*Important Note!* We are so excited to announce the launch of our new Membership & Library Lending Platform called the NSCF Portal. Becoming a member just got easier! See below for all the details about membership and how to join our community!
Why become a member?
Beyond the many benefits you receive, by becoming a member of the NSCF, you are:
- Joining a rich cultural network of singers and learners of all ages and abilities, conductors, composers, artists, administrators, and arts agencies both provincially and nationally.
- Directly investing in our efforts to provide enriching programs and services for singers across this province.
- Voicing your support of our mandate to celebrate and advocate for the art of collective singing in all its forms.
- Contributing to your art form and its role in the communities of Nova Scotia through volunteer opportunities and participating in ways that help to guide the organization.
We hope you feel a sense of belonging, find connection within the cultural community, and will grow in your skills, knowledge and love of singing with others.
Categories of Membership
Memberships last 1 year from the date of joining. Please see below for detailed benefits of each membership category.
Benefits of Membership by Category
All members receive access to Resources and Assistance for all kinds of choral needs – from music and materials, to workshops and sessions, to getting advice on both artistic and administrative tasks such as help finding clinicians, venues, grant information, publicity etc.
Benefits of Group Membership (Adult, Student & Small Group)
- Extensive Library Access:
- Borrowing privileges at our NSCF Library – a collection of diverse music and voicings. (Multiple copies, up to 6 titles at a time)
- Borrowing privileges at all provincial choral organization libraries across Canada.
- Member Discounts for Programs, Workshops and Events
- Free Promotion!
- Publicize your events and share news through our Website Events Calendar, our monthly email bulletin E-Notes, and our active Social Media Channels, expanding your reach to wider audiences.
- Financial support:
- Benefit from Adult and Youth bursaries, and Professional Development Funding.
- Generate revenue for your choir with collective fundraising opportunities (stay tuned!)
- NSCF Office Services:
- Printing and Photocopying services with extremely discounted member rates
- Access to free board room, meeting space and equipment to hold meetings, auditions, rehearsals and events
- Access to the complete Member Directory
- *Coming Winter of 2024*: Online Ticketing System your choir can access for your concert
- Voting privileges at our Annual General Meeting (2 representatives)
Benefits of Individual Membership (Adult & Student)
- Library Access:
- Borrowing privileges at our NSCF Library – a collection of diverse music and voicings. (up to 2 copies per title only)
- Member Discounts for Programs, Workshops and Events
- Free Promotion!
- Publicize your events and share news through our Website Events Calendar, our monthly email bulletin ENotes, and our active Social Media Channels, expanding your reach to wider audiences.
- Financial Support:
- Benefit from Adult Bursaries, and Professional Development Funding.
- Access to the complete member directory
- Voting privileges at our Annual General Meeting (Adults Members only)
Benefits of Institutional Membership
- Free Promotion!
- Publicize your events and share news through our Website Events Calendar, our monthly email bulletin ENotes, and our active Social Media Channels, expanding your reach to wider audiences.
- Access to the complete member directory
- Attend Annual General Meeting (non-voting)