On Thursday, March 10, Dr Bonnie Henry announced that masking was no longer mandatory in indoor spaces. She was clear that this does not mean the end of masking – just that we are being left to make our own decisions, based on situation and comfort level. What does this mean for choirs? The BC […]
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Singing Safely Together – Exploring your FAQ’s about resuming rehearsals (VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE)
On March 27, the BCCF offered an afternoon session for the choirs who have not yet been meeting, or only tentatively, and who may have members who are not comfortable with technology. Some questions about resuming rehearsals are asked regularly of the BCCF office, and these formed the basis for our discussions. The session was […]
Read MoreRESPECT series returns with new sessions Feb. 26 / Apr. 2.
This ongoing series of webinars features diverse and authoritative presenters who will inspire our choral community to better understand, honour, and respect the voices and cultures they choose to interpret. In the context of all that is happening in our world, cultural diversity is of utmost importance for our choral community. The Black Lives Matter […]
Read MoreFREE Workshop Feb. 5: Respectful Workplaces in the Arts
Do you have current policies and codes of conduct in place for your choral organization to navigate issues of harassment, bullying, and other complex problematic situations? Register for this free training workshop that discusses these important issues in the context of a choral organization’s “workplace”, ie. in-person and virtual gatherings of singers (paid, amateur, children/youth, […]
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