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Every 2 years, some of Canada's best young singers gather together for 2 weeks of intensive training, professional development, rehearsals and an exciting tour that culminates with a feature performance at PODIUM. Auditions are now open for the next edition of the National Youth Choir of Canada, and we encourage singers aged 19-26 from across Canada to consider applying before the October 15th deadline. The NYCC is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We strive to create an environment in which all people participating may flourish. We welcome auditions from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or economic status. More information and details about the program as well as the application process can be found on our auditions page. We recently spoke with Dr. Jamie Hillman, an NYCC 2022 alumnus who shared about some of his experiences, and he ended with this advice to anyone thinking of auditioning: 
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As part of Choral Canada's ongoing commitment to provide professional development opportunities to the members of the NYCC, we are pleased to bring a new Mentorship Pilot Project to the 2022 choristers. Supported by the Azrieli Foundation, this fantastic chance to connect with professionals in the world of choral music in Canada and group singing (including singers, conductors, educators, administrators and more) will be made available to all NYCC singers starting in January 2022. The application process for mentors is NOW OPEN. If you are currently working in the choral arts sector in Canada in a professional capacity and are interested in mentoring a young singer, please consider applying. Matching mentors with choristers will take place after NYCC 2022 auditions have been completed in the Fall of 2021.   Choral Canada is pleased to welcome Irene Gregorio, DMA to the artistic staff of the NYCC 2022 as the collaborative pianist for the rehearsal week and tour.
Dr. Gregorio enjoys a diverse and active musical life as a pianist, educator, and music director. As a pianist and chamber musician, she has collaborated in recital with members of the LA Phil and San Francisco Symphonies. She has served as pianist for the Los Angeles Children's Chorus, the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California Chamber Singers, among others. Her performances as a collaborative pianist have taken her throughout North America, Europe, Cuba, and the Philippines, and she has also appeared on PBS, CBC Radio 2, and on film soundtracks in the LA area. Dr. Gregorio has over 15 years of experience in the university setting, serving as a staff/faculty in collaborative piano at the campuses of the California State University, East Bay and Los Angeles. She earned her DMA at the University of Southern California and recently returned home to Canada, where she serves as the Director of Music Ministry at Dublin St. United Church, and Sessional Instructor of Piano at the University of Guelph.  Have you ever wondered what happens after the NYCC program? Where do the singers go, how does this experience impact their lives? The NYCC Alumni Committee is happy to share one such story. Dr. Jamie Hillman, alumnus of the 2002 choir, shares some reflections on his time spent singing and learning with the National Youth Choir.
:: :: :: Are you an NYCC alumna/us or know someone who is? Connect with Alumni committee here, or email nyccalumni@choralcanada.org for more information. National Youth Choir of Canada 2022 Accompanist CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Application Deadline: July 23, 2021 Contract: May 6-23, 2022 (inclusive) plus advance preparation and independent rehearsal Remuneration: $2500 honorarium Job Description and Requirements
Choral Canada is seeking a Collaborative Pianist/Piano Accompanist for the National Youth Choir of Canada (NYCC) 2022. The National Youth Choir of Canada (NYCC) is Canada’s finest youth choir. It is a one-of-a-kind professional development opportunity for some of Canada’s best emerging choral singers. Truly national in scope, the prestigious choir is made up of singers between the ages of 19 and 26 who are auditioned from across the country every two years. Jean-Sébastien Vallée will conduct the 2022 NYCC. The NYCC convenes in a different region every two years in association with PODIUM, Canada’s national biennial choral conference and festival. The NYCC 2022 rehearsal and training week will take place in Montréal, QC from May 6-13. The NYCC will then tour from Montréal to Toronto, with several stops along the way, culminating in a final weekend of performance and attendance at PODIUM 2022 in Toronto (May 19-23). It is required that the Accompanist be on-site and travel with the choir throughout the rehearsal week and tour. The successful applicant will be an accomplished collaborative pianist with experience working with professional-level choirs. Applicants must reside within the tour region (either the greater Montreal area or southern Ontario). How to Apply Interested and qualified applicants should forward a letter of application, resume, and list of 3-5 references to Choral Canada, by email to info@choralcanada.org, on or before July 23, 2021. Organization Description Choral Canada is the national voice of the Canadian choral community, representing and uniting a network of conductors, educators, accompanists, composers, students, administrators, choral industry leaders, and more than 42,000 member choral singers from coast to coast to coast. Choral Canada promotes, celebrates and advocates for Canadian choral music and musicians nationally and internationally. Choral Canada encourages excellence in the choral art through our programs, including the National Youth Choir of Canada (NYCC) the NYCC Conducting Apprenticeship, Podium (Canada’s national choral conference and festival), the National Competition for Choral Writing, the National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choirs, our Student Chapter, and our academic choral journal Anacrusis (published three times a year). Choral Canada is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in all its work, and to being fair and equitable in practice. It strives to build diversity and inclusivity into its teams, committees, programs, and services, thereby fostering an organizational environment in which all people wishing to participate may flourish. We value new perspectives and original ideas and welcome involvement from the Indigenous, Black, racialized, LGBTQ2S*, persons with disability, refugee and newcomer communities. As a program of Choral Canada, the NYCC is equally committed to these principles. Jean Sébastien Vallée, conductor Canadian-American conductor Jean-Sébastien Vallée is an internationally recognized conductor, scholar, and pedagogue. Maestro Vallée is Artistic Director of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; Associate Professor of Music, Director of Choral Studies, and Coordinator of the Ensembles & Conducting Area at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University; and Director of the renowned choir of the church of St. Andrew & St. Paul in Montréal. Moreover, Jean-Sébastien will conclude his tenure as Music Director of the Ottawa Choral Society with the 2021-22 season. Prior to his return to Canada, Jean-Sébastien served as Director of Choral Studies at California State University, Los Angeles and was on the choral faculty of the University of Redlands. Visit the NYCC Artistic Team page for more details. |
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