NOVA SCOTIA S PROVINCIAL MEN S CHOIR Season

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1 ova oce NOVA SCOTIA S PROVINCIAL MEN S CHOIR Season

2 A Unique Experience Awaits You. The Nova Voce Choir will warm your heart with their vocal presentation and their charitable support for the homeless in our community. Enjoy. Proud Supporters Superline Fuels West Nova Fuels Keeping Nova Scotia families warm at home.

3 Dear Friends, As Her Majesty s representative in Nova Scotia, it is my great pleasure to extend greetings for the fourteenth performing season of Nova Voce, Nova Scotia s Provincial Men s Choir. Since it was founded in 2004, Nova Voce, has earned critical acclaim for its outstanding performances not just around Nova Scotia, but throughout Canada, the United States and internationally. The choir has developed an amazing repertoire and it is actively sought to perform at many events and venues. During this upcoming season, Nova Voce will once again perform around Nova Scotia including Tatamagouche, Stellarton, Fall River and Halifax. I am also pleased to learn that the choir will perform at Government House for Nocturne: Art at Night in October As the newly installed Lieutenant Governor, I am delighted to become the Honorary Patron of Nova Voce, and I look forward to seeing them perform and to following their progress. I offer the choir my sincere congratulations on their success and I wish the members the very best in all of their endeavours. The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, ONS, QC Lieutenant Governor September 2017 A Message from the Lieutenant Governor 1

4 Dartmouth Community Concert Association Proudly Presenting our 61st Season: Woodlawn United Church, 54 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth, 7:30 pm The Elora Singers Saturday, October 21, 2017 Wayne Weng, pianist Friday, November 24, 2017 with Dick Charlton, narrator Brogue Saxophone Quartet Friday, March 23, 2018 VC2, cello duo Saturday, February 10, 2018 Cadence a cappella quartet Friday, May 4, 2018 ALL FIVE CONCERTS FOR : $60/Adult, $55/Senior, $25/Student, $125/Family Single Concert ticket price: $25/Adult, $20/Senior, $10/Student Info: or Proud to Support The N.S. Provincial Men s Choir Love s Last Gift Remembrance

5 A Look Back at Last Season 3

6 Team Nova Voce Artistic Directors... Bryan Crocker and Bill Perrot Accompanist... Lynn Pelton Artistic Director Emeritus... Terry Hurrell Concert Manager...Gina Sanford Tenor l Tenor ll The Choir Baritone Bass Bryan Cable Tim McClare Alan McGrath Norm Scrimger Graham Bolton Tim Callahan-Cross Richard Gooch Dick Hodgson Richard Foot David Kalix Tom McCarron Michael Pottie John Wallace Steven Beeler Keelan Black Bryan Crocker Peter Fillmore Kert Fulmer Don Hill Ron Macdonald Bob McCalla Bruce McCulloch Phil Porter Tom Black Bob Howell Dave Large Greg Macleod Duncan Miller Dave O Connell Bill Perrot Stephen Thompson Adam Tipert Nova Voce Board of Directors John Wallace...President Ron MacDonald... Vice President Tom Black...Past President Bob McCalla... Secretary Greg MacLeod...Treasurer Steve Beeler (Finance Committee)... At Large Graham Bolton... At Large Tim Callahan-Cross (Grants)... At Large Terry Hurrell... At Large Dave Kalix... At Large Phil & Judy Porter (Publicity and Promotion)... At Large Bryan Crocker...Artistic Director (ex officio) Bill Perrot...Artistic Director (ex officio) 4 The Artistic Team

