Gail Salvatori’s book for pedal harp and solo instrument is a joy for the Christmas season. The accompanying instrument is pedal harp and the solo instrument can be viola, violin/flute, or cello. There are pull-out parts for cello, violin and viola. All parts are the same, but written for different instruments. We played through each and every one of these pieces and they truly are a joy. Unusual harmonies and accompaniment patterns grace the book – there is so much soul in this music. Originally, Ms. Salvatori wrote these meditations for viola and at our request she has kindly provided us with additional solo parts but written for cello and violin (or flute, or any melody instrument in C). The harp parts are considered intermediate to upper intermediate, and are very well written (edited by Barbara Fackler). The songs are: Coventry Carol, Infant Lowly, Joy to the World, Rocking The Christmas song,Rocking Carol  (Czech origin; also known as Little Jesus (or Gentle Jesus), Sweetly Sleep, In the Bleak Midwinter, Trip to Sligo/Pat-a-Pan, Of the Father’s Love Begotten/Searching for Lambs, Whence Comes this Rush of Wings?, The Saviour of the World is Born. This book will be a treasure for any gigging harpist during the Christmas season. It may even be your favorite part of the gig.

Please note:  Joy to the World, In the Bleak Midwinter,Trip to Sligo/Pat-a-Pan, and The Saviour of the World can be played on lever harp with minor adjustments.