The poems delve into the author's journey through various roles—educator, daughter, mother, and grandmother—while reflecting on the rich landscape and culture of Appalachia. Themes of family memory and the myths surrounding family history are central, blending poignant moments with humor. Woods' work offers a personal and cultural exploration, capturing the essence of her experiences and the significance of her roots.
The story follows Jay, who learns the significance of saying grace before meals, a lesson instilled by his grandparents. As he navigates his hunger and frustration, he invites readers, particularly children, to join him in prayer and understand its importance. This beautifully illustrated book aims to inspire a heartfelt connection with God, encouraging both young and old to embrace prayer. Author Sylvia Woods, motivated by her love for God and family, draws from her personal experiences to impart these values, hoping to inspire the next generation.
Songs from the 1950s arranged for harp by Sylvia Woods
The book features two harp arrangements of Ed Sheeran's "Perfect," suitable for both lever and pedal harps. The complete arrangement spans six pages, while a shorter two-page version captures the essence of the first verse, making it ideal for brief performances like wedding processionals. This concise arrangement allows for easy play without the hassle of turning pages, catering to occasions where time is limited.
(Harp). This publication includes two harp arrangements of the theme from the HBO series "Game of Thrones." The first arrangement requires a harp with two octaves below middle C. The second arrangement is for smaller harps with one octave below middle C.
The arrangement for harp, crafted by Sylvia Woods, brings a unique interpretation to the song originally composed by Robin Scoffield and Mark Hammond. This piece gained popularity through Josh Groban's rendition on his 2003 album "Closer," showcasing its emotional depth and melodic beauty. Ideal for harpists looking to explore contemporary music, this arrangement captures the essence of the original while offering a fresh perspective.
An arrangement of the pop song for intermediate players. With performance notes.
(Harp). "That Night in Bethlehem" is the gorgeous traditional Irish Christmas carol "Don Oiche ud i mBeithil." Sylvia has created a 4-verse arrangement playable on lever or pedal harp. Each verse is a bit harder than the one before, so less experienced players can play the verses at their level. The music is in the key of E minor (1 sharp). There is one C# lever change in the 3rd verse. Fingerings and chord symbols are included. The lyrics printed in the music are David Monks' English translation. The original Irish Gaelic and a phonetic version are included on the last page. This beautiful Celtic carol will be a wonderful addition to your Christmas repertoire.
(Harp). Michael Buble is a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter from Canada. "Everything" is from his third album Call Me Irresponsible. For lever harp players and pedal harp players. Includes lyrics.
This harp arrangement features a song co-written by Bublae, Alan Chang, and Amy Foster, including the complete lyrics in the score. It also provides performance notes to assist musicians in delivering the piece effectively.