The Halifax Newcomer Choir was delighted to perform alongside Scotia Brass at Knox United Church in Lower Sackville, NS on April 24, 2025. Each ensemble had their own pieces to share. We also performed one song together. For many singers, this was their first opportunity to sing with piano and brass band accompaniment – howContinueContinue reading “Halifax Newcomer Choir + Scotia Brass”
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Halifax Newcomer Choir Trip to Cape Breton – 2023
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”
Performance at Pier 21 for the International Work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement
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”
‘A sanctuary’: How a Halifax choir brings immigrants together to learn English | CBC News
Halifax Newcomer Choir provides language skills and community as they practice for a concert on Thursday Cassidy McMackon · The Canadian Press · Posted: Dec 19, 2024 12:57 PM AST | Last Updated: December 19 Members of the Halifax Newcomer Choir use a variety of smartphones and paper copies to read music during practice at St. Andrew’s United ChurchContinueContinue reading “‘A sanctuary’: How a Halifax choir brings immigrants together to learn English | CBC News”
Newcomer Choir Association - Canada 