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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.
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Three-Note Arpeggio Etude – Anne Sullivan
An Exploration in Line and Color – Amy Nam
Bright Spot – Stephanie Curcio
Swinging – Maurice Draughn
Celtic Wedding Bells – Skaila Kanga
A Christmas Cwtch – Amanda Whiting
Peace 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.
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Deck the Halls for 3 harps – Cindy Horstman
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly – Heather Cornelius
Mary’s Little Boy Child – Judith Olson
A Christmas Cwtch – Amanda Whiting
Snow Globe – Alexandra Genova
The 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.
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Coraline
I 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.
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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
Add a little color to your gig book and join host Dr. Kristina Finch as she samples six vibrant solos, all available on Harp Column Music.
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.
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.
Sacred Music—Part 1Whether 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?
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“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 SaxophoneDiscover 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?
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“Casadh an tSúgáin” — Daniel Whibley
“Still Life” — Michelle Velvin
“Sonata for Harp and Saxophone” — Andy Scott
Late Winter Cozy MusicLooking 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?
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“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 HarpSmall 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?
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“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 DuetsLooking 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?
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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 TunesHave 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?
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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 PartyIn 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?
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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
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! For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the music.
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!
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 […]
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 U.S
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 […]
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina talks to Julie and Andreas, whose With the Sky in Our Hands recording received a perfect 10 in ourMay-June 2019 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, Kristina talks to author and social media maven Sam Hickman, author of the feature article Be Social in our May-June 2019 issue. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in […]
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina catches up harpist-turned-audiologist Louisa Ellis Woodson, who authored the feature article Listen Up in our March-April 2019 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, Kristina catches up with jazz harpist Charles Overton, who we featured in the March-Apri 2019 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, Kristina catches up with sacred music specialist Rhett Barnwell. Find Rhett’s tutorials on playing and arranging sacred music in his Harp Column Academy studio. Download his original compositions and sacred music arrangements at Harp Column Music. […]
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Harp Column founder Kimberly Rowe catches up with Vienna Philharmonic harpist Anneleen Lenaerts, who we featured in our May-June 2015 issue. Anneleen discusses her latest album release, Nino Rota: Works for Harp, out March 29 on […]
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina talks with Elizabeth Webb, author of Studio Setup from our January-February 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 your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina talks with Kela Walton, author of What Makes a Musical Role Model from our November-December 2018 issue. We also hear from 20th International Harp Contest in Israel first and second prize winners, Lenka Petrovic […]
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina talks with Michelle Gott, newly appointed instructor at University of Arizona and author of Finding the Right Fit in our September-October 2018 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 your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina continues celebrating the July-August 2018 25th anniversary issue of Harp Column with the magazine’s current editor Alison Reese. 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 your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina celebrates the July-August 2018 25th anniversary issue of Harp Column with the magazine’s founder Kimberly Rowe. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind the stories in Harp […]
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina chats with 43rd American Harp Society National Conference planning committee member Lynne Aspnes in advance of the national conference June 27–30, 2018, in Redlands, Calif. 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 your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina chats with renowned performer Yolanda Kondonassis about her collaboration with composer Jennifer Higdon, whose Harp Concerto is set to be premiered by Kondonassis with the Rochester Philharmonic on May 10 and 12. Read our […]
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina chats with harpist-organist-author Parker Ramsay, author of the feature article We Mean Business in the March-April 2018 issue of Harp Column. Find out what motivated Ramsay to speak out about entrepreneurship in this Harp Column Podcast […]
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina chats with 30-Day-Practice-Challege-taker Rachel Lee Hall, who wrote the article Resolutions and Rota in the March-April 2018 issue of Harp Column. 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 your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina chats with author and wedding harpist Kristen Elizabeth Hoyos about her feature article Off Season Training in our January-February 2018 issue. Plus wedding harpist Angela Schwarzkopf tells what it’s like being in the bride’s […]
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina chats with Student Scenarios columnist Anne Sullivan about teaching music theory. Plus Anne shares her experiences as a competitor at the International Harp Contest in Israel and what can be learned from competing. For more […]
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina chats with Russian harpist Sasha Boldachev, featured in Harp Column’s March-April 2017 issue. Sasha talks about his winter 2018 U.S. tour and what else he’s up to lately. For more practical harp news and information […]
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina chats with Angelica Hairston, founder of the advocacy program Challenge the Stats, and author of Artist and Advocate in our January-February 2018 issue. Angelica tells why she started Challenge the Stats, and where she […]
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina chats with Alison Young, our non-harpist CD Review Editor and MPR classical music radio host. Alison tells us how she got started reviewing harp recording and what she thinks makes a great recording. For more […]
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with your host Kristina Finch. In this episode we’re mixing things up with a holiday listening party. Hear your favorite Harp Column Music Artists Rhett Barnwell, Christa Grix, Stephanie Claussen, Megan Metheney, and Anne Sullivan play their latest hits. For more practical harp news […]
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina chats with Marguerite Lynn Williams, author of “Trial by Fire Music,” in our November-December 2017 issue. Lynn tells what it’s like to pay in the pit as principal harpist with the Chicago Lyric Opera. For more practical […]