halifax camerata singers

The Halifax Camerata Singers, an auditioned ensemble of dedicated singers from across Nova Scotia, is Atlantic Canada's leading chamber choir.

Founded in 1986 by Artistic Director Jeff Joudrey, the choir performs an extensive repertoire covering all periods and styles. Camerata has a reputation for performance excellence that sets a high standard, even in a province known for its rich musical tradition. In the 2010 National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choirs, Camerata was awarded the prestigious Healey Willan Prize for best overall performance and placed first in the chamber choir category.

The choir frequently commissions choral music from Canadian and international composers. Camerata also is proud to encourage young singers through its Youth Mentoring Program, Nova Scotia Youth Choir bursaries, a Young Composer’s Competition, and Camerata Xara Young Women’s Choir.

The choir performs at least five concerts each year, including collaborative performances with chamber orchestra ensembles, Symphony Nova Scotia and other musicians. Since 2001 Camerata has been the core choir of the 75-voice Symphony Nova Scotia Chorus, which usually performs twice a year, including the Christmas performances of Handel's Messiah.

The Halifax Camerata Singers also performs in regional concert series such as Musique Royale, the St. Cecilia Concert Series, the Dartmouth Community Concert Association, Music at the Three Churches, P.E.I.’s Indian River Festival.

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