CynthiaHarp

Stella Grace likes to jump. How we entertain ourselves at work.

We spoil our shop cat, Stella Grace :)

Harp music for Holy Week. I wrote this with Holy Thursday in mind, but it would work equally well for Palm Sunday and Good Friday.

Stella Grace playing with her new toy. Forgive the jerky camera - I was laughing :)

Exploring the backroom at our shop, Stella discovered that she doesn't like mirrors.

Finding peace in the quiet - new composition. "In the silent night the stillness quiets our minds and offers us peace." ©2021

Composition celebrating the acquisition of my new lovely Aberdeen harp by Rees Harps. The harp had been named Sophia by her previous owner, and I added the Jane. Love my new harp!

My arrangement of this beautiful spiritual. Sheet music available at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/steal-away-digital-sheet-music/21669517

Harp solo of the lovely hymn-tune Kingsfold.

My cat trying desperately to get water from my water jug. She has her own cat drinking fountain, but decided my jug was better.

Gentle and tranquil setting of this beautiful hymn by Robert Lowry. Sheet music available at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/shall-we-gather-at-the-river-digital-sheet-music/21416881

My arrangement of this beautiful hymn and tune by Helen Lemmel, daughter of a Methodist minister. She was a gifted vocalist and studied voice in Germany for about 4 years. She traveled extensively throughout the Midwest giving concerts. She was also a gifted writer, writing more than 500 poems and essays as well as children's musical pieces and a children's book. Sheet Music available at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/turn-your-eyes-upon-jesus-digital-sheet-music/21785969

In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore; In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore. Sheet music available at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/in-the-sweet-by-and-by-digital-sheet-music/21866579

Tranquil composition capturing the serenity of a quiet evening.

Just a fun little composition that attempts to capture the joy and wonder of children and the young at heart. Sheet music available at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/whimsy-digital-sheet-music/21815661

Gentle piece for times when we need to be alone - to think, to meditate, to unwind, to nurture ourselves. Sheet music available at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/solitude-digital-sheet-music/21700558

An original composition inspired by one of my morning walks in the snow. Sheet music available at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/falling-snow-digital-sheet-music/21678297

Composition inspired by the poem "There will Come Soft Rains" by Sara Teasdale. Sheet music available at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/soft-falls-the-rain-digital-sheet-music/21706639

One of the most popular children's hymn, this was originally a poem written by Anna Warner around 1860. William Bradbury provided the tune, resulting in a beloved children's hymn world wide.https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/jesus-loves-me-digital-sheet-music/21822858

My arrangement of this beautiful hymn from "Southern Harmony". Sheet music available at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/i-will-arise-digital-sheet-music/21693828

Gentle music suitable for meditation, contemplation, or just quiet time.

My arrangement of this hauntingly beautiful spiritual. It's very simplicity emphasizes the sorrow contained in the words and melody. Sheet music available at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/sometimes-i-feel-like-a-motherless-child-digital-sheet-music/21664232

Lovely Scottish lullaby featured in the movie "The Outlaw King". I learned this beautiful tune at a harp retreat led by Kim Robertson and Sunita Staneslow. The lyrics describe how the parents of a newborn are too exhausted to tend to their normal chores as the newborn is fussy at night, but good in the morning. Sheet music available at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/bonny-at-morn-digital-sheet-music/21568694

We all have memories that are very dear to us. John Wright wrote this beautiful piece as he was reflecting on his own life and the joys and sorrows he had known. Sheet music available at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/precious-memories-digital-sheet-music/21856162

Beautiful tune in the tradition of "Ashokan Farewell". Composed by the group After Class who graciously gave permission for me to arrange and record.