(2018 Ellison Canadian Honour Choir)
ECHC is sponsored by/commanditée par:
MusicFest Canada, “The Nationals” invites you to audition for the Ellison Canadian Honour Choir, an honour group for vocalists 14 to 24.
The 2023 ECHC will sing together in the presentation of choral masterworks, under the direction of Scott Leithead! Scott is the founder and Artistic Director of Edmonton’s Kokopelli Choir Association and TIME Jazz Association. The ensemble will rehearse from Sunday, May 14th to Friday, May 19th in Niagara Falls, culminating with a feature concert.
Participation in the ECHC includes eligibility for some of more than $50,000 of industry-sponsored scholarships.
The deadline for applications is March 10, 2023. The fee for successful applicants is $50. If you have any questions about the ECHC, please email John Chalmers (john.chalmers@musicfest.
Accommodations for out-of-town honour ensemble members have been arranged at the Radisson Hotel. Honour ensemble members are encouraged to stay at the Radisson Hotel, but ARE NOT required to do so.
MusicFest is subsidizing the cost to have participants reside close to the rehearsal locations. Because of this subsidy, they are limited to members of the honour groups and can only be booked through the MusicFest Canada office. These arrangements are limited to six (6) nights only. For those wishing to stay at the Radisson Hotel, the cost is $499.00 for the week. If you have a preference for the person sharing the room, that can be indicated on your online registration if you are accepted into the ensemble.
Check In: Sunday, May 14, 2023 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Check Out: Saturday, May 20, 2023 11:00am
Transportation to and from Niagara Falls is the responsibility of each individual musician. Any honour ensemble member travelling by air to Toronto will be met promptly by MusicFest staff either wearing a MusicFest T-shirt and/or carrying a MusicFest sign. We will provide transportation from Toronto to Niagara Falls (and back).
