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Sharlene Wallace | Concerts & Workshops homee-newsconcerts & workshops
2008
April 30/08
Kelowna, BC
concert at the Minstrel Cafe & Bar
May 2-4 /08
High Spirits Music
9th Annual Spring Celtic Harp Workshop
in gorgeous Naramata, BC
NARAMATA, British Columbia
CONCERT: Friday MAY 2nd at 8pm
at Chalmers Chapel, Naramata Retreat Centre, Naramata, BC
Tickets $14 in advance from theharplady@shaw.ca / or at the door

NARAMATA, British Columbia
WORKSHOP: MAY 2-4
High Spirits 8th Annual Spring Celtic Harp Workshop
at Naramata Retreat Centre, Naramata, BC
information: theharplady@shaw.ca

May 26, 2008... 7:30pm
Oakville, Ontario: Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
Halton Youth Symphony: Shar is the special guest...concert will include a harp concerto and orchestrations of pieces written by Sharlene
June 1, 2008
Victoria, British Columbia
workshop 12:30-5:30pm
Pranic Healing Centre, downtown Victoria
$60 includes demo-concert
limited space - register early!
June 23-28, 2008
Lac MacDonald, Quebec
LAC MACDONALD Music Centre, Quebec
WORKSHOP: June 25-30
CAMMAC harp retreat workshop
info: 1-888-622-8755 / national@cammac.ca
http://www.cammac.ca/english/TabLM/Summer/Adult/week1.shtml
July 7-11 /08
Roberts Creek, BC
ROBERTS CREEK, British Columbia
WORKSHOP: July 9-13
Coast String Fiddlers Camp
At Roberts Creek, Sunshine Coast, BC
July 20/08
Elora, ON
Elora festival
August 12-16/08
Wells, BC
Island Mountain Arts Folk Harp School
week long intensive workshops: August 12-16
faculty: Shar, Kim Robertson, Sunita Staneslow, Lori Pappajohn
Upcoming Workshops
May 2-4 /08
High Spirits Music
10th Annual Spring Celtic Harp Workshop
in gorgeous Naramata, BC
NARAMATA, British Columbia
CONCERT: Friday MAY 4th at 8pm
at Chalmers Chapel, Naramata Retreat Centre, Naramata, BC
Tickets $14 in advance from theharplady@shaw.ca / or at the door

NARAMATA, British Columbia
WORKSHOP: MAY 2-4
High Spirits 8th Annual Spring Celtic Harp Workshop
at Naramata Retreat Centre, Naramata, BC
information: theharplady@shaw.ca

June 23-28, 2008
Lac MacDonald, Quebec
LAC MACDONALD Music Centre, Quebec
WORKSHOP: June 25-30
CAMMAC harp retreat workshop
info: 1-888-622-8755 / national@cammac.ca
http://www.cammac.ca/english/TabLM/Summer/Adult/week1.shtml
July 7-11 /08
Roberts Creek, BC
ROBERTS CREEK, British Columbia
WORKSHOP: July 9-13
Coast String Fiddlers Camp
At Roberts Creek, Sunshine Coast, BC
August 12-16/08
Wells, BC
Island Mountain Arts Folk Harp School
week long intensive workshops: August 12-16
faculty: Shar, Kim Robertson, Sunita Staneslow, Lori Pappajohn
Past Concerts & Workshops

2008
TORONTO, ON: Royal Ontario Museum Sunday Concert Series (shar & George Koller, bass) [January 13/08]
OAKVILLE, ON: Oakville Symphony "meet the harpist" children's concert [January 26/08]
GANANOQUE, ON: Gananonque Concert Series (Shar & George Koller, bass [February 29/08]
TORONTO, ON: concert at Temple SInai (Shar & Sue Piltch, piano, flute) [March 16/08]
ORANGEVILLE, ON: Orangeville Concert Series (shar & Sue Piltch, flute & piano, George Koller, bass [March 28/08]

