Welcome to the world of Gaylen-Rose Sales, a distinguished harpist hailing from Pretoria, South Africa. Her musical journey began at the tender age of six with piano lessons, swiftly followed by her foray into the harp at ten under the tutelage of Moya Wright and Rosalind Dunbar. A graduate of Pro Arte High School, Gaylen-Rose honed her skills further at the University of the Witwatersrand, earning a Bachelor of Music in Performing Arts. Here, she mastered the harp with Kathleen Alistair and the organ under the guidance of Prof. Henk Temmingh.
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Gaylen-Rose’s career is a tapestry of impressive achievements. She has graced the stage as a soloist with renowned orchestras such as the National Symphony Orchestra, Pro-Musica Orchestra, and the Transvaal Philharmonic Orchestra. Her talent also shines in her roles with the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra and the Chamber Orchestra of South Africa. Her orchestral journey includes performances with NAPAC, PACOFS, NSO, and a memorable tour in South America with the Junior SABC orchestra. Her international flair was further showcased when she joined a Greek choir at the Athens Music Festival and performed at the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival.
Gaylen-Rose’s exceptional talent has not gone unnoticed; she is a multiple bursary and award recipient, including the prestigious Unisa Buy-Aid Bursary and the SAMRO Undergraduate Music Bursary. Her professional career has seen her as a repetiteur and Principal Harpist for PACOFS, and she held the position of Principal Harpist with the Transvaal Philharmonic Orchestra until its closure.
Today, Gaylen-Rose continues to enchant audiences as the Principal Harpist for the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra, and frequently performs as a guest with the Free State Symphony Orchestra. Her diverse performances, both solo and in chamber music, are a testament to her versatility and passion for her art.