Sheet Music

Captain O'Kane

Sheet music for "Captain O'Kane," a beautiful and dramatic composition by Turlough O'Carolan arranged for Celtic harp. 

Om Shanti Om

This is a traditional Hindu chant for peace that I set to music. "Shanti" means "peace" in the classical Indian language Sanskrit. "Om" in the Hindu belief was the original sound of the universe when it was created. "Om shanti" is a popular traditional Hindu chant and the intent is to quiet oneself inwardly and visualize peace when the word "peace" is spoken. "Shanti" is often chanted three times.

Danny Boy

Sheet music for "Danny Boy" arranged for Celtic harp, voice, and flute. The arrangement also includes a harp solo that may be substituted for the flute solo or may be played on its own as an instrumental. This song is about a man saying goodbye to his son who is going off to war, not knowing if he will ever see his son again. The gorgeous melody, glorious nature imagery, and the unusual theme of a man’s love for his son make this song one of the world’s most beloved classics. The MP3 recording is from my debut CD, "Dance of the Fairies."

Planxty Fanny Power

This is my arrangement for harp of the delightful piece written by famous Irish harper Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738) as a tribute to Fanny Power. 

Dawn at the Lakes

This is an impressionistic piece I composed for the harp. It was inspired by images of light and water. It's so enjoyable to look at beautiful pictures while listening to music.

Sí Bheag Sí Mhór (Sheebeg Sheemore)

One of Turlough O'Carolan's (1670-1738) most famous and beautiful of harp compositions, "Si Bheag Si Mhor" means "Little Fairy Hill, Big Fairy Hill" and is inspired by these hills in Ireland. It is said there once was an epic battle between the two warring fairy people of these hills.

Forest Song

A song I wrote about a magical walk in the evening through a forest. The arrangement is for soprano voice, Celtic harp, and optional part for synthesizer or alto voice. 

Simple Gifts

A lovely Shaker melody. This is an arrangement I wrote to show off the wonderful range of the harp. The music happens to fall very well under harp fingers and so is surprisingly easy to play.

Here Comes the Bride

This is my arrangement for harp of the classic piece for the bride's entrance in a wedding.

Suantraí, a Gaelic Christmas Lullaby

This hauntingly beautiful song is from the traditional Christmas lullaby known as "The Lullaby of Our Savior" or "Christ's Lullaby."

Intertwining Waltz

This is an original composition of mine for two harps. This whimsical piece has a mischievous feeling and is also a great piece for practicing ascending and descending fingering patterns on the harp. 

Sumiko's Waltz

This is sheet music for a waltz I composed and named after my mother,  Sumiko, in the tradition of Irish harp players such as the famous Turlough O'Carolan who would name pieces after people to whom they  wished to say "thank you." The music includes both the harp arrangement and flute harmonies. The harp part may be played as a solo or as a duet with flute. 

Ma Navu

This is my arrangement for harp and soprano voice of this traditional Hebrew song with its beautiful and deeply spiritual melody.

A Walk in the Woods 

This is a piece I wrote about a leisurely walk along a lovely wooded path.

O Holy Night

Arrangement for Celtic harp and soprano of the classic Christmas carol.  

Willow Tree ( I Will Bow and Be Simple )

A Shaker song about having the grace to be flexible in the face of conflict or hardship, so that like the willow tree, one can bend and not be broken. Sung in E major in the video, the song is also available in the lower key of C major. (Note: for the E major version, the highest sung note is the second E above middle C and the lowest played note is the second E below middle C. For the C major version, the highest sung note is the first C above middle C and the lowest played note is the second C below middle C).  

O'Carolan's Welcome

One of the most famous pieces written by Irish harp player and composer Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738), this haunting piece is a favorite for harp players. The second part can be played as an accompaniment while another instrument, such as a flute, plays the melody line. O'Carolan traveled the countryside composing and playing music for patrons who welcomed him as an honored guest.

Ye Banks and Braes

Scottish poet Robert Burns made this song famous by setting his words to an air called “The Caledonian Hunt’s Delight” by James Miller. This charming tune is arranged for Celtic harp and works well with a 22-string harp.