Nora Bumanis

Nora Bumanis has been Principal Harpist of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra since 1980. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto, where she studied with Judy Loman. In addition to her busy orchestral schedule, Ms. Bumanis is much in demand as a soloist, recitalist and teacher. She has performed with most of the leading Canadian symphony orchestras. Nora has given recitals in Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Seattle, Prague, and Mexico City. She is also in great demand as a chamber musician and has frequently been broadcast on CBC radio and television.

Ms. Bumanis teaches at the University of Alberta and Alberta College Conservatory. She was Managing Director of the Jasper Festival of Music and Wine from 2000 – 2003 and frequently performs at the Festival of the Sound in Parry Sound, Ontario. Nora Bumanis and Julia Shaw began their collaboration as Canada's first professional harp duo in 1988. They have recorded five CDs and performed extensively throughout Canada. She was Global TV's Woman of Vision in February 2009 and is a member of the Edmonton Glenora Rotary Club. She has been President of the Edmonton Recital Society since 2009.

Teaching Quote/Philosophy: 

I start with focusing on building a strong musical foundation with an emphasis on hand and body positioning based on the Salzedo/Loman technique.

Lesson Description: 

45 minute or one-hour lessons at my home on my pedal harp. Students must own or rent their own instruments for practice purposes

Education and Certification: 

Artist Diploma from University of Toronto 
Harp instructor at Alberta College Conservatory and University of Alberta  
CBC recording artist

Professional Associations and Memberships: 

Principal Harp with the Edmonton Symphony since 1980 
Teaching Faculty - Banff International Festival of Youth Orchestras 
President of Edmonton Recital Society since 2009