Hi, I’m Sarah Harris—a guitarist, composer and sound designer working across music, film, and live performance. I blend electroacoustic practice with traditional songwriting, creating immersive textures for records, stage shows, and short films. I program arts and music events, collaborate with artists and ensembles, and mentor youth through community programs. My work spans recording, production, sound design, and live sound, with a focus on storytelling through sound. I love exploring interdisciplinary collaboration and community-building through festivals, education programs, and creative residencies. I bring a hands-on approach to sound—from on-site field recording and live mixing to studio production and post-production for film and theatre—always aiming to tell meaningful stories with sound.

Sarah Harris

Hi, I’m Sarah Harris—a guitarist, composer and sound designer working across music, film, and live performance. I blend electroacoustic practice with traditional songwriting, creating immersive textures for records, stage shows, and short films. I program arts and music events, collaborate with artists and ensembles, and mentor youth through community programs. My work spans recording, production, sound design, and live sound, with a focus on storytelling through sound. I love exploring interdisciplinary collaboration and community-building through festivals, education programs, and creative residencies. I bring a hands-on approach to sound—from on-site field recording and live mixing to studio production and post-production for film and theatre—always aiming to tell meaningful stories with sound.

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Hi, I’m Sarah Harris—a guitarist, composer and sound designer working across music, film, and live performance. I blend electroacoustic practice with traditional songwriting, creating immersive textures for records, stage shows, and short films. I program arts and music events, collaborate with artists and ensembles, and mentor youth through community programs. My work spans recording, production, sound design, and live sound, with a focus on storytelling through sound.

I love exploring interdisciplinary collaboration and community-building through festivals, education programs, and creative residencies. I bring a hands-on approach to sound—from on-site field recording and live mixing to studio production and post-production for film and theatre—always aiming to tell meaningful stories with sound.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Programming Director at Lawnya Vawnya Inc
January 1, 2025 - Present
Programming Director for a music and arts organization, responsible for curating programming, coordinating events and festival activities.
Programming Coordinator at Lawnya Vawnya Inc
January 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025
Coordinated festival and season programming, liaised with artists, vendors and venues, and contributed to organizational planning and outreach.
Administrative Assistant at Soundpony Audio
December 31, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Administrative support for an audio studio; scheduling and operations.
Sound Technician at Everyseeker, music and arts festival
December 31, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Sound tech for festival events; setup, monitoring and on-site audio engineering.
Sound Recordist, Boom Operator at Blue Pinion Films – The Cut of It
December 31, 2021 - October 23, 2025
Captured production sound for film; boomed and on-set audio recording.
Sound Recordist, Boom Operator at Fiber, Blue Pinion Films – Isthisanology
December 31, 2021 - October 23, 2025
Sound recording for film project Isthisanology.
Intern at The Canadian Electroacoustic Community
December 31, 2021 - October 23, 2025
Intern, supported ECAC activities and events.
Student Assistant, Sound Engineer at Memorial University School of Music
January 1, 2019 - October 23, 2025
Assisted sound engineering for university ensembles and productions.
Camp Counsellor, Guitar and Bass Teacher, Band Coach at Girls Rock NL
January 1, 2019 - October 23, 2025
Led instrument instruction and band coaching; organized camps.
Victoria Park Festival Coordinator at The Friends of Victoria Park
December 31, 2016 - October 23, 2025
Coordinated family festival events and lantern festival programs.
Victoria Park Lantern Festival Coordinator at The Friends of Victoria Park
December 31, 2015 - October 23, 2025
Coordinated lantern festival activities.
Victoria Park Lantern Festival Staff at The Friends of Victoria Park
December 31, 2014 - October 23, 2025
Assisted lantern festival planning and operations.

Education

BFA, Music, Specialization in Electroacoustic Creative Practice (Great Distinction) at Concordia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
BA, English, Folklore minor at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Foundation Year Program at University of Kings College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

French Immersion Designation; International Baccalaureate Certificate in French; B1 DELF French Language proficiency
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Project Soundcheck Bystander Intervention Training
January 1, 2019 - October 23, 2025
Naloxone administration training
January 1, 2019 - October 23, 2025
Classical Violin Training
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2016
Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create (Research and Creation) Grant
January 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025
Music NL Artist Development Grant
January 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025
Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and Create Professional Development Grant Recipient
January 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Jack L Cummings Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - October 23, 2025
Elspeth McConnell Fine Arts Award
January 1, 2021 - October 23, 2025
AH and HB Austin Award In Electroacoustics
January 1, 2021 - October 23, 2025
Memorial University Dean’s List
January 1, 2019 - October 23, 2025
Memorial University Dean’s List
January 1, 2018 - October 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services