{"id":116687,"date":"2021-03-20T10:38:23","date_gmt":"2021-03-20T14:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harpcolumn.com\/music\/?p=116687"},"modified":"2023-06-13T15:38:17","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T19:38:17","slug":"songs-for-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harpcolumn.com\/music\/songs-for-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Songs for Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Check out blogger Liana Alpino’s springtime favorites to download now!<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s the best time of the year\u2014fresh breezes, flowers in bloom, and the temperature is finally beginning to warm up outside. Springtime is my favorite, so I wanted to put together a list of solos that represent the season. On this list, I include pieces with beautiful, delicate, and joyous melodies, as well as some of my favorite hymns that are perfect for Easter services.<\/p>\n

(Titles marked with an * are playable on lever harp.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tAiga Helmer\t\t<\/p>\n\t

Spring Song<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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\n\t\t\tChrista Grix\t\t<\/p>\n\t

Trillium Dreams<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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\n\t\t\tMarilyn Rummel\t\t<\/p>\n\t

Spring Dance<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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\n\t\t\tLiana Alpino\t\t<\/p>\n\t

The Sugarlands Waltz<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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\n\t\t\tAlexandra Genova\t\t<\/p>\n\t

Dancing Among The Dewdrops<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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\n\t\t\tLaura Zaerr\t\t<\/p>\n\t

Standing in the Dark<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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\n\t\t\tSylvia Woods\t\t<\/p>\n\t

Flower Duet<\/a><\/p>

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Spring Song*<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Aiga Helmer<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

With such a fitting name, of course this piece had to make the spring list! The joyous, lively melodies really do help you imagine a sunny spring day outdoors while you play this one.<\/span><\/p>\n

Trillium Dreams*<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Christa Grix<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

This gentle, evocative waltz reminds me of a peaceful stroll through a garden on a beautiful spring day. For more pieces like this, see Christa\u2019s \u201cThe Garden Path\u201d collection.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Spring Dance*<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Marilyn Rummel<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

This sweet little piece is perfect for a student spring recital. It works on many skills such as descending scales with two hands and crossing over.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Sugarlands Waltz*<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Liana Alpino<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Named after a valley within the Great Smoky Mountains, this leisurely waltz is filled with delicate melodies that, like its name suggests, are as sweet as sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dancing Among The Dewdrops*<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Alexandra Genova<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

I just love this sweet peppy melody! It is very playful and dance-like.<\/span><\/p>\n

Standing in the Dark*<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Laura Zaerr<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The melodies in this piece remind me of emerging from the darkness into the light. To me, that is just like the changing of seasons emerging from the winter season into the spring season, making this piece perfect for this list.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Flower Duet*<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Arr. Sylvia Woods<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Is there anything better during the spring than seeing all the flowers in bloom? This famous opera duet is the perfect fit for spring, as it is sung in the opera during a scene while two characters are gathering flowers by the river.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Brook Boddie Hymnal Vol. 1<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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Christ Our Savior<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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\n\t\t\tClaire Swanson\t\t<\/p>\n\t

My Song Is Love Unknown<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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How Great Thou Art<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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On This Glorious Easter Morning<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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The Brook Boddie Hymnal*<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Brook Boddie<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

I recommend this collection for everyone\u2019s gig book for sacred occasions and beyond. It has 14 hymn arrangements and two of Brook\u2019s original pieces. The collection is available in C major or E-flat major and includes hymns such as “Amazing Grace,” “Be Thou My Vision,” and “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Christ Our Savior*<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

arr. Jodi Ann Tolman<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

I love a great medley and this is no exception. This medley <\/span>includes three well-loved hymns: \u201cI Know That My Redeemer Lives,\u201d \u201cThere Is a Green Hill Far Away,\u201d and \u201cI Believe in Christ.\u201d It is perfect for worship services, Easter, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

My Song Is Love Unknown<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Arr. Claire Ryan<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The luscious chords and harmonies in this arrangement are just gorgeous on the harp. It is also written in all flats, so the harp is that much more resonant. <\/span>The message of the hymn also makes it particularly great to play for an Easter service.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Great Thou Art*<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

arr. Rhett Barnwell<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

I take this well-loved hymn arrangement with me to every gig. It is absolutely stunning and always a crowd pleaser!<\/span><\/p>\n

On This Glorious Easter Morning*<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Arr. Sharon Hanjian Rondeau<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

For sacred occasions, I like to bring a few traditional hymns with me that are set in four-part harmony, just like this traditional 19th century Easter carol. I love the extra color that it brings to arrangements. If you like this style of writing, Sharon has several more hymn arrangements to peruse here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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