Support

With your support SHHH!! Ensemble could commission a groundbreaking new work, record an inspiring album, or begin an even larger scale project.

Get involved & be a part of SHHH!! Ensemble’s journey!

Publicity phot of pianist Edana Higham and percussionist Zac Pulak, the two members of the contemporary classical piano and percussion duo SHHH!! Ensemble. Edana is wearing a white silk dress with splotches of colour and Zac is wearing a subtly patterned grey/blue collared shirt.
Chamber Factory's logo. Chamber Factory is piano and percussion duo SHHH!! Ensemble's charitable donation partner.

Through our partnership with Chamber Factory, a registered charity supporting Canadian artists and performing arts organizations, we are now able to issue tax receipts on all donations. Thank you for your support.

Donate

Donation Levels:

Visionary – Lead Project Sponsor ($1,000 and above)

You are boldly paving the way to a thrilling musical future full of sounds that only SHHH!! and our closest collaborators have ever dreamed of.

Deep Listener – Partial Project Sponsor ($500-$999)

Your combined support helps us to be our most creative selves and share that with the world.

Sound Seeker – General Sponsor (any amount up to $499)

You love experiencing the thrill of beautiful and innovative music.

Perks:

  • Patrons receive personalized project updates, bringing you inside SHHH!!’s creative process.
  • Receive a mention in the score or in the liner/program notes and a pair of complimentary tickets to a SHHH!! show of your choice.
  • Additionally, contributors at the Deep Listener and Visionary levels receive a personalized copy of the completed creation (score, album, etc).

Our Next Projects:

  • Next, we are fundraising to record Kelly-Marie Murphy’s It’s Like, I Don’t Know, You Know? and Carmen Braden’s Rock Talk. Both of these brilliant new compositions were written for SHHH!! in 2026.
  • Commission fee for a new double concerto for SHHH!! and Wind Ensemble by Montreal-based composer Gavin Fraser.

Past Projects Supported By People Like You:

  • Performance videos for select tracks from Starry Night. Seeing is believing! These videos help SHHH!! Ensemble promote our message of listening curiously to thousands around the globe!
  • Post-production for SHHH!!’s third album, Starry Night. International release day: November 13, 2026 on the Leaf Music label.
  • Commission fee for Kelly-Marie Murphy’s It’s Like, I Don’t Know, You Know? Premiered at Ottawa Chamberfest on July 26, 2026.
  • Commission fee for Harry Stafylakis’ Light Symbolic. This epic two-movement work has been performed numerous times by us across Canada and recorded for our Starry Night album. Premiered at NUMUS (Kitchener-Waterloo, ON) on October 20, 2023.
Piano and percussion instruments fill a spinning stage as SHHH!! Ensemble performs an energetic piece.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a new commission usually cost?

It varies! Depending on the duration, composer, and nature of the project it could be several thousands of dollars.

Is there a minimum donation?

No! Any amount is appreciated.

I’d like to chat about the project and my donation, can I talk to SHHH!!?

Of course! You can reach SHHH!! (Edana and Zac) by email at shhhensemble@gmail.com. We would be thrilled to set up a meeting to discuss further.