Spooky Solos

Get ready for spooky season! It’s the perfect time of year to add a little mischief to your programming, and our newest crop of spooky harp solos delivers plenty of it—witches on broomsticks, bubbling cauldrons, ghostly ballerinas, and one instantly recognizable classic.. Whether you’re planning a full Halloween concert or just want one eerie encore, these pieces span beginner to advanced and lever to pedal harp.

(Titles with an * are playable on lever harp.)

The Phantom Ballerina

Emilio Javier’s The Phantom Ballerina, for solo pedal harp, has a gentle, ethereal quality that works beautifully for Halloween programming—and well beyond it.

Midnight Dreary

Kirsten Agresta Copely’s Midnight Dreary, for solo pedal harp, is a haunting original that blends an eerie melody with sweeping glissandi for a distinctly gothic Halloween atmosphere.

Danse Macabre

Laurie Peterson’s arrangement of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre brings this famous, spine-tingling melody to solo pedal harp—an instant classic for any Halloween concert.

Harping After Dark*

Anna Dunwoodie’s Harping After Dark is a collection of eight original spooky compositions for solo lever or pedal harp. Set in a variety of keys and meters, the pieces incorporate lever changes, grace notes, harmonics, and other harp effects for players looking to explore atmospheric technique. (Scroll down for full contents.)

Witch’s Frolic*

Rhondda Howland’s Witch’s Frolic, for solo lever or pedal harp, tells the story of a witch who has slipped away for a night of freedom, dancing to her own rules. Driving triplets propel the broomstick forward, while shifting time signatures keep the energy—and the mischief—building throughout.

The Bubbling Cauldron*

Liana Alpino’s The Bubbling Cauldron, for solo lever or pedal harp, was written as an accessible and fun Halloween solo for students. Playful left-hand staccatos and right-hand grace notes conjure the bubbling, popping sounds of a witch’s cauldron, bringing her brewing magic to life.

Who’s There*

Amanda Whiting’s Who’s There, for solo lever or pedal harp, captures the unsettling feeling of walking through a dark forest at night—a quietly spooky mood piece for any Halloween set.

Lullaby*

Tamsin Dearnley’s Lullaby, for solo lever harp, is the fourth movement from her Suite for Lever Harp. Gentle and meditative with an eerie edge, it’s easy to play yet rich with unexpected harmonies—perfect for a quiet moment in a concert or as a distinctive Halloween solo. Pairs nicely with the energetic “Toccata” from the same suite.

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