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The Nova Scotia Choral Federation is excited to announce that Carrie Tennant of the Vancouver Youth Choir will be conducting Juvenata 2020! Carrie Tennant is the Artistic Director of the Vancouver Youth Choir. For the past 15 years, she has worked primarily with youth, developing leadership and artistry with young singers. In addition to VYC, Carrie has held conducting positions with Chor Leoni, EnChor, the Coastal Sound Youth Choir, and the Sarah McLachlan Youth Choir. Carrie’s choirs have been featured at Chorus America and Podium (Choral Canada) conventions, and have twice been awarded first place in the National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choirs. During her time with Coastal Sound, their popular Indiekör shows were recognized with Choral Canada’s National Award for Innovation. In 2019, the Vancouver Youth Choir was featured at the National Convention for the American Choral Directors Association.

Check out the Vancouver Youth Choir Youtube page to see Carrie in action.

For more details on Juvenata, visit the NSCF webpage here.

Dear NSCF Members,

We still seek a motivated Bass Section Lead for Youth Choir Camp! Could this be you?

Please apply with a resume containing emphasis on musical experience, teaching experience, and performance experience. Please submit a cover letter along with your resume indicating the position for which you are applying (Bass Section Lead).

Please submit all documents as a PDF to programs@nscf.ca

Celebrate Singing!

Announcing a new choral opportunity for young singers in Halifax, aged 7-10 years. In the beautiful acoustics of First Baptist Church, Halifax, Krista Vincent and Lynette Wahlstrom are launching a pilot project for this June, with the goal to continue in September.

This community project is unauditioned and intended to give students a quality singing experience in a positive environment. We will work to build a program of comprehensive choral music education, teaching skills in singing, ear training, and solfege, as well ensemble music making and community building.

For more information, see attached poster or contact choirworkshalifax@gmail.com

Mark your calendars!

From April 5 to 7, over one hundred children between the ages of 9 and 14, came together for a weekend of singing. Working with Conductor Kellie Walsh, the young choristers tackled challenging repertoire, learned to hone their musical skills, and maintained incredible focus. The weekend culminated in a sold out concert on Sunday, April 7 at the  First United Church in Truro.

The Nova Scotia Choral Federation wishes to thank their amazing team of staff, volunteers, and teachers who made this event a reality for so many children. We would particularly like to thank our amazing conductor, Kellie Wash, accompanist Bette Pring, and our programs assistant, Ryan Henwood, for their tireless work on the project. But most of all, a big thank you to all of the talented singers who took part!

Click here to visit our Youtube Channel, to watch incredible videos of the concert.

Register now for Adult Choir Camp 2019!

Do you love to sing? Do you want to grow as a musician? Do you want to work with one of Canada’s leading choral conductors? If so, then the Nova Scotia Choral Federation’s Sing Summer Adult Choir Camp may be for you! Join us at the Berwick United Church Camp from August 19^th-24^th for a wonderful week of singing in a rustic cottage setting. Ages 18 and up, Adult Choir Camp brings together choristers of all ages as they develop and expand choral skills in a friendly, fun and encouraging atmosphere. Bursaries available. Register today!

Celebrated as a national leader in summer choral music programming, the Nova Scotia Choral Federation  provides experienced artistic and caregiving staff who help foster creativity in a spirit of respect for the music and for each other. Not only for recreational singers, Sing Summer is a perfect setting for conductors, voice teachers, and music educators to develop their own singing, to observe excellent conducting and rehearsal technique, get ideas for new repertoire, and learn new tricks to use with their own choirs!

For more information or to register for Choir Camp please visit the NSCF website at www.nscf.ca and select Sing Summer Choir Camps under the Programs menu or contact the Choral Federation office at 902-423-4688.

Contact: Ryan Henwood

Phone: 902-423-4688

Email: programs@nscf.ca

Register now for Sing Summer 2019 – Junior Choir Camp!!!

Are you looking for fun summer plans for your children? Do your children love to sing? Would a week at a residential summer camp excite them? If so, then the Nova Scotia Choral Federation’s Sing Summer Junior Choir Camp may be for your child! Join us at the Berwick United Church Camp from August 11^th-17^th for a wonderful week of singing in a rustic cottage setting. Ages 8½-13, Junior Choir Camp brings together choristers from all over the province as they develop and expand choral skills in a friendly, fun and safe environment. Bursaries available. Register today!

Celebrated as a national leader in summer choral music programming, the Nova Scotia Choral Federation  provides experienced artistic and caregiving staff who help foster creativity in a spirit of respect for the music and for each other. Children explore different types of choral styles together as they learn about singing techniques, reading music and good musical habits in a supportive and stress-free setting.

For more information or to register for Choir Camp please visit the NSCF website at www.nscf.ca and select Sing Summer Choir Camps under the Programs menu or contact the Choral Federation office at 902-423-4688.

Contact: Ryan Henwood

programs@nscf.ca

902-423-4688

Register Now for Youth Choir Camp!!

Do you love to sing? Do you have a passion for choral music? Do you want to spend a week away at a residential camp? If so, then the Nova Scotia Choral Federation’s Sing Summer Youth Choir Camp may be for you! Join us at the Berwick United Church Camp from August 11^th-17^th for a wonderful week of singing in a rustic cottage setting. Ages 13- 18, Youth Choir Camp brings together choristers from all over the province as they develop and expand choral skills in a friendly, fun and encouraging atmosphere. Bursaries available. Register today!

Celebrated as a national leader in summer choral music programming, the Nova Scotia Choral Federation  provides experienced artistic and caregiving staff who help foster creativity in a spirit of respect for the music and for each other. In addition to the great musical and social activities, Youth Choir Camp is a wonderful opportunity to step away from their busy worlds and just hang out together in a cool, relaxing place.

For more information or to register for Choir Camp please visit the NSCF website at www.nscf.ca and select Sing Summer Choir Camps under the Programs menu or contact the Choral Federation office at 902-423-4688.

Contact: Ryan Henwood, NSCF Programs Assistant

programs@nscf.ca

902-423-4688