featured in this issue
Interviews
Classic Celtic
With one foot in the classical world, and one foot in the traditional Celtic world, Frenchman
Nikolaz Cadoret has made all sorts of twists and turns, leading him exactly to where he’s supposed to be. —by Elizabeth Jaxon
Feature
Teacher’s Pet
Find out which pieces harp teachers love to teach and why you should add them to your repertoire. —by Kela Walton
Feature
Do I Have to Learn This?
Find motivation to learn music that isn’t at the top of your list of favorites. —by Rachel Brandwein
September-October 2017
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Columns and more
From the Editor
The Simple Life
Honesty is the best policy when it comes to finding your groove
Sounding Board
Cuban Crossing
Catherine Litaker talks about traveling to Cuba and performing with the Chicago Harp Quartet in the island nation.
Student Scenarios
Fresh Start for Fall
Get off to a fresh start for fall and keep the energy going all year long.
Advice
Staying engaged on the job
How to stay engaged during background music gigs?
Strange But True Harp Stories
Cue the Bugs
Don't bug the musicians.
Reviews and extras
Recording Review
Sketchbook of a Journey
"Sketchbook of a Journey"—Vero Duo: Gretchen Cover, harp, and Miguel Bonachea, guitar; World Premier Recordings, 2017.
Recording Review
Vignette
"Vignette"—Maeve Gilchrist, harp, and Viktor Krauss, bass; Adventure Music America, 2017
Music Review
Here Come the Holidays
Arrangements to get you ready for the Christmas season.