Advocacy initiative from Sask Arts Alliance

Here we are one year into the pandemic and we still have a feeling of loss and uncertainty.  What lies on the horizon for the arts in the province but more importantly the art of singing in a group whether it be a choir, barbershop chorus or jazz ensemble of which you play a part.  The answer to the question - unfortunately, we do not know!  That being said, the work continues on to ensure that the arts are not forgotten about.
 
Under an initiative from the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance, join the letter writing campaign.   There are two options for the letter writing.  Follow the links below to find some ideas of what you can include in your letter.

• Call to Action for individuals and families to let elected officials know the arts (and specifically singing in choirs, choruses and ensembles) are important.
• Call to Action for arts organizations (this could be your choir/chorus/jazz ensemble) to let officials know how important their group is to the community and those that participate with them

 
They haven’t provided a specific template/form letter but general ideas to assist you in writing your letters in your words with your own experiences.  These are both attached with specific info added pertaining to choirs and singing.  Please share this with those in your communities willing to write a letter to support the arts and tell their story why music/singing is important to their children, to themselves and others.  
 

​We'd like to say a huge THANK YOU to all the participants
and presenters who took part in in
ChorFest Saskatchewan 2021: Virtual Edition!!!

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Memberships were due October 31st.  
To renew or purchase a membership follow one of the links below to complete the online application:
Community or Church Member Choirs - $50 annually
Educational Institution Member Choirs - $50 annually
Individual and Student Members - individual $50 annually, students $20 annually

Upon completion of the online application/renewal form, within 3 business days we will forward you an invoice which can be paid following the instructions with the invoice.
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Libary Policy During COVID-19

• The SCF Music Library is open by appointment only, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 pm.  Times outside of this can be arranged if necessary.  A mask must be worn while inside the Music Centre and hand sanitizer used upon entering.  
• Perusal of music catalogues will be allowed onsite by appointment only with the following restrictions - only one person per choir/group allowed for a maximum of one hour.    SCF staff will handle the books (with gloves) for perusal by taking off the shelves and placing them in a designated area.  There will be no use of the piano at this time.  If required and arranged in advance a keyboard can be provided.   Catalogues will not be reshelved for a minimum 72 hours.
• Music orders received will be available for pickup or mailed out within 48 hours.   
• All music returned will be held for 72 hours before reshelving.
• Please call ahead prior to pickup or dropoff of music.
• We will not be accepting out of country requests until further notice.

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Thank you for attending our virtual AGM.

Copies of the reports are found below.  If you would like a paper copy of  the Annual Report mailed to you please contact us and we will send one out. 

​Agenda 
  Minutes from 2019 AGM annual_report_2019-2020.pdf
2019-2020 Audited Financial Statements 
Annual Report 2019-2020

Follow this link to our Blog - Announcements for updated information on the current SCF Board of Directors  and 2020-2021 Recognition Award recipients.

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​Online tools and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic
Resources have been compiled and shared by a number of  contributors as noted for choirs, conductors, and other choral leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have additional resources, we would love to add them — please forward them to us at information@saskchoral.ca.  Thank you!
To go direct to the blog posts click the ' tools and resources' button below.
We are updating our list, checking links and whether information is the most current as it is ever changing.  Please keep checking back for new and additional information.  THANK YOU for your understanding!

Tools and Resources

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​ Thank  you for visiting our site!   

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We are located at 1415-B Albert Street, Regina, Sk   S4R 2R8

You can reach us  - by telephone at 306.780.9230  or by email at information@saskchoral.ca
 Sheryl Neher, Executive Director 
Kayla Stadnick, Program Manager 

SCF Office Hours 
Staff will be in the office from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday HOWEVER until further notice, the office  is open to the public
by appointment only from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Please call prior to stopping by to ensure that someone is available.