Category: Director’s Notes

Rehearsal notes February 24

Hello singers,  Just a few notes today. I’ve been busy sending emails to MLAs about the importance of Arts funding. PLEASE help. If you have lots of time, send them to all of the HRM MLAs. Even all of the province. We are in crisis mode.  Some big thank yous that I missed last evening, […]

Rehearsal notes February 17

Hello wonderful singers,  We did some solid work in rehearsal last evening. I notice a big difference in our progress when we tackle small sections and take the time to really pick apart the musical details. We are continuing to build skills in literacy, listening, inner hearing, vowels, beat/rhythm, and of course, overall musicality. I […]

Rehearsal notes February 10

Hello wonderful choristers,  Good work yesterday. I definitely noticed a difference in the amount of chatting happening in between singing – thank you! It really helps with rehearsal and improvement when we can hear instructions and musical support clearly. Let’s keep that up!  Dean and I have chatted about Kiwanis selections. We will sing “Cantique” and “Skye […]

Rehearsal notes February 4

Hello lovely choir!  I was so glad to dig into those new pieces yesterday. I know some people felt panicked with all of those chromatic lines and crunchy harmonies. Don’t stress. It’s nothing that some solid practice can’t solve! And we will become stronger musicians because we are challenging ourselves. YES!  For your at-home practice this week […]

Seating update

Hi everyone,  As we discussed last evening, here is the updated seating plan. I think the changes mostly affect sopranos. Hopefully it works!  Krista

Rehearsal notes January 27 2026

Hi Everyone,  No rehearsal this evening. Our choir executive has been hard at work sending emails and texts, and making phone calls. THANK YOU! We received reports from a number of singers about bad roads in their areas, from a number of communities within HRM. Better to play it safe.  Lori scottlorij@gmail.com has been keeping track of your […]

Rehearsal notes January 20 2026

Hello choir,  Here are a few music notes to keep you on track with your at-home practice this week:  Cantique de Jean Racine – we focused on m.40-end – please use practice recordings to review the notes for this section at home – we’re going for long, legato lines I have added links to rehearsal aid […]

Rehearsal notes January 13 2026

Hello Singers,   Thank you for your hard work in rehearsal yesterday. I know it’s an awful lot of talking and teaching at the beginning of the term, but as we move through, there is more and more singing. At least that’s the goal!   Sending along a few rehearsal notes to help with your […]