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Audition for Pathways – Eastern Horizon

Choirs for Change’s chamber choir Eastern Horizon is holding auditions for an upcoming project, Pathways. Under the direction of co-conductors Amelia McMahon & Thomas Burton, Eastern Horizon is a high-level chamber choir that performs music by Canadian composers and composers that are often underrepresented in the choral canon. Pathways explores themes of joy, justice, liberation, and the journeys we undertake to reach those states of being. 

We are currently auditioning soprano, alto and tenor voices for our upcoming project. Here are the details:

Rehearsals:  June 24, 25, 26 and July 2, 3 from 6:30-9:30pm in Halifax/Kjipuktuk

Evening concerts: 

July 5 in Lunenburg/E’se’katik 

July 6 in Halifax/Kjipuktuk

July 7 in Wolfville

Recording (pending funding): 

July 6 full day

Singers must demonstrate a strong musicality. They must be able to sing challenging melodies, harmonies and rhythms and work well with others in a professional setting. Following a successful audition, each singer will be given access to the digital scores along with part assignments which they will be expected to learn prior to the first rehearsal. Printed music can be made available upon request. For this upcoming project, singers will receive an honorarium of $400 upon completion of the project. 

The program includes works by Tracy Wong, Andrew Balfour, George Chung, Stuart Beatch, Aaron Manswell, Christopher Ducasse, and Sydney Guillaume. We will workshop several of the pieces with the composers ahead of time and share some videos from previous workshops.

To audition, singers are asked to prepare a song of your choosing, vocalises that demonstrate your vocal range, and an excerpt of a choral score provided in the form below. Here is the link to the submission form: 

https://forms.gle/uTvSZgF19tHfrYSp8

Deadline: 

Friday, April 19, 2024

If you have any questions about Eastern Horizon or the audition process, please reach out to us at choirsforchange@gmail.com. 

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Artistic Director, Open Voices Community Choir (Kingston, ON)

The Open Voices Community Choir, in Kingston Ontario, seeks an Artistic Director for its 90+ person, non-auditioned mixed-voice choir.

If you are interested in the position, or know of someone who may be, please share the job description and for other important information visit the choir’s website at

https://www.openvoices.ca/ovadrecruitment/
Interested candidates, please email a cover letter and a copy of your resume to

ovadsuccession@gmail.com
Applications will be received up to May 1, 2024 and the Artistic Director position starts on July 1, 2025.

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Talent Trust Scholarship applications are open.

Scholarship applications for Fall/Winter 2024/25 studies are now OPEN for submissions!

The deadline is 5pm, May 1, 2024.

It is recommended that you read through all information below and use the “Next” buttons to access the application portal.  If you have already done so and would like to go straight to the application form, click below. 

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We provide scholarships to emerging artists studying music, film, dance, theatre, design, circus arts, performing arts, literary arts, and visual arts.  We cover post-secondary studies, private studies, mentorships, or any other method of artistic skill development. 

Not sure if your discipline or skill development opportunity is eligible?  Get in touch!  We strive to provide opportunities for ALL emerging Nova Scotian artists.  Contact Andrea at director@nstalenttrust.ns.ca or 902-492-6801.

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Operating Assistance to Cultural Organizations Program is Open.

The 2024 Operating Assistance to Cultural Organizations Program is now open. The deadline for submission is 11:59 pm on April 15, 2024.

Program materials are available now by contacting the program officer at Jessica.Peddle@novascotia.ca or 902-476-9308, and will soon be online at https://cch.novascotia.ca/investing-in-our-future/operating-assistance-cultural-organizations.

Any questions regarding the program should be sent to the program officer directly.

Culture and Heritage Development Division

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Artistic Director, Aeolian Singers

The Aeolian Singers is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Artistic Director.

The successful candidate will lead us in our next phase of growth by providing overall artistic supervision in all aspects of the choir. Working in consultation with the executive and administrative staff, our Artistic Director will inspire and challenge us with an interesting and varied repertoire that aligns with the choir’s mission, vision and values.

Under the leadership of Heather Fraser—our current Artistic Director—The Aeolian Singers have survived and thrived under the difficult circumstances of COVID restrictions; singing, rehearsing and performing throughout the pandemic. Our choir has grown in size and in musicality and our dedicated and talented singers are eager to continue our musical journey.

