2025 Harp in Worship Ensemble Information and Repertoire
Harp in Worship 2025 will include three harp ensembles open to registered conference participants.
Due to workshop and rehearsal scheduling, participants must choose either the Alleluia or the Praise Ensemble. Members of either ensemble will be able to also play in the New Song Ensemble, which is open to all registered conference participants.
Alleluia Ensemble, led by Laura Brandenburg and Elizabeth Hames
Classically based harp ensemble arrangements by Bonnie Mohr, Serena O'Meara, Ray Pool, and Elizabeth Hames (world premiere). All music playable on lever and pedal harp.
Two Hymn tunes, arranged by Ray Pool
Ensemble music for two harps. Lever or Pedal. Perfect for introductory or intermediate levels, this arrangement features two beloved tunes: “Slane” (Be Thou My Vision) and “Lobe den Herren” (Praise to the Lord). We will only play "Be Thou My Vision" at the conference. Key of Eb. Available through Melody Music - www.folkharp.com
Alleluia from “Exsultate Jublilate,” arranged by Serena O'Meara
This arrangement of Mozart's famous "Alleluia" is available in both pedal and lever versions that are intended to be performed together. They only differ in the pedal/lever markings or harmony notes. Pedal/lever changes and dynamics are clearly marked. Key of F. Available through Melody Music - www.folkharp.com
There Is a Redeemer by Melody and Keith Green, arranged for two harps by Bonnie Mohr
Harp I is for lever harp tuned in Eb and Harp 2 is written for pedal harp. This arrangement features excerpts from Debussy’s First Arabesque in the Introduction and Coda, as well as in the bass pattern. Key of Eb. Available through Melody Music www.folkharp.com or HarpSong Music - www.harpsongmusic.com.
All Things Bright and Beautiful, arranged by Elizabeth Hames
This joyful three-part arrangement of the English hymn tune "Royal Oak" has been specially commissioned for the 2025 Harp in Worship Conference. For lever and pedal harp. Key of G. Available through Elizabeth Hames - www.emmusicpublishing.com.
Praise Ensemble, led by Rebecca Moritzky
Within a worship band format, collaborate in the creation of improvised harp ensemble arrangements of well-known Contemporary Christian praise songs. PDF leadsheets of selected tunes will be shared in advance with registered participants. Request your music packet at [email protected].
“Reckless Love” Key of C
“This Is Amazing Grace” Key of C
“We Praise You” Key of C
“Who You Say I Am” Key of G
“It Is Well” Key of G
New Song Ensemble, led by Cindy Horstman
You tube link to Swing Low, Sweet Chariot: https://youtu.be/pcJyC2CmvnM
Take part in the world premiere of an exciting new arrangement for harp ensemble by award-winning jazz harpist, composer, and arranger Cindy Horstman. Featuring “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” a fresh rendition of a classic spiritual. Music is available now exclusively to registered conference participants, and will not be sold to the general public until after the conference. Contact Cindy directly at [email protected] to purchase a single part ($4) or both parts plus the score ($25).
The Ensembles will perform as part of the Saturday Night Program. The Alleluia and Praise ensemble will play again for Sunday morning church services at 9 and 10:30 am.
For questions about signing up for an ensemble, locating the music, or anything else regarding participation in conference ensembles, contact Harp Ensembles Coordinator Laura Brandenburg at [email protected].
Places to order music:
Harp in Worship 2025 will include three harp ensembles open to registered conference participants.
Due to workshop and rehearsal scheduling, participants must choose either the Alleluia or the Praise Ensemble. Members of either ensemble will be able to also play in the New Song Ensemble, which is open to all registered conference participants.
Alleluia Ensemble, led by Laura Brandenburg and Elizabeth Hames
Classically based harp ensemble arrangements by Bonnie Mohr, Serena O'Meara, Ray Pool, and Elizabeth Hames (world premiere). All music playable on lever and pedal harp.
Two Hymn tunes, arranged by Ray Pool
Ensemble music for two harps. Lever or Pedal. Perfect for introductory or intermediate levels, this arrangement features two beloved tunes: “Slane” (Be Thou My Vision) and “Lobe den Herren” (Praise to the Lord). We will only play "Be Thou My Vision" at the conference. Key of Eb. Available through Melody Music - www.folkharp.com
Alleluia from “Exsultate Jublilate,” arranged by Serena O'Meara
This arrangement of Mozart's famous "Alleluia" is available in both pedal and lever versions that are intended to be performed together. They only differ in the pedal/lever markings or harmony notes. Pedal/lever changes and dynamics are clearly marked. Key of F. Available through Melody Music - www.folkharp.com
There Is a Redeemer by Melody and Keith Green, arranged for two harps by Bonnie Mohr
Harp I is for lever harp tuned in Eb and Harp 2 is written for pedal harp. This arrangement features excerpts from Debussy’s First Arabesque in the Introduction and Coda, as well as in the bass pattern. Key of Eb. Available through Melody Music www.folkharp.com or HarpSong Music - www.harpsongmusic.com.
All Things Bright and Beautiful, arranged by Elizabeth Hames
This joyful three-part arrangement of the English hymn tune "Royal Oak" has been specially commissioned for the 2025 Harp in Worship Conference. For lever and pedal harp. Key of G. Available through Elizabeth Hames - www.emmusicpublishing.com.
Praise Ensemble, led by Rebecca Moritzky
Within a worship band format, collaborate in the creation of improvised harp ensemble arrangements of well-known Contemporary Christian praise songs. PDF leadsheets of selected tunes will be shared in advance with registered participants. Request your music packet at [email protected].
“Reckless Love” Key of C
“This Is Amazing Grace” Key of C
“We Praise You” Key of C
“Who You Say I Am” Key of G
“It Is Well” Key of G
New Song Ensemble, led by Cindy Horstman
You tube link to Swing Low, Sweet Chariot: https://youtu.be/pcJyC2CmvnM
Take part in the world premiere of an exciting new arrangement for harp ensemble by award-winning jazz harpist, composer, and arranger Cindy Horstman. Featuring “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” a fresh rendition of a classic spiritual. Music is available now exclusively to registered conference participants, and will not be sold to the general public until after the conference. Contact Cindy directly at [email protected] to purchase a single part ($4) or both parts plus the score ($25).
The Ensembles will perform as part of the Saturday Night Program. The Alleluia and Praise ensemble will play again for Sunday morning church services at 9 and 10:30 am.
For questions about signing up for an ensemble, locating the music, or anything else regarding participation in conference ensembles, contact Harp Ensembles Coordinator Laura Brandenburg at [email protected].
Places to order music:
- Melody’s, www.folkharp.com
- Cindy Horstman, www.cindyhorstman.com
- Bonnie Mohr, www.harpsongmusic.com
- Elizabeth Irene Hames (download only), www.emmusicpublishing.com
- Harp Column Music (download only), www.harpcolumn.com/music