
Researching, Building Instruments, Teaching and Performing Healing
Music since 1982
PO Bx 443, Bowie, Arizona 856o5
...An
outreach of Saint
Michaels Abbey
Abbot Dr.
Mar +David Michael, MEd, MS, DD, ThD
719 421 9109
abbotdavid@protonmail.com
Providing Hands-on training,
experience and performance in Music Theater and in making
instruments in the
sacred Hebrew tradition of the Tabernacle of Moses and the Temple of
Solomon.
Sutton Hoo Lyre-Harp Coming Soon for $130 plus $18 shipping!
Sutton Hoo Lyre-Harp is
claimed to be of Saxon design but many
consider it to be of an earlier Celtic influence. This instrument
comes as either a 6-stringed Pentatonic tuning or as a
10-stringed Diatonic tuning in replacing the horned harp currently
being sold on
this site.

The
plans of the Sutton Hoo Lyre-Harp below show its construction. In our
case, we are adding a piezo pickup system to each of these instruments
that we sell. The cost for the 6-string version is suggested to be
$130 and the for the 10-string version is $150. We should begin
shipping later this month with a dark Mahogony frame and Werstern Red
Cedar back and front. The tuners will be standard zither pins with an
included tuning wrench.

Battleharp Music Now Offering
Performance Workshops
Workshops
We currently offer harp making and in
playing the kinnor lyre-harp with the development of a 12 part harp
choir. Future workshops include:
- Scenography
- Lighting
Design
- Sound
Production
- Music
Composition
- Costuming
- Acting
- Directing
- Scriptwriting
- Voice in Song
- Harp and
Voice Choir*
- Interpretive
Dance
- Harp
Making*
Harp
Choir
We are very excited about
our harp and voice choir
in the ancient style of the Temple of Solomon where 12 people will play
12 harps and sing 4 to 12 separate polyphonic melody lines - all in
harmony.
Each harp-singer will play and sing the same melody line
with the words of the psalms in
English but re-translated to follow the metric and word order and
importance of
the original Hebrew words of the Psalms. When combined with
other
harp-singers, this provides for minimally a 4 part harmony of harps and
voices.
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Beginnings
Battleharp
Music has existed in various expressions since 1982 wherever
Abbot David has lived. Over the last 25 years, he
has taught music, harp making and performance to kids and
adults alike. Since these early days, David has earned a BA
(High
Honors) in Dance Drama and Music and is K-12 Teacher Certified in DoDDS
in
Music, Theater, Video Production and various computer-based
technologies.
In addition, Abbot David holds a MEd in
Educational Administration, a MS (With Distinction)
in computers (think computer music and digital robotics here) and a
DD and ThD in
Theology. He is also a University of Hawaii Certified
Historical Preservationist.
These credentials complement
his passion for
theater, music and performance which he now carries into the
exceptional classes he
teaches in
encouraging students to think outside the conventional theater, music
and
instrument making 'box' to achieve new music and acting' fusions and in
the invention of new
kinds of instruments and performances.
His over 25 years of teaching K-12 and
college classes in Hawaii and Colorado gives him great confidence in
the classroom and on the stage having performed extensively in the US
and Britain. Battleharp Music will be offering workshops
starting in the Fall of 2015 in Buena Vista,
Colorado.
Bible Character Performances
A list of Bible Character performances
offered by Dr
David for church and other events will be available soon.
For booking these performanbces, contact Abbot David
directly.
abbotdavid@protonmail.com
Music
Certification Diploma
We are
currently developing a Certification in Music Theater
(CMT) designation
that covers a wide range of taken workshops to include a selection from
the following music and theater areas of study.
- Scenography
- Lighting Design
- Sound Production
- Music Composition
- Costuming
- Acting
- Directing
- Scriptwriting
- Voice in Song
- Harp and Voice Choir
- Interpretive Dance
- Harp Making
To be
awarded the
CMT certification, students are required to satisfactorily complete a
minimum number of workshops and provide a portfolio of student work
done in the workshops to
the instructor for A-F grading. In
addition, evidence
of time spent in responsible work activity in music theater
productions must
be provided. For more information, contact
Abbot David directly at abbotdavid@protonmail.com
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New
Book for Harp Making
Abbot David has recently published a
book to be used
for the harp making classes.
Making
, Playing and Composing
on the 10 Stringed Lyre Harp
By Abbot David Michael, ThD
8.5" by 11" with 66 pages
$19.95
Order Kindle Book at: Amazon.com
This is the only book in print that provides detailed step by step
instruction to even the novice in making, playing and composing on the
ancient 10 stringed Lyre-Harp. This harp called a Kinnor by the
Israelites dates to the time of King David and has been an instrument
of importance for over 3000 years in many cultures.
This simple construction method in fully
explained
steps with lots of pictures reveals the secret theory behind how
resonance is designed and created in an instrument. This is a must have
books for any stringed instrument maker whether they are just beginning
or advanced in their skills.
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Concert
Temple Kinnor
The Concert Kinnor Harp-Lyre is made by
special order
only.
it is made of the wood of the bible harps called
Acacia that
is found in Hawaii known as Koa.
CONCERT HARP NO LONGER BEING MADE FOR PUBLIC SALE!
The
Concert Kinnor Lyre-Harp comes with tuning key and 1/4" thick plywood
nagahyde covered plush case. Also included is the new book
written by Abbot David Michael called, "Making and Composing
on
the 10 Stringed Lyre Harp" seen to the left of this column.
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Order
Your
Shepherds Harp Here!
Check for
Availability Before Ordering!
THIS HARP SOON TO BE DISCONTINUED!!!!
The
Shepherds Harp is
a back-packers sized harp made of various hard and soft
woods.
To any Battleharp, I can add
a personalized wood-burned engraving
starting at an
additional $20
to the
discounted online price of $150
which is over 15% off
from the
normal retail price of $180. Add
$18
for shipping and handling for
destinations in the Continental US for a total of $168.00.
Click the
"BUY NOW" button below to place your order.
The arrival of a Shepherds Harp takes
10-15
days due
to current order volume. Since we are a Christian ministry,
we
also
accept donations. You may donate by pressing the
DONATE button below and type in the amount you want to give to support
this ministry. More about our ministry at School of the
Propphets
Mystery Play/Music Performances
Battleharp
Music are available to provide performances of
the Medieval
styled Mystery Plays accompanied harps, woodwinds and percussion.
Performance may include a 12 voice
instrument and harp choir with verse.
We are currently accepting and scheduling
performance dates
for venues in NW Arkansas. We are
requesting a donation to cover our
travel
costs, food and overnight stays if needed. Contact Abbot
David
for more information on scheduling. battleharp@gmail.com
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Front of the
Shepherds Harp
Back of the Shepherds Harp

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Example of wood-burned design by
Abbot David Michael

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