Sing With Us!
“It’s a huge and incredibly talented family. I just love being a part of it.”
Be a part of an exciting, supportive and inclusive choir community! As an AVHC Singer, you will not only be creating beautiful music with your friends, but also broadening your musical education with professional faculty through our literacy (music theory and sight-singing) programs, building confidence through performance, and unifying communities through music across the Annapolis Valley.
Download our 2024-2025 brochure to learn more!
AVHC sounds awesome! How do I sign up?
AVHC KIDS (Grades 2-3) No meet and greet necessary - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR SEPTEMBER 2024!
For Junior, Intermediate and Senior Choir!
Continue reading below for FAQs, information on fees and bursaries, and what to expect in a meet & greet!
What Happens in a Musical Meet & Greet?
These 10 minute placement interviews are relaxed, friendly, warm, and welcoming - true to what AVHC is all about. We will do our best to give you the most positive experience. We use this time to sing together and get to know each other, so we can set you up for success!
We will do a few musical exercises, like singing patterns, listening and echoing, rhythm clapbacks and sight-singing. (No experience with sight-singing necessary; it is only for placement in our literacy program.) Then your child can sing any song they are comfortable with - a musical theatre tune, a pop song, a traditional song from your culture, O Canada or even Happy Birthday!
Fees
As a registered non-profit charitable organization, it is important to AVHC that our program is accessible to as many children and youth as possible. We keep our fees as low as we can, and everything the choristers need for their learning and success is wrapped up into one fee.
We have flexible payment plan options, as well as opportunities all year long to fundraise to offset any choir-related costs. This amount can be used at any time or accumulated over your years with the choir.
In addition, we offer a Bursary Program for our singers thanks to the support of Mud Creek Rotary Club.
AVHC Kids: $475.00 Junior Choir: $525.00
Intermediate Choir: $595.00
Senior Choir: $620.00
Fees include everything the choristers need for the whole year! This includes:
Tuition for full rehearsals and small group music literacy instruction
All music, music folder and AVHC choir bag
Junior / Intermediate Choir Literacy Program materials and supplies
Uniforms (formal uniform, casual polo shirt & t-shirt)
Intermediate & Senior Choir Camp Weekend (instruction, materials, accommodations and food!)
Specialized Professional Workshops and Guest Clinicians
Fun performances, community events, social gatherings and end of term banquet
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child/youth require previous choral or private voice lesson experience?
No previous choral or voice lesson experience is required! Just a love of singing, a willingness to work together as a team, and the desire to learn and have fun while doing it! Because all of our choirs overlap in age, we are able to provide a rewarding and satisfying experience for every singer, regardless of experience. It is essential for each young artist’s development that they are placed in the choir level that is right for them! All singers are asked to participate in a placement interview, where the director will determine which choir is the best fit based on your child’s age, musical experience, and social maturity.
When does the season start/end?
The regular AVHC season runs from early September to the end of May.
How many concerts are there?
AVHC typically has two to three major concerts per year, and occasional other casual and collaborative appearances in the community.
How long are rehearsals?
Weekly rehearsals range from 1:30 hours for our youngest ensemble to 3:00 hours for our oldest ensemble.
When are rehearsals?
All rehearsals take place weekly at St James Anglican Church Hall, Kentville.
Kids Choir - Thursdays: Group 1: 4:00 - 5:15 OR Group 2: 5:45 - 7:00
Find out more about the Kids Choir here!
Junior Choir - Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 Find out more about Junior Choir here!
Intermediate Choir - Wednesdays, 6:15 - 8:30 Find out more about Intermediate Choir here!
Senior Choir - Tuesdays, 5:45 - 8:20 (Tenors/Basses), 6:15 - 9:00 (Sopranos/Altos) Find out more about Senior Choir here!
Explore our website to find out more about our apprenticeship and literacy programs!
Need more info? Please contact the AVHC Coordinator at coordinator@avhc.ca
