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.
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.
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.
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
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.
We are thrilled to share that musica intima and Andrew Balfour will be in Halifax May 10-13, 2024 to deliver workshops to both adult and youth choirs and will perform on Sunday, May 12.
Schedule:
Friday, May 10 – 6:30pm (2.5 hour workshop) Adult singers (register as a group or come as an individual), St Andrew’s United Church, Halifax
Saturday, May 11 – Youth Workshop. 9am to 5pm. St Andrew’s United Church.
Sunday, May 12 – 7:30pm, Musica Intima Concert, St Andrew’s United Church. $45 for adults, $25 for students. Tickets on sale soon!
Monday, May 13 – 6:30pm (2.5 hour workshop) Adult singers (register as a group or come as an individual), St Andrew’s United Church
The fee for workshops is $15 per singer. Those who attend the workshop and wish to also attend the concert will receive a discount on their ticket for the concert.
To Register for the Monday and Friday workshops, click HERE
To learn more about how your group can participate in the workshops, contact Anne at anne@nscf.ca.
“NAGAMO (Sings) reimagines history and the concept of nation to nation respect and musical dialogue between the nations of the so-called New World and Old World. During the beginning of the 17th century, several Chiefs and esteemed Indigenous leaders journeyed to Europe in the hope of forging alliances. In many cases, they were treated as respected ambassadors. NAGAMO explores the fantastical idea of what might have happened if the sharing of music, and the respect of culture had contrived, and how a different history might have played out.”
Andrew Balfour, curator
Revolving around Elizabethan choral music by Byrd, Tallis, and Gibbons, NAGAMO also features the unique musical perspective of Balfour’s reimagining of these motets into Cree and Ojibway. Compositions by Balfour himself explores universal ideas of governance, diplomacy, and culture, as well as the challenges Indigenous peoples face today.
Nagamo Tesitmonials:
Working with musica intima and Andrew Balfour was an incredibly impactful experience for me and the Collingwood School choirs. My students learned much about vocal technique, history, collaboration, different artistic practices, and in particular how art can be part of a decolonial effort towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. They were awed by hearing a professional choir for the first time and inspired by getting to sing and work directly with them. Hearing about Andrew Balfour’s experience as a survivor of the Sixties Scoop, and his work to reclaim his identity through music was hugely impactful for me and my students. As a music teacher, I benefited from the workshop by learning new pedagogical strategies for teaching technique, phrasing and repertoire. We are very grateful for the chance to work with musica intima and Andrew Balfour and we very much hope to have similar opportunities in the future! Luke McAndless-Davis, Choir Teacher, Collingwood Schools, BC
Thank-you SO much for the work you did with us in MB. The concert was fantastic, and the students are on fire after working with you all. We did our Thursday rehearsal without any conductor, and the group’s level of commitment to music-making was at an all time high. I also decided to invite them into the programming for our April 1 concert and so they have chosen what rep we will be singing for that. I think this may become a pattern for future concerts… Please let musica intima know that this tour was a lot more than just great and meaningful concerts, but there will actually be a long-term impact on participating choirs – in decolonizing the rehearsal space (at least at U of M). Elroy Friesen, University of Manitoba, MB
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.
Introducing the Atlantic Contemporary Vocal Institute – a place for singers ages 18+ to nurture their technique, grow their passion and have access to high level training and performance opportunities.
This July, experience three full days of coaching from some of Atlantic Canada’s top performers and educators. Dig DEEP into your artistry and reach a new level of creative and technical output. The ACVI Summer Training Program is ideal for performing singers, as well as teachers and conductors who are looking to broaden their knowledge and increase their confidence in teaching contemporary singing styles.
For more information and to register (spots are limited!), visit www.acvi.ca