1) How to choose your ensemble (Prelude, Allegro or Encore) - Go to LEARN MORE. - CHOOSING HARP ENSEMBLE for descriptions of each ensemble.

2) Choose a part for each required piece in your ensemble.

3) Purchase your music.
HSHF encourages support of local businesses and gives thanks to Houston’s Melody’s Traditional Music for their sponsorship of HSHF, their dedication to our harp community and the next generation of harpists.

We have provided links to Melody’s for the selections that are available through this vendor. However, music may be purchased from any vendor.
Note: Some pieces have the options of purchasing an individual part or purchasing all the parts.

4) Parts may be edited to accommodate your level.

5) Prepare all required music prior to the festival.

6) Questions? HoustonSummerHarpFestival@gmail.com

Lever and Pedal Harp - Beginning/Intermediate

PURCHASE LINK:
https://folkharp.com/houston-summer-harp-festival-order-page/

1) FINALE! - arranged for WAFHS
Learn the following 3 pieces:
Planxty George Brabazon on pg 1 (solo) or pg 2 (the accompaniment)
The Chanter on pg 19 - right hand, left hand or hands together
Mango Walk on pg 45

2) Malagueña by Ernesto Lecuona arr. by Louise Trotter This is a solo. You may play right hand, left hand or hands together.

3) Triptic Dance by Pierre Beauchant
(This selection is performed each year so you may already have this.)

Additional pieces taught during our camp week may include Sephardic music and music from Wales, Japan, South America, Greece and Africa.
No purchase necessary.

Lever and Pedal Harps - Late Intermediate

1) Scottish Suite for 3 harps arranged by Laura Zaerr
https://folkharp.com/houston-summer-harp-festival-order-page/

2) Italian Sunshine arranged by Shari Pack
https://harpcolumn.com/music/all-music/artists/shari-pack/italian-sunshine/

3) Jasmin Song arr. by Willi Maerz
Lever harp - order part 2 or 4
Pedal harp - order part 1, 2, 3 or 4

https://harpcolumn.com/music/all-music/artists/willi-maerz/jasmin-song-four-harps-simplified-version/

4) Triptic Dance by Pierre Beauchant
(This selection is performed each year so you may already have this.)

5) Traditional Columbian piece will be taught during camp week.

Additional pieces taught during our camp week may include Sephardic music and music from Wales, Japan, South America, Greece and Africa.
No purchase necessary.

Pedal Harp only - Advanced

1) Lantau Island by Haley Hodson
CHOOSE “FOR 2 HARPS” OPTION.
You may choose which part you want to play. https://folkharp.com/houston-summer-harp-festival-order-page/

2) Scarborough Fair arranged by Erin Hanson Janke
We have original parts for you. Your part will be assigned and sent to you upon registration.

3) Choclo - Tango arranged by Angela Klöhn
We have original parts for you. Your part will be assigned and sent to you upon registration.

Additional pieces taught during our camp week may include Sephardic music and music from Wales, Japan, South America, Greece and Africa.
No purchase necessary.