7 The Nova Voce Board of Directors and I welcome you to our 14th season of bringing music to Nova Scotia. Nova Voce is a varied group with members who come from many parts of the province. We are university professors, students, truck drivers, technicians and doctors, to name a few. We are young and we are old. Though we are diverse, we have a common love of music and we enjoy sharing that love with you through our songs. Our season begins with an evening at Government House in Halifax where the Lieutenant Governor will open his doors to the public as part of Nocturne, an annual evening of celebration of the arts. This will be followed by concerts in metro Halifax, Lower Sackville, Tatamagouche, Fall River and Stellarton. These vibrant communities provide wonderful opportunities for residents to enjoy all the fine culture that our province has to offer. They have hosted such illustrious groups as the National Youth Choir and the Camerata Singers. Speaking of the Camerata Singers, we will be their guests this fall at their concerts of Remembrance. Our annual Christmas concert, with the Halifax Boys Honour Choir, always a rowd favourite, will be returning this year. Our season also includes two fundraising events, where we get to let our hair down and join you in an evening of fun for the family. These fundraisers enable us to travel to all parts of the province and beyond. As you can imagine, sending a group like Nova Voce abroad can be a costly venture -your support helps make that happen. Our love of singing extends beyond the concerts that we bring to you. We also mentor young male singers, provide a scholarship to voice students and support Phoenix Community Choir. This choir is near and dear to our hearts. It is part of Phoenix, a Halifax social agency that has been offering programs and support for homeless and at-risk youth in Halifax for 26 years. On behalf of the Nova Voce Board, I would like to thank our artistic staff which includes Artistic Directors Bryan Crocker and Bill Perrot, as well as accompanist Lynn Pelton. Thanks also to Gina Sanford, our concert manager, and Judy Porter, our publicity manager. We are grateful for their dedication and hard work. Finally, we thank you our audience, advertisers and supporters. You make all of this possible. John Wallace, President A Message from the President 5

8 CONCERT MANAGER - GINA SANFORD Gina is passionate about music, as a soloist, choir member and choral conductor. Travelling and organizing travel for the group is another one of her interests. Working with Nova Voce is one of many volunteer positions that she enjoys. Her diligence and good humour have earned her the love and respect of the Nova Voce family. She serves as a member of The Tartan Team at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Nova Voce is pleased to be a member and supporter of: Celebrating 40 years of fine choral music for all ages 6 The Artistic Team

9 ACCOMPANIST - LYNN PELTON Lynn is a native of Oxford, Nova Scotia, and a graduate of NS Teachers College and Mount Allison University, where she received a Bachelor of Music degree, majoring in Performance and Music History. She has been involved with music from a very young age, beginning piano lessons at age five, accompanying choirs at age thirteen and completing Grade Ten Mount Allison Piano exams at the age of fifteen. Lynn was a Music Educator for many years in the Halifax area. Her school choirs have received numerous awards. She also accompanies Shore Vocalz and enjoys singing with the North Street Singers. Her past accomplishments include accompanying the Aeolian Singers, Jubilate Singers and several metro area school honour choirs and string groups. Lynn is currently in her twelfth season with Nova Voce. ARTISTIC DIRECTOR EMERITUS - TERRY HURRELL After training as a music educator in England, Terry and his wife, Stephanie, came to Nova Scotia in 1967 and he became deeply involved in the music scene. An educator, innovator, music director and vocalist, Terry found his niche in choral music. He has been the founding music director of such diverse groups as the Lockeport Male Choir, Liverpool Boys Choir, Halifax Boys Honour Choir, Queens County Community Choir, Nova Scotia Youth Chamber Choir and two church handbell choirs. Terry is the founding Artistic Director of Nova Voce. He led the choir from January 2004 until his retirement in December, Terry sings with the Dartmouth Choral Society and St. Matthew s Church Choir. He is currently the conductor of the Jubilate Singers. The Artistic Team 7

