Nova Scotia Music Education Council - NSMEC

05/02/2023

Hats off to the incredible music educators in Cape Breton who orchestrated this fabulous event! What a powerful shared experience for these lucky students!

What do you get when more than 1,000 students sing alongside The Barra MacNeils? CTV’s Ryan MacDonald has the answer.

09/29/2022

As our province grapples with the devastation of Hurricane Fiona, this message seems particularly timely.

Sending wishes for safety and restored power to all impacted by the storm.

09/06/2022

Sending our very best wishes to music educators and students across the province as they return to their classrooms today!

09/02/2022

Love to sing? Check out these choral singing opportunities for students in grades 4-9 from Halifax Regional Arts!

08/27/2022

Workshop notice for music educators!

The New Brunswick Choral Federation - La Fédération des chorales du N.-B. Is offering two fantastic virtual workshops next week. Non-members can register at a subsidized rate.

Register today! https://nbcfsite.wordpress.com/workshops/

🚨Workshop alert! 🚨
Ensemble singing is one of the most effective and accessible ways to teach music. Singing has a wealth of physical and mental benefits, and is a wonderfully effective way to promote creativity, community and inclusion.
Every leader of an ensemble can benefit from updating their understanding of how the singing voice works, how to teach singing, and how to get the most from a vocal ensemble.
The New Brunswick Choral Federation is pleased to sponsor two professional development workshops this August on engaging and working with vocal ensembles. Each workshop will be delivered remotely via Zoom.

Workshops take place Wednesday, August 31 and Thursday September 1, 2022.

Please register, and if required indicate payment method, before Saturday, August 27, 2022.

Visit our website for details and to register https://nbcfsite.wordpress.com/workshops/

08/12/2022

The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a $1 circulation coin to commemorate Peterson, one of Canada’ most decorated musicians. He is remembered as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time.

07/28/2022

The Nova Scotia Choral Federation is gearing up for Sing Summer Camps! They are looking for a few students to join their team this summer. Check out the details below:

Looking for a casual summer job in a relaxed camp environment? Consider joining us for our Sing Summer Camps held in Berwick, Nova Scotia! The Nova Scotia Choral Federation is seeking applicants for Gopher staff for their upcoming Sing Summer camps. By assisting with food service in the dining hall, ensuring camp facilities are tidy and well-stocked, and helping set up for rehearsals and concerts, gophers are integral staff that help ensure our camps run smoothly. All meals and accommodations are provided while working at the Berwick United Church Camp. These positions are considered volunteer roles with an honorarium of $200 included.

To apply, please complete the Google form linked below:
https://forms.gle/F2DrHCrqWV6HpzXs6

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Program Coordinator, Ryan Henwood, at [email protected]

Please complete this form if you would like to work as a counsellor or gopher at this year's camps. Please be advised interviews for these positions will not be until JUNE. You will be contacted in May if you are selected for an interview. Except for the guest conductors, all positions at camp are V...

07/27/2022

Congratulations to Jason Caslor whose teaching has inspired and guided many Nova Scotia music educators!

Jason Caslor, associate professor and director of bands in Arizona State University's School of Music, Dance and Theatre, has been awarded the 2022 International Band Award by the Canadian Band Association.

Caslor was nominated by the Saskatchewan Band Association and is only the sixth recipient of the award since 1991. Read more at https://bit.ly/3zCsYhn

07/24/2022

Human connection, team work and listening to our peers: just a few of the essentials students experience through group music making!

As the summer continues, we hope you are taking time to make music with those around you around the campfire, on the beach - wherever you may be!

07/16/2022

Free concerts this weekend from noon to 3PM on the Halifax waterfront! A great chance to get out and experience live music in Nova Scotia through the TD Halifax Jazz Festival.

A special shout out to the students who have been part of the jazz festival this week!

Bring your kids, dog, an umbrella and your friends and enjoy free music on the gorgeous Halifax Waterfront! Every day of the event, beginning Wednesday, July 13, the TD Halifax Jazz Festival offers FREE shows from noon until 3PM generously supported by Insight Optometry and Support4Culture.

RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/1O9ZWGKYL

07/13/2022

Grade 9-12 students in CBVRCE: guitar jam sessions happening every Thursday in August!

An update to our previous flyer for our Guitar Group that takes place every Thursday in August: Our group will now be offered to students in grades 9-12 attending ANY High School within the CBVRCE! 🎸😄

The new person to contact for registration to the Guitar Group is Kirsti, and she can be reached at 902-574-1432 or [email protected]