MARITIME CONSERVATORY SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Workshops & Events
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)
Dancing with Pride
Partner Dancing 101: Workshop Series
Tuesday, June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026 (4 weeks)
8:00 – 9:00pm
Lilian Piercey Concert Hall – Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
6199 Chebucto Rd. Halifax NS
For those with little to no dance experience! Join us for an introductory ballroom dancing series in a safe space that celebrates all bodies, abilities and identities. This class will include basic steps and partnering to a mix of music across genres and styles. No partner required! You may lead or follow in this class – whichever role makes you feel the most comfortable. Dress in a way that allows you to move freely.
Schedule: each week of this workshop series will focus on a new dance/style (Hustle, Swing, Foxtrot, Salsa) – you may drop-in as best suits your schedule, or join us for all 4 weeks! Tuesdays in June 8-9pm
Instructor: Cole Richardson
Cost: No advanced registration is required. Please make a donation to a LGBTQIA+ charity/organization of your choice (recommended $15 per class) or bring a cash donation to be made at the door – all proceeds collected will go to The Youth Project
If you have any questions, please contact us using this form: https://forms.gle/