Harp in Worship Ensemble Information and Repertoire
sThe Harp in Worship 2021 experience will include several virtual harp ensembles open to registered conference participants. The Spirit, Water of Life, and Alleluia Ensembles each feature unique ensemble arrangements in a variety of musical styles. To commemorate the lives of Gale Brown and Brook Boddie, the Memorial Ensemble features two special arrangements offered in memory of these two great friends of the Harp in Worship Conference.The Patriotic Ensemble is offered as a special pre-conference virtual ensemble recording opportunity. Read on for more details!
sThe Harp in Worship 2021 experience will include several virtual harp ensembles open to registered conference participants. The Spirit, Water of Life, and Alleluia Ensembles each feature unique ensemble arrangements in a variety of musical styles. To commemorate the lives of Gale Brown and Brook Boddie, the Memorial Ensemble features two special arrangements offered in memory of these two great friends of the Harp in Worship Conference.The Patriotic Ensemble is offered as a special pre-conference virtual ensemble recording opportunity. Read on for more details!
Spirit Ensemble
Directed by Laura L. Brandenburg
Limited to 8 participants, lever or pedal harp
Water of Life Ensemble
Directed by Cindy Horstman
Limited to 8 participants, lever or pedal harp
Alleluia Ensemble
Directed by Elaine Pack Litster
Limited to 8 participants, lever or pedal harp
Patriotic Ensemble
For questions regarding participation in the Spirit, Water of Life, or Alleluia Ensemble, contact Ensembles Coordinator Laura Brandenburg at brandenburg.harpist@gmail.com or 214-728-1099. Space is limited to eight participants per ensemble.
Memorial Ensemble
Open to all conference participants. Parts suitable for lever and pedal harp.
For questions regarding participation in the Memorial Ensemble, contact Ensembles Coordinator Laura Brandenburg at brandenburg.harpist@gmail.com or 214-728-1099. Space may be limited for this ensemble.
Ensemble Play-In During the Conference
Virtual play-along opportunities on all the ensemble repertoire will be made available for all registered attendees during the conference. No advance sign-up or rehearsal required! Participants in the Play-In will provide their own music, and may play along on just one or all of the selections listed above - your choice. The Play-Ins will be led by conference ensemble directors. This is a great way to learn new music, and experience harp ensemble in a casual jam session setting, all from the comfort of your home studio.Virtual play-along opportunities on the Spirit, Water of Life, Alleluia, and Memorial Ensemble repertoire will be made available for all registered attendees during the conference.
Directed by Laura L. Brandenburg
Limited to 8 participants, lever or pedal harp
- The River Suite (Down by the River to Pray, Deep River, Down by the Riverside), arranged by Maurice Draughn. Key of Bb, F, and C. 4 parts.
- Blessed Assurance, arranged by Serena O’Meara. Key of D. 2 parts.
- Melodies of the Spirit (Michael Row Your Boat Ashore, There is a Balm, Down in My Heart), arranged by Serena O’Meara. Key of C. 2 parts.
- Order music at: www.harpcolumn.com/music or www.omearamusic.com
Water of Life Ensemble
Directed by Cindy Horstman
Limited to 8 participants, lever or pedal harp
- Wade in the Water, arranged by Cindy Horstman. Key of C minor. 3 parts. Fun, rhythmic piece.
- The Water is Wide, arranged by Horstman. Key of C major. 2 parts. Uplifting feel with warm, jazz-based harmonies.
- His Eye is On the Sparrow, arranged by Horstman. Key of D major. 2 parts. Easy, Latin rhythm with jazz-based harmonies.
- Order music at www.harpcolumn.com/music or www.cindyhorstman.com
Alleluia Ensemble
Directed by Elaine Pack Litster
Limited to 8 participants, lever or pedal harp
- Alleluia (All Creatures of Our God and King, Christ the Lord is Risen Today), arranged by Shari Pack, Keys of G and C. 3 parts. Hymns intertwined with Alleluia refrains.
- Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, arranged by Shari Pack. Keys of C, F, and G. 3 parts.
- New Messages, Original work by Shari Pack. 4 parts. Rhythmic, glissandos in all parts. Key of Eb. (Part 3 for lever harp tuned in F and Part 4 for lever harp tuned in Bb.)
