Join Star for
her Read Music Now! Class
At Swallow Hill Music School
https://swallowhillmusic.configio.com/pd/5174/read-music-now
Learn how to read music notation! This is a revolutionary
method that reads the pattern rather than individual notes. Star
says "Its fast and fabulous"!
Prerequisites: Open to all musicians, instrumentalists,
and singers. Please bring your instrument with you.
Student Testimonial:"Learning to read music
is empowering, though it can be intimidating. Previous to taking
this seminar, I avoided looking at music notes in real-time, and
just wrote out the letter names on top whenever i had to read music.
This ONE SEMINAR helped build my confidence to read music in real-time
and WITH ALMOST NO TROUBLE AT ALL using a simple methodology/trick.
This seminar is highly recommended as you definitely can do this
too!!"
2024
GIGS
Dec 1,
2024
Craig Hospital
3425 S Clarkson Denver
2-3 pm
Joining Star are her harp students!!
Dec 7, 2024
AnyThink Library
7611 Hilltop Circle Denver
3:30-4:30
Seasonal music
Dec 12, 2024
WinterFest Community Resources
3480 Syracuse St Denver
6-8 pm
Multi-cultural music
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Hello
harpers! Keep safe during these uncertain times and keep filling
hearts and the airwaves with music! Available for online lessons
using Skype or Zoom. Peace
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Releases from
Star Edwards and Mel Bay Publishing
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now!
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This
BBC Series is set in the 18th century quaint village of Cranford,
in the county of Cheshire in North West England. The traditional
way of life moves towards uncomfortable changes as signs of progress
intrude on daily life. Cranford is delightfully filled with classic
town characters with the gossip, the snob, the meek and humble,
rigid spinsters, the separation of classes, the soft and accommodating,
the would be creative, the learned and unlearned, the desperate
looking for husbands, the trickster and handsome healer. The warmth
and real concerns of the authentic setting in Cranford are enduring
and speak of timeless themes for our modern day where most troubles
can be resolved over a nice hot cup of tea.
Celtic Harp Solo and Harp and Cello Duet arrangements
The songs are arranged in the key of G with 2 accidentals - lever
flips. The lowest note is G, (1 1/2 octave below middle C). Intermediate
arrangement.
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New Releases from
Star Edwards and
Lyon and Healey
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Welcome to Star Edwards Celtic
Harp Music
Star
Edwards is a multi-faceted performer from concert venues to background
ambiance, Mel Bay music Publications author and Swallow Hill Music
School harp teacher. She is at home delivering historical musical
presentations for groups of 30 to 500 people.
For
weddings, or special events that require a professional, artistic
touch, nothing says elegance and ambiance more than harp music!
Performing an expansive repertoire: classical, pop, swing/blues,
Renaissance, medieval, South American, folk, Celtic, movie tunes,
multi-cultural, Broadway standards, holiday, Disney, operatic
and oldies.
Star
feels equally comfortable playing rock n roll tunes from Van Morrison,
Leon Russell, Elton John, Paul Simon, Sting, Beatles, Carol King,
Ed Sheeran, John Legend, Lady Gaga, Andrea Bocelli, Bruno Mars,
Adele and more!
She
delivers an entertaining performance that brings magical cultural
connections with heart felt stories and humorous observations
of life. Her playing is steeped in the mythology of harp from
the Celtic cultures recalling the ancient voice of her heritage.
A truly contemporary interpretation speaks through her own finely
crafted original songs.
A versatile
musician, equally comfortable on the stage of the Paramount Theater
playing for 2000 people or playing for an intimate romantic dinner
for two. Star is flexible and able to think on her feet at times
where events experience a glitch in plans.
Music
that blends the rhythm of the heart with the spirit of the world.
"Star
was excellent to work with. Not only does she play beautiful music,
she also has a lovely personality. She played for two hours straight
at my party with no breaks and made all the difference in the
atmosphere. I will keep her in mind for the future and highly
recommend her. Thanks Star"
LF Oct 2024
"I booked Star to perform at my wedding ceremony on August
24, 2024, and I couldn't have been happier with her performance.
She played every song on my list beautifully and was incredibly
accommodating with both my timeline and budget. I highly recommend
Star for any up coming event!"
MD Sept 2024
"Star did an amazing job for us. She learned the songs we
requested and already knew most. It sounded beautiful and was
it exactly what we expected. When I need a harpist again I would
have Star back in a minute. Thank you Star. It was a pleasure
working with you."
EJ August 2024
"I enjoyed working with Star for my daughter's recent wedding
in the Denver, CO area. Communication was efficient, Star made
some very helpful recommendations for music for our event and
was open to our requests and suggestions. She arrived on time
and played beautifully! I highly recommend Star for any event
you'd like to elevate with beautiful harp music! Star helped make
my daughter's wedding day dreams a reality! Thanks Star!!!!"
LA, May 2024
"The performance that Star displayed at my wedding, was truly
amazing and stress free. I didnt have to worry about making
additional arrangements on my wedding day. She showed up and performed
so wonderfully that all I had left to do was to enjoy the magical
harp music as the bride (myself) was walking in and as well as
the rest of the bridal party. Everything was smooth and professional.
