Join the Cape Breton Chorale!
Our 45th season of singing will begin Thursday September 14, 2017 and continue until late April of 2018 under the direction of our newly appointed director, Ryan Billington.
We welcome auditions from singers who find that they fit most of the following criteria:
•Singers with either little, some, or advanced training are welcome to audition.
•Experience singing in choral settings or ensemble settings in productions.
•Understanding of some basics of vocal technique or demonstrated vocal confidence in your audition performance.
•Openness to learning different styles of music in an ensemble setting.
Assets to the Chorale include:
•Commitment to rehearsals and performances.
•Willingness to study and learn concert music outside of rehearsal – independently or with rehearsal aids.
•Openness to learning new skills and expanding upon existing skills (vocal, aural, rhythm, reading, movement).
For the audition:
•Please prepare one or two selections showcasing your best performance.
•Be ready to experiment with your voice for a few minutes – this may involve some simple patterns across your range.
•We will work with you in reading a passage of music, and we will also test your aural skills.
•An accompanist can be provided. You may bring your own accompanist if you wish.
Auditions will be held throughout the summer months. Please contact us to arrange an audition!
Email – info@capebretonchorale.com Phone – 902 968 9041 or 902 567 6437
Meeting
We are exploring the experience of community choir singing among youth (defined as between 16-29 years of age) who have faced various challenges in their lives, including mental health struggles, addictions, homelessness, exclusion, and discrimination. It’s the beginning of a program of research to gather the evidence regarding the degree to which community choir singing might be a protective factor in youth resilience and wellness.
The ECMA-nominated Halifax Camerata Singers (HCS) with special guests, Rhapsody Quintet and actor Jeremy Webb are taking Halifax 1917: From Dreams to Despair to the first Edmonton International Choral Festival, June 1-4, as invited guests of Pro Coro Canada. This original production commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion was first performed before sell-out audience at Halifax Central Library two months ago. Utilizing “letters” imagining correspondence between a young soldier overseas, and his family and friends back in Halifax, the concert portrays a bustling wartime Halifax with marching suffragettes, vaudeville houses and concerts in the Public Gardens. Poignant compositions, including commissioned works by Paul Halley and Chris Palmer, give a contemporary take on some events of the era. Some comments from audience members at the March premiere: “what incredible work and a privilege to attend,” “best concert I’ve ever been to,” “brilliant concept and a magnificent production,” “beautiful music, singing, narrative, projections – bravo to all!,” “I was truly moved.”
Halifax Public Library, and is travelling to Edmonton for the Festival.