NBCF NEWSLETTER APRIL The New Brunswick Youth Choir Le Choeur des jeunes du Nouveau-Brunswick. Collaborative pianist pianiste accompagnateur

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1 NBCF NEWSLETTER APRIL 2018 The New Brunswick Youth Choir Le Choeur des jeunes du Nouveau-Brunswick Photo: NBYC CJNB 2017 Brunton Auditorium Mount Allison University François Ouimet Conductor Chef de choeur Sébastien Leclerc Collaborative pianist pianiste accompagnateur Performance Sunday, May 6 Dimanche 6 mai 2:00 pm 14 h Salle Neil-Michaud Pavillon des Arts, Université de Moncton Donations taken at the door Entrée libre. Une contribution volontaire est suggérée PO Box 714, Station A, Fredericton NB E3B 5B4 nbchoralfed@gmail.com nbcfsite.wordpress.com Page 1 of 10

2 NBCF NEWS THE NEW BRUNSWICK YOUTH CHOIR CHOEUR DES JEUNES DU NOUVEAU- BRUNSWICK PERFORMANCE Sunday May 6 Dimanche 6 mai 2:00 pm 14 h Salle Neil-Michaud, Pavillon des Arts, Université de Moncton Donations taken at the door Entrée libre; une contribution volontaire est suggérée. nbcfsite.wordpress.com/new-brunswick-youthchoir-2018/ nbcfsite.wordpress.com/le-choeur-des-jeunesdu-nouveau-brunswick/ RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP April is membership renewal month for many of NBCF s individual and choir members. Membership allows you to benefit from NBCF s programmes and services, help ensure that the NBCF continues to grow, and connects you and your choir to a provincial and national network. NBCF s strength is its membership please take this opportunity to renew yours now! To become a member, visit our website: membership/ Or contact the NBCF office: nbchoralfed@gmail.com The NBCF is exploring the possibility of offering choir members a joint membership, with limited member benefits, in the Alliance chorale du Québec (e.g., special rates on insurance not included). If you think this might be of interest, or to learn more, please contact the NBCF office. RENOUVELLEMENT D ADHESION Le mois d Avril, c est le temps de renouvellement d adhesion pour plusieurs de nos membres. Devenir membre, c'est bénéficier de nos programmes et services, réaffirmer votre soutien et faire partie d'un réseau provincial et national. Notre force réside dans nos membres. Pour devenir membre, veuillez remplir le formulaire d adhésion ici (en anglais): membership/ ou nous joindre: nbchoralfed@gmail.com NBCF examine la possibilité de proposer aux choeurs membres de la NBCF un adhésion cojointe à l Alliance chorale du Québec, avec des privilèges amoindris (programme d assurance pas inclus, par example). Si cette proposition vous intéressent, ou pour en savoir plus, veuillez communiquer avec nous. NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2018 NBCF AWARDS Nomination Deadline: Thursday, August 30, 2018 Each year, through the NBCF Awards, the New Brunswick Choral Federation honours those who contribute to New Brunswick s choral community. All NBCF members are encouraged to nominate individuals for one or more of the Awards: NBCF Distinguished Service Award, recognizing exceptional New Brunswickers who have made outstanding contributions to choral singing in their communities. PO Box 714, Station A, Fredericton NB E3B 5B4 nbchoralfed@gmail.com nbcfsite.wordpress.com Page 2 of 10