Thank you Star for making my day special and spectacular."
ES March 2024
"Star communicated with me so seamlessly and was the perfect
fit for our event."
GL May 2023
"Star played her harp at my wedding ceremony on Valentine's
Day. She worked with me beforehand to suggest songs we might like,
she showed up on time the day of the ceremony, and performed beautifully.
Our guests loved it!"
ET February 2023
"Star showed up early and played lovely music for the afternoon.
She is professional and excellent. MC September 2020
Star was great - she entertained our Christmas party with great
sounding holiday standards."
JP Dec. 2024
"Wonderful music. Timely, flexible and professional."
RM December 2018
"Classic
interpretation, professionally performed" -- Dave Lacomte,
My Brother's Bar, Denver
"Whether
solo or trio, background for a reception or as a featured headliner,
count on her audience thrilling artistry and consummate professionalism"
-- Jim Schwartzkopff, Venture West Talent Agency
"When
listening to Star Edwards' recent harp recordings, her talent
is abundantly clear. I am especially impressed not only by her
technical proficiency but also with the musicality with which
everything is performed. Star's arrangements have a pleasant upbeat
character reminiscent of traditional folk harp tunes, some of
which are complimented by guitar, koto and drums. Whether in live
performance or on CD, everyone should check out her work."
-- Dr. Ted Nichelson, pedal harpist
"Star's music represents the finest of her genre, evocative
and powerful yet with a lightness of spirit and touch. Listen
closely and let the music take you where it will." -- Don
Slepian, host of ArtMusicCoffeehouse.com
"When the din of the drum sets of rock bands, the chant of
the pipes, and the silvery sounds of ballad singers find some
distance, my favorite moment of any Irish Festival has been to
sit in the shade and hear Star Edwards play the harp ... not simply
to play it, but to play it in that way that made it the national
symbol of Ireland. And it is, and her music is, Irish like nothing
else." -- Brian Clancy, Irishrow.com
"Star Edwards' band or trio is a perfect act for an outdoor
festival.....very magical!" -- Rhonda Welch, Greeley Arts
Promoter
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Click
on the picture to see Star's most recent video:
https://youtu.be/BSQNSQu8Wdc
Star
Edwards on the Celtic harp at the Scottish Fiddle Club May
21st, 2023, featuring Soquell on fiddle
and Sequoia on Cello performing the Brave Heart theme song.
This arrangemet is available at www.starharp.com
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The
name of this harp is Golden Gaia. Its shape
lends itself well to be a double harp, diatonic, with middle
C in the center of the harp. On each side of middle C, is
the same configuration of strings. Its sweet celestial sound
is unique and bell like. The sides have a wood burning design
of the ouroborus.
I designed this harp based on my dream and eventually had
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Available for Presentation Engagements
Irish
Harp History and Song - Travel the path of long ago
when Irish Bards held the keys to Irish history through
their wit of storytelling. Learn how the harp came to Ireland
and the influence of Italian music on a most famous 17th
century harper composer and more!
How
Dream Changed History - presenting original music celebrating
historical dreams that changed history including dreams
from Einstein, St. Patrick, Kekule, G.W. Bush, Jefferson
and Adams, Larry Page, Constantine, Hitler, Otto Loewi,
Louis Agassiz, Madame Walker, Mary Shelley, John Lennon,
Elias Howe, Neils Bohr, Abraham Lincoln, Stephanie Meyer
(Twilight), General Patton, and many more!
The
Dreams Behind the Music - presenting the music and amazing
dreams which resulted in wildly popular songs from music
legends such as Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Rolling Stones,
Jimi Hendrix, Beach Boys, Pharrell Williams, Taylor Swift,
LL Cool J, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, David Bowie,
Johnny Cash, George Frederic Handel, Beethoven and more!
Dreams
and Our Final Transition - presenting dreams and tools
to allay anxiousness surrounding this natural life transition
for patients and families using dream re-entry, dream transfers,
dream rehearsals and active imagination. Presenting several
actual dreams of patients in hospice resulting in a welcoming
connection to our deepest longing for resolution, hope and
peace.
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Learn
cutting edge techniques for reading notes, based on predictable,
logical patterns in music. This technique gets you past reading
each note and seeing the bigger picture of the music. Includes
reading ledger lines!
From workshop participants:
"I am so excited to be able to read music so quickly!"
Your Class opened up a whole new world and confidence
when it comes to reading notes. I don't even write the note
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Access
to music sets kids and adults up for success. Music education
builds vocabulary, strengthens social skills, promotes literacy,
enhances creative thinking.
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Hand
and Sitting Position at the Harp
The Parts of the Harp
Music Language Basics
Music Notation
Neighbor Notes and Every Other Notes
Placing and Brackets
Tuning the Harp
Two Hand Coordination
How to Change Keys Using Levers
Stretching
Avoiding Injury
Note Reading Tips
Practicing
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