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40<br />
compositions for harp<br />
by<br />
PATRICIA JOHN<br />
Write for catalogue:<br />
THE PANTILE PRESS<br />
1414 Milford Ave.<br />
Houston, Texas 77006<br />
Lanalee deKant<br />
Principal Harpist<br />
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra<br />
CBC Vancouver Chamber Orchestra<br />
Sole Canadian Agent<br />
For Harps-Strings-Accessories<br />
In Canada Write:<br />
Lanalee deKant<br />
2128 West 21st Avenue<br />
Vancouver<br />
British Columbia V6L 1J3<br />
or Phone 604-733-6675<br />
Two Desert Scenes for flute, harp, and "Pai-yil" ad lib<br />
by Roman Ryterband.<br />
l. A Smoke Tree Dream<br />
2. The Tahquitz Falls<br />
"The composer has devoted himself to research of<br />
the musical folk-lore of many nations in both hemispheres.<br />
He is the first American to turn to the musical<br />
heritage of the Indian Cahiulla tribe of Southern California<br />
to study it and to codify his musical findings. In<br />
his Two Desert Scenes Ryterband utilized some intriguing<br />
Indian chants.<br />
The harp part in the second composition is written in<br />
such a fashion that the harpist can meet the challenge<br />
of both playing the harp and tapping the sounding<br />
board, thus achieving an approximate effect which the<br />
"Pai-yil," the Indian rattle, would produce. The Paiyil,<br />
a gourd filled with dry seeds of a fan palm, resembles<br />
the modern 'maraca,' although it is larger. If a<br />
musician-colleague is available, he can take over the<br />
rattle part-which is written out-and provide the<br />
rhythmical pattern by shaking it whenever the score<br />
calls for it.<br />
The two compositions are expertly written for the<br />
harp and include a chart of special effects, based on<br />
Salzedo, which make the set yet more interesting.<br />
1. Tranquillo assai ) = 69; Vivo ) ·= 104<br />
2. Andante ) = 72; allegretto, giocoso d = 54<br />
I saw the Wild Geese Fly by Harry Zimmerman, for<br />
alto recorder and harp or piano, published by J. Forrest<br />
Music Co., 5228 Laurel Canyon Boulevard,<br />
<strong>No</strong>rth Hollywood, California 91607, Tel. (213) 7 66-<br />
1163. Three pages, slow moving, but with an unusual<br />
number of pedal changes. Some of these may be avoided<br />
by using enharmonic tones. At first glance the music<br />
appears to be relatively simple and lives up to its delightful<br />
title. It has an undulating movement varied with<br />
rippled chords and arpeggios. The melody is interesting.<br />
The composition varies from 3/4 to 4/4 time.<br />
Fantasy for Two Harps, by E. F. Soule. The necessary<br />
two copies for performance may be had for $3.00<br />
by sending to Dr. Edmund F. Soule, Library, University<br />
of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403. This work has been<br />
put together in a very scholarly manner. The two parts<br />
are well balanced and of about equal difficulty. It is a<br />
rich, satisfying composition. Starting Andante con moto<br />
(quarter note= c72) it progresses to Paco mosso, espreso<br />
( quarter note= c84 ), and on to Allegretto ( quarter note<br />
= 108 to 112), then slows gradually to Tempo primo;<br />
once more Allegretto and then Adagio followed by<br />
Tempo I with much breadth. A few measures are Allegro-furioso,<br />
then the piece closes with a quiet Andante.<br />
There are thirteen pages, each page showing both parts.<br />
Both harp parts are very well scored ·and the pedals are<br />
clearly marked. This is particularly welcome as there<br />
are very few works for two harps. Those attempting it<br />
will be successful if enough time and energy is spent.<br />
Ancient Voices of Children by George Crumb, published<br />
by Petero. For soprano, boy soprano, oboe,<br />
AMERICAN HARP JOURNAL
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