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There are other schools here which would have scholarships, and isn’t there money from the German government for studies abroad? We have to take out student loans for our education and apply for grants, and have money from our families.
Hi Carl,
When I first started harp lessons about 21/2 years ago I had a teacher who was very concerned about proper tecnique. This was good for me as a beginner at the time. I see the full benefit now since I
If you want an alternative you could try the Asscoiated Board of the Royal Schools of Music here in London.
That reminds me, Lyon $ Healy once put out a booklet on using troubador harps in schools which had a graded list of repertoire that was quite useful. It was written by Grace Follet and Marjorie Chauvel, I believe.
There are books about the Boston Symphony Orchestra that mention him. He played harp as well as piano. He won 1st prize in harp at the Paris Conservatoire, and in piano the next year. He read new scores at the piano for maestro Koussevitzky. There are many archives I am sure dealing with Koussevitzky and the BSO, not to mention Tanglewood. I met your grandfather in 1980 at Tanglewood, which was one of his last seasons. His hands were very large and powerful looking, yet completely relaxed. I remember hearing him play. The BSO may have an archivist, and you can also check newspaper and periodical indexes. Louise Pappoutsakis was his second harpist, followed by Ann Hobson. Good fortune in your search.
Hola chicos, soy un arpista de Espa?a. Me llamo Jes?s Carnicero y vivo en Zaragoza, al norte del pa?s.Todav?a no he leido muchos mensajes pero poco a poco los ir? mirando. Tengo 25 a?os y me kedan 3 a?os para terminar la carrera. Espero poder viajar por Latinoam?rica para aprender el arpa Crioya un poquito.De momento voy aprendiendo peque?as obrillas y ritmos b?sicos.Tambi?n aprender m?s del arpa de pedales. Conoc? a un arpista de Venezuela y me ense?o esta pagina. Espero poder contactar con otros arpista y que intercambiemos palabras. Espero conoceros. Un abrazo.
Para Jesus Carnicero.
Hola mi nobre es Marcos Molina,toco arpa criolla y vivo en Madrid,mi numero de movil es 699-414-617 y mi correo es marcoemolina@hotmail.com ,cuando quieras podemos intercambiar conceptos sodre el arpa.
un saludo
MArcos Molina
I had a near disaster recently when my Salvi fell off the Salvi trolley so I have recently bought the Horngacher trolley which is much better.
Sam
in Glasgow.
Have you played any gigs before? Weddings tend to be tougher than most gigs since brides can be so stressed out and particular. I’m not sure how advanced you are or whether you play the pedal harp, so it’s difficult to suggest specific music. I’ve mentioned some songs that are popular and that you would know.
Learn pieces like Canon in D, the traditional wedding march, Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, etc. for when the bride and the bridal party come down the aisle. Any song that has an even calm tempo like that is fine. Always have choices for the bride, and meet with the bride before the wedding to go over the music.
You will need prelude music for while people arrive (have extra since brides are basically always late). This music should be generally classical and relaxing and fade into the background while people arrive. For the ceremony you will need songs for the bride, mother of the bride, and any other people coming down the aisle. Other ceremony music really depends on the wedding. There may be a candle lighting, communion and traditional mass music (if you’re playing in a restuarant, though, this shouldn’t be needed), music between readings, etc. At the end, you will need music for the couple leaving (Ode to Joy, for example) and then music for while everyone else leaves. If you play the reception, you will obviously need music for that, too.
Definitely ask your teacher. If your teacher doesn’t support you in this, you probably shouldn’t be doing it. Don’t get in too over your head or you won’t enjoy it or learn from it. Have enough music to tailor the wedding to the couple (a fairy tale Disney wedding requires different music than a combined Catholic-Jewish wedding). You also need to be sure that your harp can be heard throughout the area. I may have forgotten some things. Anyway, good luck and have fun.
It’s pretty simple really, you have your heel on the floor and the ball of your foot on the pedal, you press down firmly but not far enough to hit the notch, and you pivot on your heel and gently but quickly slide the pedal into the corner. Don’t press it down farther and release it up, it will bang. It takes practice and a good pair of oxfords.
