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Aeolian Singers Opens 45th Anniversary with Veritas: Seeking Truth, Sharing Wisdom

pwalt — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 20:24:23 +0000

The Aeolian Singers under the direction of Heather Fraser, opens their 2020-21 season in a celebration of their 45th anniversary with a program of new music by three Canadian women composers. Commissioned with funding from Arts Nova Scotia, their ambitious Veritas: Seeking Truth, Sharing Wisdom program will be split across three different concerts, including a collaborative demonstration led by the composers, giving audience members a deeper connection to the new works. …

Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus on Global News

pwalt — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:35:25 +0000

With their upcoming Christmas concerts to promote, the Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus visited Global News this week for an interview and preview of their holiday repertoire. For more information on the choir, visit their website.…

Aeolian Singers Announce New Season

pwalt — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:21:21 +0000

The Aeolian Singers open their 2018-19 season under the artistic leadership of Heather Fraser with a focus exploring the themes of sea and sky. The women’s choir will present a pair of concerts in November and another in May, with a Victoria Day weekend road trip to PEI planned in conjunction with PEI vocal ensemble, Sirens.

Artistic Director Heather Fraser commented: “These two powerful aspects of nature fill us with wonder and awe, and I think we all draw different things from them – energy, creativity, contemplation, fear, comfort.…

Halifax Camerata Singers – Looking for Great singers!

pwalt — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:35:16 +0000

Halifax Camerata Singers is currently holding auditions for all voice parts for the 2017-18 season (31^st season) for singers who have a solid vocal technique, good sight-reading skills and above average musical ability. Previous choral experience is a must. If you would like to be part of this dynamic choral ensemble please contact General Manager Peggy Walt at peggy@culturalaffairs.ca…

Fran Farrell Joins Aeolian Singers as Interim Conductor

pwalt — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 20:31:53 +0000

(Halifax, NS) The Aeolian Singers (www.aeoliansingers.ca) are delighted to announce that well-known choral conductor and music educator Frances Farrell is leading the choir for the 2017 winter-spring term. The choir will perform under Fran’s direction in May at First Baptist Church in Halifax. New choristers wishing to audition for the choir are still being accepted; visit the website for more information.…

Women’s Choir Seeking New Artistic Director

pwalt — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 18:56:52 +0000

Halifax-based women’s choir The Aeolian Singers is seeking a new artistic director! They’ve forwarded us the following:

The Aeolian Singers is a 35 member, women’s treble choir in Halifax, NS, in its 40^thseason. We rehearse weekly on Monday evenings, and perform four to five concerts between September and May, We perform varied repertoire from classical to pop and have a history of successful concerts, recordings, partnerships, and new music commissions.…

Camerata Singers to Be Played on Radio 2

pwalt — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 02:45:21 +0000

Happy New Year!

Halifax Camerata Singers is back at rehearsal, getting ready for their upcoming fundraiser Shanties & Shandies on February 20 at the Maritime Museum.

But meanwhile, they wanted to let their friends and supporters know that Katherine Duncan will be playing excerpts from their new CD this Sunday (January 17) on CBC Radio’s Choral Concert – along with some other great new recordings. …