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I play a lot of piano music on the harp. Usually I make a copy of the piano score and “white-out” all the piano fingerings.
Francois Boieldieu wrote at least 2 duos for harp and piano; the 2nd duo is published by Editions Musicales Radio France.
Have you visited the public schools in your area? I began a very successful string music program in partnership with my local arts council and school district.( I currently have 38 community students and am program director for a youth orchestra, civic string orchestra and civic full orchestra.)We started, almost from scratch, 2 1/2 years ago and now have more than 70 musicians playing in our orchestras or as beginning students.
If you could meet the principal and other music teachers in your system and offer “Introduction to the Harp” as a lyceum or school seminar, then pass out sign up forms with your qualifications, lesson fees and other info, I think you would get a good response.Your private lesson fees would cover your “salary”.
Some schools may allow you to use a practice room or music classroom to give students lessons during the school day. Harp lessons would also add benefit to the other existing music programs as a harpist would undoubtedly be welcomed to play as a soloist, orchestra member or choral accompanist.If you were able to recruit enough students, you could eventually develop a school harp ensemble.
Partnerships can be amazingly powerful, beneficial entities. Good schools with a heart for students should welcome the opportunity you offer.
As you find students, your community newspaper will also be an invaluable resource. I imagine they would find a story about learning to play the harp fascinating.
In response to RoseEllen who is not the only non- “Young Harpist” by actual age reading this column, I started at the tender age of 33 and now I’m 34.
There is a very sweet easy harp/piano piece called “Les Pins de Charlannes” by Henriette Reni?, available att http://www.harpcenter.com
Dussek (1760-1812) wrote some music for harp and piano. The best-known Trois duos concertants for harp and piano (op.69 nos. 1-3) was written in his late years. I don’t know if this piece still in print…
Having a mother, a mistress and a wife who were all noted harpists, Dussek also wrote a number of sonatinas, sonatas and concertos for harp as well.I’m replying a bit late, but as the mom of another student who was not chosen to compete, I’d like to suggest that it might be worthwhile to have your harp teacher request the listening notes made by the judge. My daughter really benefited from discussing another person’s criticism with her teacher.
Hi! I have played the harp for 7 years! I have found that the only thing to keep me from getting “Harpal Tunnel” Syndrome is one of three ways! #1. Go to a chiropractor to see if you need an adjustment! #2. Get a massage! It is WELL WORTH THE MONEY!!!!! #3. Go get a rolfing session done! This is also WELL WORTH THE MONEY!!!!! I have found that if I go get rolfed/massaged/adjusted regularly I don’t get back/arm/knee pain!!!!
I hope my suggestions help!!!!
Harpist 4 Jesus!
Patricia Dillard
