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In July of 2023, we took 9 singers to Cape Breton Island to tour and explore, and learn about Gaelic music and culture. Here is a reflection on the trip by Kate, a singer with the Halifax Newcomer Choir: The Cape Breton trip with the choir felt like an adventure and an adventure shared withContinueContinue reading “Halifax Newcomer Choir Trip to Cape Breton – 2023”

The Halifax and Dartmouth Newcomer Choirs joined forces in October 2023 for a fabulous performance at Pier 21 in downtown Halifax. We were grateful to be invited to perform for members of the International Work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement, to perform a set of Nova Scotia and grief-related songs. A record 32 performersContinueContinue reading “Performance at Pier 21 for the International Work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement”