About Us |
Singers supporting social change movements through innovative choral events.
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 four choral ensembles in the Halifax (Kjipuktuk) region: Astra, Lyra, Polaris, and Borealis. 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)
Nelle Callanan – Principal Conductor (Astra, Lyra)
Amelia McMahon – Co-Director (Borealis)
Thomas Burton – Co-Director (Borealis)
Krissy Keech – Collaborative Pianist (Borealis)
Adam Johnson – Collaborative Pianist (Astra, Polaris); Collaborative Guitarist (Lyra)
Administration & Marketing
Kate Spencer– 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:
Jack Bennet, Co-Chair
Anneke van den Hof, Co-Chair
Bruce Muir, Secretary
Rohin Minocha-McKenney, Treasurer
Christina Redmond, Choir Representative (Polaris)
Jessica Amador, Member At-Large
Shauna DeGruchy, Member At-Large
Elle Kaufman, 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 |