3 NBCF Youth Achievement Award, recognizing individuals between 16 and 25 years of age who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to choral singing in New Brunswick. To nominate an individual or individuals, please provide the following information: Name of nominee and contact information (mailing address, address and/or phone number) Name of nominator and contact information (mailing address, address and/or phone number) A brief biographical sketch of the nominee, with particular focus on their musical life and achievements (two paragraphs or words. A shorter bullet point summary is also acceptable). A summary of your reasons for nominating this individual (two paragraphs or words. A shorter bullet point summary is also acceptable). Winners will be announced at Choral Fest 2018 in Moncton. your nomination to nbchoralfed@gmail.- com before August 30, Previous Award Winners Distinguished Service Award 2017 Dianne Wilkins 2016 No award given 2015 No award given 2014 Monique Richard 2013 Willis Noble 2012 Melody Dobson 2011 Brenda Trafford 2010 Neil Michaud 2009 Carolyn Nielsen 2008 Loretta Gallant 2007 Ruth Schiller Youth Achievement Award 2017 Joseph Goodwin 2016 No award given 2015 No award given 2014 Elyse Delaney 2013 James Snelgrove 2012 No award given 2011 No award given 2010 Thomas Littlewood 2009 Shawn Potter 2008 April Boudreau 2007 Brenda O Conner CHORAL FEST 2018 October 12-14, 2018 Moncton, NB Vaughan Williams, Dona Nobis Pacem Clinician: Dr. Victoria Meredith Registration and other details will be online by mid-may. Dr. Victoria Meredith will conduct Choral Fest attendees in Ralph Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem. A favourite of Choral Fest attendees, Dr. Meredith previously conducted the Choral Fest Massed Choir in 1999 and in CHORAL FEST 2018: WORKING WITH ADULT SINGERS WORKSHOP Dr. Meredith will give a workshop in Moncton on Working with Adult Singers in advance of the Choral Fest weekend. This workshop will be of exceptional value to conductors, teachers, and all who work with aging singers. Stay tuned for details! PO Box 714, Station A, Fredericton NB E3B 5B4 nbchoralfed@gmail.com nbcfsite.wordpress.com Page 3 of 10

4 MEMBER NEWS SUSSEX CHORAL SOCIETY SEEKS ACCOM- PANIST FOR FALL 2018 The Sussex Choral Society is looking for an accompanist starting in the fall of The chorus meets weekly from September to May, with holidays off. We have 16 rehearsals in the fall, with a concert in December, and 20 rehearsals in the spring with a concert in late May. We sing an eclectic mixture of music, classical, folk, Celtic, pop, show tunes, spirituals, SATB. The accompanist will work with incoming Sussex Choral Society Director Christopher Lane. Please contact us at scoburn@nb.sympatico.ca SAINT JOHN MEN S CHORUS SEEKS MUSI- CAL DIRECTOR Deadline for applications: April 30, 2018 The Saint John Men s Chorus is seeking a full time Musical Director beginning September The Chorus is made up of between 25 and 30 men singing in four parts. Musical selections have been a mixture of challenging classical, pop, folk, show tunes, and spirituals. Typically practice has been held on Tuesday evenings with a Christmas and a spring concert. Alternative timing and concert formats would be considered. Anyone interested in this opportunity, please contact: sjmenschorus@gmail.com in confidence for more detailed information and application process. All applications must be received by April 30, SINGERS WANTED FOR MESSIAH SING-A- LONG Deadline to register: April 27 Performance: Sunday, May 6 A sing-a-long presentation of selections from Handel s Messiah will take place at St. Paul s United Church on Sunday, May 6. Choir director, Alexis Ervin and organist, Sharon Pond are looking for singers in all voice parts. If you have sung the Messiah before, or have always wanted to give it a try, you can reserve a spot by ing: stpaulsmusic3@gmail.com Please provide your name, contact information and the voice part you sing. Singers can bring their own music or arrange to rent scores. Come prepared to perform; there will be no advance practice as a group. The deadline to register is April 27. Singers will receive information on excerpts being sung once they register. The fee to participate is $10, payable on arrival for the performance. Guest soloists for the event will be soprano Sally Dibblee and tenor David Steeves. The public is invited to attend. The hour-long program will start at 2:30 p.m. Admission for the performance is $15, payable at the door. BEL CANTO SINGERS EAST COAST KITCHEN PARTY Saturday, April 28, 7:30 Christ Church (Parish) Church The Bel Canto Singers, directed by Vicki St. Pierre, are joined by Tom Richards, Kim Moller and Katherine Moller on guitar, bodhran and fiddle (and maybe more!) in an East Coast Kitchen Party. Welcome spring with music PO Box 714, Station A, Fredericton NB E3B 5B4 nbchoralfed@gmail.com nbcfsite.wordpress.com Page 4 of 10

