NS Youth Choir Tickets – Now On Sale!
Please join us for the final performances of our Nova Scotia Youth Choir, under the direction of guest conductor Scott Leithead! 55 of the most talented young singers from across the province will raise their voices together in performances on Saturday, September 20 in New Glasgow, and Sunday, September 21 in Truro and Halifax.
This wonderfully thoughtful and heartfelt program was inspired by a song by NS singer-songwriter Robbie Smith. Sparkling with poignant, diverse music that harnesses youthful energy alongside meaningful reflection, the program journeys between groundedness, like that of Haitian music by Sydney Guillaume and Cree composer Sherryl Sewepagaham, to contemplative renaissance music by de Lasso, to stunning pop and folk arrangements by Canadian Jennifer MacMillan.
Scott Leithead, Artistic Director of Korora Choirs in Edmonton, is supported by a faculty of fine local musicians dedicated to education in vocal performance and musicianship – Amelia McMahon and Andrew Cranston as resident conductors, with Adam Johnson on piano. Dr. Frances Farrell, Jason Hayes-Davis and Jodie Miller joined the team this season as guest vocal coaches and clinicians.
Concerts take place Saturday, September 20th at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, New Glasgow, and Sunday, September 21st at 2:00pm at First United Church in Truro, and 7:30pm at The Joseph Strug Hall, Fountain School of the Performing Arts, Halifax. Tickets are $25/$10 (students) available to purchase with buttons below or at the door where available.
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About the Nova Scotia Youth Choir: A nationally celebrated program of the Nova Scotia Choral Federation, the NSYC is an auditioned choir for ages 16-25. It is the pinnacle of choral training for many of our most promising young musicians and continues to be a resounding success. Since its inception in 1991, it has been an opportunity for singers, conductors and accompanists to work intensively towards artistic excellence, develop musicianship, and perform together under the leadership of some of the most accomplished and recognized instructors and conductors in Canada. Alumni of the choir can be found in leadership roles here in Nova Scotia, across Canada and beyond.