Registration is open for:
Visit www.nscf.ca to register and learn more!
The East Coast Music Association announced its 2024 nominees on January 23rd. Three NSCF members and Nova Scotian choirs were nominated in the “Choral recording of the year” category: the Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus, Nova Voice, and Polaris. All three choirs were nominated for recordings of their performances at “Let’s Have Some Music” back in April. The purpose of this concert was to share some of the wonderful arrangements that were created as part of the Robbie Songs Project (https://nscf.ca/the-robbie-songs-project/). Congratulations to all five choirs from around the Maritimes that were nominated in this category!
Wanted – your memories!
Just a quick reminder that we’re compiling some historical information about the Federation and want this living document to capture the energy and warm, vibrant soul of the organization. So, we’re asking for your memories.
They can be about people, places, events, programs, or a piece of music you associate with any of these. They can be hilarious, tender, profound, embarrassing (just don’t embarrass other people without their blessing, please!). We want them all. There’s no maximum word length but short and sweet is always good. A big thank-you to those who have already sent items.
Email to paddymuir@gmail.com Or if a handwritten note by snail mail works best for you, that’s fine too. The office will collect and make sure they get to the right place. If you could have these in by the end of this month, even better!
Interested in signing your son up for just one hour of FREE music training each week? Learn more at capellaregalis.com/join.
Capella Regalis is welcoming new boys ages 6+ to join our Boys Probationer’s Program (training choir) which allows new boys to try the choir and learn music basics in a low-pressure, fun environment. This group meets Fridays 4 – 5 pm at Saint Andrew’s United Church, Halifax.
You can learn more or sign up by attending a half-hour Probationers Program Information Session, or you can request a brief and friendly individual audition, at capellaregalis.com/join.
We are thrilled to announce the return of the Nova Scotia Youth Choir in 2024.
Guest Conductor: Jamie Hillman
The NSYC program will return in 2024 with rehearsal weekends in June and August, 2024 with the final rehearsal and concert weekend in September, 2024. This is a choir for singers from all over Nova Scotia between the ages of 16-25. Watch for more information and updates in January 2024. Stay tuned!
Please fill out this survey stressing the need for well equipped, affordable and acoustically favourable venues for choral concerts and rehearsal spaces in HRM!
Applications for adult bursaries for programs and professional development opportunities are currently being accepted. Full details are available on the Nova Scotia Choral Federation website. Deadline for applications is January 15, 2024.
The NS Choral Federation office will be closed for the holidays from December 20, 2023 to January 2 , 2024 inclusive. Thank you for all of your support in 2023 and we look forward to working with you all again in 2024. Have a wonderful Holiday Season with your families.