5 made for dancing, singing along, and perhaps enjoying a beverage or two. Adults $20, families $40. Tickets available from Westminster Books, from choir members, and at the door. Visit: frederictonbelcanto.wixsite.com/belcantosingers GREATER MONCTON CHORALE: A NIGHT AT THE POPS Saturday, May 12 at 7:00 pm Community Peace Centre Forum, 22 Church Street, Moncton The Greater Moncton Chorale is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a concert program that is pure fun! A Night at the Pops features madrigal spoofs by parodist Peter Schickele (P.D.Q. Bach); charming old-timey tunes; slightly shocking 20s-style songs from a quirky little Off-Broadway show; a whirlwind medley of Richard Rodgers favourites; romantic Gershwin melodies that never grow old; and contemporary popular songs beautifully arranged for choir by Grammy-winner Craig Hella Johnson. Advanced tickets are $18 for adults and $8 for children. ( $20/$10 at the door). Available at Read's Newsstands (Main Street, Mountain Road, or Riverview) or from Greater Moncton Choral choristers! Visit: SAINT JOHN CHORALE ANNUAL DESSERT MUSICALE Monday, May 14, 7:00 pm St. Mark s Church, Greendale The Saint John Chorale and Director Spencer Belyea will present their annual Dessert Musicale on Monday, May 14, 7:00 pm at St. Mark s Church, Greendale. The concert will include several spirituals and guest operatic baritone, Paul Bustin. Accompanist will be Lynn Wack, assisted by Stephen Alexander. Following the concert will be a lovely dessert tea, included in the price. FREDERICTON LADIES CHOIR ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT Tuesday, May 22, at 7:30 pm St. Dunstan's Church in Fredericton Mark your calendars! Directed by Sally Dibblee. Ticket information available soon. Visit the Fredericton Ladies Choir at: CARLETON CHORISTERS: THE POET SINGS Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 7:30 pm Grace Presbyterian Church, Saint John The Carleton Choristers spring concert entitled The Poet Sings will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2018., 7:30 pm at Grace Presbyterian Church, 101 Coburg St., Saint John NB. Further information can be found on our Facebook page: SUSSEX CHORAL SOCIETY ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT Sunday, May 27, 7:30 pm St. Francis Xavier Church in Sussex The Sussex Choral Society will perform its annual spring concert on Sunday, May 27, 7:30 pm, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sussex. Tickets $15. Director David Mitchell, accompanist Karen Gallagher. Visit the Sussex Choral Society Facebook page at: Society / PO Box 714, Station A, Fredericton NB E3B 5B4 nbchoralfed@gmail.com nbcfsite.wordpress.com Page 5 of 10

6 RIVERSONG: ON A LIGHTER NOTE Saturday, June 2 at 7:00 pm St Paul's United Church, Riverview Sunday, June 3 at 3:00 pm Albert County Museum, Hopewell Cape Riversong, Moncton and Riverview s womens a cappella ensemble, presents On a Lighter Note," a concert of pop and Broadway favourites at St Paul's United Church, Riverview on Saturday, June 2 at 7:00 pm and at the Albert County Museum, Hopewell Cape on Sunday, June 3 at 3:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased at the door. More information to follow on our Facebook page: SAINT JOHN MEN S CHORUS JUNE CON- CERTS Sunday, June 10 (place TBA), Quispamsis Tuesday, June 12 Portland Church, Saint John The Saint John Men s Chorus, under the directorship of Kevin Langford and Spencer Belyea, will present two evening spring concerts this year: June 10 in Quispamsis (place TBA), and June 12 in Saint John at Portland Church. The SJMC is happy to welcome back Charles Willett as its Accompanist. The performance will feature an alumnus of the Chorus, Dr. Paul Jones, conducting a set of his own sea shanties. STEPPING STONE SINGERS PRESENT SALUTE TO BROADWAY Sunday, June 10 7:00 pm Journey Wesleyan Church, Fredericton Freewill offering. Proceeds to providing activities for seniors at the Stepping Stone Centre. REGIONAL AND NATIONAL NEWS CHOIRS FOR CHANGE ASSOCIATION: EAST- ERN HORIZON CHORAL COMPETITION Deadline for submissions: April 27, 2018 Competition Guidelines: This choral writing competition is exclusively for composers from marginalized identities, in an effort to seek social equity in today s contemporary choral environment. Entry into the competition is free, and shortlisted finalists will have their works performed and recorded by Eastern Horizon, a project-based, high-level choir. In the final performances, a first place and second place winner will be announced and awarded a monetary prize of $750 and $350 respectively (subject to funding availability). Submission Period: February 20 - April 27, 2018, noon AST Eligibility: To be eligible to enter in this competition, you must identify with a community that has been historically and/or traditionally marginalized by the structural injustices of society. A non-comprehensive list of these communities include: First Nations people, femme folk, women, people of colour, African Canadians, LGBTQ+ people, newcomers, people with disabilities, Acadians, and Métis. Applicants will be required to write a short personal statement addressing the intersections of their identity. Applicants of all skill levels and ages are encouraged to enter the competition. Submission Requirements: Each composer is limited to making one submission to the competition. There is no fee to enter the competition. Each submission must fit the following criteria: PO Box 714, Station A, Fredericton NB E3B 5B4 nbchoralfed@gmail.com nbcfsite.wordpress.com Page 6 of 10

