Celtic Harp & Song

Shari A. Sarazin
Vocalist ~ Composer ~ Celtic Folk Harpist ~ Storyteller
Shari Sarazin embarked on her musical journey at the tender age of five. She was molded and greatly influenced by her mother, Margie Barrett Lowe, and her grandmother, Erma Howland Barrett, a published poet, songwriter, and seasoned musician. Many a sunny, summer afternoon were spent in the music parlor of her grandparent’s farm home where Shari’s love of music was born.
Another great influence in Shari’s musical life was her church. Sacred music soon became an important part of her repertoire. In addition to her church, Shari’s school and community offered her many opportunities for musical expression and growth. Vocal music performance and education were the focus of Shari’s studies at University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. During the mid 1980’s, she taught high school choral music at St. Agnes Academy in Alliance, Nebraska.
Shari returned to Wisconsin with her husband, daughter, and son in the late 1980’s. This return brought with it many performance opportunities in her local community of Mauston and across the state as well. At this time, she also gained studio and recording experience in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Madison, Wisconsin.
In October 1993, Shari set her grandmother's heartfelt words to music in a song she entitled, "Oh Wisconsin, Land Of My Dreams." On August 30, 2001, "Oh Wisconsin, Land Of My Dreams" became Wisconsin’s official state ballad. Shari proudly performs this magical song all across the state and shares with the many citizens of Wisconsin her grandmother’s beautiful images of a place she called home.
More recently, inspired by her Irish heritage Shari pursued her childhood dream of playing the Celtic harp. She cherishes every opportunity to rest the graceful instrument on her shoulder and to let it sing! From ancient Celtic melodies to contemporary originals coupled with her unique vocals, Shari offers an enjoyable musical experience for listeners of every age. Milwaukee Irish Fest, LaCrosse Irish Fest, and Chicago Celtic Fest, are just a few of her many treasured performance venues. She offers various music performances featuring ~ Children's, Young Adult & "Young at Heart" programs ~ "Healing Harp" ~ Music Therapy ~ Sacred Harp & Song ~ as well as customized programs, special event and background music.

Shari thanks God everyday for the gift of music
and for the many precious people
who have journeyed along with her in this
"Little Heaven On Earth!"

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