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The Aeolian Singers (www.aeoliansingers.ca) open their 2018-19 season under the artistic leadership of Heather Fraser with a focus exploring the themes of sea and sky. The women’s choir will present a pair of concerts in November and another in May, with a Victoria Day weekend road trip to PEI planned in conjunction with PEI vocal …
A choral concert presented by Seton Conservatory Choir under the direction of Garth MacPhee with piano accompaniment by Dean Bradshaw. Works to be performed include Dona Nobis Pacem by Ralph Vaughn Williams and Cantique de Jean Racine by Gabriel Faure. The concert will take place in the Lillian Piercey Hall at the Maritime Conservatory of …
A performance in support of the Dartmouth Social Workers fund at Prince Andrew High on Tuesday, November 28. The concert features sets from Vocala Honour Choir and the Dartmouth Jazz Choir. Tickets available at the door with proceeds going to the Dartmouth Social Workers Fund.
Schubert's Mass no. 2 in G major, Tantum Ergo Op. 55 by Gavriel Faure, and music of Anuna, featuring harpist Alys Howe. Also works by Stravinsky, Rutter, and Durufle. Conducted by Gary Ewer. For ticket pricing please contact the Fountain School at 494-3772 or ewer.laurie@gmail.com.
The 13th Annual Portia White Gala Concert will feature the Dalhousie Health Professions Chorale and the Sackville Concert Band. Repertoire will include seasonal music, concert band and choral favorites and special tributes to the 100th anniversary of Armistice 1918. As well special guest artist Shanice Skinner will perform three (3) wonderful selections from her catalogue. …
Jump in for an interactive trip with Vladimir Sitnikov through music of baroque, classical and romantic periods and then onto flamenco, Latin American guitar and jazz! $5 at the door (4 years and under free).
Come to First United Church, Truro, for an evening of seasonal selections, Christmas carols, and handbells. The annual Candlelight Christmas Concert marks the beginning of the Christmas concert season in Truro each year. Free will offering will be accepted.
Join Musique Royale and delve into the positive power of Christmas – in an atmosphere of depth, reflection, lyricism and celebration of intense beauty. Music that boldly shifts down into the heart of space, openness, and contemplation and for just over an hour, gives you a chance to go slow in a fast time with …
We invite you to our Christmas concert "A Heavenful of Stars". Our program consists of past favourites of the choristers including "Mary Did You Know", The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy", and "Hope For Resolution". Esenvalds "Stars" and Carol arrangements by Ole Gjeilo add to the celebration at this time of year. Tickets can …
Musique Royale is thrilled to welcome Philip Chiu and the Milton String Quartet to perform at Cecilia’s Retreat. The prestigious ensemble based out of Montreal, Quebec has soared quickly to great heights since their formation at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music in 2015. It comes as no surprise that the exceptional Canadian pianist, Philip …
Helios Vocal Ensemble, the Halifax-based classical vocal quintet, offers an evening of beauty and calm within the busy holiday season, in the warm, unique acoustics of Saint George's Round Church. Before the modern era, the Christmas season was made up of several different events—Advent, Christmas, and then Epiphany, with other minor feast days as well—with …
Join Musique Royale and delve into the positive power of Christmas – in an atmosphere of depth, reflection, lyricism and celebration of intense beauty. Music that boldly shifts down into the heart of space, openness, and contemplation and for just over an hour, gives you a chance to go slow in a fast time with …
All are welcome to enjoy this unique concert of lively a cappella harmony by the award winning ScotianAires Chorus. Performances by the chorus and quartets and special guest, soprano Rhian Merritt (accompanied by Chuck Homewood). There will be refreshments at the intermission and raffle baskets too! For tickets contact any member of the ScotianAires, or …
The Cantabile Singers, with Cynthia Davies on piano, present Handel's Messiah at First United Church in Truro. Also featuring members of the East Hants Community Chorale. Soloists will be members of the choir, showcasing their talents.
