Celtic Harp Music by Anne Roos

About

Anne Roos' love of English and Celtic music blossomed as a child and young teen at Southern California Renaissance Fairs, when she became involved singing in madrigal groups, performing period music. She started playing the Celtic harp quite by accident. While employed at an incredibly stressful job, Anne serendipitously met Sylvia Woods at a booth full of little Celtic Harps at a Winter Solstice Fair and began taking private instructions from her as a creative outlet. Then came music theory courses at UCLA and eventually teaching music for the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Anne has performed throughout the country for more than twenty years as a soloist at resort hotels, convention centers, cruise ships, concert venues, highland games, Celtic and Renaissance fairs, casino clubs, wineries, meditation retreats-- you name it. She has been invited to perform for several dignitaries, including the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ireland.

Her ability to play a wide variety of music, ranging from traditional Celtic, Early, Renaissance and classical music, to modern popular music from the movies, Broadway, Beatles, and even Metallica, have made her a popular and much sought after musician for all types of events. Most recently, Anne was the regularly scheduled musical entertainment at Llewellyn's restaurant on the top of Harvey's Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe. Fulfilling requests from dining guests, from "Canon in D" and "Greensleeves" to "Stairway to Heaven," showcased the extent of her repertoire.

Anne is not only comfortable performing in front of a live audience, but also on camera and behind a microphone. She has appeared on a number of television programs and radio shows, performing with the Celtic Harp. Several resort vacation videos promoting travel to beautiful Lake Tahoe, where she resides, showcase Anne on the Celtic Harp. She has been able to utilize her extensive knowledge of music as a Classical, Jazz, and World music announcer for National Public Radio.

Anne is also a published author and considered a wedding music specialist with her book "The Bride's Guide to Musicians: Live Wedding Music Made Easy and Affordable", published by Hal Leonard books. She also published a how-to manual for musicians who are interested in performing for nuptial occasions--"The Musician's Guide to Brides".

Anne is an active member of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the Recording Academy. Anne is proud to be involved with this organization, which works to positively impact the lives of musicians, industry members and our society at large.

Personnel

Anne Roos: Celtic Harp

Influences

I am influenced by performers from many different genres, from pop to classical to rock to Celtic music. (And i'm not just influenced by harpists).

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 60 - 120 minutes

Beautiful music!

Stage/Setup Requirements:
All

Additional Notes:
When Anne performs solo, amplification will be provided if needed. To assure that all your guests can comfortably hear her beautiful harp, Anne can use a microphone and small amplifier. The normally acoustic harp is amplified so that the natural sound of the instrument is not altered. Her sound system is battery powered, so an electrical outlet is not necessary. For large audiences and concert performances, Anne can provide her own PA system (electricity will be required).

Set/Song/Sequence List:
Anne's repertoire is incredibly diverse. You'll find her complete list of music on her website. A typical set can range from one hour, to several hours (with breaks at each hour).

SAMPLE NEW AGE CONCERT BOOKSTORE PROGRAM

Solo Harp
Two Hours in Length

Planxty George Brabazon/Twa Bonnie Maidens (trad. Scottish/Irish)

From Haste to the Wedding CD:
Star of the County Down (trad. Irish waltz)

From Mermaids and Mariners CD:
The Mermaid's Tears (D.A. Hawkinson)
Aaran Boat Song/Skye Boat Song (trad. Scottish)
Metal Man (trad. Irish)

More Water Music:
The Water Kelpie (trad.-Isle of Mann)

Renaissance Period Music:
Greensleeves (Anon.)
Scarborough Fair (Anon.)
Epping Forest (Anon.)
Robin is to the Greenwood Gone (T. Robinson)

Modern Celtic Music:
The Legend (S. Woods)
Forest Nymph (A. Roos)

A Sampling of Modern Popular Music:
Valentine (J. Brickman & J. Kugell)
As Time Goes By (H. Hupfeld)
And I Love Her (J. Lennon & P. McCartney)
Wonderful Tonight (E. Clapton) or The Unforgiven (Metallica--J. Hetfield, L. Ulrich & K. Hammett)

Traditional Irish Music:
Carrikfergus
Brian Boru's March

INTERMISSION

More from Haste to the Wedding CD:
Give Me Your Hand (trad. Irish waltz)
She Moved Through the Fair (trad. Irish air)

More from Mermaids and Mariners CD:
Shanghai Brown/Jacky Tar (trad. American/English hornpipe)

Fairy Tale Music:
Fairy Child/Fairy Queen (trad. Irish/att. to O'Carolan)
King of the Fairies (trad. Irish jig)
The Golden Castle (trad. Irish)

Popular Irish Music:
Foggy Dew
Molly Baun

Music by Turloch O'Carolan, Renaissance Period Irish Harper:
The Bold Princess Royal/The Princess Royal (From Mermaids and Mariners CD)
Shebeg & Shemore
O'Carolan's Welcome
Lady Gethin/Planxty Hewlett
Morgan Magan
Maurice O'Connor
Planxty Sweeney

Last Song: Danny Boy (trad. Irish)

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SAMPLE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL PROGRAM
Solo Harp
45-Minute Set'No Intermission

This sample program is typical for any performance where there are rotating acts sharing the same stage. Of course, the music will vary: Scottish tunes played for Highland Games, Irish and Scottish for Celtic Festivals, and English music for Renaissance Fairs.

Planxty George Brabazon/Twa Bonnie Maidens (trad. Scottish/Irish)

The Water Kelpie (Isle of Man)

From Mermaids and Mariners CD:
Arran Boat Song/ Skye Boat Song (trad. Scottish)

Scarborough Fair (trad. English)
Casey's Hornpipe (trad. Irish)
Brian Boru's March (trad. Irish)

Epping Forest (trad. English)
Robin is to the Greenwood Gone (T. Robinson)
My Lady Care's Dompe (English, Anon.)
Lord Essex Galliard (J. Dowland)
Another English Galliard (Anon.)
Gamble Gold/ Abbots Bromley Horn Dance/ The Green Man (English, Anon.)

