August 16th to 18th, 2025
Sing Summer Choral Conducting Workshop
with Joel Tranquilla and the Halifax Camerata Singers, featuring Sherryl Sewepagaham
Berwick United Church Campgrounds
Choir Conductors, Music Teachers, Music Education Students, Singers!!
Take some time this summer for professional development! As part of our Sing Summer program, this is a wonderful opportunity to spend some time with us under the hemlocks! Come work with Joel Tranquilla and a lab choir from the Halifax Camerata Singers as well as a special workshop with Sherryl Sewepagaham. Workshop will include 3 times on the podium (recorded), group vocal technique and discussions on other topics like practicing and preparation, vocal pedagogy, diction, and score study. Open for a maximum of 10 conductors.
Repertoire: Conductors will receive selections ahead of time to prepare (for singing and conducting). Auditors will receive repertoire ahead of time to prepare for participating in the choir.
Conductors may also choose a selection and submit it in advance for approval (by July 15). You will need a minimum of 15 copies.
Camp Fees
COSTS:
Tuition Fees:
Conductors (participating as a conductor with time at the podium):
$260 NSCF Individual Members (includes lunch and supper on Sunday)
$300 NSCF Non-Members (includes lunch and supper on Sunday)
Auditors (participating as a singer and observing/learning from other workshop members):
$175 NSCF Individual Members (includes lunch and supper on Sunday)
$200 NSCF Non-Members (includes lunch and supper on Sunday)
Accommodations and Extra Meals – Pick Your Package!
Option 1 $90 1 Overnight (Sunday) including Monday Breakfast
Option 2 $125 2 Overnight (Saturday & Sunday) including Sunday & Monday Breakfast
Register Online for The Conductors Workshop
Step 1: Complete the Online Registration Form
CCW 2025 Registration FormStep 2: Complete Required Medical Form and Waiver (PDF below)
* Please ensure that this medical form is completed fully without any blanks. If not complete it will be sent back and the singer put on a waiting list until the form is filled out properly.
To Reserve Your Spot at Camp
All forms must be received accompanied by payment in full. Participation in the workshop is first come, first serve basis due to limited spots.
Tuition Fee Payment:
Option 1: Send an e-transfer to nscfadmin@nscf.ca. Please use the security answer CCW2025
Option 2: Pay using Stripe (please note that a service fee applies)
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Option 3: Contact the NSCF office with credit card information - 902-423-4688
Option 4: Mail a cheque to NSCF, 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax, NS
Accommodation Payment:
Payment for accommodations may also be made through e-transfer, credit card or cheque as outlined above. To make payment through Stripe:
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