Bookings & Lessons
Lessons
Dr. Shinichi Suzuki and the Mother-Tongue Method
“The most important element in learning a language is hearing it, having it be part of the child’s environment. Then certain words are repeated over and over until the child starts to imitate them. These words are never dropped from the vocabulary, but are retained and added to, giving the child a repertoire of words to draw from.
Group Lessons
Community is an important part of learning a musical instrument. The Suzuki music experience is an entire program of study involving attendance at group activities and active participation in performance events whenever possible, in addition to weekly private lessons. Group lessons provide opportunities for children to share musical experiences with their peers and experience ensemble performance in an encouraging positive environment, and incorporate elements of repertoire review, technique, music theory, performance practice and etiquette. This group environment is marvelous for students’ training! (Excerpt From Suzuki Harp Unit 2, Compiled by Delaine Fedson, 2004)
The repertoire at Kerr Harps is varied including Suzuki classics, Royal Conservatory of Music levelled harp repertoire, Celtic & folk tunes, video game music, and popular songs!
Events & Bookings
Having provided harp music for over 400 private and public events, I will be honoured to present tailor-made harp music for your upcoming event.
With over 25 years of experience, I have performed for weddings & anniversaries, funerals & memorials, concerts & festivals. Whether indoors, outdoors, in a church, convention hall, backyard, farm, vineyard, cemetery, or river cruise!
My solo harp music can be enhanced with voice, flute, violin, cello or other instruments at your request. Though I have preferred professionals with whom I work, I've also performed with client's family & friends wishing to make their personal contribution to a special occasion.
I look forward to adding a touch of elegance to your special celebration! Please contact me for a quote.
Previous Venues & Clients
Many churches in the Southern Ontario area
Ancaster Mill, in-house harpist 1995-2019
Earth-to-Table Farm, Pearl Weddings, Flamborough
Flamborough Hills Golf & Country Club, Copetown
Dundas Valley Golf & Curling Club
Turner Family Funeral Home, Dundas
Tepperman's Furniture, Ancaster
The Good Shepherd Centre, Hamilton
The Hamilton Law Association, Hamilton
Retired Women Teachers of Ontario
Leander Boat Club, Hamilton
Dundurn Castle, outdoors, Hamilton
St. Peter’s Hospital, Hamilton
Liuna Station, Hamilton
Liuna Gardens, Stoney Creek
Edgewater Manor, Stoney Creek
Paletta Mansion, Burlington
Spencer's, Burlington
Burlington Performing Arts Centre
Glen Oaks Funeral Home, Oakville
Club Roma, St Catharine's
Pillar and Post Hotel & Spa, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Hernder Estate Winery, St Catharine's
Cave Springs Cellars, Jordan
Cambridge Mill, in-house harpist
Whistle Bear Golf Club, Cambridge
Elora Mill Hotel & Spa
Orchestral Work...
Burlington Symphony, formerly Symphony-on-the-Bay, formerly Symphony Hamilton
Cambridge Symphony Orchestra
Southern Ontario Lyric Opera
McMaster University Chamber Orchestra
Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Orchestra
Sinfonia Ancaster
Mississauga Symphony Orchestra
Oakville Chamber Orchestra
York Symphony Orchestra
Boris Brott Festival Orchestra
Various Choirs in Southern Ontario
“Siobhan is a very talented musician with a wide ranging repertoire. Her beautiful playing always demonstrates her passion and dedication to her craft. As a teacher, Siobhan imparts her knowledge and work ethic to her students, while tailoring the lessons to meet the learning style and interests of each individual. She has encouraged my son over the last several years of lessons, adjusting as his needs and musical goals have changed. Siobhan is always supportive - we love her positive approach for learning and improvement!”
Sylvia, parent of long-time harp student