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My Friend, My Harp By Arthur Lee

I am an eight year old boy and most of the time I like to read, ride my bike, and play with my brother.

One spring night, my parents took me to a recital held by Kim Robertson. That was the first time I attented a concert, and it was also the first time I heard the harp. I enjoyed the music,- it was warm, festive, and jolly. During the intermission, I took a good long look at the harp. It was very delicate, pretty and vintage, like an antique. In May last year I started my first harp lesson on the harp. I like my lessons very much and I know my harp will be my friend forever.

We asked Arthur a few questions:

1. What is the best part of playing the harp?
The best part of playing the harp is when there are sharps.

Do you think practicing is a hard thing to do?
I don't think that practicing is a hard thing to do.

What piece do you enjoy playing the most, if you have one?
The songs I like are Study in G, Melody, Marching by Dmitri Kabalevsky, and The First Noel. But the one I really like the best is Marching because when I play, it gives me a vivid picture of soldiers marching.

Do you play any other instruments? If so, for how long?
I don't play any other instrument.

Is there anything else you'd like to tell us, like any favorite hobbies, books, sports, shows or pets, etc? My favorite book is 1000 Facts About the Earth.

My Dream By Alex Lee

My name is Alex. I am six years old and I am in the first grade. The first time I heard the harp was from my radio at my room. I thought it sounded beautiful and it was different from the other instruments I knew. The second time I heard the music of the harp was from a concert played by Kim Robertson. The music touched my heart and I learned that the music on the radio was played on a harp. That night, I dreamed a harp on the roof came down on my porch!

Last May, I started my first harp lesson with Verlene [Schermer]. I found that it is truly the instrument for me. I like the look and the sound of the harp, and I'm proud of myself because I play the harp, and I am a member of the Harper Hall and Culinary Society.

1. What is the best part of playing the harp?

Molly Singer

My name is Molly Singer. I am 7 years old in First Grade. My Dad and I always go to concerts at the art museum. One night, Yolanda Kondanassis was playing the harp. It sounded beautiful. I asked my Dad if I could learn to play the harp. I went backstage and got to play a few notes. I asked my Dad again a few weeks later. He said "yes." My teacher's name is Xiao Lei Salovara. She's a professional harpist that I like a lot! I've been playing for over eight months now. Everyday, me and my Dad struggle to learn new pieces. I am playing "Marelles" #7, 8, and 9. I played a rental harp for eight months, then, four days ago I got my harp. It is a brown Troubadour! I think it's great. I think playing the harp is great, too.

2. Do you think practicing is a hard thing to do?
No, I don't think it's hard. I think it's simple!

3. What piece do you enjoy playing the most, if you have one?
My favorite harp piece is "Little Prelude"

4. Do you play any other instruments? If so, for how long?
I also take piano lessons. We go to the Cleveland Music Settlement House to practice with my teacher, Katie.

5. Is there anything else you'd like to tell us, like any favorite hobbies, books, sports, shows or pets, etc?
I don't have any pets, but, I have one brother, 11 years old and he goes to Middle School. His name is Elliot. I like to read, play on computer, play with my dollhouse, and play the harp. I have studied ballet for over three years at a Ballet School. I like the book "James and the Giant Peach", the games "Sorry" and "Uno" and riding my bike, hopscotch and jumprope.

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