So sorry, but we have cancelled! Please stay well, and love with all your HARP!
FRIDAY, April 17, 2020 — HARP CONCERT with Sharlene Wallace and HARP DUO Mackay and Ord
7:30 pm at Benvoulin Heritage Church
2279 Benvoulin Rd, KELOWNA BC, V1W 2C8
Tickets in advance are Adults $20. / St. & Sr. $15. / Children $10. (Tix will be $25 and $20 at the door).
EventBrite is where to buy online! Here is the link:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/harp-concert-with-sharlene-wallace-harp-duo-mackay-and-ord-tickets-99268026339
About this Concert
This long-awaited concert will be an ‘intimate listen’ in the warm and charming atmosphere of the Benvoulin Heritage Church.
Winner of the Lyon & Healy International Pop & Jazz Lever Harp Competition (USA) and the Dinan Concours d’Improvisation de Rencontres International de Harp Celtique (Brittany), Sharlene has given concerts and workshops across Canada, the United States, France and Italy. Sharlene tours with bass player George Koller, the Winter’s Eve Trio (with George Koller, bass and Joseph Macerollo, accordion), and the Christmas ensemble Harp & Holly (Sharlene, Celtic harp, Sandra Swannell, vocals, fiddle and viola, Terry Young, vocals and finger-style guitar, Rob Ritchie, vocals and keyboard and Juanita Wilkins, vocals).
Sharlene’s seven CDs express journeys of rhythm, spaciousness, the Canadian landscape, Celtic, Classical, South American and original music. Sharlene’s most recent CD, In Night’s Deep Silence, is a spacious, tranquil album of harp and bass (George Koller).
Sharlene has composed many pieces for harp and harp ensemble as well as commissioning numerous works for harp by Canadian composers such as Evelyne Datl, Loretto Reid, William Beauvais, Kirk Elliott, Rodney Sharman, John Beckwith etc.. Sharlene’s mentor, Alfredo Rolando Ortiz, wrote Niagara Moon for her to perform at the World Harp Congress in Vancouver, BC.
Tonight, Sharlene plays a solo set, with many selections from her own compositions as well as those engaging Latin songs she has made popular among western harp players.
She will be followed by the Harp Duo Mackay and Ord from the Okanagan. Caroline and Aaron bring their distinctive flair to the more rhythmic and lively music they love, from the Celtic lands and from Central and South America.
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LAST YEAR!! FRIDAY, April 5, 2019 — HARP CONCERT with Sharlene Wallace and Spellbound HARP TRIO
7:30 pm at Benvoulin Heritage Church
2279 Benvoulin Rd, KELOWNA BC, V1W 2C8
Tickets in advance are Adults $20. / St. & Sr. $15. / Children $10. (Tix will be $25 and $20 at the door).
EventBrite is where to buy online! Here is the link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harp-concert-with-sharlene-wallace-tickets-56225141913
SHARLENE WALLACE is one of Canada’s most prolific and influential harpists and composers. Playing both pedal/Classical and lever/Celtic harps has led Sharlene to copiously diverse musical influences and opportunities. sharlenewallace.com
Sharlene Wallace is one of Canada’s most prolific and influential harpists and composers. Playing both pedal/Classical and lever/Celtic harps has led Sharlene to copiously diverse musical influences and opportunities. sharlenewallace.com
Winner of the Lyon & Healy International Pop & Jazz Lever Harp Competition (USA) and the Dinan Concours d’Improvisation de Rencontres International de Harp Celtique (Brittany), she has given concerts and workshops across Canada, the United States, France and Italy. Sharlene tours with bass player George Koller, the Winter’s Eve Trio (with George Koller, bass and Joseph Macerollo, accordion), The Soaring Harp Trio (with harpists Lori Gemmell and Julia Seager-Scott) and the Christmas trio Harp & Holly (with Sandra Swannell, vocals, fiddle and viola and Terry Young, vocals and finger-style guitar, Rob Ritchie, piano, vocals). She is also a member of Iona Passage with Anne Lindsay (fiddle) and Eric Robertson (piano).
