Halifax Youth Honour Choir – Call for Singers.

THE HALIFAX YOUTH HONOUR CHOIR

The Halifax Youth Honour Choir is a choir for upper voices for students in grades 7-9. This choir is all about creating a welcoming, friendly, and safe environment where students will explore fun songs with fun people.  YHC rehearses on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:15 at Oxford School.

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Fran Farrell at ffarrell@gnspes.ca (If the interview times listed on the poster do not work for you, reach out, and we’ll find a time to connect!)

Cantatrice Ensemble Honour Choir Auditions – Additional Date Added.

Looking to sing with a treble voice youth choir? Join the Cantatrice Ensemble Honour Choir, a FREE program of HRCE’s ‘Halifax Regional Arts’! Auditions for new members will be held on June 12 at Madeline Symonds Middle School and June 19 AND JUNE 26 at Cavalier Drive School, starting at 6:30 pm. The audition piece will be “O Canada”. Applicants must be in Grade 7-12 as of September 2023. This choir sings repertoire for treble voices (soprano, second soprano, alto) and performs several times throughout the year. Interested singers may book an audition time slot by contacting director at KNewhook-MacDonald@hrce.ca, or can book an audition online using the following direct link: https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/4u5yv

New Women’s Choir in Annapolis Valley

New Women’s Choir in Annapolis Valley

Expressions of interest are now being accepted for a new choir being formed in the Annapolis Valley. The choir will be for women’s voices and will focus on musical excellence and primarily a cappella music. Rather than meeting on a weekly basis, the intent is for the ensemble to be more ‘project’ based, receiving and preparing repertoire in advance, gathering for a limited number of rehearsals and offering one or more performances.

Rehearsals will be held irregularly as needed and held at different locations throughout the Annapolis Valley depending on chorister location and venue availability. The hope is that rehearsals can be held in several locations to make travel more convenient for all members.

Auditions will be scheduled individually with interested applicants. An audition will consist of a piece selected by the singer and the administering of a sight reading test. Strong music reading skills are required. Those who are interested in booking an audition can fill out this form: https://podio.com/webforms/28691420/2308252

Annapolis Valley Honour Choirs – Come Sing With Us!

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 👇🏻

https://www.avhc.ca/avhcsing

Job Posting – Sing Summer Assistant Cook

Sing Summer Camps – Assistant Cook


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:

  • Ordering and organizing the inventory storage
  • Meal preparation and cooking
  • Maintaining a clean kitchen, including all equipment, pots, and pans 
  • Making sure the kitchen is a safe and hygienic place to work
  • Control portion costs by working out the number of portions per food batch

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

  • Experience of working in a fast paced kitchen chef
  • Some management experience will help
  • Ability to multitask

Qualifications

  • Health and safety or food hygiene qualifications are essential to this position

Others Requirements

  • Ability to work long days and weekends
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment
  • Attention to details in work is important. 
  • Food and safety certificate. – WHMIS certified

 

Job Posting – Sing Summer Head Cook


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:

  • Ordering and organizing the inventory storage
  • Planning menus, apportion ingredients and use food surpluses (buffet style dining)
  • Meal preparation and cooking
  • Maintaining a clean kitchen, including all equipment, pots, and pans 
  • Making sure the kitchen is a safe and hygienic place to work
  • Managing the kitchen and dining room staff
  • Control portion costs by working out the number of portions per food batch

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

  • Experience of working and running a fast paced kitchen 
  • Some management experience would be an asset
  • Ability to multitask

Qualifications

  • Health and safety or food hygiene qualifications are essential to this position
  • Ability to work long days and weekends
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment
  • Attention to details in work is important. 
  • Food and safety certificate. – WHMIS certified

To apply, contact: anne@nscf.ca

Cape Breton Chorale -Call for Board Members

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

Auditions – Cantatrice Ensemble Honour Choir

Cantatrice Ensemble Honour Choir 

Auditions

Auditions for new members for the Cantatrice Ensemble Honour Choir will be held on:

  • June 5 at Georges P. Vanier School
  • June 12 at Madeleine Symonds Middle School
  • June 19at Cavalier Drive School 6:30 – 8 pm, by appointment 
    Auditions are open to treble voice singers (soprano, second soprano, alto) who will be in Grades 7-12 in September, 2023. Previous vocal experience is an asset but is not required. Singers or parents are encouraged to contact the director, Karen Newhook-MacDonald, at KNewhook-MacDonald@hrce.ca to arrange an appointment or for further information about the choir or the audition process. The audition piece is “O Canada”.