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All EMS events, with the exception of September 20th, start at 7:30 pm. There is no charge for EMS members; for non-members, there is a charge of $5 at the door. To register for an event please contact Nancy Carr.

Upcoming Events

2009-2010 Season

May 15 (Sat), 7:30 - AGM and "Big Band" - Betsy MacMillan conductor. Room 121 of the Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave. Betsy MacMillan, viola da gamba player extrordinaire from Montreal, has agreed once again to take us through a wonderful evening of playing and singing Renaissance music. All players and singers welcome. We had her twice last year and it was a huge success. We are so grateful she will do it again. This is Betsy's third "bash" with us, and, judging by the others, this will be much fun. Music and music stands will be provided. Admission - $5 for members, $10 for non-members. ALL INSTRUMENTS AND VOICES WELCOME

The AGM will be very short - a few reports and election of board members. If you have any motions you wish to be brought before the membership, please send them to Nancy Carr (thecarrs@hfx.eastlink.ca or 275 Purcell's Cove Rd., Halifax, N.S. B3P 1C2) by May 10.


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Past Events

2009-2010 Season

Sept.12 (Sat.), 7:30 pm, - Bach Chorales - room 121 Dal Arts Centre Gary Ewer conductor All singers and instrumentalists welcome. Gary Ewer is on the faculty of the Dalhousie Music Department and is the conductor of Coro Collegium and the Dalhousie Chamber Choir. We are delighted he has agreed to set the year off!

Oct. 18 (Sun.), 2:30 - 5:00 pm, - Klavier Konclave - St.James Anglican Church and Bethany United Church (both on the Armdale Rotary) Have you always wanted to see what it felt like to play a harpsichord - or see how a pipe organ works - or what a clavichord sounds like in person - or - best of all - what the forte-piano is all about. For this program, we are collecting all of these instruments and more in the two churches which are directly across the street from each other. There will be people at each instrument to demonstrate, and the chance for you all to try them out.

Nov.13 (Fri.), 7:30 - Introduction to Baroque Opera Month - Bethany United Church. lecture/demonstration by Andrew Pickett about Baroque opera and singing. We are lucky to have in our small city a real counter tenor. Andrew is doing a lot of things connected with Baroque singing in the month of Nov. We are starting it all with an introductory evening with Andrew who does a most entertaining demonstration of this kind of singing. $5 charge for EMS members; $10 for non-members

Dec. 7 (Mon.), 7:30 pm, - CD Launch, Rejouissance - Bethany United Church A selection of religious and secular Christmas carols spanning five centuries. Come and listen to the carols performed live and enjoy treats and the opportunity to get your copy of the CD autographed.

Dec.29 (Tues.), 7:30 - Charpentier Christmas Mass - St. James Anglican Church. David Wilson, conductor Our annual reading of the Charpentier. All singers and instrumentalists welcome. St. James Anglican Church is located at the Armdale Roundabout.

Jan.23 (Sat.), 7:30 pm - Winter Tune-up - Bethany United Church, Dutch Village Road. Short performances (no more than 8 minutes) by EMS members. All welcome to participate - or come be an audience. Bethany United Church is located near the Armdale Roundabout.

Feb.20 CANCELLED - Never Too Late - CANCELLED

March 2 (Tuesday), 1:00 - Memorial Service for Brian Start
St. George's Round Church, 2222 Brunswick Street, Halifax.

March 20 (Sat), 7:30 - Spring Tune-up Longer performances by EMS members.