Sharlene’s seven CDs express journeys of rhythm, spaciousness, the Canadian landscape, Celtic, Classical, South American and original music. Sharlene’s most recent CD, In Night’s Deep Silence, is a spacious, tranquil album for harp and bass (George Koller).
We are delighted to have Sharlene return to the Okanagan for an unforgettable evening performance! She will be joined by the Spellbound Harp Trio, Caroline Mackay, Aaron Ord and Amy Aiken.
We are delighted to have Sharlene return to the Okanagan for an unforgettable evening performance! She will be joined by the Spellbound Harp Trio, Caroline Mackay, Aaron Ord and Amy Aiken.
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PAST HARP CONCERTS 2018
AnamCara ~ Celtic Blessing
A Trio of Harps and Harmonies, opening voices to the season of frost and fire. An evening of heavy Celtic ethereal with a touch of jazz!
Three Concerts for the Okanagan, November 30 – December 2, 2018
Click here for POSTER
Come and Join Caroline, Kate and Debi for our 15th season of song!
PENTICTON, FRIDAY, November 30, 2018 at 7:00 pm
St Saviour’s Anglican Church
Details and Tickets here: (or at the door)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anamcara-celtic-blessing-tickets-52077674727
KELOWNA, SATURDAY, December 1, 2018 at 7:00 pm
St. Michael’s Anglican Church
Details and Tickets here: (or at the door)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anamcara-celtic-blessing-tickets-52200273423
SUMMERLAND, SUNDAY, December 2, 2018 at 3:00 pm
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church
Details and Tickets here: (or at the door)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anamcara-celtic-blessing-tickets-52200916346
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OKANAGAN HARP ORCHESTRA!
8 Glorious Celtic Harps and Cello!
Winter Concert “A Touch of Grace”
VERNON, SUNDAY, December 9th, 2018 at 3:00 pm
The LOFT, Vernon Community Music School
Click here for the POSTER
Tickets: Adult: $20. / Sr and St $15. / Children $10.
Available in advance from VCMS 250-545-4977
and At The Door
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Previous concerts and workshops below…
HARP LOVERS!
“Celtic HarpBeat” — 2 Spring CONCERTS
ANAMCARA HARP TRIO & The Okanagan Harp Orchestra
9 Harps & Cello in CONCERT!
Plenty of upbeat rhythms, plenty of Celtic favourites and gorgeous vocal harmonies!
SATURDAY, April 28, 2018 at 7:00 pm
St. Michael’s Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Rd, KELOWNA
Tickets $20.A /$15. SR/ST … Reserve NOW: caroline@highspiritsmusic.com
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SUNDAY, April 29, 2018 at 3:00 pm
Summerland Art Gallery
9525 Wharton St, SUMMERLAND
Tickets $20.A /$15. SR/ST … Reserve NOW: caroline@highspiritsmusic.com
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HIGH SPIRITS MUSIC 19TH ANNUAL HARP WORKSHOP!
with SHARLENE WALLACE
IN WEST KELOWNA, on Friday, May 4, and Saturday May 5. Includes one and a half day workshop, lunch and snacks, and a concert evening. Details on the poster here.
Sharlene is one of our all-time favourites, having brought us her essential style and techniques over many workshops and retreats. She will focus on producing beautiful tone; a “driven-but-relaxed-but-effective” 15 minute warmup to establish your daily practice routine; an ensemble piece for you and your friends; how to approach the harp for spacious arrangements; and her most tasty Latin and Celtic pieces of the year.
Please see our HARP SCHOOL Page for the brochure and to REGISTER.
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PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES – 2018
CONCERT: Saturday, February 17th, 2018
“WINTERLUDE”: Spellbound Harp Trio
Spellbinding images of Winter, and joyful rhythms of summer….to look forward to!
Caroline Mackay, Aaron Ord, & Amy Aiken
Peachland Art Gallery, 5684 Beach Ave, Peachland BC
Tickets include DINNER! and are $30.
Reservations required. Phone 250-767-7422.
