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National Survey for Choirs – Canada Council for the Arts

Choir/Choruses/Singing Groups/Composers Survey

Strengths, Challenges and New Opportunities

This survey is part of a project designed to determine the major challenges choirs, choruses, singing groups and composers are currently facing, as well as to help identify what gaps there are in choir programming and governance. This survey will also provide some preliminary insight into what new opportunities are available and what toolkits are needed to help meet these challenges.

Choirs at all levels and composers across the country are seeing new opportunities in exploring the creation and use of new and shared digital content and resources. (This does NOT include unauthorized sharing of copyrighted material.)This survey and project will help inform decision making and provide strategic guidance to allow for a quick and successful transition to our “new normal”. 

National and provincial choral organizations, artists, composers, schools, and various arts organizations across Canada will be invited to complete this survey which asks questions about “Digital Offerings”, in particular during COVID.  Questions on topics such as: What digital tactics have been used? How have they been monetized, if at all?  How and with whom have these been shared? Have they resulted in changes in audience connections? What financial and human resource barriers have you encountered?

There are new resources needed to increase the digital literacy of choral organizations.  This could take the form of “toolkits” or a national database to help organize access to current and future content. The hope is that these resources will help leverage digital technologies to inform innovative programming, new ways of marketing and funding, and a transformation of audience engagement as they return to live performances. Your collaboration through the completion of this survey will greatly assist in helping the choral and other arts sectors towards understanding these goals.

Some questions are designed for singing organizations to answer and some are more generic and can be answered by both choirs and independent composers. Composers associated with singing organizations can of course answer all questions. Independent composers not associated with a specific organization will be directed to certain parts of the survey.

The survey will take approximately 15 minutes of your time. As a token of appreciation for your time, after completing the survey you can enter into a draw to win one of the prizes: 

– A gift certificate for $100 from Cypress Music Publishers 

– A $50 gift certificate from Long and McQuade

Deadline: Wed. November 9, 2022 

Complete the survey today!  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8MH7MYJ

If you have any questions, or if you experience any technical issues, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at: Victoria Glizer at info@cpamo.org or charles c. smith at executive@cpamo.org.

This project is supported with funding from the Canada Council for the Arts. 

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We Are Hiring!! NSCF Program and Services Assistant (Summer Student)

‼️ FULL TIME SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! JOIN OUR TEAM! ☀️

(Quick turn around! Applications due in 5 DAYS!) 

The NSCF was just approved for Canada Summer Jobs Funding!  We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team for an 8-week, full time (35h/wk) term position as Program and Services Assistant. (July 7 – August 29)  Work will take place both at the NSCF office in Halifax, and on site at our Sing Summer Camp in Berwick (Between August 7-23 – Room & Board provided when on site). The candidate will work in collaboration with team members to assist with office administration and the music lending library, as well as supporting the planning and implementation of NSCF programs, events and services.  This position requires an individual who can work independently, with strong initiative, communication and organizational skills, and experience with Google Suite and social media. Previous experience with project management, data entry, social media communications and/or training or equivalent experience in marketing and graphic design would be strong assets.

Start Date: Monday, July 7, 2025

Applications Due: Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Please submit cover letter and resume to info@nscf.ca

The position is supported through Employment and Social Development Canada, Canada Summer Jobs Program with the following Eligibility Requirements:

Candidates must be between ages 15 and 30, a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black/of African descent, racialized/person of colour, disabled/person with disabilities, and/or a member of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. We respectfully request that you self-identify in your application if you are a member of one or more of these equity groups.

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Love birthdays? Share your ideas for a smashing 50th year for NSCF by July 1!

Hello NSCF Community!

The 2026-27 season is a big year and it will be here before you know it! We’re starting to put together ideas of special projects and events that we’d like to take on in celebration of the 50th Anniversary. WE WOULD LOVE YOUR INPUT!

