SK Music Conference Update: Scott Leithead to Direct Delegate Choir!

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR SASKATCHEWAN MUSIC CONFERENCE YET?

Saskatchewan Choral Federation is pleased to announce that Scott Leithead will be the feature choral clinician at Saskatchewan Music Conference occurring November 7 – 9 at the Delta Regina! Scott will be directing the delegate choir as well as sharing his passion for music from southern Africa and for innovative and unique choral experiences in his sessions, “Building a Youth Choir Program” and “Music From Southern Africa.”

Scott recently completed a tour to South Africa with his world-famous, Edmonton-based youth choir, Kokopelli, this summer. He is the founder of the Kokopelli and TIME Choir Associations and has worked as a clinician, guest director, and evaluator at events in North America and beyond, as well as conducted provincial/state honour choirs on twelve occasions. In 2012/13 Scott was invited to conduct the Alberta Youth Choir for the Alberta Choral Federation’s 40th Anniversary, the Ontario Youth Choir, the Oklahoma All State Women’s Choir, and the first Ellison Canadian Youth Choir in Toronto.

Recent appearances include: conducting the Unisong Choir and the National Arts Orchestra in Ottawa on Canada Day; guest presenting at Festival 500 in NFLD; adjudicating the finals of the ACCC National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choirs.

Don’t miss your chance to learn from and sing with this contemporary choral pioneer! For more information about Saskatchewan Music Conference, visit http://www.saskmusic.ca/SMC/smc.html or contact the Choral Federation at 1-877-524-6725 or email information@saskchoral.ca.

Deadline Reminder: Award Nominations Due September 1

Do you know someone in your choir who has gone above and beyond to contribute to the development of choral music in your community?  Someone who has done an exceptional job volunteering, or who has been an active participant for 25 years or more?  Nominate them for a recognition award!  Nominations for all awards are due September 1.

• Community Service Award >>
  Recognizes the contribution of an individual or group to the development of choral music in their community.
   
• Golden Note Award >>
  Recognizes the contribution of individuals to the cultural life of Saskatchewan by their long-time (minimum of 25 years) active participation in the choral arts.  Awards can be given in either the Singer or Choral Conductor category.
   
  
• Pro Musica Award >>
  Is presented annually in recognition of exemplary service to choral music in Saskatchewan.  The Pro Musica Award consists of a certificate and a cash award which is to be used for further musical development of the award recipient.

Awards will be presented in Regina in November 2013.

Call For Singers - Prairie Gold Chorus

IF YOU ARE A WOMAN WHO LIKES TO SING, PRAIRIE GOLD CHORUS WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU!

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF FUN, FRIENDSHIP AND FOUR PART BARBERSHOP HARMONY AT OUR OPEN HOUSE ON

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH,
 7:00 PM AT COCHRANE HIGH SCHOOL, 1069 14TH AVENUE, REGINA.

FREE VOICE LESSONS STARTING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH AT OUR OPEN HOUSE

COME OUT AND EXPLORE YOUR INNER DIVA.  

CHECK OUT PRAIRIE GOLD'S WEBSITE AT www.prairiegoldchorus.com; OR e-mail prairiegoldchorus@live.ca

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL JANE @ 306-731-3267 OR MARION @ 306-789-4786.

Call For Singers - Magic City Chorus

DO YOU WANT TO…

Grow as a singer?…
      Sing 4-part harmony? …
             Make new friends?

Join MAGIC CITY CHORUS on the
risers and SING!

FREE VOCAL INSTRUCTION FOR WOMEN!
Tuesday, September 10, 17, & 24, 2013

For information contact Yvette:
306-955-6033 or y.jaspar@shaw.ca

As BTO would say, "We're Running Back To Saskatoon!"

Join runners, choristers, musicians and music lovers on Saturday, October 19th as we warm-up at the University of Saskatchewan for Saskatoon’s first ever Music For The Sole fundraiser walk/run to support choirs and music programming in Saskatchewan.  Music For The Sole is an innovative fundraiser designed to benefit choirs and celebrate music in Saskatchewan while encouraging an active lifestyle.

Click here for details on how you and your choir can get involved in this great event!

February 2014 - Hold The Date!

 Mark the week of February 10, 2014 for SCF's first provincial choral festival.  You won't want to miss being a part of SCF's first provincial choral festival. 

Concerts, adjudications, workshops - we'll have it all.  Make sure your community, school and church choirs and ensembles don't miss the opportunity to work with and learn from some of Canada's leading adjudicators and clinicians.  Watch for more information next week as additional details are finalized!

Celebrate Singing Around The World!

 Bring your singing voice and join us as we present Music Mosaic to celebrate Culture Days in Saskatchewan.  Enjoy music from around the world by Saskatchewan performers in Regina's beautiful Wascana Park.  Free community sing-along included!

There is still room for two more performance groups.  If you'd like to showcase your musical heritage, please call the office at 1-877-524-6725.

Thank You Candice!

SCF would like to thank our summer student Candice Froess for her excellent work on the Choral Library.  Candice spent three months at SCF creating music catalogues to make programming your annual repertoire easier.  Seventy-five catalogues have been arranged by voicing and genre.  Be sure to check them out on your next visit to the office!

We're going to miss you Candice!

Deadline Reminder: Scholarship Applications Due September 15

The Nova Voce Scholarship recognizes an individual in the early stages of choral conducting development who has the potential to make a significant contribution to choral music throughout the life of their career.  The deadline to apply is extended to September 15th.  The scholarship consists of a cash award and mentorship with an established choral conductor.  It will be awarded in November 2013.

Find out more here

Deadline Reminder: Funding Applications Due September 1

The deadline to apply for the Choral Festival Funding grant for winter festivals is September 1.  This grant is available to support the gathering of choirs in an adjudicated process that further develops their understanding, skill and appreciation of the art of choral singing.

Don't forget about our other grant programs:

Special Project Funding - Formally Workshop Grants, Special Project Funding is available to encourage projects that further the development of choral music in Saskatchewan or that promote and encourage participation in a choir.

New Choir Development Funding is available to assist new choirs in the first three years of existence to develop skills, talent and connections required for long-term sustainability.

Click here for more information

Library Reminder

If you have any outstanding music, please return it to the SCF office at:

Saskatchewan Choral Federation
1870 Lorne Street
REGINA, SK   S4P 2L7

(P.S. Be sure to double count your copies before you send - missing copies will be charged at a minimum of $5.00 per copy)

Wanted: National Youth Choir Alumni!

The Association of Canadian Choral Communities (formerly Association of Canadian Choral Conductors) is looking to update their contacts for Alumni of the National Youth Choir.  A research project is being conducted by Emma Borsellino on behalf of ACCC in preparations for the NYC's 30th Anniversary in 2014. 
You can contact Ms. Borsellino at ejb802@mun.ca


Please pass on this information to your NYC connections – it would be wonderful to reconnect with the 60+ Saskatchewanians (of more than 600 alumni!) who have been part of the NYC during the 15 tours that have occurred over the past 30 years!

Denise Gress,  Executive Director
Saskatchewan Choral Federation
1870 Lorne Street
REGINA, SK  S4P 2L7
P:  (306) 780-9230
F:  (306) 781-6021