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

Music for the 26-String Harp 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. 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: “Champagne” from Heartstrings Vol. 1 — Lena Rummel “Yankee Doodle” from Old Favs — Sally Perreten “Banish Misfortune” from Songs for the Small Harp — Patricia Rushton “Melody in C” from Miniatures — Barbara Semmann “The Horse’s Dream” from Meditations — Evan Henry “Wild Mountain Thyme” — Stephanie Claussen

The Power of Two: Harp Duets 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! As a bonus, many of these pieces also work for solo and ensemble settings. 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: Walking a Poodle in Yoyogi Park – Tamsin Dearnley In Flight – Cindy Horstman Dittany – Kyle Gordon Ballet of the Butterflies – Louise Trotter Toccata for a Wild Old Lady – Peter Horton trans. Regina Kofler and Gertraud Gorter Preseli Skies and African Reflections – Monika Stadler

Outstanding Original Tunes 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! Listen as host Dr. Kristina Finch discuss and performs six outstanding original gems worth your attention. 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: Haar – Ailie Robertson Swallows – Shoshanna Godber Phineas Windsor’s Air – Aaron David Miller Racconto d’Autunno – Daniele Garella Prelude for Celtic Harp – Hannah Haynes The Paekākāriki Blues – Michelle Velvin

Holiday Listening Party 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! 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: In the Bleak Midwinter – Tamsin Dearnley Oh Come All Ye Faithful – Heidi Stedman Carol of the Bells – Grace Bauson Christmas Music for Lever or Pedal Harp – Angela Madjarova Harpe Noël – Vicki Collinsworth Christmastide – Harriet Adie

Spooky Season Selections 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! 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: Halloween: Spooky Little Tunes for Spooky Little Harpists – Mitch Landy Moon Canticle – Michael Kurek The Downstairs Spider – Elizabeth Volpé Bligh Le Bal des Fantômes – Isabelle Frouvelle Danse Macabre – Keziah Thomas Toccata and Fugue (Bach) – Floraleda Sacchi

Back to School—Part 2: Skill-Builders 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! 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: Pick and Mix collection – Eira Lynn Jones Burgmuller Etudes – Kaffee Peck First Steps to Harp Improvisation – Louise Trotter Pedal Exercises – Jacqueline Pollauf Rhythm and Hand Separation Exercises – Maeve Gilchrist

Back to School 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! 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: Happy Harps series – Zoe Coppola Harp Notes series – Megan Reeve Play With Me series – Rachel Green Baby Doves—Harp Lessons for Beginners – Kaffee Peck

Pieces that Groove Get your dancing shoes on—in this episode, host Dr. Kristina Finch explores pieces that groove 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: “Serendipity” – Amelia Romano “Fandango” – Antonio Soler trans. Emmanuel Padilla Holguín “Harpy Ever After” – Stephen Dunstone “Vidalita” – Alberto Williams arr. F. Lombardi ed. Marcela Méndez “Mari Babo” – Youliana Tochkova-Patrouilleau “One Note Samba” – Antonio Jobim arr. Riza Printup “The Irish Washerwoman” – Irish traditional arr. Velma Froude

A Musical Roadtrip In this episode, take a musical road trip across the USA as host Dr. Kristina Finch explores titles on Harp Column Music from around the country. 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: “California Gold” – William Mahan“4 American Folk Songs” – Shari Pack“Poems from a City” – Uno Vesje“A Walk in the Mountains” – Katheryn Cater“A Virginia Sampler” – Ray Pool“A Taste of Texas” – Louise Trotter“Shady Grove” – Kim Robertson

Take a listen to music for a summer day with host Kristina Finch. All of the music featured is available for instant download 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: Summer NightSummer White Boat Summer in Vancouver Harriet Adie – Acariciar (two pedal harps) Willi Maerz – Midsummer Dance (two lever and two pedal) Summer Days Summertime All Summer Long

In this episode, we’re exploring music featured in the 2022 American Harp Society National Conference that is 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: Seasons of Praise meditation on s p a c e The Lost Songs of St. Kilda’s Isle Music of Rachel Green Cathedral

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the music with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we’re taking a listen to the top ten customer favorite to download at Harp Column Music. For more practical harp news and information visit Harp Column and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind music. Like what you hear? Download the music featured in this episode at Harp Column Music: A Thousand YearsMoon RiverHallelujahPerfectThe NightingaleSwan LakeUpon the WillowsAmazing GraceLibertangoThe Lark

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, it’s another Holiday Listening Party featuring new holiday collections to download at Harp Column Music. 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. Where to find music from this episode: Three Welsh Melodies Noel Collection Glad Tidings, Volume 1

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Elizabeth Huston, author of “The CEO of harp” from the July-August 2021 issue of Harp Column, discusses her recent projects and the differences between working in female-dominated vs. male-dominated careers.  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. Read “The CEO of Harp” by Elizabeth Huston here.  Learn more about Elizabeth Huston. Learn more about the Los Angeles musician’s collective Synchromy.

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Heather Cornelius, the author of “Get Booked: Musicians and Culture” from the July-August 2021 issue of Harp Column, discusses her four-part series “Get Booked,” which explores music-related books. 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. Read “Get Booked: Musicians and Culture” by Heather Cornelius here.  Learn more about Heather Cornelius.

