Janet Harbison's published works are presented in 7 series:
Series 1 is Educational and comprises
Traditional Irish Harp Tutor books (6 volumes) presented in 4 Levels (Vol.1 Beginner, Vol. 2 Low Intermediate, Vol. 3 High Intermediate and Vol. 4 Advanced) with 2 supplemental volumes for Adult Learners and Junior Beginners
Technical Training Manuals including 'The Book of Chimes', 'The Book of Chordscapes' and 'The Book of Pentatones'.
Series 2 is Collections and comprises
Harbison's Irish Harp Collection (8 graded volumes) of 'finished' traditional Irish harp music for classical players
The Carolan Collection (5 volumes) containing over 100 Carolan pieces arranged from Vol. 1 Beginner to Vol.5 Concert professional
Harbison's 100 Easy Dance Tunes for Session Harpers (6 volumes) containing 20 tunes in each volume all at Level 2 (low intermediate) standard with Vol. 6 containing all 100 tunes for other melody or chording instruments
The Christmas Collection (2 volumes) containing 16 tunes each, arranged in 2 versions: the first as songs with harp accompaniment, the second as instrumentals
Series 3 is Ensembles comprising over 20 arrangements of original and traditional music from the repertoire of the Belfast and Irish Harp Orchestras
Series 4 is Original Harp Solos comprising over 60 pieces, including 'By Strangford Water', 'Bright New Morning', 'Suantraí' and 'Walk in Belfast'
Series 5 is the 'Dance Music Concert Collection' comprising arrangements of traditional dance music mostly for advanced players
Series 6 is 'Other Harp Solos' comprising arrangements of historical harp music, and miscellaneous
Series 7 is Large-scale Concert Works including 'Brian Boru - Lion of Ireland', 'Colmcille - A Columban Suite', 'A Christmas Cantata' and 'Belfast Harpers' Assembly - A Recreation'
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Not all music is yet published, but if you desire a score to something that is not listed, please email Janet so she may prioritise your request.
Janet is also open to composition and bespoke arrangement commissions. Please make contact by email.
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