Harp Column

In January of 2023 Harp Column magazine began a new article series called “Tear-Out Tunes”—free sheet music for pedal and lever harp, included in each issue of the magazine by some of our most exciting Harp Column Music composers. In this episode, host Dr. Kristina Finch explores the six Tear-Out Tunes from 2023, as well as offering a sneak peak at the tune included in the the January-Feburary 2024 issue of Harp Column magazine. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the music. Like what you hear? Download the music featured in this episode at Harp Column Music, or subscribe to Harp Column magazine to download the music in our back issues for free!: Three-Note Arpeggio Etude – Anne SullivanAn Exploration in Line and Color – Amy NamBright Spot – Stephanie CurcioSwinging – Maurice DraughnCeltic Wedding Bells – Skaila KangaA Christmas Cwtch – Amanda WhitingPeace Prayer – Rhett Barnwell

It’s that time of year again! This year’s holiday listening party is packed with exciting new arrangements and originals that are sure to keep your holiday gig book merry and bright! For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the music.  Like what you year? Download the music featured in this episode at Harp Column Music: Deck the Halls for 3 harps – Cindy HorstmanInfant Holy, Infant Lowly – Heather CorneliusMary’s Little Boy Child – Judith OlsonA Christmas Cwtch – Amanda WhitingSnow Globe – Alexandra GenovaThe Seven Joys of Mary – Anne Sullivan

Dive into a new genre and find a new source of inspiration in Kirsten Agresta Copely’s new album Aquamarine. In this episode, you’ll hear from Kirsten herself about the creation of the album, as well as three pieces from Aquamarine that are available for purchase on Harp Column Music. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the music. Like what you hear? Download the music by Kirsten Agresta Copely featured in this episode at Harp Column Music: CoralineI Am Water Sea Idyll

Looking to diversify your repertoire with some international flair? Look no further! In this month’s episode join host Dr. Kristina Finch as she shares the joy of Latin American music for harp, all available on Harp Column Music. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the music.  Like what you year? Download the music featured in this episode at Harp Column Music: Tangled Mango – Laura Zaerr Movement 2 from “Sonata for Harp” from “Music from Argentina” –  Marcela Mendez Polca del Norte – Marilyn Rummel Danza Cubana – Dr. Orlando Ortiz International Rhythmic collection vol. 1 – Dr. Orlando Ortiz

Exploring a Rainbow of Music Add a little color to your repertoire and join host Dr. Kristina Finch as she samples six vibrant solos, all available on Harp Column Music. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the music. Like what you hear? Download the music featured in this episode at Harp Column Music: “Cerulean” – Trista Hill “Golden Slumbers” – Tamsin Dearnley “Green Rocky Road” – Angela Madjarova “Blue Monday” – Ailie Robertson The Spirits of the Seven Colors – Daniele Garella “Black and White Rag” – Angela Klöhn

Programs for Family Concerts Whether you’re looking to recruit new students to your studio or simply expand your audience, family-style concerts are a great way to meet both those goals and connect with your community! In this episode, Dr. Kristina Finch presents the bones of three enchanting programs, with all selections available on Harp Column Music. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the music. Like what you hear? Download the music featured in this episode at Harp Column Music: The Fairy Garden – Daniele Garella “Fairy Queen” – Tamsin Dearnley The Sunken Forest Suite – Eira Lynn Jones Unusual Times – Carolyn Mills Valley of the Dragon – Sharon Thormahlen

Sacred Music—Part 2 Whether you’re looking for simple yet elegant arrangements to accompany congregational singing or seeking florid solo editions of classic hymns, there’s something for you in this month’s episode. Join host Dr. Kristina Finch as she samples six sacred selections from four collections available on Harp Column Music. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the music. Like what you hear? Download the music featured in this episode at Harp Column Music: A Serenade for the Soul — Rhett Barnwell 55 Hymns for Harp — Kaffee Peck The Brook Boddie Hymnal, Volume 1 — Brook Boddie The Brook Boddie Hymnal, Volume 2 — Brook Boddie

Sacred Music—Part 1 Whether you’re looking for music for personal worship or for a gig, join host Dr. Kristina Finch as she samples sacred music available on Harp Column Music. Of course, these six selections barely scratch the surface, so join us next month for Part 2! For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the music. Like what you hear? Download the music featured in this episode at Harp Column Music: “Take Time to Be Holy” — Barbara Ann Fackler “Restoration Medley” — Paige Lythgoe “Celtic Psalms” — Sunita Stanislow “Shalom” — Sharon Thormahlen “I Will Walk with Jesus” — Paige Lythgoe “Drop, Drop, Slow Tears” — Lucy Bunce

Music for Harp and Saxophone Discover exciting new works for harp and saxophone with host Dr. Kristina Finch as she samples selections available on Harp Column Music written for this unique combination. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the music. Like what you hear? Download the music featured in this episode at Harp Column Music: “Casadh an tSúgáin” — Daniel Whibley “Still Life” — Michelle Velvin “Sonata for Harp and Saxophone” — Andy Scott

Late Winter Cozy Music Looking for a little musical pick-me-up to make it through these last days of winter? In this episode, Dr. Kristina Finch explores six titles on Harp Column Music that will warm your soul. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the music. Like what you hear? Download the music featured in this episode at Harp Column Music: “Aurora” — Kirsten Agresta Copely “Waves In the Sea” — Angela Klöhn “Great Ocean” — Diana Stork “The Turtle Dove” — Lucy Bunce “From Silence to the Heart” — Nadia Birkenstock “After Winter There’s Always Spring” — Alexandra Genova

Small harps offer a unique sound and capacity for intimate expression—not to mention easier portability! In this episode, Dr. Kristina Finch explores six titles playable on the 26-string harp found on Harp Column Music.

