Susan Toman began learning the piano at the age of 3 and went on to complete her ARCT in piano as well as her Bachelors and Masters degrees. In the midst of her Masters degree her focus shifted to early keyboards (fortepiano & harpsichord), and she went on to complete her Doctorate in Music (harpsichord) at McGill University.
Only after completing her Doctorate did Susan decide to take up the Celtic harp, fueled by a love
of Irish & Scottish music. Having briefly studied harp basics with Annabelle Renzo in Montreal, she pursued intensive studies with Grainne Hambly in County Mayo, Ireland.
Susan has recorded two solo harp albums and four ensemble albums, She has also published some of her arrangements in "Dance Tunes & Airs" and "Dance Upon the Strings."
Susan performs frequently with Kyle Burghout (fiddle), and Justin Theriault (flute/whistles/uillean pipes) as a trio. They've recorded one CD album: The Castle. In addition to performing solo and collaborative concerts, Susan frequently performs at weddings and corporate events. Notable performances include the NAC's Fourth Stage, Landsdowne Pavillion, and the Irish Ambassador's residence.
Susan is on part-time faculty at Carleton University where she teaches Celtic harp and harpsichord. She also keeps a busy teaching studio in her own home. She is the proud recipient of several grants from the Canada Council for the Arts.
Only after completing her Doctorate did Susan decide to take up the Celtic harp, fueled by a love
of Irish & Scottish music. Having briefly studied harp basics with Annabelle Renzo in Montreal, she pursued intensive studies with Grainne Hambly in County Mayo, Ireland.
Susan has recorded two solo harp albums and four ensemble albums, She has also published some of her arrangements in "Dance Tunes & Airs" and "Dance Upon the Strings."
Susan performs frequently with Kyle Burghout (fiddle), and Justin Theriault (flute/whistles/uillean pipes) as a trio. They've recorded one CD album: The Castle. In addition to performing solo and collaborative concerts, Susan frequently performs at weddings and corporate events. Notable performances include the NAC's Fourth Stage, Landsdowne Pavillion, and the Irish Ambassador's residence.
Susan is on part-time faculty at Carleton University where she teaches Celtic harp and harpsichord. She also keeps a busy teaching studio in her own home. She is the proud recipient of several grants from the Canada Council for the Arts.