7 Must have been composed between April 2016 and the end of the submission period Must not have been performed before Voicing for at least SATB up to SSAATTBB Be between 3-6 minutes in length For questions or further information please write to us at: Or visit Choirs for Change on Facebook: VANCOUVER BACH CHOIR CHORAL COM- POSITION COMPETITION Deadline for submission: August 31, 2018 The VBC is pleased to announce the inaugural year of a new Choral Composition Competition. The competition was established by a generous private donor to encourage the creation of new choral music by Canadian composers and to honour the organization s history of engaging local and national composers. The competition is open to unpublished composers who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or landed immigrant. If a citizen, you are not required to be currently residing in Canada. There is no age restriction. The winner of the competition will receive: A cash prize of $2000 issued after the premiere performance. A premiere of the work presented at Christmas with the Bach Choir on December 2, Access to an archival recording of the premiere. If you have any questions, please direct them to competition@vancouverbachchoir.com Complete competition details available at: Works to be submitted must be unpublished, but do not need to have been composed specifically for this competition. You may only submit one composition per year for consideration. ST. ANDREWS ARTS COUNCIL SPRING SING: CALL FOR VOCALISTS Saturday, June 2, 2018 Catholic Church of St. Andrew, St. Andrews NB Registration deadline: May 3, 2018 One day only! Sing with the Keene State College Vocal Consort in a concert of Palestrina s Stabat Mater and Sicut Cervus under Matthew Leese and Dan Carberg, Co-Artistic Directors. Rehearsal from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. There is a 6:30 pm call for 7:00 pm concert, all at the Catholic Church of St. Andrew. To register please send name, voice part (SATB) and your mailing address, telephone number and address to: The Saint Andrews Arts Council 99 Augustus St. St. Andrews NB, Canada, E5B 2E9 Or this information to: contact@standrewsartscouncil.org Payment may be made on our web site: standrewsartscouncil.com Or via interac transfer to: jan@standrewsartscouncil.org For more information visit: PO Box 714, Station A, Fredericton NB E3B 5B4 nbchoralfed@gmail.com nbcfsite.wordpress.com Page 7 of 10

8 MOUNT ALLISON UNIVERSITY SUMMER ACADEMY OF MUSIC July 22 28, 2018 Application deadline May 1, 2018 Dear Colleagues, Mount Allison University will once again be hosting a week-long Summer Academy of Music, July 22 28, 2018, for pianists, singers, string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists ages 14 to 19. This is a superb opportunity for dedicated young musicians to hone their skills, learn new repertoire, and perform with other students in the lovely setting of the Marjorie Young Bell Conservatory on the Mount Allison campus. For a registration form or to learn more about this workshop, visit our Summer Academy website: The application deadline is May 1, 2018, so please encourage your students to apply soon to reserve their spot. If you have any questions, please contact us at the Mount Allison Department of Music. Phone: srunge@mta.ca Thank you for all that you do to contribute to music education in the Atlantic provinces. We look forward to sharing our joy of music-making with your students this summer! Dr. Stephen Runge, Director Summer Academy of Music, Mount Allison University PODIUM ON THE EDGE 2018: SINGING FROM SEA TO SEA TO SEA Friday, June 29 to Tuesday, July 3, 2018 Advance Rate Delegate or Presenter (Feb. 2 - Apr.1, 2018) $ ($445 + HST) The new Podium website is launched! Podium is Choral Canada's national, biennial choral conference and concert festival. It is traditionally co-presented by Choral Canada and one of Canada's provincial choral organizations. View a 4-minute video about the conference on YouTube: PO Box 714, Station A, Fredericton NB E3B 5B4 nbchoralfed@gmail.com nbcfsite.wordpress.com Page 8 of 10

