About
On WeddingWire since 2023
Last update: January 2026
Who we are!
Viola and Harp, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, is your elegant solution for classical-pop live wedding music with years of experience performing all over Vancouver, from the Westin Bayshore Hotel, to the Empress Fairmont in Victoria, to Stantely Park Pavilion and more. Since then they've serviced dozens of weddings and corporate functions, each time curating their repertoire to suit the needs of their clients, while providing highly engaging and moving performances of a wide range of songs, from classical favorites like Pachelbel's Canon in D and Ave Maria, to pop songs like Can't Help Falling in Love, and to current Top 40 songs like Wildest Dreams.
The Duo
Viola and Harp is composed of violist Thomas Beckman and harpist Josephine Lee. Josephine has starred as Vancouver's premiere harpist for the past 28 years, playing at Musical Occasions, Ensemble Sospeso, Parlour Steps, Union Club and the Empress Hotel. A graduate of the University of Victoria under Taka Kling, Josephine has earned her place as a solo artist on Vancouver Island. Thomas performs regularly with his rock trio Sons of Granville (voted second best unsigned band from 2012-2014), and has just finished a new album sponsored by Creative BC, showcasing his arrangement and performance passion.
Packages
1) For one hour and 5 requested songs = $1000
2) For two hours and 5 requested songs = $1250
3) For three hours and 5 requested songs = $1400
*To add another 5 songs, add $100
**For travel outside of Vancouver, add $100
***For travel to Vancouver Island from Vancouver, add $500
Viola and Harp provide their own high-quality mobile PA system, which means we can perform literally anywhere, bestowing a warm and balanced sound to any crowd size. If performing under the sun, an umbrella or covering is required to protect the instruments.
Conclusion!
Viola and Harp work with each couple to create the setlist of their dreams. Their repertoire covers nearly any genre and decade, so the sky is truly the limit. Whether you envision a Bridgerton-inspired set, Top Forty, famous film themes, or popular classical pieces, we'll match your vision with the elegance of live strings.
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Meet the team
Josephine Lee has starred as Vancouver's premiere harpist for the past 28 years, playing for Musical Occasions, Ensemble Sospeso, Parlour Steps, Union Club and the Empress Hotel. A graduate of the University of Victoria under Taka Kling, Josephine developed as reputable solo artist in Vancouver Island and from there went on to dominate the gig-scene in Vancouver as one of BC's most-in-demand harpists.
CMC associate composer and violist, Thomas Beckman, serves as Festival composer for the Artists for Conservation, in-house-composer for MillsPictures Studio, and violin and viola instructor at World of Music and Arts. As an active musician Thomas performs with top entertainment group Sons of Granville, and collaborates with pianist Kitty Lam in The Arbutus Duo, guitarist Bojan Bugarinovic in Elation Duo, and harpist Josephine Lee in Violin and Harp.