Congratulations to Halifax Camerata Singers!
Congratulations to Halifax Camerata Singers for their Music Nova Scotia nomination for Best Classical Recording of the Year for their recording of Music of the Spheres
Library Returns
Choirs are once again requesting to borrow music. Many of our member choirs still have outstanding music that is now being requested. All outstanding music can now be returned to NSCF in person or by mail. As many choirs were not able to meet until recently NSCF will not charge late fees for outstanding music music loans. Please return all outstanding music ASAP.
Have You Renewed NSCF Your Membership?
All NSCF memberships expired August 31, 2021. If you haven’t yet renewed your choir or individual membership you can do so here.
Benefits of Group Membership
- Affiliate Membership in Choral Canada and all associated privileges http://www.choralcanada.org/membership/
- Access to borrow multiple copies of up to 6 selections at a time from our NSCF Lending library.
- Access and borrowing privileges to all other provincial choral organization libraries across Canada.
- Discount rate for choristers attending Junior and Youth Choir Camp
- Recommend singers for Children’s Chorus of Nova Scotia
- Opportunity to promote your events and share news through our Member Events Calendar and Member Blog on our Website
- Receive and have notices included in Enotes, our monthly email bulletin of current events and opportunities
- Share events on Facebook
- Assistance designing posters/tickets, and discounted printing and photocopying costs at the NSCF office.
- A resource for all your choral needs – reading sessions, workshops, expert advice, clinicians, grant information; publicity information with media lists; we welcome special requests
- Assistance in planning a workshop on a variety of subjects for choirs and directors
- A sense of belonging within the cultural community; access to a provincial and national network of choral musicians and opportunities for liaison with granting and government agencies
- A statement of support and a chance to contribute to your art form and its role in the communities of Nova Scotia
- Participate in guiding the organization; volunteer opportunities; voting privileges at our Annual General Meeting
Benefits of Individual Membership
- Access to borrow single copies from our NSCF Lending library.
- Participation in Adult Choir Camp
- Adult Bursary for Sing Summer and Professional Development Funding
- Discounts for some NSCF programs, festivals and workshops etc.
- Opportunity to promote your events and share news through our Member Events Calendar and Member Blog on our Website
- Receive and have notices included in Enotes, our monthly email bulletin of current events and opportunities
- Share events on Facebook
- A sense of belonging within the cultural community; access to a provincial and national network of choral musicians and opportunities for liaison with granting and government agencies
- A statement of support and a chance to contribute to your art form and its role in the communities of Nova Scotia
- Participate in guiding the organization; volunteer opportunities on committees and board; voting privileges at our Annual General Meeting
EnChor East – Choral Singers Needed!
EnChor East (formerly Bedford Singers) is an SATB community choir with a very long choral history. We are looking to recruit experienced singers in all sections! Tenors and basses are particularly welcome! You will find this choir to be very friendly and enthusiastic, the perfect combination to sing away the CoVid blues! We rehearse every Tuesday evening, 7:30 pm at Bedford Baptist Church, 158 Rocky Lake Drive. We look forward to seeing you!
EXCITING CHORAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL SINGERS!!!
Soundtrax
Soundtrax is an auditioned choir featuring sopranos/altos from grades 10-12 and tenors/basses from grades 9-12. We meet once a week on Thursdays at Citadel High School from approximately 4:30-6:30 to explore a wide array of music, focusing on three key components: excellence, community, and joy. If you love to sing, love connecting with others, and love having fun, this choir is for you! To find out more about this ensemble or to schedule a placement interview, please contact Frances Farrell at ffarrell@gnspes.ca
Jazz Voices
Jazz Voices is an auditioned chamber choir that meets once a week from approximately 4:30-6:30 at Oxford School on Tuesdays. Singers in this soprano/alto/tenor/bass (SATB) group focus on jazz and pop music, microphone techniques, and improvisation and will often have had significant choral experience at the SATB level. Teamwork, a strong commitment to excellence, taking risks, and a genuine love of singing are fundamental aspects of choristers in this group. To learn more about this ensemble or to schedule an audition, please contact Frances Farrell: ffarrell@gnspes.ca
MORE CHORAL OPPORTUNITIES: THERE IS A CHOIR FOR EVERYONE!
The Halifax Regional Arts program offers 20 choral ensembles for students across the HRM from grades 3 to 12. For more information, please consult these websites.
Please note that due to current COVID restrictions, some choirs are not able to meet in person at the moment.
Experienced Choral Singers Needed – Seton Conservatory Choir
Seton Conservatory Choir, under the direction of Garth MacPhee, is eager to welcome new singers to its musical family! This is an adult SATB choir with a long and distinguished history that performs a wide range of music. Past repertoire includes Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes, Eine Deutsches Requiem; Vaughan Williams, Dona nobis pacem; selected works by Eric Whitacre, Hebrew Love Songs; Lauridsen, MidWinter Songs; Britten, Five Flower Songs.
This year’s repertoire will include works by Britten (Choral Dances from Gloriana), and selected works by Bob Chilcott (Pachelbel:Canon), Eric Whitacre and Morten Lauridsen to name but a few.
Rehearsals take place every Wednesday evening, 7:15, at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, 6199 Chebucto Road, Halifax.
Previous choral experience, good vocal technique and sight-singing skills are desirable. Interested applicants are asked to please contact:
National Youth Choir Mentorship Pilot Project Seeking Mentors
Choral Canada is actively seeking mentors for the new Mentorship Pilot Project – if you, or someone that you know is currently employed professionally in the choral arts in some way and would be a great mentor to a young singer, please check out the link or send them the link and encourage them to apply! www.nycc.ca/mentorship
The National Youth Choir of Canada (NYCC) Auditions – NOW OPEN
The National Youth Choir of Canada (NYCC) auditions are NOW OPEN! Are you a young singer or know someone aged 19-26 who might be interested in this life-changing choral experience? Visit www.nycc.ca/auditions 
Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus – Open Rehearsal – Come and Join us!
Do you sing in the shower, car, every chance you get? Why not check us out? The Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus offers an opportunity to sing as part of a welcoming community of queer folks, singing TTBB (lower voice) music. An open rehearsal will take place at St. Andrew’s United Church, corner of Robie and Coburg Road, on Thursday, September 23, beginning at 7 PM. Doors open at 6:30. For more information visit our website www.hgmc.ca and to preregister contact Dan at membership@hgmc.ca
NS Talent Trust Award Winners
Congratulations to all NS Talent Trust Award recipients including:
Voice – Opera
Rhian Merritt, Upper Tantallon
Nicole Ross, New Glasgow
Shanice Skinner, New Glasgow
Musical Theatre
Deanna Mann, New Glasgow
Creative Nonfiction
Peggy Walt, Halifax