REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
SING FOR JOY! COME SING WITH US!
The Annapolis Valley Honour Choirs are excited to welcome new members for the 2023-2024 Season starting in September!
Musical Meet & Greets (friendly placement interviews) are taking place MAY 25 – JUNE 7
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for students entering Grades 3-12 in September! Book your spot here 
Dates: Saturday, August 12th – Saturday, August 26th, 2023
Location: Berwick United Church Campgrounds
As assistant cook, you will report to the head cook and work alongside a team of youth hired for dishwashing and food service duties. The assistant cook will assist the head cook in the preparation of meals and the day to day running of the kitchen, including cleaning the equipment, checking supplies and rotating food stock. You’ll be responsible for catering to a limited number of special diets such as vegetarian, vegan, celiac, and gluten-free. The camp cook will be responsible for the preparation of 3 meals per day and light refreshments to be served to campers. We are looking for somebody who is comfortable in a camp kitchen environment and with a variety of equipment (camp), and who likes to be hands-on. Accommodations will be provided to the selected candidate on the Berwick United Church Campgrounds.
To apply, contact: anne@nscf.ca
Key responsibilities:
Work Load
Sing Summer consists of multiple programs with varying enrolment numbers. The two core programs are our Junior & Youth Choir Camp (which runs from August 14th – 20th) and our Adult Choir Camp (which runs from August 22nd – 27th). The first week will consist of 3 meals per day for approximately 75 campers and staff. The second week will consist of 3 meals per day for approximately 100 campers and staff. Additional programs over the weekends will mean additional participants at select meal times. This will be communicated in advance to the head cook.
Compensation
Compensation for this role will be $2000. Employment Insurance and Canada Pension Plan amounts will be deducted.
Experience
Qualifications
Others Requirements
Dates: Saturday, August 12th – Saturday, August 26th, 2023
Location: Berwick United Church Campgrounds
For 2 weeks every summer, voices raised together in song float among the hemlocks of the Berwick United Church Campground. A wonderful and magical place, it has been the home of the NSCF Sing Summer program for 40 years, each year welcoming over 200 singers in two weeks of programs. The rustic and charming multi-coloured cabins, the wonderful indoor and outdoor activity spaces, and the centre pavilion for rehearsals in the open air, make it the perfect location to sing, to learn, to connect, and to have a great time – all the while becoming a part of the choral community.
Our guest conductors, artistic and caregiving staff love being a part of these programs and are truly dedicated to creating an accepting and welcoming culture at camp where inspiration abounds and creativity can be set free!
As Kitchen Supervisor and Head Cook, you will be leading a team consisting of an assistant cook and youth hired for dishwashing and food service duties. In addition, the Head Cook will be responsible for preparing menus/meals, managing the camp dining budget and overseeing the day to day running of the kitchen, including cleaning the equipment, checking supplies and rotating food stock. The kitchen is equipped with steam ovens, walk in fridge, dishwasher, and plenty of prep space. The Head Cook will be responsible for the preparation of 3 meals per day and light refreshments to be served to campers. We are looking for somebody who is comfortable in a camp kitchen environment and with a variety of equipment (camp) and who likes to be hands-on. Accommodations and meals will be provided to the selected candidate on the Berwick United Church Campgrounds.
Key responsibilities:
Work Load
Sing Summer consists of multiple programs with varying enrolment numbers. The two core programs are our Junior & Youth Choir Camp (which runs from August 13th – 19th) and our Adult Choir Camp (which runs from August 21st – 26th). The first week will consist of 3 meals per day for approximately 75 campers and staff. The second week will consist of 3 meals per day for approximately 100 campers and staff. Additional programs over the weekends will mean additional participants at select meal times. This will be communicated in advance to the Head Cook
Compensation
Compensation for this role will be $3000. Employment Insurance and Canada Pension Plan amounts will be deducted.
Experience
Qualifications
To apply, contact: anne@nscf.ca
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 2023 and is looking for individuals to fill the following positions:
Camp Staff
Junior Choir Camp Counsellors
Gophers (age 15 and up)
Camp Staff Applicants (Counsellors and Gophers): Please fill out the following google form in its entirety. For any additional information contact Anne at anne@nscf.ca.
Sing Summer 2023- Staff Application Form
Cape Breton Chorale Society – Volunteer Opportunity
Call for Board Members
The Cape Breton Chorale is one of Nova Scotia’s most important choral groups, having
premiered and recorded many of the first choral arrangements of many beloved Nova Scotia
songs. The Chorale was initiated in 1973 by Sr. Rita Clare (1933-2017), music educator, choral
specialist, and School Board arts consultant.
The Chorale is excited to be planning a celebration of its 50-year Anniversary for the coming
2023-2024 season!
Based in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and holding its administrative and rehearsal
activities in Sydney, the Chorale is a not-for-profit organization with charitable status seeking to
provide greater support for its organization at the Board level as it moves into a new phase of
artistic performance.
The priorities of this volunteer search are:
§ to expand the administrative skill of the organization,
§ to increase efficiency in its operations,
§ to continue to build a socially and financially sustainable and resilient not-for-profit
society.
Role
Board Members support the activities of the Chorale, and the overall operations of the society.
They are expected to assist in meeting the mandate of the society and to work in support of the
artistic objectives of the choir.
Responsibilities and Expectations
§ Attend regular Board meetings, 8-10 per year.
§ Serve on committees based on areas of expertise and/or interest, by attending meetings
and carrying out the work of those committees.
§ Provide proactive service, governance, and insight in areas of expertise in consultation
with other key members of the organization.
§ Serve a two-year term as a Board Member.
Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for people with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Administration, governance, accounting, performing arts management, leadership, creative
marketing, media relations, fundraising, strategic planning, EDIA initiatives.
Please send your name and contact information along with a letter of interest to
info@capebretonchorale.com by June 5th, 2023
Cantatrice Ensemble Honour Choir
Auditions
Auditions for new members for the Cantatrice Ensemble Honour Choir will be held on:
Volunteer registration open NOW!
We are just one week away from Unison 2023 here in Halifax and we are in need of volunteers!
There will be around 600 delegates from across the country joining us and we need YOU to help make it a success!
To sign up click here
Choral Canada has scheduled a webinar on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 2pm ET on copyright law in the Canadian choral context. The webinar will be facilitated by Edwards Creative Law.
The same session will be held in French on Thursday, May 25 at 1pm ET.
Information and registration: https://www.choralcanada.org/en/webinars/
It would be great to see as many participants as possible! Feel free to share widely with your networks and colleagues.
Nova Scotia Choral Federation is seeking a motivated, well-organized, energetic individual to join our team for an 8-week term position as Program Assistant. This position includes 35 hours per week for 8 weeks. Work will take place at the Nova Scotia Choral Federation office as well as on site during the Unison Festival at the Halifax Convention Centre. The candidate will work in collaboration with team members to assist in the planning, implementation, and support of NSCF programs, events and services including the Unison Festival. This position requires an individual with good communications, organizational and project management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google suite; experience with data entry and social media are good assets.
The position is supported through Employment and Social Development Canada, Canada Summer Jobs program.
Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates must be between 15 and 30, a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black/of African descent, racialized/person of colour, disabled/person with disabilities, and/or a member of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. We respectfully request that you self-identify in your application if you are a member of one or more of these equity groups.
Start Date: May 2023 (ASAP).
Contact: Tim Cross @ tim@nscf.ca
Please include a cover letter and resume.