“Patrice Haan has an ear for melody, a heart for feelings and a gift for lyrics. She combines it all into beautiful music, whether singing and playing her own songs or interpreting others' creations.”

Welcome to the official website for Patrice Haan, Celtic harper, singer/songwriter and jazz singer. Since arriving in the San Francisco Bay-area in 1998 she has

• Served as the president of the local Celtic-harp association (the Bay Area Folk Harp Society)
• Performed with such diverse artists as Sylvia Herold, Park Stickney, and the Black Brothers as well as Tony Marcus in Leftover Dreams, a sophisticated and elegant jazz standards duet (see links), in coffeehouses and concerts in two Canadian provinces and 4 states in settings as varied as the main stage at the Strawberry Music Festival, a cruise to Alaska, and First Night Monterey,
• Played for weddings, funerals and, recently, joined the non-profit organization, Healing Muses which provides music for healing in local hospitals
• Taught harmony vocal classes at B.C. Swing Camp
• Hosted the Wakefield Songwriters’ Circle (a child of the California Coast Music Camp)Rrecorded a newly-released album of original music, and two albums of jazz standards with Leftover Dreams
• Garnered rave reviews for her droll humour and stage presence as emcee the MCMF Festival of Harps, the Hoolie at The Woods, and the ISFHC main stage at HarpCon 2000.

All in all a busy seven years.

In these pages you will find information about Patrice’s musical background and activities, CDs, upcoming public appearances, and links to additional online resources.

Thank you for visiting - explore and enjoy!

I'm so impressed by the sound of your voice--it's such a treat to hear you playing with the fullness of your range, all the nuances of your rich tone.
—Cyd Smith, OR

You have touched me, my dear spirit. Thank you for sharing with us, we are deeply grateful for your gift and the gift of your talent.
—Judy & Bob Allen, WA

Such a marvelous set of contradictions - your unique qualities as a complex intellectual with a passionate heart - being held in balance by your self disciplined commitment to communicating them to others through your music.
—Sara Lanier Spottiswoode, N. Ireland

Patrice, you are amazing: not only are you a feast for the eyes, but the ears as well. Boy, oh boy, I sure did enjoy your singing and your wit last night!
—Nancy Lewis, Berkeley