Cape Breton Chorale

This article, written by Elizabeth Patterson, was featured in the Cape Breton Post, The Chronicle Herald, and was shared within the Canadian Choral Advocacy Network.

Nova Scotia Sunrise, Remembrance Day, 2020 Photo credit, Bernice MacDonald, Antigonish

Remembering the Forties was one of the many albums recorded by the Cape Breton Chorale. A complete list of tracks (and audio samples) may be found on our website. Now is The Hour From the album, Remembering the Forties 1995 ... Photo Credit: Canadian Legion Magazine

Meet our Members Over the next several weeks, we would like to introduce you to our members, who come from communities across the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and beyond. Some are founding members, while others have joined the Chorale in recent years. We hope you will enjoy getting to know the people behind the faces and voices of the Cape Breton Chorale. Name: Adam Young... Hometown: French Road Joined the Chorale in: January 2018 By day: Internet Content and New Media Officer, Parks Canada Other hobbies: Piano, hiking, kayaking, standup paddleboarding, photography A short memory about the Chorale (memorable performance, favourite piece, or memory ): I'm fairly new to the Chorale and have only performed in a couple of concerts as a member of the group. One memory that sticks out is the first time hearing Rise Again in rehearsal. I'd heard the song sung for about 30 years but hadn't been in the room when the Chorale sang it. That final note just lingers in the air long after the choir has stopped singing. It’s amazing to experience live, and especially as a part of the group. That's happened with a couple of pieces since then, and the feeling never gets old! Photo: Taken by Dave Phillips Photography, Manchester, UK

We thank Morgan for this and for letting us be part of the story.

One of the other features we look forward to bringing to our followers is to present follow-up spots to highlight past recipients of the Sister Rita Clare Scholarship, which is an ongoing project for the choir. Today, we would like to bring you our recipient from 2014, Morgan Reid. Morgan Reid Sr. Rita Clare Scholarship Testimonial Growing up in Cape Breton, I was constantly surrounded by music and influenced by the tight-knit, musical community around me. I believe it i...s fair to say that nearly everyone had a connection, story, or support from Sr. Rita Clare in one way or another. With that in mind, I was delighted to have received this scholarship in honour of such an important pillar of our community. At the time, my musical studies were only just beginning! Having this sort of support meant the world to me as I started my journey and still brings me great joy today, knowing that my community believed in me and helped me on my way. A very large part of what I do today comes from my roots in Cape Breton and I am so grateful for that! From 2014 to 2018, Morgan attended Mount Allison University for a Bachelor of Music, studying voice performance. She then moved to Toronto, attending the University of Toronto for a Master of Music in Voice Performance (2018-2020) and has just entered into her first year of Doctoral studies in U of T’s Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Performance program. She works as a private voice teacher for classical and musical theatre voice, as an arts administrator, and, of course, frequently performs in a variety of concerts, recitals, opera, and musical theatre. Morgan often returns home to Nova Scotia to perform, with her most recent engagements at the Highland Arts Theatre (Sydney, NS) and Halifax Summer Opera Festival (Halifax, NS). Photo Credit - Contributed by Morgan Reid

The Cape Breton Chorale would like to congratulate Jimmy Rankin, singer-songwriter from Mabou, whose ballad,Fare The Well Love, has been added to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Stuart Calvert, of Glace Bay, prepared the choral arrangement of Fare Thee Well Love, which was recorded by the Cape Breton Chorale in 1997 for the album, Songs of Atlantic Canada. It has been performed by the chorale during the Celtic Colours International Festival here at home, as well as in... concerts throughout the rest of Canada and overseas. Fare Thee Well Love is an exquisite example of song writing, said Vanessa Thomas, CSHF Executive Director. The song’s haunting beauty and emotion transcends genre, time and space and takes your breath away. The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame will be adding Fare Thee Well Love to its permanent and interactive exhibition at the National Music Centre in Calgary, that features a celebrated catalogue of inducted songs that fans can listen to, as well as displays, exclusive artifacts, and one-of-a-kind memorabilia celebrating Canada’s greatest songwriters and Inductees. Information sourced from media release, Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame cshf.ca

2020 Sister Rita Clare Scholarship The Cape Breton Chorale is pleased to award the Sister Rita Clare Scholarship to Nellena Gilmet, who is a member of the Class of 2020 and has recently graduated from Glace Bay High School. Her primary instruments are flute and piano. ... Nellena plans to pursue a Bachelor of Music at Acadia Univeristy, Wolfville, Nova Scotia. She aspires to become a music educator and conductor. The Cape Breton Chorale congratulates Nellena and this year’s applicants, all of whom were strong candidates and leaders in their schools and communities. You may find out more about the Sister Rita Clare Scholarship by visiting our website https:// www.capebretonchorale.com

Last reminder that May 15th is the deadline for applications for @cbchorale Sister Rita Clare Scholarship. Full details on the scholarship as well as a downloadable application may be found on our website, capebretonchorale.com

Just a reminder that May 15th is the deadline for applications for the Sister Rita Clare Scholarship. All details, including a downloadable application may be found on our website at capebretonchorale.com

The Sister Rita Clare Scholarship will be awarded this year by the Cape Breton Chorale. I am very grateful to have received this scholarship in 2018. I know how influential Sister Rita Clare was in the field of music in Cape Breton. I'm proud to have received a scholarship dedicated to such a well respected educator and promoter of the arts. Daniel Mulvihill, (entering 3rd yr) BMusic Mt. Allison University... Potential applicants must be graduating from a high school within the Cape Breton Victoria Regional Centre for Education with plans to pursue studies music at a recognized post secondary institution. Information about the scholarship as well as an application may be found on our website at https://capebretonchorale.com Any questions may be directed to [email protected] Deadline for applications is May 15th. Photo credit: Paula Mulvihill

