MARITIME CONSERVATORY SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Workshops & Events
Open City Halifax
Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
Saturday, May 9, 2026
9:00 – 5:00pm
Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
6199 Chebucto Rd. Halifax NS
Discover what’s inside!
School of Dance
Observe the dedication of our dancers in motion.
– All Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | Open Observation
Location: Lilian Piercey Concert Hall & Studios 6, 7, 16.
What to expect: Watch students and faculty in their natural element during rehearsals and technical classes.
– 9:15 AM – 1:45PM | Early Childhood Dance Classes and Movement Programs:
– 9:15AM – 10:00 AM ECMP Age 3
– 10:00AM – 10:45AM Parent and Tot Dance
– 12:15PM – 1:00PM ECMP Age 3/4
– 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Junior Movement Program Age 5
Location: Studio 6.
School of Music
From first notes to grand ensembles.
– 9:00, 10:30, 11:00 AM | Kindermusik Trial Sessions
– 9:00 AM: Village (0–18 mo)
– 10:30 AM: Our Time (18 mo – 3.5 yr)
– 11:00 AM: Wiggle & Grow! (0 – 5 yr)
What to expect: Interactive singing and dancing with your little one. Space is limited—please email music.dean@maritimeconservatory to secure a spot.
– 12:15 PM & 1:00 PM | Suzuki Violin Group Classes
What to expect: Watch the world-renowned Suzuki method in action as students learn through listening, imitation, and community.
– 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Harp Petting Zoo
What to expect: Ever wanted to play a harp? This hands-on “zoo” allows visitors of all ages to try the instrument and hear its magic up close.
– 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Brass Ensemble Open Rehearsal
What to expect: Experience the power of our Brass Ensemble as they prepare for their year-end recital.
Centre for Music Therapy
Music as a bridge to wellness and connection.
– 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Inclusive Music Therapy Group
Location: Studio 14.
What to expect: An open, interactive session designed for all ages and abilities. Discover how music therapy creates a space for expression and social connection in a supportive, accessible environment.
All events are FREE of charge
Rhyming with Shakespeare!
Seton Conservatory Choir
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 3:00pm
Lilian Piercey Concert Hall, Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
6199 Chebucto Rd. Halifax NS
The Seton Conservatory Choir Presents
Rhyming with Shakespeare!
– a seriously lighthearted affair –
Join the Seton Conservatory Choir in a seriously lighthearted concert featuring intricate arrangements of nursery rhymes, game songs from Norway and Namibia, enjoyable settings of Shakespeare’s texts, and an ear-twisting setting of a rhyming riddle. Songs about the weather and two old crows’ unexpected encounter with a bumblebee. Fun for all ages! Works by Whitacre, Vaughan Williams, Shearing, Morley, Hensel & more!
Conductor: Krista Vincent
Collaborative Pianist: Dean Bradshaw
Featuring: Csaba Kanyasi, percussion & Conservatory Suzuki Strings
General Admission: $25
Conservatory Students, Faculty & Staff: $15
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Free parking available. Wheelchair accessible at West entrance.
For questions, please contact the front desk at admin@maritimeconservatory.com or 902-423-6995
Voice Masterclass Rachael Delano
MCPA Voice Department
Sunday, May 31, 2026
2:00 – 4:00pm
Room 5 – Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
6199 Chebucto Rd. Halifax NS
This masterclass centres around belting in a safe way in both pop and musical theatre. Participants are students of the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts voice department.
Rachael Delano is a Halifax-based vocalist and voice coach whose career spans performance and pedagogy. As a singer, she has travelled from Vancouver to New York City, sharing stages with acclaimed artists. Drawing on this experience, she coaches emerging and professional musicians in developing sustainable vocal technique, control, and confidence, with a focus on vocal health and expressive performance in Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) styles.
All are welcome to audit
Pay what you can donations welcome ($10 suggested)