9 PODIUM 2018 À L'EXTRÉMITÉ: CHANTONS D'UN OCÉAN À L AUTRE Du jeudi 29 juin au mardi 3 juillet 2018 Tarif pour inscription anticipée: Délégué ou présentateur (du 2 février au 1er avril 2018) 511,75$ (445$ + TVH) Nouveau site web! Tous les deux ans, Canada Choral organise Podium, leur congrès et festival national du monde choral. Ce congrès offre l occasion de développement professionnel au moyen de cours de maître, de divers ateliers et de séances de lecture pour chefs de choeur, chorales, administrateurs, étudiants et tous ceux qui aiment le chant choral. Une vidéo promotionnel, d'environ 4 minutes, est disponible ici 67i3l14q2No The New Brunswick Choral Federation La Fédération des chorales du Nouveau- Brunswick PO Box 714, Station A, Fredericton NB E3B 5B4 (506) nbchoralfed@gmail.com nbcfsite.wordpress.com Funding for the New Brunswick Choral Federation comes from membership fees, private donations, and grants. Programs are funded from the NBCF operating budget and from program registration fees, as well from as grants and donations whenever possible. To donate to the NBCF, visit: donations-and-fundraising/ or: The New Brunswick Choral Federation is grateful to receive an operating grant from the Arts and Cultural Industries Branch of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Province of New Brunswick. The next NBCF Newsletter will be posted mid- May Send your news before Monday, May 14, to: nbchoralfed@gmail.com PO Box 714, Station A, Fredericton NB E3B 5B4 nbchoralfed@gmail.com nbcfsite.wordpress.com Page 9 of 10

10 Choral Canada - Anacrusis NBCF NEWSLETTER APRIL 2018 float July 1, pm and 7 :30pm Located in the stunning Mount Scio Savoury Farm, St. John s, NL Audiences will experience the performances while walking through different site locations amongst the farm. Choirs and Composers Participating choirs and their composers include: - Elektra Women s Choir, director Morna Edmundson with composer Alexina Louie: Vancouver, BC. - Oakville Choir for Children and Youth, director Sarah Morrison with composer Alice Ho: Oakville, ON. - Choeur de chambre du Québec, director and composer, Robert Ingari: Sherbrooke, QC. - Newman Sound Men s Choir, director Jennifer Hart with composer Michael Snelgrove: St. John s, NL. - Ullugiagätsuk Choir, director Kellie Walsh and Janet Wiseman with composer Deantha Edmunds, Nunatsiavut, NL. Technological Features A mobile app is being developed for audience participation during the finale performance. Audiences will use their mobile phones as an instrument and participate in the sound making experience of the final mass piece, with all the choirs combined. Composer: Dr. Andrew Staniland of Memorial University (St. John s, NL). Overview Choral Canada is initiating a daring, expansive, innovative choral creation and performance experience to celebrate Canada s 150th anniversary and the significance of the choral arts in this country. This multidisciplinary and multi-dimensional choral music project will have a significant, lasting impact on Canadian choral communities and beyond. Key components include: - A commissioned multi-movement song-cycle by six Canadian composers for multiple voicings (5 individual ensembles - SSA, SSAA, SATB, TTBB, youth - and one massed ensemble) - Core stories from across our country that are expressive of our diverse identities and histories through water. Interdisciplinary connections of singing, music, theatre and technologies. - Multiple site-based, outdoor performances (6) interacting with space, landscapes, humanscapes, all relating and surrounding different water sources. With travelling, site-to-site audiences (groups of 100) culminating in a combined massed-performance event. - Contemporary and innovative choral presentation (singing, theatre, movement and sound, with the landscape integrated as an active participant) - A legacy piece in the form of a website that will re-create the experience anew for everyone. This site will include raw video footage, images, and audio recordings to offer a way to experience this project time and time again, for years to come. Artistic Team: The incredible vision of Jillian Keiley (Artistic Director) and Shawn Kerwin (Designer) culminate together in creating a visual and acoustic experience like no other. Jillian Keiley is an award-winning director from St. John s, NL and founder of Artistic Fraud of Newfoundland. Ms. Keiley assumed her role as the National Arts Center English Theatre Artistic Director in August 2012, and has had dozens of highly successful productions throughout her career. Shawn Kerwin studied theatre design in London, England, as well as attending several design schools in New York City. She is currently an Associate Professor of Stage Design at York University in Toronto, and has been nominated for the Toronto s Dora Awards a total of nine times, winning twice for Outstanding Design. We are very lucky to have such a powerhouse design team on board for this extraordinary project! Website and ticket information coming soon! PO Box 714, Station A, Fredericton NB E3B 5B4 nbchoralfed@gmail.com nbcfsite.wordpress.com Page 10 of 10