Pearl is a Canadian harpist, based out of Erin, ON. She started piano lessons at the age of four and went on to study harp a few years later after a couple of weeks of introductory lessons at the Gaelic College of Celtic Arts & Crafts in Cape Breton. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance Harp from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Education (Artist in Community Education, Primary/Junior) from Queen’s University, a Master of Philosophy in Education (Arts, Creativity, Education, and Culture) from the University of Cambridge, and an ARCT in piano performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Pearl currently lives in the beautiful Headwaters Region, where she keeps busy playing chamber & solo harp music and working on arts administration projects. As an arts admin, she has worked in all corners of the country for creative organizations and arts centres, including the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and the Klondike Institute for Arts and Culture. Her interests include arts education programming, advocacy, and community arts projects.
Pearl is an experienced teacher, working with students of all ages and levels of study. With a comprehensive background drawing from Reggio, Dalcroze, Kodaly, Suzuki, and Alexander methods, she creates a supportive environment tailored to each student’s goals and needs.
Please contact pearlsch@gmail.com for more information about harp lessons, or to book her for your upcoming event.
Pearl has performed across the GTA, Ontario, and Canada, for over twenty years. Her first professional gig was at a candlelit Trisha Romance art show in Milton, ON, in the middle of a power outage! Experienced and accommodating, she continues to enjoy the unique opportunities presented by each new event. Pearl is available for weddings, parties, private & corporate events throughout the calendar year, and is able to tailor her repertoire and style to your special day, or celebration. For availability and a quote, please contact pearlsch@gmail.com with information about your upcoming event.
Liv & Pearl are a flute and harp duo, sisters from Milton, ON, who have been performing together for over twenty years! They play music in a variety of styles and genres, and were trained from a young age in both classical and Celtic traditions. Their favourite music to play together is currently Debussy and Piazzolla. You can book them for recitals, weddings, events, and more. For more information about their upcoming availability, and pricing for your event in Halton, Guelph, or Toronto, contact: weplayfluteandharp@gmail.com.
