Soundtrax is an auditioned mixed voices choir featuring students from across the HRM. Whether you are new to singing or continuing on your choral journey, we want to hear from you. Come be a part of this amazing choral community where you’ll explore diverse and dynamic repertoire in a welcoming, safe, and fun environment. Soundtrax rehearses on Thursdays from 4:30-6:15.
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Fran Farrell at ffarrell@gnspes.ca(If the interview times listed on the poster do not work for you, reach out, and we’ll find a time to connect!)
The Halifax Youth Honour Choir is a choir for upper voices for students in grades 7-9. This choir is all about creating a welcoming, friendly, and safe environment where students will explore fun songs with fun people. YHC rehearses on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:15 at Oxford School.
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Fran Farrell at ffarrell@gnspes.ca (If the interview times listed on the poster do not work for you, reach out, and we’ll find a time to connect!)
Looking to sing with a treble voice youth choir? Join the Cantatrice Ensemble Honour Choir, a FREE program of HRCE’s ‘Halifax Regional Arts’! Auditions for new members will be held on June 12 at Madeline Symonds Middle School and June 19 AND JUNE 26at Cavalier Drive School, starting at 6:30 pm. The audition piece will be “O Canada”. Applicants must be in Grade 7-12 as of September 2023. This choir sings repertoire for treble voices (soprano, second soprano, alto) and performs several times throughout the year. Interested singers may book an audition time slot by contacting director at KNewhook-MacDonald@hrce.ca, or can book an audition online using the following direct link: https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/4u5yv
Expressions of interest are now being accepted for a new choir being formed in the Annapolis Valley. The choir will be for women’s voices and will focus on musical excellence and primarily a cappella music. Rather than meeting on a weekly basis, the intent is for the ensemble to be more ‘project’ based, receiving and preparing repertoire in advance, gathering for a limited number of rehearsals and offering one or more performances.
Rehearsals will be held irregularly as needed and held at different locations throughout the Annapolis Valley depending on chorister location and venue availability. The hope is that rehearsals can be held in several locations to make travel more convenient for all members.
Auditions will be scheduled individually with interested applicants. An audition will consist of a piece selected by the singer and the administering of a sight reading test. Strong music reading skills are required. Those who are interested in booking an audition can fill out this form: https://podio.com/webforms/28691420/2308252
Are you an enthusiastic singer in high school that is looking to meet new people from across the HRM? Look no further and consider joining Soundtrax, an auditioned SATB choir that explores diverse and dynamic repertoire. To book an interview, please contact ffarrell@gnspes.ca or scan the QR code on this poster.
Dates: Saturday, August 12th – Saturday, August 26th, 2023
Location: Berwick United Church Campgrounds
As assistant cook, you will report to the head cook and work alongside a team of youth hired for dishwashing and food service duties. The assistant cook will assist the head cook in the preparation of meals and the day to day running of the kitchen, including cleaning the equipment, checking supplies and rotating food stock. You’ll be responsible for catering to a limited number of special diets such as vegetarian, vegan, celiac, and gluten-free. The camp cook will be responsible for the preparation of 3 meals per day and light refreshments to be served to campers. We are looking for somebody who is comfortable in a camp kitchen environment and with a variety of equipment (camp), and who likes to be hands-on. Accommodations will be provided to the selected candidate on the Berwick United Church Campgrounds.
To apply, contact: anne@nscf.ca
Key responsibilities:
Ordering and organizing the inventory storage
Meal preparation and cooking
Maintaining a clean kitchen, including all equipment, pots, and pans
Making sure the kitchen is a safe and hygienic place to work
Control portion costs by working out the number of portions per food batch
Work Load
Sing Summer consists of multiple programs with varying enrolment numbers. The two core programs are our Junior & Youth Choir Camp (which runs from August 14th – 20th) and our Adult Choir Camp (which runs from August 22nd – 27th). The first week will consist of 3 meals per day for approximately 75 campers and staff. The second week will consist of 3 meals per day for approximately 100 campers and staff. Additional programs over the weekends will mean additional participants at select meal times. This will be communicated in advance to the head cook.
Compensation
Compensation for this role will be $2000. Employment Insurance and Canada Pension Plan amounts will be deducted.