Dream Big! If you could have anything as part of this season what would it be? Think events, music, composers, initiatives, schools, special projects or programs, workshops, guest groups, concerts… things that touch everyone over the course of the year! How can we come together to connect us all, raise our voices together across the province, to celebrate our art form, advocate and raise awareness, and grow our community?

Our Artistic Steering committee will be meeting soon to brainstorm, discuss all the ideas and narrow it down into a season that is manageable for the office to take on… with the help of our incredible volunteers!
Click below to fill out the form to share your ideas – please complete by JULY 1!
Click Here to Share Your Ideas!

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Call for Nominations – NSCF Board of Directors!

The Nova Scotia Choral Federation (NSCF) is welcoming nominations for candidates to join the volunteer Board of Directors. This is an exciting opportunity for dedicated and visionary individuals to work with Executive Director Heather Fraser and the Board to contribute to the strategic direction and governance of the organization and positively impact the choral community in Nova Scotia.

The Board provides oversight on the organization’s activities and Directors share a duty of care, loyalty and dedication to the organization. Board members attend regular meetings (4-6 meetings a year), advise NSCF staff on key activities, and serve on committees and working groups as needed to ensure the organization is performing its mission and achieving its goals.

Board members are elected at the Annual General Meeting in August and shall serve for a term of two (2) years, with a potential to serve up to three terms consecutively.

We invite all members, and community partners to nominate qualified candidates who demonstrate a commitment to our mission, values, and goals. Nominees should have experience in leadership roles, possess strong decision-making capabilities, and be able to contribute to the diverse perspectives and expertise of the Board. The Nominating Committee welcomes applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for people with interest and/or experience in:

  • Business/Accounting
  • Communications and Marketing
  • Fundraising and Business Development
  • Event Planning and Volunteer Engagement
  • Non-for-profit management, program evaluation and strategic planning
  • Music Education and School Singing
  • University Age – Student Representative

HOW TO NOMINATE!

To nominate a candidate (another individual or yourself), please submit the following information on our online nomination form

  • Nominee’s Full Name and Contact Information
  • Nominee’s Professional Background and Qualifications
  • A Brief Statement (300-500 words) on Why the Nominee Would Be a Valuable Addition to the Board

The deadline for submissions is Sunday, July 6, 2025. Selection Process: The Nominating Committee will review all submissions and select a slate of candidates based on the eligibility criteria and the strategic needs of the Board. Selected candidates will be contacted before the final decision is made. For any questions regarding the nomination process, please contact Troy Nixon, Chair, Nominating Committee, NSCF, at troy_nixon@hotmail.com.

Nomination Form

Thank you for your participation and support.

Sincerely,
Troy Nixon
Chair, Nominations Committee, NSCF Board of Directors

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Second Chances Singers – Tenors and Basses Wanted!

Tenors and basses are you looking for a place to sing? We are an ensemble with no experience requirements. The Singers are a “pop” choir working in a wide range of styles .  In 2025 – 2026 we will present a holiday concert in December and a “British Invasion” concert in May.

Rehearsals are Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Halifax Campus Northwood on Gottingen Street in Halifax.  For more information please contact Chuck Homewood our Conductor at chomewood@hotmail.com. Please reference Second Chances Singers in your email subject line.
https://www.secondchancesband-ns.com/

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Songs of the Sea – Capella Regalis Choirs


Capella Regalis Choirs releases Songs of the Sea CD

Journey with the choir as they explore their rich musical heritage as Maritimers! This new album features Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choirs performing works inspired by the sea including fresh arrangements by Paul Halley and Nick Halley for choir, piano, organ, percussion, and other instruments. Recorded by John D. S. Adams / Stonehouse Sound, the physical album boasts a gorgeous CD booklet complete with historic photos from the Nova Scotia Archives and liner notes by Vanessa Halley. The physical CD is available at capellaregalis.com, and the digital release will soon be available from all major online music platforms.