Halifax Newcomer Choir

04/23/2026

We are so pleased to have guest conductor, Oleksii, working with the Halifax Newcomer Choir this term!

Oleksii Fishchuk is an experienced choir conductor, baritone vocalist, vocal coach, and musician with over a decade of experience in music education and performance. A graduate of the National Music Academy of Ukraine, Oleksii has conducted choirs and taught students of all ages, helping them develop confidence and musical skills. He is the founder of the Ukrainian Children’s Choir in Ottawa and Halifax (Halifax Ukrainian Childrens Choir), where he combines his passion for working with children with his talent for fostering cultural and emotional growth through music. He is also the leader of the ISANS Choir and actively participates in various artistic projects across Canada and abroad. Welcome to Newcomer Choir!

02/19/2026

See you at noon!

English class today, Thursday, at 12:00 AST (12:30 NL). All are welcome - bring your lunch, bring a friend! Register at www.newcomerchoir.com

02/11/2026

Free online English class every Thursday at noon AST

Register on our website to receive the link

02/06/2026

Join us on Sunday for a special workshop with Tessa: Healthy Vocal Technique for Singers! 2-4pm at Alderney Gate Public Library. All are welcome, free, no experience necessary.

01/26/2026

Halifax Newcomer Choir is canceled for tomorrow night, Tuesday Jan 27, in person. But! You can join us online at 6pm on Tuesday for practice and English conversation. Check your email for the link to join.

01/19/2026

🎶 Choir Reminder – This Tuesday! 🎶

Join us Tuesday night, 6–8 PM at St. Andrew’s United Church (Halifax) for choir!

It’s a perfect time to try us out—we’re just starting new music, so everyone is on the same page. No experience needed, and everyone is welcome.

Come sing, meet new people, and be part of a warm, welcoming community. We’d love to see you there 💛

01/15/2026

Reminder: Free English class today at 12 noon AST (12:30 in Newfoundland)

01/13/2026

There is no choir meeting in Halifax tonight.

Join us for online English class on Thursday at noon. Register at newcomerchoir.ca.

See you next Tuesday!

01/08/2026

Learn Bollywood Dancing — Free Workshop This Sunday in Dartmouth!

Looking for something fun (and free) to do this weekend?
The Halifax Newcomer Choir is hosting a Bollywood Dance Workshop, and everyone is welcome — no experience needed.

This is more than a dance class. It’s a chance to:
✨ practice English in a relaxed, social setting
✨ connect with your community through music and movement
✨ experience Bollywood dance as a form of cultural expression
✨ meet newcomers and long-time locals alike

📅 Sunday, January 11 | 2–4 PM
📍 Alderney Gate Public Library (2nd Floor)
60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth

📝 Note: There will be no Halifax choir rehearsal on Tuesday, January 13.

Bring a friend, wear something comfortable, and come dance with us 💛
All are welcome.

12/29/2025

DID YOU KNOW?

Singing in a group can help language learners in amazing ways:

✅ Improves pronunciation and rhythm
✅ Builds confidence in speaking
✅ Makes new vocabulary stick through melody
✅ Creates a low-pressure practice environment
✅ Connects you with others in your community

That’s why we do what we do! Our choirs in Halifax and St. John’s combine the joy of music with the power of community to help newcomers feel at home.

Interested in joining us in 2026? Drop a 🎵 in the comments and we’ll send you the details!