This book was formerly published by Mel Bay and has been out of print for some time. We are happy to be able to bring you this wonderful and comprehensive book! It is over 120 pages containing information on Chaucer in reference to the harp, with researched text and poetry. Anyone needing information or reference guides for a presentation on Chaucer and the Harp in the Fourteenth Century will find it

Delightful Latin rhythms with percussion parts! For flute and harp. Percussion parts included.
From the Foreword written by the composer:
The “Waltz in E Minor” is influenced by the beautiful Venezuelan waltzes and is meant to be played with a good deal of rubato, which renders it pretty unsuitable for dancing to - at least in any unrehearsed way.
I do hope, though, that the “Five

Delightful Latin rhythms with percussion parts! For flute and harp. Percussion parts included.
From the Foreword written by the composer:
The “Waltz in E Minor” is influenced by the beautiful Venezuelan waltzes and is meant to be played with a good deal of rubato, which renders it pretty unsuitable for dancing to - at least in any unrehearsed way.
I do hope, though, that the “Five

Growing Toward the Light is a collection of 13 original works for solo harp by Carol Wood, depicting a personal journey through grief to hope and encouragement. Minimal lever changes. 33 pages.

Titles: Adagio in E Minor, The Long Parting, Threnos, For Isabella, Bonny Portmore, The Pine Tree, Hemlocks of the Far North, Aspen Dance, The Yew Tree Door, The Live Oak, Summoning Sleep, Brigid’s Snow,

St. Melangell is the patron saint of hares and small animals. According to her legend she fled from Ireland to the lonely valley in North Wales where her sanctuary is found today. Now her ancient and beautiful church is a place of quiet pilgrimage.

Starting with plainchant, and in d minor modal, It is a theme with 7 variations. It returns to the main theme and the final is a return to the plainchant in a

This collection of five original lever harp solos by Carol Wood is inspired by a Middle English poem associated with King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Says the composer, “Although this music can stand by itself, it might be helpful to intersperse selections from the poem or short explanations of the literary references when using the music for a performance.” None of the pieces contain

It’s rare and wonderful to encounter a poem or a song about being married for a long and happy time. This book is a collection of musical settings of some of those rare poems on happy marriages that Carol has encountered and treasured over the years. There are some works by earlier poets here, such as John Donne, whose own happy marriage has always been famous. Luckily the living poets have given permission

X.J. Kennedy cycle of poems, "The Beasts of Bethlehem," set to original music by Carol Wood. These simple poems, regarding the presence of animals at the Nativity, remind us of the unity of Creation and sacredness of Nature. Most of the songs are one or two pages in length. The music, written for alto voice, is soothing and evocative at the same time. The harp parts are easy to intermediate, requiring a full range

The titles refer to eight Celtic Holidays, some very old, some more recent. 19 pages.

Imbolc: Invocation to Brigid, Ostara: The Spring Equinox, Beltaine: Little Goats, Midsummer's Eve: Fireflies, Danse for Lughnasadh, Mabon: The Autumns Equinox, Samhain: The Chinning Veil, The Holly King.

Modern music with an early twist, based on poems by different American poets. Carol Wood is a harpist, composer, and Professor Emerita of Medieval Literature at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where she taught for almost thirty years. Her music is mystical, lyrical, modern and ancient all in one. This music can be used for performances or personal enjoyment. All music written for lever harp.

From the poetry of Thomas Hardy, Kenneth Grahame and G. K. Chesterton - modal music by Carol Lloyd Wood. Really beautiful compositions for low voice and harp - haunting. Easy harp parts for full range lever harp or pedal harp. Haunting and mesmerizing! 17 pgs.

The Oxen - key of C (d dorian)
Carol from "The Wind in the Willows" - key of G (a dorian)
A

Carol Wood was inspired to make music to a number of poems that have been beautifully translated. Putting a poem to music is actually also a form of

This is a unique, fun collection of original music by Carol Wood inspired by the "unfamiliar" patron saints of fish, cats, ice skating, witches and rain, bees, hangovers, and coffee! 

Titles:
St. Neot - Patron Saint of Fish; Bells for St. Gertrude of Nivelles- Patron Saint of Cats; St. Lidwina - Patron Saint of Ice Skating; St. Columba of Sens - Patron Saint of Witches and Rain; St. Modomnoc - Patron