Harp Music by Afghan Press

I found this project, which started September 2023. John was already very sick at that point, and then I sold the house. I'm sharing this here and appreciate any feedback.

The Best of Bill Mahan – Afghan Press Music for the Harp The Best of Bill Mahan is a project to identify from each of Bill’s 21 books the pieces that are most beloved. These selections will be made into a collection called, “The Best of Bill Mahan” and will be edited for piano (separate book) and possibly re-edited for harp. We have sent out an emai...

The next Harp Teachers Gathering topic: the challenges of teaching adults. Date: February 13 (Thursday) at 3pm CENTRAL. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/h-Zo_4ypTgqZRQMRQEA08g

Afghan Press Harp Music artist Linda Larkin has gone through the door to her next experience. Linda Larkin passed away peacefully at home in Santa Fe, NM on January 10, 2025 after a courageous cancer battle. She was born in Houston, TX on April 4, 1937 to Mickie and J.D. Larkin. Beginning with piano at age 4, Linda was a lifelong musician, performing, composing and teaching piano and folk harp. She held Masters Degrees from the University of Texas at Austin in Music and from the University of Houston in Social Work. Linda founded the Santa Fe High Desert Harp ensemble and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe. Linda believed in the intrinsic power of music to return us to our Creator. She saw the innate musicality in everyone and delighted in sharing the wonders of music.
Linda is survived by her husband Harold Bolton, sons John Morrison, David Morrison and wife Kay Morrison, stepdaughter Jennifer Bolton, grandchildren Michael Morrison and wife Amanda, Annie Lawson and husband Bryan, Liza Morrison, Max Morrison and fiancée Robyn Chaffee, and great-grandchildren Peter, Lily and Olivia Morrison. Her life was blessed by her nieces Adrienne Rivers Pappas, Lucy Rivers Patier and their children. Linda’s many dear cousins and close friends brought joy to her life.
A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church with date and time to be determined. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to First Presbyterian Church Santa Fe, New Mexico PBS or your charity of choice.

It's Monday Melodies again!

Venez Divin Messie arranged by Christa Grix and played by Mary Radspinner This is part of the Monday Melodies series - Monday Melodies with Melody's. This week, Dec. 16, 2024, Mary Radspinner plays Venez Divin Messie (O Come, Divi...

Monday Melodies features "America the Beautiful" - an Afghan Press Publication.

America the Beautiful - Monday Melodies with Melody's - Nov. 11, 2024 November 11, 2024 - Veteran's Day. For our Monday Melodies: America the Beautiful arranged by Mary Radspinner. https://folkharp.com/product/patriotic-piec...

Harp Teachers Gathering Follow-up is now posted on the Melody's Blog. The book that inspired Harp Teachers Gathering, Teaching the Lever Harp by Joyce Rice, is also on sale. HTG is the coupon code. Here is the Blog link: https://folkharp.com/harp-teachers-gathering-teacher-policies/

Today is the last day for early registration discount for Harp Journeys Festival for Adults on November 9 in Flower Mound! Kela Walton - Harp, Kimberly Snaufer DeRosa and Mary Radspinner will be presenting workshops for all levels, there will be music from Afghan Harp Music by Afghan Press and holiday selections available for purchase and performances. To register, and for all details, click below!

General 2 — HARP JOURNEYS with KIMBERLY FESTIVALfor Adults Journey into the world of harp!Where will your harp take you? “A DAY TRIP”November 9, 2024Early Registration Fee $125 - through October 15th, 2024Registration Fee $140 - October 16 - November 8, 2024Lamb of God Lutheran Church1401 Cross Timbers Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75028 FEATU...

We have a beautiful new publication from Diana Stork.

Harp Teachers Gathering Webinar - part 2: Teacher Policies and more. Hosted by Therese Honey, Harpist with Kimberly Snaufer DeRosa. Join Kela Walton - Harp on this topic of keen interest to teachers. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtd-uhrz8jH9RXjm9EKs8YRvTkqPv-XRLY

Harp Teachers Gathering returns this fall. Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month: Save the date for September 12 at 3pm Central time. Our special guest is harp educator Kela Walton, who will share information on the business of harp teaching. Other discussions will include teaching apps, mentors, insurance, organizations to join, and more. Contributions by Therese Honey, Kimberly Snaufer DeRosa and Mary Radspinner. Hosted by Kimberly and Therese. To Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvce-gpjwrHNSzxs2PD3cE6KORCSbzajvj

Read the latest blog featuring "The Singing String" Harp Store in The Netherlands. https://afghanpressmusic.com/de-zingende-snaar-the-singing-string/

Chevelle has arrived at Melody's. I bought Chevelle upon learning my style 30 is in pretty bad shape. Kurt Berg introduced me to her, and delivered her today. She's a Venus Penti-C. Normally I don't name harps or give them a gender; but she has history so the name and gender stays!