The Harp Ensemble Companion – The Scrapbook Series (PDF Download and Signed Printed Editions Available)

Description

🎵 The Harp Ensemble Companion

Part of The Scrapbook Series – Fairplay Harp School Music

The Fairplay Harp School Scrapbook Series celebrates Shelley Fairplay’s original compositions and much-loved arrangements, shared for the first time in printed collections for harpists everywhere. Created between teaching, performing, and parenting, this series is a joyful reflection of letting go of perfection and releasing music into the world to bring others joy.

“So here I am, letting go of perfection and releasing these pieces into the world, in the hope that they bring you joy.” – Shelley Fairplay

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💚 About The Harp Ensemble Companion

This very special five-book set brings together Shelley Fairplay’s original harp ensemble works — joyful, expressive, and designed to bring harpists together through shared music-making.

The collection includes:
🎵 1 x Conductor’s Score Book
🎵 4 x Part Books (Parts A–D) arranged progressively for mixed-ability harpists
🎵 Bonus CD gift – a community recording of harpists from around the world performing many of the pieces in this collection — joyful, real, and full of heart.

“Beautifully presented printed edition including all five books and bonus CD gift.”

This companion set has grown out of Shelley’s years directing harp ensembles — creating inclusive, flexible arrangements for 2–4 harps that blend accessibility with beauty.
Each piece celebrates connection, collaboration, and the collective sound of harps resonating together.

(The introduction pages in the printed set include more details about the international ensemble project and the inspiration behind this special collection.)

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🎶 About the Music

🌟 Warm-Up Bells

A joyful ensemble warm-up focusing on listening, rhythm, and timing — perfect for bringing harps together at the start of any rehearsal or performance.

🏞 Bryn Melyn

Inspired by the Welsh landscape, this piece captures rolling hills and shifting light, featuring gentle modal harmonies and expressive phrasing.

🕊 Caernarfon’s Calling

A lyrical, flowing piece evoking echoes of history and sea breezes. The melody weaves across parts, encouraging musical conversation between players.

💫 Dancing Harp

Lively and rhythmic, this favourite explores syncopation and drive, using repeating motifs to build joyful energy. Great fun for mixed-level groups.

🌠 Hidden Treasures

A reflective piece about rediscovering the beauty within simplicity. This arrangement encourages sensitivity, tone control, and expressive ensemble balance.

🌀 Intrepid

A bold, rhythmic work full of energy and adventure! With strong pulse and clear harmonic structure, it’s ideal for developing ensemble confidence and timing.

🌊 Ocean Mist

Flowing arpeggios and overlapping textures create the sense of sea spray and motion — a shimmering, meditative soundscape for harp ensemble.

🌻 Spiralling Shoots

Playful and bright, this piece symbolises growth and renewal. It encourages dynamic balance and awareness of interlocking parts.

💖 Sweet Nothing

A tender, heartfelt melody with lush harmonic support — simple yet deeply expressive. A wonderful piece for tone and blend work.

🌤 Sunlit Meadow

A gentle, uplifting tune evoking light filtering through summer fields. Excellent for working on rhythmic steadiness and layered textures.

🌈 Spring Tide of Hope

Written as a celebration of optimism, this ensemble piece blossoms with joyful energy and rich harmony, featuring accessible motifs for all levels.

🪶 Views of Somerset

Inspired by the rolling countryside, this lyrical and cinematic piece builds from delicate beginnings to a soaring final section — a crowd-pleasing concert item.

⏳ When the Time Is Right

A reflective and hopeful finale, uniting all four parts in a warm, resonant texture that captures the shared spirit of ensemble playing.

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🎧 Bonus CD Gift

Included with every printed edition is a community recording of harpists from around the world performing these pieces together — joyful, real, and full of heart.
It’s a celebration of connection through music, reminding us that ensemble playing is about participation, not perfection.

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✨ Two ways to order

💻 PDF Edition – £40
Instant digital download including the full five-book set (Score + Parts A–D) and CD audio files.

📚 Beautifully Presented Printed Edition + PDF – £60
Includes all five printed books, the bonus CD gift, and instant access to the full digital PDF set.
Postage & packing included worldwide.

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🎁 Bundle and Save

Order two or more Scrapbook Series books and receive 10% off your total!
Use code HARPYJOY10 at checkout.

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Bring your harp group together and enjoy this joyful ensemble journey — a celebration of shared music-making, creativity, and harp community spirit.

Original music and arrangements by Shelley Fairplay, Fairplay Harp School

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🌟 How You’ll Receive Your Music After Purchase

When you order a PDF or a PDF + Printed Edition, here’s exactly what will happen:

💻 Instant Download (PDFs)

As soon as your payment goes through, you’ll be able to download your music in three easy ways:

1️⃣ On the order confirmation page
Right after checkout, your download links will appear immediately on your “Order Received” page.

2️⃣ In your email inbox
You’ll be sent an order confirmation email with your download links included (do check your spam/“promotions” folder just in case!).

3️⃣ In your Fairplay Harp School account
If you have an account on the website, you can log in anytime and find your music under
👉 My Account → Downloads
Your files will always be there for you to re-download whenever you need them.

✍️ Printed Editions

If you’ve ordered a printed book, I’ll prepare your signed copy and your surprise musical gift and pop them in the post as soon as possible. You will also receive your PDF instantly using the download methods above.

❓ If you can’t find your downloads

Don’t worry — just reply to your order email (or message me direct on info@harpwales.com) and I’ll make sure you receive everything safely.