Improvising Relay for Gaza

On June 15, a group of local artists got together for a 12-hour improvising relay in support of the Sameer Foundation in Gaza and raised $3003. Thanks to everyone who performed and donated. 

 

Conundrum Duo in Annapolis Royal

The second show of our flute & harp mini tour was at St. Luke's Church in Annapolis Royal. Thanks to Heidi, Jackie, and the Rev. Julia for the invitation to share some music in such a beautiful space and for all the support! 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording sessions for Many Worlds and Camerata Singers

This week I spent some time in the studio for some exciting new album projects from Many Worlds and the Halifax Camerata Singers! Stay tuned.

Conundrum Duo at St. John's Centre for the Arts

Jack and I travelled up to Arichat last weekend to play a flute & harp recital at the beautiful St. John's Centre for the Arts. Many thanks to Musique Royale and Margaret Herdman for having us and for all the hospitality! We played works by Andres, Gluck, Piazzolla, Debussy, Bach, Tournier, Clarke, Shankar, and Morlock.

 

Spring Buds Album Release

On May 16, Dane George released his beautiful album Spring Buds, a collection of original compositions for mandolin! Check it out on bandcamp!

It was a treat to play on a few of these tracks and to be part of the afternoon launch concert.

Between Shores

I had the pleasure of both playing and dancing in Maria Osende's premiere of a new work "Between Shores". The sold-out show took place at the Sanctuary Arts Centre and featured dance and music from a great cast of local and international performers.

Home Routes with Olivia Barrett

Olivia Barrett and I spend 2 weeks in Manitoba this month on a 14-stop tour with Home Routes Concerts. We played in Winnipeg, St. Norbert, Gladstone, Lorette, St. Pierre Jolys, Baldur, Deloraine, Ste. Rose du Lac, Cranberry Portage, Flin Flon, The Pas, Altona, Portage La Prairie. Thank you to all our billeting hosts, to the concert organizers, and to Home Routes for making this possible!

 

Harp Ensemble

 In February, I launched a harp ensemble class! It will run monthly for 4 months.

Monophilia

Tom Richard's "Monophilia" was released yesterday! 

Three records in breathtaking mono, to be played individually or simultaneously. Songs about love and loss in a non-binary world.

You can listen to the record and mix the three layers yourself here: insoundmusic.com/monophilia

Or, check it out on bandcamp below.

I play on Layer 3 with Doug Tielli and Georgia Hathaway.

Camerata Winter Showcase

This weekend, the Halifax Camerata Singers presented their annual winter showcase. Two pop songs were arranged specially for the concert which included harp (Feist's Secret Heart and Taylor Swift's I Look in People's Windows), and I hopped on a couple of other songs as well. Many thanks to Joel Tranquilla and the choir for the warm welcome and the very fun concert.

 

École Bois-Joli

I recently had a great day at École Bois-Joli, doing harp presentations in French for 5 elementary school classes! Thank you to Mme. Kate and all the students for having me.

Borrowers Shows

This weekend Borrowers played two fun shows - one at the Woodside Tavern in Dartmouth, and one at the West Brooklyn Speakeasy in the valley. We shared the bills with some great local bands: Art Bouman, the Dusty Halos, and Yarrow.

Many Worlds at Open Waters

Many Worlds had a great time last night playing in Open Waters Festival at the Joseph Strug Concert Hall!

Christmas Service at Bethany United Church

Although their Christmas Eve service was snowed out, Bethany United Church rescheduled the Christmas Eve programming to their Sunday service on December 29th. It was lovely to play some folksy Christmas selections and Silent Night with the congregation. Thank you to Shawn Whynot for having me back and to the congregation for being so welcoming!

Lessons & Carols at St. George's Round Church

Last night I was very happy to be back at St. George's Round Church for their annual Lessons & Carols service, playing prelude music and accompanying the junior and senior choirs. The choir repertoire included The Snow Lay On Ground (David Conte), Star Carol (John Rutter), This Little Babe (Benjamin Britten), Long, Long Ago (W.H. Anderson), and A la Nanita Nana (arr. Azzara). Many thanks to the music director, Garth MacPhee, for having me and for organizing so much beautiful music.