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Job Posting: Halifax Camerata Singers – Artistic Director

Halifax Camerata Singers Seeks Artistic Director
also serving as Chorus Master for the Symphony Nova Scotia Chorus

Halifax Camerata Singers is Atlantic Canada’s premier chamber choir. Founded in 1986 by its current Artistic Director, Jeff Joudrey, the Nova Scotia ensemble has distinguished itself by performing exciting choral repertoire that covers all periods and styles, with special attention to Canadian music. This auditioned choir is known for high performance standards, claiming national recognition and the Healey Willan Prize in Choral Canada’s 2010 National Competition for Amateur Choirs.

Members of Halifax Camerata Singers come from many communities. The choir often appears in collaboration with chamber ensembles, Symphony Nova Scotia, and other musicians. Since 2001, it has also been the core choir of the Symphony Nova Scotia Chorus. The ensemble has performed in regional concert series such as Music at the Three Churches, Musique Royale, Music at Trinity, the Dartmouth Community Concert Series, and the Indian River Festival in PEI.

The Halifax Camerata Singers organization has an active program of commissioning choral music from Canadian and international composers and is proud to encourage young singers through its Youth Mentoring Program, bursaries for the Nova Scotia Youth Choir, and commissioning emerging and established composers.

To read the full job posting, click here.

Application Deadline: June 1, 2022

For more information about Halifax Camerata Singers, visit their website: HalifaxCamerata.org.

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Canada’s Top Choirs: Time to Show your Secondary School Choir Talent!

Canada's Top Choirs™ is a virtual forum created to showcase the vast choral talent in Canada, and hosted by FeelitLIVE, the world's first all-in-one choir tech platform. Canada's Top Choirs wants to shine a spotlight on secondary school choirs that generate beautiful music in Canada every day and get together to celebrate teamwork, resilience, talent, diversity, hope, and positivity. Secondary school choirs from across Canada are invited to upload a song performance recorded and performed during the 2021 academic year to enter Canada's Top Choirs competition before Friday, April 29, 2022. A jury of five leading choral experts will evaluate each entry and select the Top 10 choirs that will take part in Canada's Top Choirs Grand Finale event on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET, when the winners will be revealed.

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Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo: Call for Choristers!

The Adult Choir In The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is looking for choir members in all sections.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of the excitement of The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo? If you love to sing, and are in Grade 9 or older, this could be your opportunity to find out! For the first time in two years, there will be a live show in June/July 2022. Commitment has been received by European groups and planning is well under way for this year’s event.

The choir begins rehearsals in May on Sunday evenings. The most intense and frequent time commitment begins near the middle of June. Here’s a very early rough draft of the rehearsal schedule:

14 – 17 June – Evening rehearsals beginning at 19:00
18 – 19 June – Some day and some evening rehearsals (this is when the international acts arrive)
20 – 22 June – Evening rehearsals
23 June – Student Matinee (first dress rehearsal) – begins at 10:00
24 June – Second Dress Rehearsal (Time TBC)
25 June – Preview show at 19:00.
27 – 30 June – Evening performances at 19:00.
26 June, 1 and 2 July – Matinee shows at 14:00.

Some things to consider:
• sight reading skills are an asset.
• memorization of all music is required.
• we perform on a stage built over the arena floor.
• there will be no social distancing on the stage.
• while performing, we will not be wearing masks.
• we move quickly in the dark while loading and unloading the set.
• costume parts are provided, white shirt/blouses and long black skirts/pants are not.
• you will receive two complimentary tickets to the Preview show
• you will receive a cast T-Shirt

If interested, please contact the Tattoo Office at: info@nstattoo.ca and mention Choir in the subject box.

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Nova Scotia Talent Trust: Scholarship Applications are Open (Due May 1st, 2022)

The Nova Scotia Talent Trust is a registered charity that provides scholarships and special awards to Nova Scotians who are studying the arts.  Applications are now open for fall/winter studies, with a deadline of May 1st, 2022. NSTT’s annual scholarships include theatre, film/new media, literary arts, dance, music, voice, circus arts, visual arts, and design.  There is no age limit to apply; they support mentorships and private studies, arts summer camps (ex. dance intensives, music, visual arts), and post-secondary studies.  

To apply, follow the link below:
https://www.nstalenttrust.ns.ca/scholarships/apply

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The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is Looking for Choir Members

The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is looking for choir members in all sections for our Adult Choir. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of the excitement of The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo? If you love to sing, and are in Grade 9 or older, this could be your opportunity to find out!

For the first time in two years, there will be a live show in June/July. Commitment has been received by European groups and planning is well under way. The choir begins rehearsals in May on Sunday evenings. The intensity and frequency in the Scotia Bank Centre begins near the middle of June.  Here is a very early rough draft of the rehearsal schedule:

June 14 – 17           Evening rehearsals – beginning at 1900 hrs
June 18 – 19           Some day and some evening rehearsals (this is when the foreign acts arrive)
June 20 – 22           Evening rehearsals
June 23                     Student Matinee (first dress rehearsal) – begins at 10:00
June 24                     Second Dress rehearsal (Could be afternoon or evening)
June 25                     Preview show 19:00
June 27                     Evening performances 19:00
June 26, July 1-2   Matinee shows 14:00

Some things to consider:

  • sight reading skills are an asset.
  • memorization of all music is required.
  • we perform on a stage built over the arena floor.
  • there will be no social distancing on the stage.
  • while performing, we will not be wearing masks.
  • we move quickly in the dark while loading and unloading the set.
  • costume parts are provided, white shirt/blouses and long black skirts/pants are not.
  • you will receive two complimentary tickets to the Preview show
  • you will receive a cast T-Shirt

This information is meant to be helpful for any prospective choral singers. If interested, please contact the Tattoo Office at: info@nstattoo.ca and mention Choir in the subject box.

