Halifax Newcomer Choir + Scotia Brass
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 – how…
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 with…
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 performers…
