Connecting through Song
EnChor East is a four-voiced (SATB) community choir of 40-50 voices, drawing members from throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality. EnChor East meets Tuesday evenings at Bedford Baptist Church from September to May.
The group has built a respected reputation supported by their appreciative audiences since 1982. The choir rehearses weekly to present a varied repertoire of classical, contemporary and folk pieces, typically over two concerts per season. These are traditionally performed at Christmas, and a spring season finale. We also participate in mass choir events.
We are a SATB community choir, under the direction of Krista Vincent. Rehearsals take place every Tuesday night, 7:15pm at Bedford Bapist Church. This year we are featuring the Vivaldi Gloria at our spring concert and would like to recruit a few more tenor and bass voices to really round out our sound!
We offer community concerts, workshops with guest clinicians, guest collaborations and a choral scholar program.
Why join a choir?
Singing:
- Relieves stress
- Stimulates the immune system
- Increases pain threshold
- May reduce snoring
- Improves lung function
- Develops a sense of belonging and connection
- Enhances memory in people with dementia
- Helps to cope with grief
- Improves mental health and mood
- Helps improve speaking abilities
BEnefits of singing
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We Asked our Members…
Why are you an EnChor East Singer?
Repertoire – different genres of music ||
Love to sing ||
Excellent conductor and pianist ||
Brain health/mental health, therapeutic, “me” time ||
Learning ||
Very friendly choir, inclusive, supportive, encouraging ||
Liked East Coast feel ||
Sense of community
WHAT MAKES ENCHOR UNIQUE?
Builds singing skills.
Music appreciation.
Many levels of music knowledge.
Supportive & patient director and people.
The challenge makes it interesting.
“Reasonable” level of commitment.
No politics.
Accessibility.
Younger members.
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HOW DOES IT MAKE YOU FEEL?
Included
Challenged
Accomplished
Proud
Relaxed
Committed
Uplifted
Confident
Invigorated
Valued
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WHAT SETS US APART FROM OTHER CHORUSES?
Diversity of music.
Great sound.
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Very good conductor and pianist.
Warm leader.
Focus on technique.
Challenging and enjoyable, different & varied music.
Welcoming.
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