To learn more about the position or see a full job description visit: https://aeoliansingers.ca/help-wanted.php

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Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Adult Choir – Call for Singers.

Patricia Tupper, the Choral Director of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is extending an invitation to interested SATB singers to join 2024 Adult Choir.

The theme for this year’s show is Horizons and will celebrate 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

You can contact Patricia via email at choir@nstattoo.ca to express your interest. Please indicate “Adult Choir” in the subject line.

The ability to read music is an asset and we are sure that you will find that your investment in time is well rewarded. Songs must be memorized before the shows commence as no sheet music is permitted for performances.

This is a major commitment, and it is a great opportunity to experience the excitement of mounting a large production while singing, engaging with international Tattoo participants, and making new friends.

Choir members need to have good mobility and be able to maneuver in the dark, quickly, for stage loading and unloading. One must also be capable of standing still for extended periods of time.

 Here is an overview of the draft rehearsal and show schedule:

Rehearsals details are still in the works and are expected to begin May 26.  Initial rehearsals are held Sunday evenings 18:00-21:00. Rehearsal site TBA.  Details to follow.

These rehearsals continue every Sunday evening through June 16.

Rehearsals in the Scotia Bank Centre will likely begin on the evening of Monday, June 17th and will be scheduled most evenings and weekend days until the Show starts dress rehearsals on June 26th.

The Show opens on the evening of June 28th. 

Show 1- June 28 evening

Show 2 – June 29 matinee

Show 3 – June 30 matinee 

Show 4 – June 30 evening 

Show 5- July 1 matinee 

We are hoping that this information will be helpful. More details will be coming as they are known. 

Please let us know if you have any questions; reach out via email inquiry. choir@nstattoo.ca

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Call for Sing Summer Staff 2024

Junior Choir Camp and Youth Choir Camp (August 14th to 20th)

Adult Choir Camp (August 19th to 24th)

Looking for a summer job in a relaxed camp environment? Consider joining us for our Sing Summer Camps held in Berwick, Nova Scotia! There are numerous positions available, including artistic staff and more traditional camp roles.

The Nova Scotia Choral Federation is preparing for Sing Summer 2024 and is looking for individuals to fill the following positions:

Camp Staff

Junior & Youth Choir Camp (August 11th to 17th):

  • Junior Choir Camp Counsellors
  • Youth Choir Camp Chaperones
  • Gophers (age 15 and up)

Adult Choir Camp (August 19th to 24th): 

  • Gophers (age 15 and up)

Please fill out the following Google Form in its entirety.

Sing Summer 2024- Staff Application Form

 

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Registration for Podium Conference – May 16-19, 2024

Presented by Choral Canada and Alliance chorale du Québec,  in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, on the unceded traditional territory of the Kanien’keha:ka, as well as online through our conference app. PODIUM 2024 will bring together hundreds of delegates and thousands of singers and audience members from across the country and beyond who are passionate about group singing.

Held every 2 years since 1982, each Podium is different and is shaped by the many voices who come together to plan, perform, and share their knowledge and by the host province and city where delegates and audiences will gather. After having to cancel the planned 2020 Podium, presenting partners Choral Canada and Alliance chorale du Québec are excited to finally welcome PODIUM 2024 delegates to Montréal, Québec for a unique experience.

Our slogan ‘Open Voices, Open Minds’ reflects PODIUM 2024’s celebration of the full return to group singing in all its forms. Through offerings both online and on-site in Montréal, we will showcase a diversity of group singing practices from Québec, Canada, and beyond. We will create space for networking, sharing, and learning from presenters and artists with a multitude of lived experiences. Key themes will look to the future of group singing, including, but not limited to, the role of the choral arts in important topics such as social justice, climate change action, diversity and inclusion.

We plan for PODIUM 2024 to be a place to build new bridges and foster collaborations between individuals and communities who have not had the opportunity to connect before. We will create a fun, welcoming, and bilingual atmosphere where both anglophones and francophones can fully participate in all of PODIUM 2024’s activities together.  We are working to ensure all those who wish to participate in PODIUM 2024 feel that they are included and can access this national gathering in a variety of ways. 

Choral Canada is pleased to partner with Alliance chorale du Québec in 2024 as they celebrate 50 years of supporting choral music across the province of Québec and beyond.

Visit https://www.podium2024.ca/en/conference-registration for more information.