2007
OAKVILLE, ON: St. Jude’s Celebration of the Arts “A Festival ofHarps” Concert (with Lori Gemmell-Classical harpist, Monika Stadler - jazz harpist, Sharlene Wallace - Celtic harpist) [February 10/07]
BARRIE, ON: Georgian Music presents "Harps Beautiful" (with Lori Gemmell-Classical harpist, Monika Stadler - jazz harpist, Sharlene Wallace - Celtic harpist) [February 11/07]

TORONTO, ON: CBC Radio OnStage Concert at the Glen Gould Theatre presents “No Strings Attached – A limitless look at music for harps” (with Lori Gemmell-Classical harpist, Monika Stadler - jazz harpist, Sharlene Wallace - Celtic harpist, and special guests
Oliver Schroer - fiddler, Joseph Macerollo - accordionist, George Koller - bass player) [concert February 13/07, broadcast April 9/07]
KINGSTON, ON :
Kingston Symphony Orchestra - soloist (Mozart Harp & Flute Concerto / Rodney Sharman's Variations for a Quiet Song) [April 1/07]
EDMONTON, AB :
concert with George Koller (bass) at Westbury Theatre, TransAlta Arts Barn [April 25/07]
CALGARY, AB :
concert with George Koller (bass) at Wickendon Hall, Calgary Unitarian Church [April 7/07]
CALGARY, AB :
workshop [April 27/07]
EDMONTON, AB :
Kiwanis harp adjudication [April 30/07]
EDMONTON, AB :
workshop [MAY 1,2/07]
NARAMATA, BC :
weekend workshop & concert [MAY 4-6/07]
LAC MACDONALD, Quebec: week long workshop CAMMAC [June 25-30/07]
LAC MACDONALD, Quebec: Concert at CAMMAC [June 27/07]
COMOX, BC :
Vancouver Island Musicfest - concerts [JULY 6-8/07]
ROBERTS CREEK, SUNSHINE COAST, BC :
Coast String Fiddlers Camp - workshops/concerts [JULY 9-13/07]
SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, USA :
Somerset Folk Harp Festival - workshops / concerts [JULY 19-22/07]
PARRY SOUND, ON: Festival of the Sound: concert cruise with Strike the harp!: shar (celtic harp), George Koller (bass), Loretto Reid (Irish flute, whistles, concertina) [JULY 29/07]
VANCOUVER, BC: workshop [OCTOBER 29/07]
GIBSONS, BC : workshop [OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 1/07]
SEATTLE, WA, USA: Dusty Strings Harp Symposium: concert and workshops [NOVEMBER 2-4/07]
PENTICTON, BC : concert: at the Dream Cafe: shar, Adrian Dolan (accordion, fiddle), Celso Machado (percussion, guitar) [NOVEMBER 9/07]
KELOWNA, BC : workshop [NOVEMBER 10/07]
EDMONTON, AB : adjudication & workshop: Alberta College [NOVEMBER /07]
WINNIPEG, MN / COURTENAY, BC / VICTORIA, BC / ST ALBERT and SPRUCE GROVE, BC : concert tour with Winter Harp [NOVEMBER 24- December 10/07]
SUDBURY and STURGEON FALLS, ON : concert: guest with the Ariadne Women's Chamber Choir (Ceremony of Carols) [DECEMBER 18,19/07]

