News: Singers Wanted

SOUNDTRAX CHOIR

Soundtrax is an auditioned mixed voices choir featuring students from across the HRM. Whether you are new to singing or continuing on your choral journey, we want to hear from you. Come be a part of this amazing choral community where you’ll explore diverse and dynamic repertoire in a welcoming, safe, and fun environment. Soundtrax rehearses on Thursdays from 4:30-6:15.

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!)

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!)

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

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

Are you an enthusiastic singer in high school that is looking to meet new people from across the HRM? Look no further and consider joining Soundtrax, an auditioned SATB choir that explores diverse and dynamic repertoire. To book an interview, please contact ffarrell@gnspes.ca or scan the QR code on this poster.

Children’s Choir, 2023 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

Auditions to be held in early May for children interested in being part of the Children’s Choir, 2023 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. Auditions are open to students from grades 4 to 7. Previous choral experience is an asset. 

Singing in the Children’s Choir is an amazing experience – they meet fellow performers from all over the world, are part of an incredible production, and make memories to last a lifetime. There is a time commitment involved but oh so worth it! 

Rehearsal schedule to date is as follows:

 – 1st rehearsal Sunday, 28 May, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Rehearsal venue TBA;
 – Rehearsals continue every Sunday night until 18 June;
 – Rehearsals in the ScotiaBank Center are scheduled to begin on the evening of Monday, 19 June. The Children’s Choir will likely be there most evenings until the Show starts their dress rehearsals on 28 June.

Show schedule:

Show 1 – 30 June (evening)

Show 2 – 1 July (matinee)

Show 3 – 2 July (matinee) 

Show 4 – 2 July (evening) 

Show 5 – 3 July (matinee) 

For further information including audition date and location, contact Martha Healy, Royal Nova Scotia international Tattoo Children’s Choir Director at choir@nstattoo.ca  . Please put Children’s Choir in the subject line.