Experience
Experience of working in a fast paced kitchen chef
Some management experience will help
Ability to multitask
Qualifications
Health and safety or food hygiene qualifications are essential to this position
Dates: Saturday, August 12th – Saturday, August 26th, 2023
Location: Berwick United Church Campgrounds
For 2 weeks every summer, voices raised together in song float among the hemlocks of the Berwick United Church Campground. A wonderful and magical place, it has been the home of the NSCF Sing Summer program for 40 years, each year welcoming over 200 singers in two weeks of programs. The rustic and charming multi-coloured cabins, the wonderful indoor and outdoor activity spaces, and the centre pavilion for rehearsals in the open air, make it the perfect location to sing, to learn, to connect, and to have a great time – all the while becoming a part of the choral community.
Our guest conductors, artistic and caregiving staff love being a part of these programs and are truly dedicated to creating an accepting and welcoming culture at camp where inspiration abounds and creativity can be set free!
As Kitchen Supervisor and Head Cook, you will be leading a team consisting of an assistant cook and youth hired for dishwashing and food service duties. In addition, the Head Cook will be responsible for preparing menus/meals, managing the camp dining budget and overseeing the day to day running of the kitchen, including cleaning the equipment, checking supplies and rotating food stock. The kitchen is equipped with steam ovens, walk in fridge, dishwasher, and plenty of prep space. The Head Cook will be responsible for the preparation of 3 meals per day and light refreshments to be served to campers. We are looking for somebody who is comfortable in a camp kitchen environment and with a variety of equipment (camp) and who likes to be hands-on. Accommodations and meals will be provided to the selected candidate on the Berwick United Church Campgrounds.
Key responsibilities:
Ordering and organizing the inventory storage
Planning menus, apportion ingredients and use food surpluses (buffet style dining)
Meal preparation and cooking
Maintaining a clean kitchen, including all equipment, pots, and pans
Making sure the kitchen is a safe and hygienic place to work
Managing the kitchen and dining room staff
Control portion costs by working out the number of portions per food batch
Work Load
Sing Summer consists of multiple programs with varying enrolment numbers. The two core programs are our Junior & Youth Choir Camp (which runs from August 13th – 19th) and our Adult Choir Camp (which runs from August 21st – 26th). The first week will consist of 3 meals per day for approximately 75 campers and staff. The second week will consist of 3 meals per day for approximately 100 campers and staff. Additional programs over the weekends will mean additional participants at select meal times. This will be communicated in advance to the Head Cook
Compensation
Compensation for this role will be $3000. Employment Insurance and Canada Pension Plan amounts will be deducted.
Experience
Experience of working and running a fast paced kitchen
Some management experience would be an asset
Ability to multitask
Qualifications
Health and safety or food hygiene qualifications are essential to this position
Cape Breton Chorale Society – Volunteer Opportunity
Call for Board Members The Cape Breton Chorale is one of Nova Scotia’s most important choral groups, having premiered and recorded many of the first choral arrangements of many beloved Nova Scotia songs. The Chorale was initiated in 1973 by Sr. Rita Clare (1933-2017), music educator, choral specialist, and School Board arts consultant. The Chorale is excited to be planning a celebration of its 50-year Anniversary for the coming 2023-2024 season! Based in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and holding its administrative and rehearsal activities in Sydney, the Chorale is a not-for-profit organization with charitable status seeking to provide greater support for its organization at the Board level as it moves into a new phase of artistic performance. The priorities of this volunteer search are: § to expand the administrative skill of the organization, § to increase efficiency in its operations, § to continue to build a socially and financially sustainable and resilient not-for-profit society.
Role Board Members support the activities of the Chorale, and the overall operations of the society. They are expected to assist in meeting the mandate of the society and to work in support of the artistic objectives of the choir. Responsibilities and Expectations § Attend regular Board meetings, 8-10 per year. § Serve on committees based on areas of expertise and/or interest, by attending meetings and carrying out the work of those committees. § Provide proactive service, governance, and insight in areas of expertise in consultation with other key members of the organization. § Serve a two-year term as a Board Member. Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for people with experience in one or more of the following areas: Administration, governance, accounting, performing arts management, leadership, creative marketing, media relations, fundraising, strategic planning, EDIA initiatives. Please send your name and contact information along with a letter of interest to info@capebretonchorale.com by June 5th, 2023
Auditions for new members for the Cantatrice Ensemble Honour Choir will be held on:
June 5 at Georges P. Vanier School
June 12 at Madeleine Symonds Middle School
June 19at Cavalier Drive School 6:30 – 8 pm, by appointment Auditions are open to treble voice singers (soprano, second soprano, alto) who will be in Grades 7-12 in September, 2023. Previous vocal experience is an asset but is not required. Singers or parents are encouraged to contact the director, Karen Newhook-MacDonald, at KNewhook-MacDonald@hrce.ca to arrange an appointment or for further information about the choir or the audition process. The audition piece is “O Canada”.
