Soundbone Folksong Choir

09/15/2026

[Please share widely!]
Do you know a youth who loves to sing?
Join us starting Thursday Sept 24th!
There are no auditions, just fun singing!
https://www.soundbone.ca/soundbone-youth-choir
Fee: only $45 for 10 fun rehearsals (informal sing together concert included).
Time: Thursday 6-7pm
Location: St. David's Church on Elizabeth Avenue
Dates: September 24 to November 26, 2026
Director: Jean Hewson
Organization: Soundbone Traditional Arts Foundation

08/04/2026

NEW YOUTH CHOIR Ages 10-16, Register now! Spaces are limited!
Come All Ye to Sing!
Soundbone Youth Folksong Choir
Ages 10-16
No-audition
No experience needed
Just come to enjoy singing together
10 weeks Thursdays 6-7pm September 24th to November 26, 2026
St. David's Church, Elizabeth Avenue
Only $45/ term
Directed by musician and music educator Jean Hewson
https://www.soundbone.ca/soundbone-youth-choir

NEW YOUTH CHOIR Ages 10-16, Register now! Spaces are limited!

Come All Ye to Sing!
Soundbone Youth Folksong Choir
Ages 10-16
No-audition
No experience needed
Just come to enjoy singing together
10 weeks Thursdays 6-7pm September 24th to November 26, 2026
St. David's Church, Elizabeth Avenue
Only $45/ term
Directed by musician and music educator Jean Hewson
https://www.soundbone.ca/soundbone-youth-choir

Soundbone Folksong Choir Suzuki Talent Education Program (STEP) Calos Youth Orchestras - CYO Shallaway Youth Choir

05/24/2026

Hey everyone
We have just 2 rooms left in the lodge but lots of room in our classes!
Grab those last two spots in the lodge or plan for fresh air camping onsite or nearby motels.
See you at the Gathering! (aka camp!)

Registration OPEN NOW: https://www.soundbone.ca/sta-gathering-2026

We are very pleased to announce registration for the Soundbone Traditional Arts GATHERING (formerly Vinland Music Camp).
It's a new name but the same professional concerts and quality instruction at NL's premiere traditional arts week.
Come join us in August near Bishop's Falls!

There is something for everyone - singers, dancers, storytellers, songwriters, tune meisters, and more!

Featuring 5 days of music, song, dance, and storytelling. We are welcoming back Jim Payne for accordion and stepdancing and a concert by Carole Bestvater and Peter Youngtree. Workshop series' will be the artists of the Lomond Sound folk collective including:

Singers/Songwriters/Storytellers:
NL Songs
Soundbone Gathering Choir
Songwriting
Storytelling: Traditional Tales
Storytelling: What's Your Story
NEW! Storytelling Circles with Catherine Wright (no need to register for these)
Instructors: Jean Hewson, Hugh Scott, Catherine Wright

Dancers:
Step dancing
Traditional Set Dancing 1 & 2
NEW! Introduction to Dance Calling
Instructor: Jane Dennison with assistance Catherine Wright

News for FLUTE PLAYERS: New class in Irish flute
Boehm flute players welcome to all tin whistle classes!

Soundbone Folk Orchestra is back with Christina Smith and Jean Hewson

Principles Instruments:
Button Accordion
Bodhran
Fiddle
Guitar
Irish Flute
Mandolin
Tin Whistle
Tenor Banjo
Ukulele
Instructors: Jim Payne, Madison Mouland, Christina Smith, Evelyn Osborne, Gerry Strong, Dave Panting, Eric West

04/16/2026

Registration OPEN NOW: https://www.soundbone.ca/sta-gathering-2026
We are very pleased to announce registration for the Soundbone Traditional Arts GATHERING (formerly Vinland Music Camp).
It's a new name but the same professional concerts and quality instruction at NL's premiere traditional arts week.
Come join us in August near Bishop's Falls!
There is something for everyone - singers, dancers, storytellers, songwriters, tune meisters, and more!
Featuring 5 days of music, song, dance, and storytelling. We are welcoming back Jim Payne for accordion and stepdancing and a concert by Carole Bestvater and Peter Youngtree. Workshop series' will be the artists of the Lomond Sound folk collective including:
Singers/Songwriters/Storytellers:
NL Songs
Soundbone Gathering Choir
Songwriting
Storytelling: Traditional Tales
Storytelling: What's Your Story
NEW! Storytelling Circles with Catherine Wright (no need to register for these)
Instructors: Jean Hewson, Hugh Scott, Catherine Wright
Dancers:
Step dancing
Traditional Set Dancing 1 & 2
NEW! Introduction to Dance Calling
Instructor: Jane Dennison with assistance Catherine Wright
News for FLUTE PLAYERS: New class in Irish flute
Boehm flute players welcome to all tin whistle classes!
Soundbone Folk Orchestra is back with Christina Smith and Jean Hewson
Principles Instruments:
Button Accordion
Bodhran
Fiddle
Guitar
Irish Flute
Mandolin
Tin Whistle
Tenor Banjo
Ukulele
Instructors: Jim Payne, Madison Mouland, Christina Smith, Evelyn Osborne, Gerry Strong, Dave Panting, Eric West

02/10/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the Soundbone Traditional Arts Weekend March 7-8th, 2026.
Come and sing, dance, play music, and listen to some of the best traditional artists our province has to offer!
Please share widely! 12 workshops with top musicians and storytellers on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Saturday night is a dance and concert 7 to 9.
See you there!
https://www.soundbone.ca/soundbone-traditional-arts-weekend

02/02/2026

Registration is back open for choir! Thank you for your patience!

You are also welcome to register for online classes:
Songwriting with Ian Foster
Grow Your Repertoire with Easy Fiddle Tunes with Evelyn Osborne

I hope you are all cozy and warm!

01/22/2026

REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO JANUARY 29th!! Kindly spread the word.

Calling Young Songbirds! A new YOUTH CHOIR! is starting January 29th

Part of the popular Soundbone Folksong Choir, this fun non-auditioned choir is meant for ages 10-16 and will sing contemporary and traditional music.

Thursdays 6-7 at St. David's Church on Elizabeth Ave.

Jan 29 to April 2, for 10 weeks

$45 for term

All the information is here: https://www.soundbone.ca/soundbone-youth-choir
Questions can be directed to [email protected]

Soundbone Traditional Arts Foundation is a non-profit that promotes NL music, song, dance, and storytelling

01/22/2026

Reminder that the first open rehearsal for Folksong Choir is tonight!!

We are also seeking a couple of more young songbirds to join our youth choir starting next week January 29th

01/19/2026

Please share widely! We need a few more young songbirds to join us!

Information page and registration link for our youth choir!

https://www.soundbone.ca/soundbone-youth-choir

01/10/2026

Information page and registration link for our youth choir!

https://www.soundbone.ca/soundbone-youth-choir