Looking for some fun harp duets to try with a student or a "harp buddy"? In this episode, Dr. Kristina Finch explores six unique pieces for two harps found on Harp Column Music!

Have you ever felt intrigued by new music you see on Harp Column Music, but you wish you had the chance to "try before you buy"? This episode is for you!

In this 2022 edition of our annual holiday listening party, host Dr. Kristina Finch presents Harp Column Music's best solos and collections for refreshing your holiday gig book!

In this episode, host Dr. Kristina Finch explores six of Harp Column Music's spookiest pieces, fun for Halloween and useful for many purposes beyond their slightly creepy nature!

Are you ready to learn from some of the most exciting and useful tools on Harp Column Music? In this episode, host Dr. Kristina Finch explores method books that focus on developing specific skills—including everything from pedaling to improvising!

It's that time of year again—in this episode, host Dr. Kristina Finch explores beginner method books from the perspectives of both teacher and student on Harp Column Music!

Get your dancing shoes on—in this episode, host Dr. Kristina Finch explores pieces that groove on Harp Column Music!

In this episode, take a musical road trip across the USA as we explore titles from around the country

Take a listen to music for a warm summer day with host Kristina Finch.

Explore music featured in the 2022 American Harp Society National Conference that is available on Harp Column Music.

In the first episode of our rebooted podcast, we're taking a listen to the top ten customer favorite to download at Harp Column Music.

It's a. holiday listening party! Hear host Kristina Finch, Amy Nam, and Liana Alpino play and talk about the best new holiday collections to download now at Harp Column Music!

The author of “The CEO of Harp” from the July-August 2021 issue of Harp Column discusses her recent article.

The author of “Get Booked” from the July-August 2021 issue of Harp Column discusses music-related books about musicians and culture.

Remy van Kesteren, artistic director of The Dutch Harp Festival and World Harp Competition, discusses the unique aspects of this year’s events.

Rachel talks about her life as a Scottish harper, her pandemic projects over the last year, and her plans for the future.

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk to harpist Katherine Siochi, author of “For Comparison’s Sake” in the March-April 2021 issue of Harp Column. Katherine discusses how she overcame the toxic power of comparison this past year during the […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk to harpist Brandee Younger, featured as the cover interviewee of the January-February 2021 issue of Harp Column. Brandee talks about her new CD Force Majeure, how she recorded it, and how she […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk to harpist Rosanna Moore and composer Evan Henry featured in the January-February 2021 issue of Harp Column. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk with Liana Alpino, author of A Music Call to the Polls in our January-February 2021 issue. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we’re having a listening party featuring some of our favorite works available for download at Harp Column Music. Hear our host Kristina Finch perform works by Kimberly Taylor, Verlene Schermer, Barbara Semmann, and the […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk with Angela Schwarzkopf, featured in the September-October 2020 issue of Harp Column. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the stories […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk with Grace Browning, author of How to Host a Harpy Hour in the July-August 2020 issue of Harp Column. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk with Kela Walton, author of Keeping the Beat and Fine Tuning in recent issues of Harp Column. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk with Rosanna Moore, creator of @365daysofharp on Instagram and author of our Sounding Board column in the May-June 2020 issue of Harp Column. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we’re having a listening party featuring some of our favorite works available for download at Harp Column Music. Hear our host Kristina Finch perform works by Christa Grix, Cindy Horstman, and Kathryn Cater. For […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this special episode, we talk with the winners of our first Harp Column Music New Music Contest. Find out more and purchase the winning compositions at harpcolumnmusic.com. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk with Rachel Lee Hall, author of the feature article Recording in Progress in our March-April 2020 issue. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk with Sam Hickman, author of the feature article Sing Us a Song in our March-April 2020 issue. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk with Beth Henson, who gave tips on attending a harp summer camp in our January-February 2020 issue. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk with Megan Bledsoe Ward of Pacific Harp Project, whose recording Play was reviewed in our January-February 2020 issue. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk with Harp Column Academy master teacher Maria Luisa Rayan. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the stories in Harp Column. […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, harpist-composer Joseph Rebman, featured in our November-December 2019 Career Building column tells his story. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the stories […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we’re having a holiday listening party! Listen to Kristina play some of her favorite new holiday tunes available for instant download from Harp Column Music. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk with columnists Hope Cowan and Katy Wong, featured in our September-October 2019 issue.

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk with Grace Browning, author of our new column Lessons on the Job. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the stories […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk with Alison Reese, co-author of our 2019 harpmobile review. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the stories in Harp Column. […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk with Catie Canale Pflaumer, author of Finding Your Identity in our July-August 2019 issue. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind […]

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk with Caroline Wilkins, newly appointed Concert Artist for the American Harp Society, along with winner Juan Riveros. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking […]