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50 years

The Cape Breton Chorale has been thrilling audiences since its formation fifty years ago. The Chorale has given more than 200 performances throughout the Maritimes, England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland.

The Chorale has shared the stage with a variety of musical stars, ranging from Celine Dion to Rita MacNeil and has performed before numerous visiting dignitaries including Queen Elizabeth II.

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Sister Rita Clare Music Scholarship

Again this year, The Cape Breton Chorale is pleased to offer the Sister Rita Clare Music Scholarship to a student of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board who plans to pursue full-time studies in music or music education at a recognized post-secondary institute.

The Music Scholarship was set up in 2009 in Sister Rita’s name to honor her for the many years she has dedicated to the love of music and the pursuit of excellence in its teaching.  Sister Rita Clare is recognized as an outstanding educator and director.

Copies of the Sister Rita Clare Music Scholarship Application Form may be downloaded by clicking pdfhere .  The amount of the scholarship this year is $800 and the completed application form is due May 15.  If you have any questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sister Rita Clare Music Scholarship

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The Cape Breton Chorale is pleased to offer the Sister Rita Clare Music Scholarship to a student of the Cape Breton - Victoria Regional Centre for Education who plans to pursue full-time studies in music or music education at a recognized post-secondary institution. The successful applicant will receive a one-time scholarship of $800.

The music scholarship was established in 2009 in Sister Rita's name to honour her many years of dedication to the love of music and the pursuit of excellence in its teaching. Sister Rita Clare was recognized as an outstanding educator and director throughout her life.

Download the application here .  Applications are due on May 15. If you have any questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We are happy to accept donations to this fund. Click HERE to get started.