Past Information
The Redbud Harp Circle was supported by the Redbud Chapter of the International Society of Folk Harpers (ISFHC) and Craftsmen.  We sought to promote an appreciation of the folk harp and preserve the folk harp's musical tradition in the central Oklahoma area, and we welcomed all harpers to join us at our monthly circle meetings.  As a chapter of the ISFHC, the following were our goals:
  • To experience and share the art and craft of the folk harp through regular meetings, workshops, educational programs, newsletters, and community activities.
  • To be open and responsive to membership needs by providing them a voice through newsletters, editorials, and democratic vote.
  • To organize and encourage meetings (circles) where members can share their knowledge and educate others. The circle is to be coordinated by the membership.
  • To support other local harp initiatives such as the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Harp Society events, St. Patrick’s Day Irish Harp Orchestra events, student and professional recitals, workshops, etc. in order to further our own growth and skill as harpers.

The following were our officers:

Linda Ashton, President 
Lisa Wynn, Secretary
Carol Skalsky, Treasurer   

OUR HARP CIRCLE PLAY LIST CONSISTED OF:

From Apple Mountain: • All Through the Night • Aura Lee • Believe Me • Country Garden • Danny Boy • Golden Slumbers • Greensleeves (a-minor version) • I once loved a lass • Lavender's Blue • Leezie • Little Red Bird • Loch Lomond • Long Ago • My love is like • Pastime with good company • Scotch Cap • Simple gifts • Skye boat song • Water is wide • White coral bells

From Finale: • Planxty George Barbazon • Rights of Man • The Chimes

From Hymns and Wedding Music: • Abide With Me • Amazing Grace • Be Thou My Vision • Fairest Lord Jesus • For the Beauty of the Earth • Morning Has Broken • Near My God To Thee • Now the Day is Over • Rock of Ages • This is My Father's World • What a Friend We Have in Jesus • Artsa Alinu • Hava Nagila • Hevenu Shalom • Hine Ma Tov #1 & #2

From A Circle of Harps: • Picking of Sticks / Cuckolds All In A Row • Be Thou My Vision • Dargason • June Apple

Be Thou My Vision (Leah Riddick)

The Harpers Hall Ensemble Book

From any source or received by email: • Eleanor Plunket (in G, 1 sharp) • Bridget Cruise - second melody (in G, 1 sharp) • Down by the Salley Gardens (in G, 1 sharp) • Chanter (in D-minor/Dorian, no sharps or flats) • Leah's Farewell (Wynn, 2 harp parts) • Lo Spangoletto (Dustin's arrangement) • The Water is Wide (3 harps)

 

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