Sharon Thormahlen, after playing a number of instruments, has found her passion in playing the harp. Sharon is best known for her books of beautiful original harp tunes along with her accessible arrangements of traditional music. Sharon’s melodies weave together rhythms and harmonies creating simple arrangements of music that is haunting, evocative and beautiful. She also helps run Thormahlen Harps with her husband, Dave, who has been building harps for over 25 years. Sharon strings and tunes the beautiful harps he makes and takes care of the business end of things. You can see their beautiful harps and watch an interview done by Oregon Art Beat on their website at: http://www.thorharp.com.
Sharon’s music book web site: http://www.thorharp.com/pages/cd.htm
Sharon’s Books:
Moon Over the Mountain
The Lone Egret
Sweepin’ the Clouds Away
Gossamer Gate
The Singing Tree
A Rose In Winter
Prelude for Peace
Waltz Upon A Time
Dance Thru the Music
Where the Fingers Fall
‘Tis the Season
Shalom
Cabin Fever for Two
Moon Over the Mountain: 10 original tunes whose titles are inspired by wonderful backpacking trips in Oregon. Suitable for intermediate and beginners. $15
The Lone Egret: A book of 6 great harp and flute duets. $20
Sweepin’ the Clouds Away: This is a book of 15 original compositions suitable for beginners and intermediate players. $20
Gossamer Gate: Sharon’s third book of original tunes suitable for beginners and intermediate players. $15
The Singing Tree: Sharon’s second book of original tunes. $15
A Rose In Winter: Sharon’s first book of original tunes and the most popular one with beginners. $15
Prelude for Peace: Prelude for Peace is a beautiful ensemble for 8 instruments and vocals in 3 parts written by Sharon Thormahlen and Annie Thormahlen Jenkins. $20
Waltz Upon A Time: This is a book of 16 waltz tunes written by a variety of contemporary composers. $20
Dance Thru the Music: This book is a collection of English, Irish, Welsh, Scottish and American tunes arranged to the ability of the newer harp player. $15
Where the Fingers Fall: This is a book of traditional songs that Sharon arranged for the harp suitable for beginners and intermediate players. $15
‘Tis the Season: This is a book of traditional Christmas Carols that Sharon arranged for the harp. These easy and fun arrangements are suitable for beginners and intermediate players. $15
Shalom: This is a collection of beautiful Jewish tunes. $15
Cabin Fever for Two - Lovely duets for 2 harps, intermediate $25