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Choir of the Earth: Help Spread the Music of the Shchedryk Children’s Choir

A MESSAGE FROM CHOIR OF THE EARTH:

There are times in life when we can really make a difference.

This is one of those times.

There is an internationally renowned Children’s Choir in Kyiv and they need our help. Not financially – musically.

They recorded two pieces of music just before the war in Ukraine and they sent these pieces last week to Saul Zaks, who taught us MISATANGO. Saul immediately called us to see if we can help to spread this beautiful music to the world. On your behalf, I said we would do everything within our power to help.

Please read our webpage, listen to the two tracks and pass on the link to as many people as you can.

https://choiroftheearth.com/shchedryk-childrens-choir-kyiv

We can help by spreading their music across the globe and making a difference.

Always here when you need us,

MARK STRACHAN
mark@choiroftheearth.com

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Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo: Call for Youth Choristers!

The Children’s Choir In The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is looking for choir members. This is an exciting opportunity for children in grades 4, 5, 6, and 7. Singers should be fast learners, responsible, love to sing, and follow directions. Choir experience is an asset.

The choir rehearsals begin in May on Sunday evenings as well as the first two Sundays in June. The intensity and frequency of rehearsals, once in the Scotiabank Centre, begins near the middle of June.

Here’s an early rough draft of the rehearsal schedule at the Scotiabank Centre:
  • June 14 –17 – Evening rehearsals beginning at 1900 hrs
  • June 18 – 19 – Some day and evening rehearsals
  • June 20 – 22 – Evening rehearsals beginning at 1900 hrs
  • June 23 – Student Matinee (first dress rehearsal) – begins at 10:00 am
  • June 24 – Second Dress rehearsal (Could be afternoon or evening)
  • June 25 – Preview show 19:00 – 22:00
  • June 26 – Matinee show, 14:00
  • June 27 – 30 – Evening performances 19:00 – 22:00
  •  July 1 – 2 – Matinee shows 14:00.
Some things to consider for student performers
  • Fast learners, responsible, love to sing, follows directions 
  • memorization of all music is required.
  • 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
Additional information
  • costume parts are provided, white dress socks and black dress shoes are not.
  • Choir members will receive 
    • two complimentary tickets to the Preview show
    • a cast T-Shirt 
This information is meant to be helpful for any prospective choral singers.
 
To schedule an audition please contact the Tattoo Office at: info@nstattoo.ca and mention Children’s Choir in the subject box.

The choir rehearsals begin in May on Sunday evenings as well as the first two Sundays in June. The intensity and frequency of rehearsals, once in the Scotiabank Centre, begins near the middle of June.

Here’s an early rough draft of the rehearsal schedule at the Scotiabank Centre:
  • June 14 –17 – Evening rehearsals beginning at 1900 hrs
  • June 18 – 19 – Some day and evening rehearsals
  • June 20 – 22 – Evening rehearsals beginning at 1900 hrs
  • June 23 – Student Matinee (first dress rehearsal) – begins at 10:00 am
  • June 24 – Second Dress rehearsal (Could be afternoon or evening)
  • June 25 – Preview show 19:00 – 22:00
  • June 26 – Matinee show, 14:00
  • June 27 – 30 – Evening performances 19:00 – 22:00
  •  July 1 – 2 – Matinee shows 14:00.
Some things to consider for student performers
  • Fast learners, responsible, love to sing, follows directions 
  • memorization of all music is required.
  • 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
Additional information
  • costume parts are provided, white dress socks and black dress shoes are not.
  • Choir members will receive 
    • two complimentary tickets to the Preview show
    • a cast T-Shirt 
This information is meant to be helpful for any prospective choral singers.
 
To schedule an audition please contact the Tattoo Office at: info@nstattoo.ca and mention Children’s Choir in the subject box.