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Thank heaven for the Internet with a highspeed browser! Because of this 21st Century miracle we can hear and see musicians from all over the world. Lots of inspiration can be found and here are some of mine...
Favorite YouTube Harp Videos
I can’t understand a word she’s saying (then again I can’t understand my students sometimes either) but for my money this girl can do all her speaking through her harp. It puts a big smile on my face when I hear her play.
Here's a clip of Scottish harp player Corrina Hewat playing a jig she wrote for Martyn Bennett. This is from Corrina's online Scottish harp (clarsach) course at ayepod.net.
Savourna Stevenson during a recent masterclass. Savourna, one of the department's music tutors, is a world famous exponent of the Scottish harp, having played with a diverse range of musicians including Fairport Convention. Martin Carthy, Mike Travis, The Bhundu Boys and Peter Gabriel. This is her playing one of her own impressionistic compositions.
The American Youth Harp Ensemble continues to dazzle audiences around the world as America's premiere youth harp ensemble, well known for their musical sophistication, rich sound, emotional power, and imaginative programming of repertoire.
The American Youth Harp Ensemble strives to use Music Education as a means to develop children by developing programs and performance opportunities for youth, regardless of financial means, and utilizing the harp as a catalyst for personal growth and community service.
Now this is what I can use to inspire my harp playin’, singin’ students!! Just wait until they hear this!!!