Attention Class of 2020: The Sister Rita Clare Scholarship will be awarded this year. Applicants should intend to pursue studies in music at a post-secondary institution. Information about the scholarship may be found on our website. You may download the application there as well. ... Applications are due May 15th. Please direct any questions to [email protected]

Class of 2020: The Sr. Rita Clare scholarship offered through the Cape Breton Chorale will be available to students this year. Applications may be found at https://capebretonchorale.com//sister-rita-clare-music-sch and the deadline for applications is May 15th. ... Further questions may be directed to [email protected]

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Join us for a Nova Scotian Singalong, and raise your voice high in these heavy times . We're honoured to share our music here in Mi'kma'ki/Nova Scotia, and grateful for our ability to share in this music with the community. #NovaScotiaStrong #MikmakiStrong #NSStrong

The Big Sing takes place tonight at 8:00 p.m. Atlantic time. Choir! Choir! Choir! will also have an invitational singing event this evening. Please feel free to share and add to this evening’s chorus.

If you would like to be a part of the Nova Scotia Singalong, organized by The Big Sing, tune in online this evening. Check the time to make sure you can attend and lend your voice.

Today's offering from the Cape Breton Chorale: The Cape Breton Chorale had the privilege of recording three of Rita MacNeil's most well known compositions, including her signature piece, Working Man. She's Called Nova Scotia and Home I'll be also appeared on the album, Songs of Atlantic Canada, which the choir recorded in the early 1990's with the help of CBC Radio Maritimes. Stuart Calvert, originally from Glace Bay, prepared this particular arrangement. Soloists on this tra...ck were Christopher Francis and Brian McIntosh You can find out more about the Cape Breton Chorale by visiting our website at https://www.capebretonchorale.com, following on Facebook, YouTube, or @cbchorale on Twitter.

Today's offering from the Cape Breton Chorale: The Cape Breton Chorale was fortunate to be able to record several songs from the Helen Creighton Collection, and The Hills and Glens was one such selection to be featured on the album, Songs of Atlantic Canada. Soloist on this track was Claire Rogers. To find out more about the Helen Creighton Collection and Folklore Society, you may visit https://www.helencreighton.org ... To find out more about the Cape Breton Chorale, you may visit https://www.capebretonchorale.com You may also follow the group on Facebook, YouTube, or @cbchorale on Twitter

Today's offering from the Cape Breton Chorale: The Cape Breton Chorale chose the Dashing White Sergeant, a popular Scottish country dance, as the first track on its 1991 album, Songs of Atlantic Canada. This particular arrangement, by Hugh Robertson, was featured on concert programs at home in Nova Scotia, and on the chorale's tours overseas. It has also been performed by the group on several occasions at the Celtic Colours International Festival. To find out more about the... Dashing White Sergeant and other dances, please visit https://thesession.org You are invited to visit the chorale's website at https://www.capebretonchorale.com, follow on Facebook, on You Tube, or @cbchorale on Twitter

Today's offering from the Cape Breton Chorale: Fare Thee Well Love, composed by Jimmy Rankin and popularized by the Rankin Family, was arranged for choir by Stuart Calvert, originally from Glace Bay. The Cape Breton Chorale recorded it as the first track on the album, Songs of Land and Sea. The chorale's 1997 album was the follow up album, Songs of Atlantic Canada. A complete discography may be found by visiting the group's website, https://www.capebretonchorale.com You may also follow the Chorale on Facebook, You Tube, or @cbchorale on Twitter.

Today's offering from the Cape Breton Chorale: The Cape Breton Chorale has been proud to have Here's to Song, words and music by Allister MacGillivray, arrangement by Lydia Adams, as a staple in its repertoire. It has been performed and recorded countless times by choirs, and has appeared on the chorale's programs for concerts, festivals, tours, and was included on the album, Songs of Land and Sea, recorded with the help of CBC Radio Maritimes. Soloist on this track was Ruth... Ann Morrison. The Cape Breton Chorale was founded in 1973 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. You are invited to visit https://www.capebretonchorale.com, follow on You Tube, on Faceook, and @cbchorale on Twitter.

Today's offering from the Cape Breton Chorale: Road to the Isles, the famous Scottish traditional song, has been interpreted by choirs and soloists the world over. The Cape Breton Chorale recorded this arrangement, by Gwyn Arch, as part of the album, Songs of Atlantic Canada. A full discography and tour history of the Cape Breton Chorale may be found by visiting the website https://www.capebretonchorale.com. You may also follow the choir on YouTube, Facebook, or @cbchorale on Twitter.

Today's offering from the Cape Breton Chorale: The Bluebird,arranged by Derek Holman, was taken from the Songs of the Miramichi. The Miramichi is an area in New Brunswick, Canada, rich in music and folklore. The Bluebird was recorded as part of the chorale's album, Songs of Land and Sea, in 1997, with the help of CBC Radio Maritimes. The Cape Breton Chorale was founded in 1973 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, and remains active today. ... You may visit the chorale's website at https://www.capebretonchorale.com on Facebook, You Tube, or @cbchorale on Twitter. See more

Today's offering from the Cape Breton Chorale: Homeward Bound is not a song with roots in Eastern Canada, but its message has resonated with our audiences over the years. In 1997, it was chosen to be included on the chorale's album, Songs of Land and Sea. It was written by Marta Keen and arranged by Jay Althouse. It has been recorded by choirs around the world and has often been included in our performances at the Celtic Colours International Festival. ... You may find the Cape Breton Chorale at https://www.capebretonchorale.com, on YouTube, Facebook, or @cbchorale on Twitter.