Portrait of SHHH!! Ensemble, a contemporary classical piano percussion duo from Canada, featuring pianist Edana Higham and percussionist Zac Pulak. The duo are seen posing in front of a cement wall looking intensely focussed.

SHHH!! Ensemble is an award-winning Canadian piano and percussion duo featuring pianist Edana Higham and percussionist Zac Pulak. Known for their bold performances of contemporary classical music, SHHH!! collaborate with leading composers to premiere innovative works and present concerts that are both groundbreaking and accessible. The duo has performed with major orchestras and festivals and released critically acclaimed recordings. Through performances, commissions, and recordings, SHHH!! Ensemble is helping shape the future of classical music in Canada and abroad. 

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Meet SHHH!!

SHHH!!… a powerful utterance designed to draw attention forward… creating space and awareness… opening ears to something important.

SHHH!! Ensemble is the electrifying collision of percussionist Zac Pulak and pianist Edana Higham, two musicians redefining what “classical” sounds like. Described as “truly virtuosic and intense” and “a beautiful discovery”, this powerhouse duo fuse the experimental with the accessible—creating their signature avant-accessible style. SHHH!! craft immersive sound worlds that spark curiosity and defy expectations. Zac and Edana are on a mission to make new music roar, whisper, and shimmer!!

SHHH!! Ensemble, a contemporary classical piano percussion duo, smile in an alleyway. SHHH!! Ensemble percussionist Zac Pulak strikes a cymbal with a bright red mallet. SHHH!! Ensemble pianist Edana Higham is carrying a toy piano on her back.
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At A Glance

Up Next 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

August 1 | Bring the Kids Concert | Ottawa Chamberfest 🔗

August 2 | SHHH!! leads a community performance of In C and Beverley McKiver’s Boozhoo Manoomin | Ottawa Chamberfest 🔗

Pre-Save SHHH!!’s Next ALbum!! Starry Night Releases November 13th, 2026!!

In Review 🧐✍️

Forward is definitely the direction of SHHH!! Ensemble and we’re glad to be along for the ride.

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On Instagram 📸🤳

Dancing delightedly into our last two gigs of the summer! 😀🕺💃 Saturday, we perform a bring the kids show for @chamberfest (new music is for EVERYONE!!)! 🏃 Then, on Sunday, we help out by providing an inordinate amount of “C”’s for a community jam of @_terry._riley_ ‘s classic “In C” alongside @raphcello @laradeutschflute @truenorthbrass @cklopoushak and more! Plus, a performance of @bev.piano’s “Boozhoo Manoomin”! 😎🙏🎶 🎉🥳🤗 That was, like, totally tubular! 💁‍♀️ 🐤 Album #️⃣3️⃣ is starting to feel REAL! 🤩 If you are as amped about “Starry Night” as we are, help us out and PRE-SAVE today on the platform of your choice!

SHHH… listen to this!! 🤫👂

Check out a choice selection from SHHH!!’s discography!!

For a complete list of the duo’s recordings, click here.

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Contact

Alison McTavish

(905) 599-5698

kanartists@gmail.com

https://kanonartists.com

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To get in touch directly with SHHH!! send a message to shhhensemble@gmail.com

Piano and percussion duo SHHH!! Ensemble are posing in an alleyway smiling.