[Saul Davis Zlatkovski]

It might help, but the way the Society goes, I tend to think the answers lie in the top leadership. But who is that anyway? Who is the new president? Where is the next conference? Who really has any say in what they do?

[Saul Davis Zlatkovski]

What if you fill up the cavity of your lever harp with fresh dill?

[Saul Davis Zlatkovski]

I doubt there’s any point in sending it. Do you really think they will change anything? So many repertoire choices are questionable, and nothing is more questionable in my mind than the age categories. It is commendable to include contemporary music, but tastes differ so much. Judy Loman apparently likes Weinzweig’s music. He was a leading Canadian composer, by the way. I think a good modern piece is Continuum by Lalo Shifrin. It develops technique, it has an esthetic, it is easy to understand as art (sound as color streams) and is not terribly hard to play. Perhaps if more people could have input on the repertoire choices it would be better. Unfortunately, it has tended to stay in the same hands for decade upon decade.

[Saul Davis Zlatkovski]

I know. If only we could do it anonymously.

[Saul Davis Zlatkovski]

Here are some general suggestions, without knowing the level of your students:
Bach: Bourree
Handel: Theme and Variations, Passacaglia
Haydn: Theme and Variations
Dussek: Sonatinas and Sonata
Solos for the Harp Player: Pavane, Debussy Arabesque, Corell and Rameau pieces, Durand Chaconne
Salzedo: Preludes for Beginners, pieces from Art of Modulating, Suite of Eight Dances, Preludes Intimes, Chanson Chagrine, Fraicheur
Grandjany: Frere Jacques, Automne
Owens: Six Pieces for Harp
Ibert: Reflets dans l’eau, Scherzetto (didn’t

[Saul Davis Zlatkovski]

I believe the hydroquinoline sulfate is an antiseptic, so the lanolin is the effective ingredient.

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