EnChor East Singers is pleased to present their annual Christmas Concert, "Noel! Noel!" This is the choir's first performance under the musical direction of Krista Vincent and Dean Bradshaw. In the interest of building community connections through choral music, the ensemble is teaming up with the young singers of Lake Voices Honour Choir, and their …
The Dartmouth Choral Society will present their Annual Christmas concert, "Seasonal Reflections- Out of Darkness into Light" on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018 , at 7:30 pm, in Grace United Church , 70 King St. , Downtown Dartmouth . The choir, under the direction of Frances Farrell and with accompanist, Pamela Burton, will perform a variety …
Theatre Antigonish Presents: It's a Wonderful Life, A Radio Play Directed by Andrea Boyd Celebrate the holidays with this Christmas classic, retold nostalgically as a 1940s Lux Radio Show. Complete with live choral music, this show is presented in partnership with the Antigonish Choral Ensemble (NSCF member choir). Located at Bauer Theatre, St FX University, …
EnChor East Singers is pleased to present their annual Christmas Concert, "Noel! Noel!" This is the choir's first performance under the musical direction of Krista Vincent and Dean Bradshaw. In the interest of building community connections through choral music, the ensemble is teaming up with the young singers of Lake Voices Honour Choir, and their …
30th Annual Festival of Carols to raise funds for Christmas food boxes for families in need. Featuring the 80-voice Jubilate Singers under the direction of Terry Hurrell and accompanied by Louise Grinstead on piano and Matthew Fraser on organ. Guest artists include Rhapsody Quintet and Ardyth & Jennifer. Tickets: $15.00 regular; $12.00 seniors and students. …
On Tuesday, December 11 we’ll recognize our 2018 scholarship and Special Award recipients with a ceremony at the Halifax Central Library. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. (seating at 1:20 p.m.) in the Paul O'Regan Hall. Admission is free, open to the public, and we would be delighted if you could join us. The Awards …
Since 2005, John Lindsay-Botten has been bringing holiday harmonies to various locations in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Now, he returns to Bridgetown with songs and stories of the season in a program which brings Peace and Light and Spirits Bright.
Described by the Chronicle Herald as “annual magic”, this feast of seasonal song and story is back for an 11th year. Directed by five-time Grammy winner Paul Halley, the music features a fresh selection of carols each year, from the mediaeval to the modern, sung by the acclaimed University of King’s College Chapel Choir. This …
Since 2005, John Lindsay-Botten has been putting together professional carolling quartets in the Halifax area, and then New Brunswick as well. Now, for the first time, John and co. bring holiday harmonies to St. Andrew's United with songs and stories of the season to lift your spirits! https://www.facebook.com/events/256044355075121/?active_tab=about
St. Margaret of Scotland Parish invites you to a Celtic Christmas to be held in the St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Arisaig on December 16, 2018 starting at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $20.00 each and available at the Antigonish 5 to $1 and Hawthorne Convenience. Performing for us will be the Antigonish Choral Ensemble …
Delve into the positive power of Christmas – in an atmosphere of depth, reflection, lyricism and celebration of intense beauty. Music that boldly shifts down into the heart of space, openness, and contemplation and for just over an hour, gives you a chance to go slow in a fast time with Blackwood Duo and Janelle …
Come see the Barra MacNeils live in Truro at First United Church, as part of their 2018 East Coast Christmas tour. Tickets are available at www.ticketpro.ca.
There is perhaps nothing so heart-stirringly Christmassy as a choir of young voices singing with pipe organ in the twinkling surround of Saint John’s Anglican, and that is exactly what you will hear just days before Christmas, with the Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir performance of To Bethlehem With Kings, December 20th in Lunenburg. …
Free will offering. All proceeds go to Lunenburg Interchurch Food Bank.
"Home for the Holidays 3" is a noon-hour concert of Christmas music being presented in the Dawn Oman Art Gallery, Bridgetown just days before Christmas Day allowing people to relax and enjoy the spirit of the season. Featured performers include organist Elsie Hepburn, pianist John Montgomerie, vocal quartet St. Mary's Singers, and raconteur Roberta White. …
Now in its 40th year, with some musicians participating since conception, Messiah from Scratch brings orchestral musicians and singers of all ages together to support Feed Nova Scotia and the Chebucto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah music scores are provided for a quick, one-hour rehearsal and then performed for the public, from scratch. December 27th, 2018 Faith …