10 BRYAN CROCKER - CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Bryan has been conducting choirs since 2000 when he was appointed Artistic Director of the Dalhousie Health Professions Chorale. He continues to enjoy conducting the mixed choir at Dalhousie University as well as the special sound that Nova Voce brings to its audiences. Bryan sings Baritone with both the Halifax Camerata Singers and Polaris as well as playing baritone saxophone in the Sackville Concert Band. Bryan also serves as Vice-President of the Nova Scotia Choral Federation and sits on a number of planning committees both provincially and nationally. During the weekdays, in his free moments, Bryan is a full-time laboratory manager with the Nova Scotia Health Authority. BILL PERROT - CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Bill graduated from Westminster Choir College in 1975 and has been involved in school, church and community choirs since his arrival in Nova Scotia. He has been active in the Nova Scotia Choral Federation since its inception in 1976 and is also a Charter Life Member of Choral Canada. Bill is the founding conductor of Kings Chorale, a community choir established in In addition he has conducted the Annapolis Valley Honour Choir, the Acadian University Chorus, the Acadia Vocal Ensemble, and NSCF s Youth Choir Camp. He has prepared choirs for Symphony Nova Scotia performances as well as concerts with the Nova Scotia Youth orchestra. In 1994 he was the Master Conductor for the Rotary Youth Choir in Halifax, now the Nova Scotia Youth Choir. In May of 2008, Bill was given the Alumni Merit Award from Westminster Choir College for his work with choirs, particularly youth choirs, in Nova Scotia. Bill is extremely pleased to be sharing the podium with Bryan Crocker as Co-Artistic Director. 8 The Artistic Team

11 Nocturne Saturday, October 14, 2017 Starting at 7pm Government House 1451 Barrington St. Halifax, NS Schedule FUN-Raiser Friday, October 20, 2017 at 7:00 pm MicMac Aquatic Club 192 Prince Albert Road, Dartmouth, NS Fall Concert Saturday, October 28, :00 pm (door open at 2:30 pm) Sharon United Church Church St., Tatamagouche, NS Joint Concert with Halifax Camerata Singers Saturday, November 4, :00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) First Baptist Church 1300 Oxford St., Halifax, NS Joint Concert with Halifax Camerata Singers Sunday, November 5, :00 pm (doors open at 2:30 pm) Knox United Church 567 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville, NS Christmas Concert with the Halifax Boys Honour Choir and Stadacona Brass Friday, December 1, :00 pm (doors open at 6:30) Saint Andrews United Church 1390 Robie St., Halifax, NS Annual Fundraiser Saturday, January 27, 2018 More details TBA Fundraising Event Saturday, April 14, 2018 More details TBA Spring Concert Saturday, April 28, :30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm) Sharon St. John United Church 33 Acadia Ave., Stellarton, NS Spring Concert Sunday, April 29, :00 pm (doors open at 2:30 pm) Fall River United Church 3360 Nova Scotia Trunk 2, Fall River, NS Nova Voce requests that there be no flash photography or use of recording devices during performances. Please remember to turn off your cell phone and other electronic devices before the concert begins. Thank you. Performance Schedule 9

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13 Student Mentorship Program Nova Voce is committed to the development of young male singers in Nova Scotia. The choir offers up to five mentorship positions each season and invites young singers (ages 16-25) to audition for these positions. Singers who are accepted are welcomed into the choir and have their fees waived. They are provided with skilled choral tutoring in a professional environment where their choral skills are honed. Male Scholarship Award Nova Voce awards a scholarship to a full-time third or fourth year student who is currently enrolled in a Nova Scotia university and who has demonstrated an exceptional level of performance and potential for a professional singing career. The recipient will appear as a guest soloist in at least one Nova Voce concert. Please check our website for more information or send an to director@novavoce.com. Love to Sing??? Nova Voce is looking for a gew good men! If you love singing, have always been told you have a great voice, and enjoy the camaraderie of a fine group of men, perhaps you are a good fit for Nova Voce. If you are interested in auditioning for Nova Voce, please contact our Artistic Director by ing director@novavoce.com. Auditions, Scholarship & Mentorship 11

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15 Charitable Endeavours Nova Voce has sponsored the Phoenix Community Choir for the past three years. They have funded hoodies for new members and sponsored the dinner meals the youth receive each Monday and Wednesday. In addition, Nova Voce provides a Bass (Duncan Miller) and a Tenor (Dick Hodgson) to mentor the young men who sing with Phoenix. Phoenix provides a safe and joyful environment for youths at risk between the ages of 12 and 24. Nova Voce is proud of their relationship with Phoenix and has performed in concert with their Choir with amazing enthusiasm. Charitable Endeavours 13