- Order music at www.harpcolumn.com/music (Order the arrangement by Shari Pack, as there are several other arrangements at harp column music.)
Patriotic Ensemble
- A special pre-conference opportunity for registered conference participants! Prepare any part from Shari Pack’s America Sings medley, submit an audio recording or video recording of yourself playing at your harp, and be a part of a patriotic virtual harp ensemble video that will be shared with local churches across the USA on July 4th. Indicate your interest in joining the project upon registration. Complete participation details will be shared by Elaine Litster, Director.
- America Sings (America the Beautiful, My Country, ‘Tis of Thee, Battle Hymn of the Republic), arranged by Shari Pack. Key of C. 2 parts. Beloved patriotic hymns.
- Order music at www.harpcolumn.com/music
For questions regarding participation in the Spirit, Water of Life, or Alleluia Ensemble, contact Ensembles Coordinator Laura Brandenburg at brandenburg.harpist@gmail.com or 214-728-1099. Space is limited to eight participants per ensemble.
Memorial Ensemble
Open to all conference participants. Parts suitable for lever and pedal harp.
- I Can Only Imagine by Bart Millard, arranged by Angi Bemiss and Elizabeth Hames, in loving memory of Gale Brown. Key of Eb, 3 parts. This special Harp in Worship ensemble arrangement available exclusively in print only from Laura Brandenburg. $16 for score plus three parts. Shipping $5
- Order music with the link at the bottom of this page.
- Good Shepherd Medley, arranged by Rhett Barnwell, in loving memory of Brook Boddie. Key of C, for lever or pedal harps. 3 parts, advanced beginner - intermediate level. This medley contains three of Brook's favorite hymn arrangements transcribed from his YouTube recordings after his passing. Included are My Shepherd Will Supply My Need, Then We'll Sing Hosanna, and The King of Love My Shepherd Is. This special arrangement will be available exclusively from Seraphim Music for the Harp in Worship Conference.
- Order music at www.seraphimmusic.com
For questions regarding participation in the Memorial Ensemble, contact Ensembles Coordinator Laura Brandenburg at brandenburg.harpist@gmail.com or 214-728-1099. Space may be limited for this ensemble.
Ensemble Play-In During the Conference
Virtual play-along opportunities on all the ensemble repertoire will be made available for all registered attendees during the conference. No advance sign-up or rehearsal required! Participants in the Play-In will provide their own music, and may play along on just one or all of the selections listed above - your choice. The Play-Ins will be led by conference ensemble directors. This is a great way to learn new music, and experience harp ensemble in a casual jam session setting, all from the comfort of your home studio.Virtual play-along opportunities on the Spirit, Water of Life, Alleluia, and Memorial Ensemble repertoire will be made available for all registered attendees during the conference.
Links to Purchase Music
Ensemble participants will provide their own music and may prepare any part of their choosing, in consultation with the ensemble director. Links to mp3 recordings or guidetracks for practice will be provided. Original parts or downloads only, no photocopies. Please be respectful of copyright laws and support the work of our harpist arrangers.
Ensemble participants will provide their own music and may prepare any part of their choosing, in consultation with the ensemble director. Links to mp3 recordings or guidetracks for practice will be provided. Original parts or downloads only, no photocopies. Please be respectful of copyright laws and support the work of our harpist arrangers.
- Harp Column Music (download only), www.harpcolumn.com/music
- Cindy Horstman, www.cindyhorstman.com
- Rhett Barnwell, Seraphim Music, www.seraphimmusic.com
- Melody’s, www.folkharp.com
- Vanderbilt, www.vanderbiltmusic.com
- Lyon Healy, www.harp.com
- Serena O’Meara, www.omearamusic.com
- Laura Brandenburg brandenburg.harpist@gmail.com
I Can Only Imagine - ensemble arrangement
$21.00
I Can Only Imagine by Bart Millard, arranged by Angi Bemiss and Elizabeth Hames, in loving memory of Gale Brown. Key of Eb, 3 parts. This special Harp in Worship ensemble arrangement available exclusively in print only from Laura Brandenburg. $16 for score plus three parts. Shipping $5.00