Verlene has written articles for the international newsletter, (now online), Vocals since the publication began in 1988, and has been Vocals' technical editor since the third issue. Some of her articles have been translated into Italian . Verlene has also written several articles for Vocalease, a magazine for Middle School Choir teachers.
She has also written stories and poems that have been featured in such publications as The Folk Harp Journal , The Fling , and a harper's garden . Her series of stories about an itinerant harper who lived during the late 1700's and early 1800's continues to grow, and will soon be recorded.
Another aspect of her writing is her music writing. Not only does she write her own songs, but she also composes and arranges music for solo harp, harp & flute, and guitar & flute. A companion book to Silverwood's first album is now available, as well as a songbook featuring songs from Rendezvous with the Moon . The Verlene Schermer Song Sampler features 4 songs from the Dreamtime album, 4 songs from Rendezvous with the Moon, and 4 songs from her newest release, Persephone's Art . Traditional Tunes with a Twist features 12 traditional tunes arranged in Verlene's jazzy style. Cool Chords and Groovy Rhythms is a book for those who would like to learn how to arrange for lever harp in modern styles. Currently, she is working on a collection of arrangements for cross-strung harp, a book on how to arrange for cross-strung harp, and a beginning harp book.
Another project that involves writing was her graduate work at
San Jose State University
in Voice Sciences and Arts. A research paper for a graduate course in World
Music, titled "Sorrow, Comfort
& Joy -- Healing Poweres in World Music"
shows Verlene's interest in integrating the science and art disciplines
to better understand both the science and the art of singing.
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