2006
MISSISSAUGA, ON: Clarkson Community Concert: Valentines Day Concert (with Sharlene, Joan Browne, flute, Bridget LaMarch, viola, James Browne, guitar, Marnie kersten, soprano) [February 11/06]
TORONTO, ON:
York University GALA Concert celebrating the opening of the new Fine Arts Building Accolade West & Accolade East [March 20/06]
TORONTO, ON: MTV Canada inauguration concert [April 18/06]
OAKVILLE, ON: Age of Enlightenment Orchestra - soloist (Handel & Mozart harp concerto excerpts) [May 5/06]
TORONTO, ON:
East York Choir Celtic Concert - (Jenny Crober conducting with Sharlene, Loretto Reid,Anne Lederman, Brian Taheny, Leon Taheny,Ray Caldwell, Liz Acker) [May 27/06]
SHARON, ON: Peace Lights the Way concert and illumination event at the Sharon Temple [June 23/06]
LAC MACDONALD, Quebec: Concert at CAMMAC [June 27/06]
LAC MACDONALD, Quebec: week long workshop CAMMAC [June 26 - July 1/06]
MISSISSAUGA, ON: Youth Cue Choir concert/broadcast at the Living Arts Centre [July 2/06]
VANCOUVER, BC: workshop [July 6/06]
DUNCAN, BC: concert & workshop [July 7-8/06]
ROBERTS CREEK, SUNSHINE COAST, BC : Coast String Fiddlers Camp - workshops/concerts [JULY/07]
PARRY SOUND, ON: Festival of the Sound: concert cruise with George Koller, bass [July 23/06] and gala harp concert with George Koller and 6 harp ensemble with Nora Bumanis, Koni Choi, Erica Goodman, Judy Loman, Julia Shaw [July 25/06]
TORONTO, ON: Music for Winter's Eve Annual Harp Concertt - Hugh's Room (with Wilson Lumibao, voice / David Nelson, keyboard / Sharlene, harp / Susan Piltch, flute & piano) [Sept 23/06]
VANKLEEK HILL , ON: Music Alive! Concert Series -( with Sharlene, harp and Susan Piltch, flute & piano) [Oct 15/06]
OTTAWA, ON: Anticipation CD Celebration Concert - 4th Stage, National Arts Centre (with Susan Piltch, flute & piano) [Oct 16/06]
HAMILTON, ON: Noon Hour Concert Series - Convocation Hall, McMaster University [Oct 31/06]
CAMDEN EAST, ON: Friday Night Concert Series - The Bookstore Cafe (with Susan Piltch, flute & piano) [Nov 3/06]
SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON: Concert Series - Sacred Heart Church (with Susan Piltch, flute & piano & George Koller, bass) [Nov 19/06]
DRYDEN, ON: Concert Series - Dryden Regional Training and Cultural Centre (with Susan Piltch, flute & piano & George Koller, bass) [Nov 20/06]
WINNIPEG, MN : house concert - (with Susan Piltch, flute) [Nov 21/06]
DEEP RIVER , ON: Concert Series - Childs Auditorium (with Susan Piltch) [Nov 24]
OSHAWA, ON: Concert Series - A Celtic Christmas Concert - Salvation Army Temple (with Susan Piltch, flute & piano & George Koller, bass) [Dec 2/06]
TORONTO, ON: CD launch concert- Enoch Turner Schoolhouse (with Susan Piltch, flute & piano & George Koller, bass) [Dec 3/06]
OAKVILLE, ON: Annual Halton Family Services Christmas Concert - Knox Presbyterian Church [Dec 8/06]
OAKVILLE, ON: Oakville Children's Choir Christmas Concert - St. John's United Church [Dec 8,9/06]
HAMILTON, ON: John Laing Singers Christmas Concert - [Dec 16/06]

2005
TORONTO, ON: CAMMAC workshop
OAKVILLE, ON: "Celebration of the Arts Concert Series" (Chamber concert with Joan Browne, flute, Joel Hastings, piano, Lorne Grossman, percussion)
OTTAWA, ON: Concert at the 4th Stage, NAC with George Koller, bass and Lucile Brais Hildeshiem, Celtic harp
OTTAWA, ON: Workshop at Ottawa Folklore Centre
VANKLEEK HILL, ON: "Music Alive!Musique en Vie" concert series with George Koller, bass and Lucile Brais Hildeshiem, Celtic harp
OAKVILLE,ON:
Oakville Symphony Orchestra: Mozart Harp & Flute Concerto (sold out!)
BANFF, AB: Harpfest West, The Banff Centre (workshop/concert)
GUELPH, ON: Guelph Spring Festival (concert with George Koller, bass)
HARRINGTON, Quebec: CAMMAC Summer Music Centre (6 day intensive harp workshop/retreat)
WELLS, BC: Island Mountain Arts International Celtic Harp School (week long intensive harp workshop/retreat)
TORONTO, ON: Ontario CONTACT Showcase (with Susan Piltch, flute & piano and George Koller, bass)
OAKVILLE, ON: Halton Family Services Annual Christmas Concert - Knox Presbyterian Church (with Joan Browne, flute, Andrew Tees, baritone, SMLS choirs)
TORONTO, ON: Music for Winter's Eve Annual Harp Concertt - Little Trinity Church (with Susan Piltch, flute & piano, Paul Jenkins, voice, harpsichord & organ)
OAKVILLE, ON: ST. John's United Church Christmas Day pre service Concert

