About Us |
Choirs for Change Association is a non-profit arts organization registered in Nova Scotia (Mi'kma'ki). Founded in 2017, Choirs for Change supports the activities of three choral ensembles in the Halifax (K'jipuktuk) region: Spíra, Polaris, and Eastern Horizon. Together, these ensembles strive to support social change movements through innovative choral events.
Leadership
Artistic Staff
Ryan Henwood – Artistic Director (Choirs for Change); Principal Conductor (Polaris)
Rebecca McCauley – Associate Conductor (Polaris)
Nelle Callanan – Principal Conductor (Spira)
Amelia McMahon – Co-Director (Eastern Horizon)
Thomas Burton – Co-Director (Eastern Horizon)
Megan Thibeault – Collaborative Pianist (Eastern Horizon)
Adam Johnson – Collaborative Pianist (Polaris); Collaborative Guitarist (Spira)
Administration & Marketing
Ali Joy Richardson – Administrative Director
Claire Bennet – Social Media & Marketing Lead
Board of Directors
Choirs for Change is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, and each ensemble is led by a co-hort of artistic directors and social dialogue coordinators.
The current Board members are:
Megan Johnson, Co-Chair
Robbie Mason, Co-Chair
Jessica Sharp, Secretary
Bruce Muir, Treasurer
Christina Redmond, Choir Representative (Polaris)
Rachael Delano, Choir Representative (Eastern Horizon)
Justin Amador, Member At-Large
Jacob Caines, Member At-Large
Shila LeBlanc, Member At-Large
Andrea Ritchie, Member At-Large
Anneke van den Hof, Member At-Large
Matthew Walker, Member At-Large
Ryan Henwood – Artistic Director (Choirs for Change); Principal Conductor (Polaris)
Rebecca McCauley – Associate Conductor (Polaris)
Nelle Callanan – Principal Conductor (Spira)
Amelia McMahon – Co-Director (Eastern Horizon)
Thomas Burton – Co-Director (Eastern Horizon)
Megan Thibeault – Collaborative Pianist (Eastern Horizon)
Adam Johnson – Collaborative Pianist (Polaris); Collaborative Guitarist (Spira)
Administration & Marketing
Ali Joy Richardson – Administrative Director
Claire Bennet – Social Media & Marketing Lead
Board of Directors
Choirs for Change is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, and each ensemble is led by a co-hort of artistic directors and social dialogue coordinators.
The current Board members are:
Megan Johnson, Co-Chair
Robbie Mason, Co-Chair
Jessica Sharp, Secretary
Bruce Muir, Treasurer
Christina Redmond, Choir Representative (Polaris)
Rachael Delano, Choir Representative (Eastern Horizon)
Justin Amador, Member At-Large
Jacob Caines, Member At-Large
Shila LeBlanc, Member At-Large
Andrea Ritchie, Member At-Large
Anneke van den Hof, Member At-Large
Matthew Walker, Member At-Large
Supporters
Choirs for Change Association's growing list of artistic collaborators, organizational partners, financial sponsors, and in-kind donors include all those listed below.
We are regularly seeking to enrich our network of partners. Contact us to learn how you can be involved.
We are regularly seeking to enrich our network of partners. Contact us to learn how you can be involved.
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The Maritime Bhangra Dance Group
El Jones Melgita't Women Rebecca Moore Aaron Prosper Laing House Music Therapy Program Shila LeBlanc |
Halifax Regional Arts (Music West)
Andy Fillmore, MP St. Paul's Anglican Church (Halifax) Fort Massey United Church (Halifax) First Baptist Church of Halifax St. John's United Church (Fall River) Ticket Halifax |
