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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has recently announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Among them are choral conductor and music educator Madeleine Humer.

Guest post by Dr. Arla Good

The SingWell Project brings together world-leading researchers examining the benefits of singing, alongside partners across Canada with a role to play in activating them. Here are nine scientifically backed reasons we’ve explored in our research on why singing with others matters for our wellbeing.

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Competition for Choral Writing: Katharine Petkovski and François Lukawecki. Learn more about the composers and the winning pieces.

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) has announced their 2024 East Coast Music Award nominees. Learn more about the nominees in the "Choral Recording of the Year" category.

"As a leading national organization, Choral Canada and its Board of Directors works diligently to sustain our impact on the sector, ensuring that every dollar donated is carefully and thoughtfully allocated. Your support helps us uphold our commitment to celebrating and championing group singing across Canada in all its forms, and for that, I am eternally grateful." – Executive Director, Meghan Hila

Entry deadline: January 15, 2024. The 2024 competition is sponsored by J.W. Pepper. The Diane Loomer Award is sponsored by Cypress Choral Music. The Stephen Chatman Student Award is made possible by Stephen Chatman and Tara Wohlberg.

We are thrilled to welcome Kitbielle Pasagui as the Apprentice Conductor and Pierre McLean as the Collaborative Pianist for the 2024 National Youth Choir of Canada.

Our hearts are broken as we bid farewell to our cherished colleague and friend Delicia Raveenthrarajan. Her sudden departure has left us stunned and profoundly saddened. Delicia is well known, admired, and respected in many music education and choral communities in Toronto, in Ontario, and beyond. 

On September 30, Choral Canada will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by taking some time to reflect upon the injustices faced by Indigenous peoples, as well as their rich cultural contributions that have enriched our nation. We recognize the need for open dialogue, meaningful action, and ongoing education to address the historical and ongoing injustices faced by Indigenous communities.