We have made the move to Berwick! We will be checking voicemail messages occasionally, however, if you need to get in touch with us quickly, please send us an email: Heather – execdirector@nscf.ca or Anne – anne@nscf.ca We hope to see lots of you under the hemlocks over the next few weeks.
| Introducing the new NSCF Portal! Happy August, NSCF Community! We have some very exciting news! As we approach a new season, it will be soon be time to welcome new NSCF members, and to renew memberships for those who are already a part of our community. This process will now be done a little bit differently. We are modernizing our office systems and are thrilled to soon launch our new Membership Management and Library Lending platform called the NSCF Portal. Thanks to our NSCF Board Member, Andrew Cranston, tech guru & designer of this system, and all of Tim’s work on this before he retired! Please read the information below carefully. We will send another notice when the portal is live and ready! It should be soon… we’re in the final testing phase! 🙂 What is the NSCF Portal for? All NSCF members will now have direct access to their membership profile in a system called Podio. With this portal you will: 1) Manage your membership (either individual or a group/institutional membership of an organization you are connected with). You can update the profile, change contact info, pay dues etc.) 2) Access our Lending Library – Search the Catalogue, Reserve and Request Titles for borrowing. (all lending requests will be processed through this service) 3) Access the Directory of Member Choirs and all the info they provide. How do I access the Portal to browse the library, become a member or renew my membership? a) If you are already a member, or are connected to a choir that is a member, you will soon receive a notice via email that will provide you with instructions to access portal and renew membership. (Please don’t renew until this notice has been issued) b) If you are NOT already a member, you can still create a profile and browse the library. You can access the portal via the NSCF website. (But we would love for you to become a member! See below!) c) When you first arrive in the portal, the home “Dashboard” will provide detailed instructions for the next steps! 2 Important Heads Up before you start: 1) Be aware that you will need to create a password to login with an email. *Please save this password for all future use for your membership/library access*. 2) Choirs/Organizations must been connected to a person – therefore anyone who wishes to act on behalf of a group must register first with a profile. This includes conductors, volunteers etc. Instructions after login will direct you to request access to be connected your choir. Please Consider Becoming a Member! In addition to the many member benefits for both individuals and groups, you will be joining a rich cultural network of singers, artists, composers, educators, administrators – learners of all ages and abilities. As a member, your investment directly enables us to provide enriching programs and services for singers across this province. Adding your voice to this community will support our efforts to champion and celebrate the art of collective singing in all its forms! Find out more here! Thank you for reading! We will send a notice soon when it’s ready to roll! Thank you! Heather Fraser, Executive Director |
It’s that time of year! Sing Summer is only a few weeks away and the NSCF office is overflowing with scores that are ready to be learned and performed at our camps next month. We are looking for a few volunteers who may be able to help prepare folders.
Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 10:00am
Where: NSCF office, 1113 Marginal Road
The kettle will be on for tea and there may even be a sweet treat or two for our amazing volunteers.
Please email Anne at anne@nscf.ca if you are able give us a hand.
Thanks so much!
This weekend, June 7-9, 2024, is the first Nova Scotia Youth Choir Rehearsal weekend since 2019. Voices from the ages of 16-25 are joining together working on incredible repertoire selected by Guest Conductor, Jamie Hillman. Under the direction of Amelia McMahon and Andrew Cranston, our Resident Conductors, and Adam Johnson, Accompanist, these 37 singers will meet in June and August, with a final weekend in September with our Guest Conductor. Mark your calendars for September 22 where this wonderful group of singers will perform in two concerts (one in the Annapolis Valley and one in Halifax). Stay tuned for details!!
SOUNDTRAX – A DYNAMIC CHORAL EXPERIENCE FOR SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS
Soundtrax is an auditioned SATB youth choir featuring students from across the HRA as part of the Halifax Regional Arts program. We are passionate singers who love exploring dynamic repertoire. If you are interested in joining this choir, please book an audition by scanning the QR code or visit https://hra.hrce.ca/ Auditions will be happening on Thursday, June 6th and 13th from 4:30-6:30 in Room 222 at Citadel High School. Please contact ffarrell@gnspes.ca for further information.
CALLING ALL VOCAL JAZZERS – SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS
Jazz Voices is an auditioned jazz/pop choir geared for folks who are keen to take their choral skills to the next level. We meet on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00 at Citadel High School. Auditions for this group are happening on Thursday, June 6th and 13th from 4:30-6:30 in Room 222 at Citadel High School. To book an audition, please scan the QR code or visit https://hra.hrce.ca/ Please contact ffarrell@gnspes.ca for further information.
CALLING ALL JUNIOR HIGH UPPER VOICES
The Halifax Youth Honour Choir is looking for new members. This group of dedicated choristers meets on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:15 at Central Junior High. Auditions are happening on June 4th and June 11th from 4:30-6:30 at Oxford School. To book an appointment, please scan the QR code or visit https://hra.hrce.ca/ Please contact ffarrell@gnspes.ca for further information.