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Choral Canada: Cameo Concert Project – Call for Submissions!

New to the 2022 PODIUM conference and festival, the Cameo Concert Project highlights more singing groups than any previous PODIUM by curating a public playlist of video submissions from groups across the country.

The playlist also doubles as an online songbook and education tool with each video including repertoire/publishing information. We invite you to #ShareYourSong through a wide array of submissions including, but not limited to, recording projects created throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, live performance recordings, classroom rehearsal footage, video montages, lyric videos, and community song sharing sessions. Accepted submissions may also be shared through curated and themed playlists, on social media, and during the hybrid conference.

For more information, visit the Cameo Concert Project webpage by clicking here.

Submissions Due: April 20, 2022
Groups Notified of Acceptance: First Week of May
Playlist goes live and groups are invited to share their performance on social media with the hashtag #ShareYourSong or #PartagerLeChant: May 19, 2022

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Job Posting: Trinity Anglican Church – Music Director & Organist

Trinity Anglican Church in Digby, Nova Scotia is seeking a part time organist and choir director to begin immediately.

Trinity Anglican has a small, energetic and very committed congregation with a special emphasis on our music ministry. Blessed with a small Casavant pipe organ and a Mason Hamblin grand piano,  a 15-member SATB choir performs anthems, hymns and mass settings at the weekly Sunday Eucharist. In addition to a Sunday morning rehearsal, the choir meets weekly for an 1.5 hour rehearsal on a weekday evening.  In addition, the choir performs at several concerts including a summer lunch-hour concert during our busy tourism season. Our concerts usually attract interested music lovers from the broader community and are well attended. Ideal candidates might be a retired or semi-retired organist and choir director who lives in or would like to move to the area and is hoping to keep their toes active by playing, leading the choir and our congregation in weekly worship as well as helping our choir learn and grow. The successful candidate may also  use the church as a space to offer voice, piano and/or organ lessons as well as for personal practice space.

To read the full Job Posting, click here. 

Please direct applications to dianeallen70@gmail.com

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Job Posting: UBC Music – Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting

The University of British Columbia School of Music invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor specializing in choral conducting. The anticipated start date of employment is as early as July 1, 2022.

We seek a versatile conductor who has demonstrated potential for distinguished artistic achievement and teaching, with lived and professional experience that will help to diversify the activities of the School of Music. Applicants should have experience with the programming of innovative repertoire, including works by marginalized groups and living composers, and should demonstrate the ability to empower, advocate for, and value a broad range of students of diverse identities and experiences, as shown through pedagogy, mentoring, and related activities.

Click here to see the full Assistant Professor job posting.

Application deadline: March 31, 2022

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Register Today for Sing Summer Camps!

Did you hear the news? The Nova Scotia Choral Federation is thrilled to share that we will be returning to Berwick this year for our usual Sing Summer Camp programming. Joined by guest conductors, Melanie Tellez (JCC) and Mark Sirett (YCC & ACC), this year is sure to be one to remember! All voices are welcome; our Sing Summer Camps where singers of all levels can come together to experience the joy of group singing. Held at the beautiful Berwick United Church Campgrounds, our Sing Summer Camps offer choristers the true camp experience- with the added bonus of a full week of choral rehearsals with our distinguished artistic staff.

Our Sing Summer Camps consist of three streams:

  • Junior Choir Camp (August 14th - 20th, 2022):  For choristers aged 8.5 - 13, unchanged voices (SSA)
  • Youth Choir Camp (August 14th - 20th, 2022): For choristers aged 13-18, changed voices (SATB)
  • Adult Choir Camp (August 22nd -27th , 2022):  For choristers aged 18+ , mixed voices (SATB)

Interested in working with us summer? The NSCF will be posting job opportunities in the coming weeks. Keep your eyes peeled for the posting or get in contact with our Programs Coordinator at ryan@nscf.ca to express interest!

 

 

 

 

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Manitoba Choral Association: Register for the MCA Virtual Choir today!

Calling all Canadian singers—we want you to join the MCA Virtual Choir! Manitoba Choral Association invites singers ages 10 and up from across the country to come together virtually for a fun and unique experience. This year Dr. Jamie Hillman (University of Toronto) will conduct the piece Wide Open Spaces by Canadian composer Sarah Quartel. All voices are welcome; no previous virtual choir experience necessary.​

The cost for adults to participate is $30, and middle and senior years students and university students receive a $10 discount off the regular adult price.  Groups of 10 or more from the same choir or school are eligible for further discounts. Contact MCA for more details on group discounts.

 

 

The registration fee includes:

  • PDF copy of the score
  • Access to learning tracks & rehearsal notes
  • Attendance at two live online weekend rehearsals
  • Contact with the conductor and video technician for questions
  • Instructions and how-to videos for recording
  • Your recording included in the final video!

Once MCA receives all individual recordings, we will get to work mixing the parts, and release the full video on Music Monday, May 2, as our choral contribution to the day!

Sign up today to raise your voice with singers from across the country! https://www.mbchoralassociation.ca/mca-virtual-choir