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Friday Feb 23, 2018 – Spellbound Concert at Metro in Kelowna is SOLD OUT
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PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES – 2016-17
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** CONCERT: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017
“GRATITUDE CONCERT”: WITH 12 HARPS AND CELLO!!
Featuring AnamCara, Spellbound Harp Trio, Okanagan Harp Orchestra, Ensembles and Trios
Tracing the Journey of the soul through Music of the Harp, for the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Baha’u’llah
Friday, October 20, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.
WESTBANK LIONS Community Hall, 2466 Main Street in West Kelowna, BC
TICKETS: all ages – by Suggested $10. donation
AT THE DOOR.
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** Concert: SATURDAY, December 3, 2016
“Winterlude”: CAROLINE MACKAY & Harp Ensembles
Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 3:00 pm
St Michael’s Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Ave, KELOWNA, BC
Tix: $12. (all ages) from MOSAIC BOOKS, 411 Bernard St, 250-763-4418, and AT THE DOOR
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** Concert: FRIDAY, October 21, 2016
Caroline Mackay, Celtic Harp & Song
Friday, October 21, 2016 at 7:00 pm
702 Stanley St, NELSON, BC
Tix: $15./12. AT THE DOOR
Information and reservations Nancy Potter 250-825-4049 nancypotter@hotmail.com
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** Workshop: SATURDAY, October 22, 2016
HARP WORKSHOP for Intermediate players
Saturday, October 22, from 10 am – 2:00 pm (incl lunch break)
Venue TBA
NELSON, BC
To Register – Nancy Potter 250-825-4049 nancypotter@hotmail.com
- PRINCE GEORGE… “Midsummer’s Eve” Concert — Celtic Harp & Song
FRIDAY, August 12, 2016 — 7:00 pm
St. Andrews United Church 3555 – 5th Ave, PRINCE GEORGE
Tickets $15. Adult • $12. Sr/St/Ch Reservations: Shoshanna Godber – 250-640-8615 and AT THE DOOR
- PRINCE GEORGE Intermediate HARP WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, August 13, 2016 — 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Prince George Conservatory of Music, 3555- 5th Ave.
Details and registration: Shoshanna Godber – 250-640-8615
- Summer HARP SCHOOL Faculty Concert in WELLS, BC
featuring Sharlene Wallace, Caroline Mackay, Seamus Gagne, and Phamie Gow with Morag Northey, Cello
TUESDAY, August 16, 2016 — 7:00 pm at the Sunset Theatre in Wells, BC
Tix are available from Island Mountain Arts: http://www.imarts.com/international-harp-school/
- Annual Beginner/Novice WORKSHOP in WELLS with Caroline Mackay
MONDAY, August 15 – Friday, August 19, 2016
This class will nurture an excellent relaxed technique, which will stay with you throughout your harp life. Students develop focus, strength and independence between hands and fingers, all the while listening for a beautiful tone. We will breeze through some glorious Celtic melodies, add dynamic rhythm to a lively Latin piece and delight in a Classical favourite.
Register at the Island Mountain Arts: http://www.imarts.com/international-harp-school/
OKANAGAN HARP ORCHESTRA — Spring HARP Concert
featuring 6 Harpists, with Max DeBeeson, Cello, and Leslie Uhlig, Flute
- SUNDAY, April 24, 2016 — 2:00 pm at the Vernon Community Music School
- Tix are $15. adults and $12. Sr/St/Ch
Available from the Music School (250-545-4977)
and AT THE DOOR
“WINTERLUDE”
Featuring faculty from the Penticton Academy of Music
- Saturday, February 27, 2016. St Saviour’s Church in Penticton. 7:30 pm.
- Tix: $20 and $10 AT THE DOOR
- CRIMSON RICH Duo – Harp & Cello
- featuring Caroline Mackay and Max DeBeeson
- SATURDAY, March 26, 2016 — 2:00 pm at St. Alban’s Church in ASHCROFT
- Tix available from Winding Rivers Arts Performing Arts, and AT THE DOOR
www.windingriversarts.ca
