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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.

Frequently asked questions

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental duo
Instrumental trio
Instrumental solo

How many musicians are in your band?

1-3

What genres of music does your band play?

Jazz
Acoustic
Classical
Oldies
Rock
World
Pop
Strings
Top 40
50s
60s
70s
80s
90s

What instruments does your group play?

Violin
Harp
Viola

What music services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learning new songs
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music
Sample performances

What services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learn new songs
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music
Sample performances

What items are available?

Sound PA

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$800

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$1,000

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,600

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Sample performances
Learn new songs
Sound/ PA system

Which of the following are included in the price?

Learning new songs
Sample performances
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Reception music
Sound PA
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Any other questions?

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Meet the team

Josephine  Lee
Josephine Lee
Harpist

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.

Thomas Beckman
Thomas Beckman
Violinist/ Violist

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.

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900 West Georgia Street V6C2W6 Vancouver (British Columbia)

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