16 GRAHAM BOLTON - Tenor ll Graham has been singing for as long as he can remember. He went through his school choirs, sang with the Annapolis Valley Honour Choir for three years, the Nova Scotia Youth Choir for four, and is now in his second year with Nova Voce. He is excited not only to sing with the choir this year, but to help behind the scenes through the music committee and board. Fun fact about Graham: he almost single handedly drops the average age of the choir by ten years! 14 Meet a few of our members

17 DUNCAN MILLER - Bass Stay close to your desk and never go to sea and you all could be rulers of the Queen s Navy (which he was after 38 years of lots of time at sea poor Ann!). Duncan took voice lessons in Montreal at age 11 and was promptly put on tour with a vaudeville act. He fell in love with musical theatre and has played all the major patter roles in Gilbert and Sullivan productions in Ottawa and Halifax. He recently soloed KoKo s List song with the Stadacona Navy Band in May. He has performed in many choirs from church to glee. He was the lead singer of a rock band in Montreal and President of Bishop s University s Choir Deep Purples. He has sung in several folk groups and plays banjo and his home made 12 and 6 string guitars. He presently sings with the amazing Phoenix Community Choir, Nova Voce and folk group LPD. He is delighted to sing with NV and the amazing sound an auditioned male voice choir can make. STEVE BEELER Baritone A native Haligonian, it is rumoured that Steve was singing when he exited the womb. His early choral training occurred at his church under the guidance of Bernice Finck and Charles Underwood. Steve has sung in many choirs including Seton Cantata, Dalhousie and Bethany Chorales, and studied voice under Donna Dodge. As a founding member of Nova Voce, he has served on the Board, including as Chair. He also sings in the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Choir and his church choir. For 29 years, he and his wife have co-produced the Jubilate Singers Festival of Carols at St. Mark s, raising funds for Christmas food boxes. Steve works for Public Services & Procurement Canada where he can be found singing Happy Birthday to his co-workers. Meet a few of our members 15

18 Applause for our Supporters: TO YOU: We would like to say a great big THANK YOU to everyone who has supported Nova Voce by attending our concerts and events, or making a donation. Nova Voce is a not-for-profit registered charity. Our only sources of revenue are from ticket sales, our fundraisers, or financial applause (donations made by our supporters). We couldn t do this without YOU, so we just want you to know how very thankful we are for your support. GRANT: The Nova Voce family would like to express our gratitude to the Spencer Family Charitable Foundation for their donation this year. We appreciate their generous support. FINANCIAL APPLAUSE: Margaret Arklie, Donald Craswell, Louise Crocker, Ricardo Federizon, Bernard Levert, Dorothy & Bob Lindsay, Lauren MacLeod, Peter & Mary Ellen Onno, Barbara Phippen, Don Sanford and Yongmei Wang. DONATIONS: Spencer Family Charitable Foundation, Dr. Karen Mann, Rev. Robert Mills & Dr. Helga Mills, Canada Helps.org, and Bob McCalla. TERRY HURRELL: Nova Voce recognizes the longstanding contribution of our Director Emeritus, Terry Hurrell, to the continuing success of the choir. Terry has, over more than a decade, written and arranged hundreds of the songs we have had the pleasure to sing for you. Terry graciously provided Nova Voce with the body of work he s compiled over those years and arranged by Terry Hurrell pieces will continue to be part of our repertoire. Thank you, Terry, for your ongoing participation and allowing us to continue to share your musical talent! for more information or to contact us: P.O. Box Halifax Shopping Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 5N7 16 Thank you to our supporters

19 Bill Casey Member of Parliament Diversity is our strength - Justin Trudeau bill.casey@parl.gc.ca amherst address: 5 Ratchford Street Amherst NS B4H 1X Truro address: 40 Inglis Place Truro NS B2N 4B

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