2004
SARNIA, ON/PORT HURON, MI: (International Symphony guest artist with Sharon Kahan, Irish flute)
OAKVILLE, ON: (Oakville Symphony Chamber concert guest artist with Joan Browne, flute)
TORONTO, ON: (guest with the Irish Choral Society)
TORONTO, ON:
(RCM World Music Concert Series with Loretto Reid, Anne Lederman, Brian Taheny, Leon Taheny)
TORONTO, ON: (concert with George Koller, bass)
TORONTO, ON: (concert with York University Womens Choir)
BROCKVILLE, ON: (concert on Celtic & Classical harps)
HARRINGTON, Quebec: CAMMAC Summer Music Centre (6 day intensive harp workshop/retreat)
ST MARY'S, ON: (Heritage Festival concert with Kevin Muir, bass)
TORONTO, ON: (DivaDivaDiva concert with Sinead Sugrue, soprano)
TORONTO, ON: (Concert of Dreams with The Irish Choral Society of Canada)
TORONTO, ON:
(BEYOND THE WAVES CD launch concert with Vern Dorge, sax, Anne Lindsay, fiddle, Joseph Macerollo, accordion ,George Koller, bass, Daniel Stone, percussion)
CAMDEN EAST, ON: (concert with Daniel Stone, percussion)
KINGSTON, ON: Royal Military College concert series
OAKVILLE, ON: Annual Christmas concert with Halton Family Services
TORONTO, ON: "Music for a Winter's Eve" (concert with Sinead Sugrue, soprano, Michael Sugrue, tenor, Susan Piltch, piano & flute , Loretto Reid, Irish flutes)

   

"Contemporary Canadian harpist Sharlene Wallace melted the snows of winter at her recent performance in Vankleek Hill (Ontario) - March 6, 2005.

With her fiery playing and warm audience rapport, Sharlene transported the listeners into her musical world "Beyond the Waves" - Sharlene's latest CD.

Whether playing original works, such as Lost River, Dream Habanera and Wallace Bay; or interpreting the work of Alfredo Rolando Ortiz - Llano, El Rio or the searing Merengue Rojo - Sharlene displays a meticulous control that, while technically virtuosic, always manages to be sensuous and organic, all the while appearing as easy as child's play.

A personal favourite, "Windows on the Sea", shows Sharlene at her best. This work opens with a gorgeous Celtic-inspired piece, written by Canadian Irish flute player Craig Noseworthy, then soon moves into Sharlene's playful South-American inspired rhythmic variations.

A highlight of the concert was Sharlene's three-movement "Island Mountain Suite". This airy, verdant work is a gem - mixing elements of Celtic dreaminess, rhythmic complexity and beautiful, memorable melodic writing. This was performed with fellow harpist Lucile Brais Hildesheim and brought the comment from many listeners that it was like hearing harps in stereo.

Fabulous bassist George Koller accompanied Sharlene on many of the pieces on the programme and brought an added dimension of rhythmic verve and harmonic profundity.

A fantastic, joyous musical adventure that ended far too soon."

— Ian Hepburn, director of concert series "Music Alive! Musique en Vie", Vankleek Hill, Ontario
"When we sold out just through word-of-mouth and without even advertising the performance, I knew she was good. But the first time I heard Sharlene play I was in an adjoining room: The music was so intense, so vibrant, so amazing I thought there was a trio playing. How can you do that with just one set of hands!?"
— Les Jones, Bookstore Cafe,
Camden East, Ontario

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