*New* Book:

The Ring of Harps. Traditional music from Ireland and Scotland (Solos and Ensembles), published by Afghan Press. Available from Melody's Music

Nancy Hurrell's books, The Harpers Play Book, A Circle of Harps, and The Ring of Harps are collections of traditional tunes from Britain and Ireland, arranged for solos and ensembles. Ensembles include duets, three-part and four-part harp arrangements. The ensembles are multi-level, with the idea that all parts can be interesting and fun to play, even the simplest part.

Nancy's ensemble arrangements are popular with groups all over the world, and have been performed at many conferences and harp festivals, including:

• Eastman School of Music
• Beginning in the Middle (VA)
• World Harp Orchestra (CA)
• Somerset Harp Festival
• Ohio Scottish Arts School, Oberlin (OSAS)

The Historical Harp Collection, Vol. 1. includes Medieval and Renaissance songs and dances arranged for harp. Many of these arrangements can be heard on Nancy's CD, Balletto. The pieces are ideal for playing on replicas of historical harps, and are also a wonderful addition to lever and pedal harp repertoire. These arrangements have been performed by students at The Boston Conservatory and are enjoyed by early harp music lovers from California to Japan!

Nancy's books are available on-line from
Melody's Traditional Music & Harp Shoppe.