The Children’s Chorus has been a source of musical education and enjoyment for choristers and audiences alike for over 30 years. Island children, aged 8-18 years, perform Christmas and spring concerts on the Mainstage each year as well as other performances for community events. For Chorus members, the highlight of the programme is their annual out-of-province tour, which gives them the opportunity to travel and gain valuable performance experience in new venues.
Registration for the Children’s Chorus takes place annually in September, October, and January for boys and girls, aged 8-14, who love to sing; want to develop their musical skills; would like the benefits of a music experience which will last a lifetime; and want to be part of this dynamic organization.
Audition Information
Auditions take place at the Confederation Centre’s Music Department, MacKenzie Theatre Building, corner of University and Grafton Street, Charlottetown.
Candidate's Appointment
Candidates are requested to sing a short piece of their own choice. Those who play a musical instrument are encouraged to bring their musical instruments to the audition and play a short piece. The accompanist is provided.
Chorus Membership Information
Rehearsals for the Chorus are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Attendance at rehearsals and performances is mandatory.
Fees
$80 for single member; $140 for two members from same family; $200 for three or more members from same family. Chorus members are expected to support the annual Fundraising and Awards Dinner and other fundraising activities, and Mainstage concerts.
Confederation Centre Youth Chorus is sponsored by:
Call for new members for Confederation Centre youth and adult choirs
The Confederation Singers, the Confederation Centre of the Arts’ resident adult choir, and the Confederation Centre Youth Chorus are looking for new voices. Don Fraser, Director of Music at the Confederation Centre of the Arts, is conducting intake interviews throughout September and October.
Every year, the adult choir performs two or three concerts, including a performance of Handel’s Messiah.
Rehearsals for the Confederation Singers normally run Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Mack Theatre.
The Confederation Centre Youth Chorus is looking for new members between the ages of 8 and 18. The chorus gives two performances, Sing Noel and Voices of Spring, each year at the Centre, and also sings at community events. Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Mack Theatre.
Chorus members recorded a CD entitled On Tour in 2003 and have toured extensively, travelling to France, Belgium, Great Britain, Washington D.C., New York City, British Columbia, Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Membership for either choir is $80 per person. People interested are encouraged to call Donald Fraser at 628-6144.