Weekly rehearsal of Valley Voices A Cappella Chorus. Guests invited to sing with this lively friendly group of women singing four part harmony in the barbershop style. Rehearsals start up on January 3, 2023 at Kentville United Baptist Church.
The Chebucto Community Singers are looking for tenor and bass members. We are returning to regular rehearsals on September 27th 7-9 at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 3311 Ashburn Avenue, Halifax with COVID policies and protocols in place. Masks will not be required but are encouraged; proof of vaccination is required. Our choir has approximately 60 members and has enjoyed 45 years of making music together. We sing a broad range of repertoire from classical to Broadway.
The Choir Director, Louise Grinstead, would like basses and tenors who may be interested in being a member of this choir to come to our registration on September 20, at 7:00 PM for an audition at the above noted rehearsal space. Those auditioning should have experience in choral singing and be fluent sight readers or have a strong ear for music.
For more information on the choir and to register for an audition, please contact Nancy Saunders njsaun61@gmail.com 902-868-1388 or Janet Bardon at janetbardon731@gmail.com 902-429-3915.
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!
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:
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 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 
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
Opportunity for Singers: The Jubilate Singers, a community choir based in the north end of Halifax is in search of three second sopranos and three tenors to give us a balanced choir this season. Each fall, this choir, conducted by Terry Hurrell, puts on a pre Christmas Concert which raises funds for providing meals for needy north- end families. There will be nine Saturday morning rehearsals, beginning October 16th, held at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Russell and Gottingen from 10 am till noon, culminating in an evening concert on Sunday, December 12th. Safe distancing and mask wearing will apply. If you are interested and would like to join this choir, please contact Terry Hurrell for a simple audition at 902-457-0920 or email tshurrell@hfx.eastlink.ca
Thanks, Terry
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the NSYC is re-imagining our program for this year. Partnering with Mi’kmaw filmmaker Shelley MacDonald, Mi’kmaw elder Dorene Bernard and Settler conductor Christina Murray, choristers will participate in an Indigenous-led creation process. Instead of our usual concert tour, the NSYC will create an ~25-minute film that combines choral music, poetry, and movement that explores themes of isolation, togetherness, and environmental stewardship.
Important Dates:
We are excited to invite both alumni and choristers that are new to the choir to participate. As this is a special project for the NSYC, we will be accepting choristers aged 16-35. There are limited spots so you’ll want to register as soon as possible!
Registration closes on August 13th.
To register, complete the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/qZskgD5fcg9f8X5q7
For more information, visit the program webpage: https://nscf.ca/nova-scotia-youth-choir-2021/
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Without their support, this project would not be possible! #BringingTheArtsToLife
Please help us spread the word about this timely and exciting project! If you have any questions, please direct them to our Program Coordinator at ryan@nscf.ca!
