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I’ll try that again. When I checked Musicnotes.com with the English name, I got the song Brother Sun, Sister Moon written by Donovan, and I never checked further. Yes, it is the theme song of the movie with the same name. Thank you for the suggestion.
What a nice website. Great photos, too. I would suggest you put a link for a couple sound clips or perhaps make a couple youtube videos to put on your website. After all, the harp is about sound.
David,
I presume you have had MRIs and Xrays to determine the problem. Here is what happened to me: I live in Florida was told last year I had 2 bone spurs and needed shoulder surgery. I smartly got a second opinion. I actually flew from Florida to Johns Hopkins to see the orthopediast who works on Baltimore Orioles players and Baltimore Symphony musicians. I found the name through internet searching. It cost me an airline ticket, cab fare and the doctor’s visit. It turned out that despite my excruciating shoulder pain I had “no detectable problem.” He said he sees the mystery problem I had frequently with pitchers and violinsts who cross their arms across their body – same motion as playing bass on the harp with the left hand. I did physical therapy and eventually my problem cleared up without surgery.
Bottom line – do not do surgery without a second or even third opinion. Also ask whether the problem can be resolved by arthoscopic surgery or will you need traditional surgery. What about recovery? Ask LOTS of questions and get answers.
Best to you making a very difficult decision. I wish you a speedy recovery if surgery is your only option.
Fabulous new work! Performance was fantastic. What an exciting new piece for the harp ensemble repetoire.
The sheet music is available at Geoff Sheil’s website http://www.geoffsheil.com.
Salvi Harps is located in Santa Monica. When you are ready to pursue your harp interest, make an appointment with Salvi manager Alexandra Perdew. http://www.salviharpsinc.com
I would call Sylvia Woods Harp Center and Melody Folk harp to get suggestions. They know their music very well and could probably help you. You could also call other harp music sellers like Vanderbilt, Harp Connection and Harp.com for ensemble ideas.
I would like to thank you for writing a harp part in your symphony. Many more thanks for asking those who will play the part eventually to make sure it is playable. Best to you in getting your symphony published and performed.
Whoops! I got the Louise’s mixed up. Louise TROTTER wrote the arrangment of ”You Raise Me Up” in Contemporary Hymns for Harp Vol. 2.
Louise Pratt has a lovely harp arrangment of You Raise Me Up in her book, Contemporary Hymns for Harp Vol. 2. The key is G and there are no accidentals. It is available at http://www.folkharp.com (warning – site is under construction until May 18). You can hear it performed by harpist Esther Lee on youtube.
We have a rehearsal tommorrow. I will put all these tips into our practice. Thank you so much for all ]]the advice.
Even if you aren’t going to take the course, watch the hilarious, clever video by harpist Blythe Tait on the website. Click on the “Blues, Harpstyle” link in Jeffrey’s post above.
Thank you both for your excellent helpful suggestions. I had not thought about recording each part. I am fortunate to have access to recording equipment at a local church.
I figure it is a given that both players know their parts before rehearsing. I was not clear about that in my initial post for which I apologize.
