October 17th – 19th
Huron Harp Festival
A weekend harp festival on Lake Huron, Ontario, featuring workshops, concerts, networking and harping at the Unifor Centre in Port Elgin, Ontario.
Presenters:
Robin Grenon and Gisèle Guibord
Sharlene Wallace
Stephanie Clausson
Hannah Flowers
Manuel Gamalinda (harp technician)
Join harpists of all levels and backgrounds for a weekend of learning, music and community at our new location in scenic Port Elgin, Ontario. Featuring presenters Sharlene Wallace, Stephanie Claussen, Hannah Flowers, Manuel Gamalinda, Robin Grenon and Gisèle Guibord, who will be sharing their expertise through a variety of workshops and showcasing their talent at our evening concerts.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR: A cozy, intimate, all-inclusive venue on the shores of Lake Huron AND introducing the Huron Harp Fest group ensemble led by Sharlene Wallace.
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November 1 & 2 – Oakville
Oakville Symphony
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November 2nd at 6:40pm – Toronto, ON
Iona Service
with Dr. Peter Holmes and Iona Passage
Anne Lindsay, fiddle
Sharlene, Celtic harp
Eric Robertson, piano
at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church
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November 8th at 7:30pm – Toronto
Remberence Day concert
TBA
December 5 & 6– Hamilton
Hamilton City Ballet – The Nutcracker
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December 7th at 6:40pm – Toronto, ON
Iona Service
with Dr. Peter Holmes and Iona Passage
Anne Lindsay, fiddle
Sharlene, Celtic harp
Eric Robertson, piano
at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church
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December 14 at 1:30 and 4:30 – Oakville
Oakville Symphony Family Concert
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December 20 at 7pm – Toronto
Solstice Service of Solace
First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto
473 Oakwood Avenue
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December 21 at 9:40am – Oakville
Pre-service concert harp recital
Knox Oakville
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December 21 at 7pm – Oakville
Service of Solace
Knox Oakville
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photo by Sharlene Wallace
January 5th at 6:45pm
IONA Prayer Service
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto, ON
with Iona Passage:
Sharlene, Celtic harp
Anne Lindsay, fiddle
Eric Robertson, piano
February 1 & 2
Oakville Symphony
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February 9th at 6:45pm
IONA Prayer Service
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto, ON
with Iona Passage:
Sharlene, Celtic harp
Anne Lindsay, fiddle
Eric Robertson, piano
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March 2nd at 6:40pm
IONA Prayer Service
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto, ON
with Iona Passage:
Sharlene, Celtic harp
Anne Lindsay, fiddle
Eric Robertson, piano
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March 8th 2pm – ONLINE
Irish Real Life Festival
Harp of Joy Harp Workshop
March 16th 9:40am – ONLINE & in person
Knox Oakville – pre-service harp recital
April 5 & 6
Oakville Symphony
April 5th at 6:40pm
IONA Prayer Service
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto, ON
with Iona Passage:
Sharlene, Celtic harp
Anne Lindsay, fiddle
Eric Robertson, piano
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April 17th at 6:40pm
IONA Prayer Service
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto, ON
with Iona Passage:
Sharlene, Celtic harp
Sue Piltch, flute
Eric Robertson, piano
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April 18th at 4pm
The Good Friday Concert
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto, ON
Hedgerow Singers
with Iona Passage:
Sharlene, Celtic harp
Anne Lindsay, fiddle
Eric Robertson, piano
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April 20th
Easter Brunch
King Edward Hotel
April 22nd 12:10pm
Lunchtime Chamber Music Concert Series
Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto, ON
with Sharlene (Celtic & pedal harps) and Eric Robertson (piano)
May 3 & 4
Oakville Symphony
May 4th at 6:40pm
IONA Prayer Service
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto, ON
with Iona Passage:
Sharlene, Celtic harp
Susan Piltch, flute
Eric Robertson, piano
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May 5th, 6th, 7th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 22nd
Concerts in Care Ontario
May 11th
Mother’s Day Brunch
King Edward Hotel
June 1st at 6:40pm
IONA Prayer Service
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto, ON
with Iona Passage:
Sharlene, Celtic harp
Anne Lindsay, fiddle
Eric Robertson, piano
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June 14th | 1:00-4:30pm
Huron Waves Music Festival
Listen to the Trees & Trees.Listen
Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger, conversations
Frank Horvat & Sharlene Wallace, conversations
Sharlene, Celtic harp
Spend the afternoon with Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger (botonist, biochemist, biologist and the inspiration for Trees.Listen through her book To Speak for the Trees), and enjoy a tree-inspired concert, Trees.Listen, featuring harpist Sharlene Wallace performing the evocative music she co-created with Frank Horvat.
Exeter Curling Club – Community Room
205 Riverside Drive
Exeter, ON
1:00 pm – Conversations with Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger
3:00 pm – Trees.Listen performance of Celtic harp & electronics (and projections)
4:00 pm – Q&A
July 15th at 2pm
Music and Beyond Festival – Ottawa
Premiere of Sharlene’s harp duo Morning, Morning Glory
Performed by harpists Lori Gemmell and Jennifer Swartz
Woodroffe United Church
207 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON
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August 10th at 8pm
Island Mountain Arts PRESENTS:
Trees.Listen – A special performance by Sharlene Wallace
At the Sunset Theatre
2357 Pooley Street, Wells, BC
Deep in the BC forests of the Cariboo Mountains you will find the wee but mighty town of Wells and… the Sunset Theatre. In its 88 year old history, the Sunset has been a movie theatre, gambling house, town hall, and even a temporary morgue after a tragic mine explosion in the 1940s. On Sunday evening, August 10th, it will be the stage for Trees.Listen, a tree filled music performance of Celtic harp with fixed electronics written by Frank Horvat and Sharlene Wallace and performed by Sharlene. There will also be photos/videos by Sharlene projected throughout the performance of this 9 tree composition suite.
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August 11th – 15th
Island Mountain Arts International Harp School
Join us for the 39th annual Harp School in picturesque Wells, British Columbia. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of harps amidst the backdrop of the Cariboo Mountains.
This 5-day workshop offers expert instruction for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. Enjoy morning classes, afternoon workshops, and intimate concerts featuring renowned harpists from around the globe.
Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your technique, explore new repertoire, and be inspired by the harmonious blend of music and nature. Reserve your spot now for an unforgettable musical journey in the heart of BC’s gold rush country!
2025 Instructors:
Ailie Robertson – Intermediate harp
Sharlene Wallace – Advanced harp
Shoshanna Godber – Novice harp
Marilyn Rummel – harp ensemble
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October 5th 1:30-3:15 – Oakville, ON
Oakville Symphony concert for Ontario Culture Days
2 free concerts at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
2302 Bridge Road, Oakville
October 5th at 6:40pm– Toronto, ON
Iona Service
with Dr. Peter Holmes and Iona Passage
Anne Lindsay, fiddle
Sharlene, Celtic harp
Eric Robertson, piano
at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church