Greensleeves (English, Anon.)

King of the Fairies (trad. Irish)

Three Early French Dances:
Lai Et Rotrounge

Music by Turloch O'Carolan, Irish Renaissance Period Harper: Shebeg and Shemore
Carolan's Welcome
Lady Gethin
Hewlett
Morgan Magan
Lord Inchquin

Possible Encore-Brian Boru's March (trad. Irish)

Anne's ensemble set list will vary depending upon the number and type of additional instruments requested (possible instrument availability includes: fiddle, guitar, viola, bodhran, flute/pennywhistle/recorder, and/or bagpipes).

Performance Schedule

06-14-2013 — Wine Tasting and Celtic Harp Music, Synapse Wines, 304 Main St., Placerville, California
06-01-2013 — Luna's Café Concert, 1414 Sixteenth St., Sacramento, California

Past Booked Dates:

05-12-2013 — Mother's Day Brunch, The Boathouse Restaurant at the Beach Retreat, 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, California
05-09-2013 — House Concert at Shooting Star, 315 Olive St., Carnelian Bay, California
04-24-2013 — Celtic Concert, Nevada City Veteran's Building, 415 N. Pine St., Nevada City, California
04-03-2013 — Celtic Harp Music In The Cellar, The Cellar in the Smith Flat House, Placerville, California (performances every Wednesday night)
02-14-2013 — Valentine's Day Wine Tasting and Celtic Harp Music, Synapse Wines, 304 Main St., Placerville, California
01-23-2013 — Celtic Harp Music In The Cellar, The Cellar in the Smith Flat House, Placerville, California
12-23-2012 — Solstice Weekend Celebration Harp Music, Stanford Inn by the Sea, Mendocino, California
12-23-2012 — Solstice Weekend Brunch Harp Music, Raven's Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant, Stanford Inn by the Sea, Mendocino, California
12-22-2012 — Candlelight Christmas Harp Concert, Clubhouse at The Woods, Little River, California
12-22-2012 — Solstice Weekend Celebration Harp Music, Stanford Inn by the Sea, Mendocino, California
12-21-2012 — Winter Solstice Gathering and Potluck, Acupressure Institute, Berkeley, California
12-12-2012 — Celtic Harp Music In The Cellar, The Cellar in the Smith Flat House, Placerville, California
12-08-2012 — Holiday Wine Tasting and Celtic Harp Music, Synapse Wines, 304 Main St., Placerville, California
12-06-2012 — Traditional Celtic Music Session, Murphy's Irish Pub, 787 Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe, California
11-30-2012 — Enchanted Concert Featuring Anne Roos & Doug Adamz, Cozmic Cafe, Placerville, California
11-18-2012 — Appearance on Good Day Sacramento, CBS KOVR Channel 31, greater Sacramento area, California
11-15-2012 — Traditional Celtic Music Session, Murphy's Irish Pub, 787 Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe, California
11-10-2012 — Wine Tasting and Celtic Harp Music, Synapse Wines, 304 Main St., Placerville, California
10-14-2012 — Wine Tasting and Celtic Harp Music, Synapse Wines, 304 Main St., Placerville, California
10-11-2012 — Traditional Celtic Music Session, Murphy's Irish Pub, 787 Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe, California
09-30-2012 — My Wedding Faire at the Summit Mall, Reno, Nevada
09-28-2012 — Wine Tasting and Celtic Harp Music, Synapse Wines, 304 Main St., Placerville, California
09-18-2012 — Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Playing Weddings..., The Wedding Chapel at Harvey's, Harvey's Resort, Stateline at Lake Tahoe, Nevada
09-15-2012 — House Concert, South Lake Tahoe, California
09-06-2012 — Traditional Celtic Music Session, Murphy's Irish Pub, 787 Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe, California
08-24-2012 — Wine Tasting and Celtic Harp Music, Synapse Wines, 304 Main St., Placerville, California
08-10-2012 — House Concert, South Lake Tahoe, California
08-03-2012 — Listening Room Festival Showcase, Luna's Cafe, 1414 16th St., Sacramento, California
07-26-2012 — Traditional Celtic Music Session, Murphy's Irish Pub, 787 Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe, California
07-13-2012 — Wine Tasting and Celtic Harp Music, Synapse Wines, 304 Main St., Placerville, California
07-05-2012 — Traditional Celtic Music Session, Murphy's Irish Pub, 787 Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe, California
06-22-2012 — Wine Tasting and Celtic Harp Music, Synapse Wines, 304 Main St., Placerville, California
06-21-2012 — Traditional Celtic Music Session, Murphy's Irish Pub, 787 Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe, California
06-10-2012 — Exhibitor at the Family FitNFun Healthy Lifestyle Expo, Camino, California
06-07-2012 — Club Retro Concert, 1529 Eureka Rd., Roseville, California

CDs For Sale

Haste to the Wedding
Mermaids & Mariners
Through the Mist
A Light in the Forest
Blue Jeans: Modern Pop on the Solo Harp
Velvet: Timeless Standards on the Solo Harp

Experience

2006: 150 gigs
2007: 150 gigs
2008: 120 gigs
2009: 120 gigs
2010: 100 gigs
2011: 100 gigs
2012: 100 gigs

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Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Birthday Party, Concert Venue, Corporate Event, Cruise, Festival, Fundraiser, Grand Opening, Launch Party, Private Party, Restaurant, Studio Session, Wedding Ceremony

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