the final installment of the series.
Advice
Social Media Strategies
Find out what social marketing strategies have worked best for our experts.
Strange But True Harp Stories
The Cat’s Meow
—by Betsy Scott Chapman, Boyerstown, Pa. It was the perfect venue. A beautiful old Pennsylvania stone farmhouse turned bed and breakfast, with a reported million-dollar overhaul. There was a sweeping staircase for the bride to descend and a pathway that led to a gazebo nestled next to a babbling brook. The harpist was settled off to […]
Reviews and extras
Recording Review
Postcards from the Soul
Tasha Smith Godinez, harp; Omar Firestone, cello; Leopoldo Gonzalez, flute; self-released, 2014.
Recording Review
Intimamente Tango
Floraleda Sacchi, harp; Maristella Patuzzi, violin; Decca, 2015.
Music Review
Christmas Classics
It’s not too late to add these Christmas tunes to your repertoire before the holidays.