Call for Applications

2014 John Hobday Awards in Arts Management

Information/Guidelines
Deadline: September 30, 2014

Are you an established or mid-career arts manager? Are you looking for professional development or mentorship opportunities? The John Hobday Award in Arts Management offers up to two awards of $10,000 annually.

Upcoming Concert!

O CANADA OUR HOME - Songs & Stories of Canada 

45th Anniversary - Cross-Canada Tour

With the British Columbia Boys Choir and Abbotsford Virtuosi

Location: Grace Westminster United Church, Saskatoon
Date: Tuesday July 22, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets available at McNally Robinson Booksellers: Adults - $20 Youth - $10

Join the British Columbia Boys Choir as they celebrate Canada and their 45th Anniversary by travelling across the country with their award-winning Artistic Director, Tony Araujo, and Associate Conductor, Edette Gagne, and guests, the Abbotsford Virtuosi violin ensemble, directed by Calvin Dyck.  Members of the Choir and ensemble range in age from 10 to19, and come from Greater Vancouver communities and central Vancouver Island. They will be on the road for almost a month (June 27 - July 25), singing and playing together in Montreal, Ottawa, Gros Morne National Park, Corner Brook, Sydney Mines, Lunenburg, Charlottetown, Saint John , Stratford, Huntsville, Wawa, Neepawa, Saskatoon and Banff before venturing back home through the Rockies.

O CANADA OUR HOME - Songs & Stories of Canada includes choral favourites from across Canada, composed by Canadians, like Northwest Passage , Song for the Mira , I’se the B’y , This is My Home , Song for Canada , Wood River , J’entends le Moulin , and Frobisher Bay . The Choir will also premiere the newly commissioned piece, Go into the Glory of the Woods by Vancouver composer Brian Tate. The Abbotsford Virtuosi will accompany the Choir throughout then take the stage with the energetic, toe-tapping, choreographed Prairie Swing, Nickel Rag, Canticle for an Angel – and more!

The Choir – Since its inception in 1968, the Choir has trained over 900 young singers (many of whom have become professional musicians and broadcasters) and has represented Canada around the globe. They have won the hearts of audiences everywhere and received acclaim in the Netherlands, Europe, Russia, New Zealand, Australia, China, South America, the United States - and Canada. Says Araujo; “It’s such a wonderful opportunity and fantastic cultural experience for these young artists to perform Canadian choral music across our own great nation – visiting each province, from sea to sea.”

For more information visit bcboyschoir.org - Inspiring Excellence!

Call for Clinicians & Counsellors!

We're looking for counsellors and instructors for our Jr. Glee Summer Music & Movement Camp happening July 21 - 24, 2014 in Saskatoon.  Find out more at the links below - apply by 4:30pm on Friday, July 4, 2014.

Music & Movement Camp Instructors (Music/Instrumental, Choral/Voice, Dance/Choreography):
http://saskjobs.ca/jsp/joborder/detail.jsp?job_order_id=581036

Music & Movement Camp Counsellors:
http://saskjobs.ca/jsp/joborder/detail.jsp?job_order_id=581029
 
Junior Glee Summer Music & Movement Camp is a summer music camp offered by the Saskatchewan Choral Federation in partnership with a local community organization and is committed to engaging young people.  Throughout the week campers sing together, learn new instruments and experience a variety of other arts activities.  Find out more here.

Audition for SK Express!

Saskatchewan Express offers the opportunity to spend an amazing season touring the province to performers wherever they live in Saskatchewan.  Performers in Saskatchewan Express have the opportunity to enhance their performing skills, travel the province meeting new people and seeing new places.  Auditions for the 2014-2015 Winter Tour will be held in Regina on June 28 & 29. Vocalists female and male, are encouraged to audition and can book an audition time by phoning Saskatchewan Express at 306-522-3402 or e-mail michele@saskatchewanexpress.com.

Find out more here

Choir Skirts For Sale!

The Swift Current Comprehensive High School Choral Association is selling 50 black A-Line Skirts used as choir uniform.  They are polyester material, have an elastic waist and a full skirt.  We are selling them for $500 or 25 for $250. 

For more information call Elaine Derksen at 306-773-6529 or e-mail m.derksen@sasktel.net

Call For Performers!

Showcase Your Culture at Music Mosaic!

We are looking for cultural musicians to perform short acoustic sets at Music Mosaic on Sunday, September 28, 2014 in Regina and Saskatoon. Part of the Canada-wide Culture Days festivities, Music Mosaic is a unique musical experience highlighting and celebrating Saskatchewan's rich cultural diversity.

When
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Time
1:00PM – 2:00PM, perform 10 - 15 minutes
Where
Bandstand in Wascana Park, Regina
River Landing Amphitheatre, Saskatoon

A small honorarium will be available to performers. Maximum of 6 performance spots available at each venue.

Find out how you can be involved here

Mark Your Calendars For Optimist ChorFest SK 2015!

Celebrate Singing at Optimist ChorFest SK 2015!
Sing together, learn together and share the beauty and power of choral music in a non-competitive supportive festival setting.

Perform and workshop your own music with some of Canada’s most accomplished choral, vocal jazz and barbershop harmony clinicians.

Find out more here