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, artistic Director of the Dutch Harp Festival & World Harp Competition, Remy van Kesteren, discusses the unique aspects of this year’s events, including unique and interesting livestream performances and “name your price” tickets. The events will be held online May 15-16, 2021.  All music for this episode was provided by van Kesteren from his 2020 album “An Alternative Soundtrack To The Motion Picture The Red Turtle.” 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. Learn more about Remy van Kesteren For tickets to the festival, visit here.

Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk to our March-April 2021 cover interviewee, Rachel Hair. Rachel talks about her life as a Scottish harper, her pandemic projects over the last year, and her plans for the future. All music for this episode was provided by Rachel. 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. Learn more about Rachel Hair. 

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 pandemic. 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. Try to write down a couple things every day that you’re grateful for…to combat that negative side of comparison.” —Katherine Siochi Learn more about Katherine Siochi.

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 is funding the streams moving forward. 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. Learn more about Brandee Younger.

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 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 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 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’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 Pedal Sliders. 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. Links Download the pieces mentioned in this episode here: Tinsel and Bells, by Kimberly Taylor Traditional Christmas Tunes With a Twist, arr. Verlene Schermer Nativity Carols, arr. Barbara Semmenn God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, arr. the Pedal Sliders  

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 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 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 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 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 taking you behind the stories in Harp Column. [separator type=”line” /] Links Recent articles by Kela Walton in Harp Column: Keeping the Beat (July-Aug 2020) Metronome Apps You Can Count On (July-Aug 2020) Fine Tuning  (May-June 20220) Top Apps for Tuning (May-June 2020)  

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, 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’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 more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the stories in Harp Column. Links Download the pieces mentioned in this episode here: “Dragonflies” by Cindy Hortsman “The Garden Path” by Christa Grix “A Walk in the Woods” by Kathryn Carter

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, 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 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 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 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 taking you behind the stories in Harp Column. Links Judith Ude: Amazed – https://open.spotify.com/album/0VJRLNS8Tfq66bpjyQNIBv Tara Minton: Smitten – https://open.spotify.com/track/4cPVBUkrZheRhzWledRtnZ Esther Swift: Superwoman – https://open.spotify.com/track/7ajL6zhK4fkWWA5GRuLeHA Anna Jaelkus: Vintgar Gorge – https://open.spotify.com/track/6dNzjUHUevhpfWMWNQPjyo Tulani: Love Again – https://open.spotify.com/track/1zRrVTiPR3Qt4ZOHZSrfiv Lyrika Holmes: Attention – https://open.spotify.com/track/4s4UkSwUIuvBKGB4BEHX4o Ahya Simone: Take Me A Part – https://open.spotify.com/track/48wp2fisv61D02Pz1UC8sH Sam Hickman: If I Could Take the Moments – https://open.spotify.com/track/0tmxyB506R07GceMvriGjz

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 taking you behind the stories in Harp Column. Links Summer Harp Camp Directory Summer Camp Roundup 2020 Five Tips for First Time Campers, by Beth Henson Beth Henson: https://www.hensonharp.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 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 podcasts taking you behind the stories in Harp Column. We were able to achieve this feel of just complete freedom when we’re playing together and I really had this profound feeling of playing like when you are a kid… it’s like the idea of flow but elevated times 100 because its just so much fun! Links Megan Bledsoe Ward: http://www.meganbledsoeward.com/ Pacific Harp Project: https://www.pacificharpproject.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 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. For me, sound is the core of my playing… and I am obsessed about sound and how to make it happen. I spend a lot of time thinking and tweaking positions and discovering how it happens, and how can it get better. Links Maria Luisa Rayan’s website: https://marialuisarayan.com/ Maria Luisa Rayan’s studio at Harp Column Academy: https://harpcolumn.com/academy/maria-luisa-rayan/

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 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’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, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the stories in Harp Column. Links Where to find the music from this episode: English Carols for Celtic Harp, arr. Star Edwards Let There Be Peace on Earth, arr. Debbie Vinick Huron Carol, arr. Harriet Adie First Snow, arr. Nadia Birkenstock  

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. 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. There are times that the freelancing schedule can be kind of rough. It’s really awesome, and then sometimes its just really busy. My challenge forever is balance, but I feel really lucky to have that problem.” —Hope Cowan “I was interning at Sony music, and that’s when it came upon me that I loved being a part of the larger side of music. So I thought ‘What are my other skills?’ Thats what led me to joining the marketing team at Arista records.” —Katy Wong Links Hope Cowan’s website: hopecowanharp.com Katy Wong’s website: katywong.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 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 in Harp Column. I’ve lived in about 14 different places and I guess this is pretty common with musicians but it totally wasn’t what I expected… no one told me what my day to day would be like as an orchestral harpist. Links Grace Browning’s website: https://www.gracebrowningharpist.com/ Inside the Practice Room with members of the Dallas Harp quartet: Grace Browning, Emily Levin, and Cheryl Losey Feder: https://harpcolumn.com/academy/inside-the-practice-room/ Dallas Harp Quartet performs “Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565” by J.S. Bach: https://youtu.be/3aj-5xIEa5A

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. “Over the course of the hour or so that we were there, at one point we had three sales people, a manager, and a couple of customers gathered around … but its fun!” says Harp Column editor Alison Reese about conducting our 2019 harpmobile review.

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 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 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 you behind the stories in Harp Column.