Welcome to the Cape Breton Chorale website!

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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Sweet Valentine Serenade

SWEET VALENTINE SERENADE WITH THE CAPE BRETON CHORALE

Tea, Coffee, Sweets, and Song 

Emma Francis, Director
Paula Jane Francis, Piano 

 

When: Saturday February 14, 2026 1:00pm and 3:30pm 

Where: United Heritage Church Hall, 500 Charlotte St, Sydney

Tickets for 1:00pm show: $30 available here or by calling (902)270-2591

Tickets for 3:30pm show: $30 available here or by calling (902)270-2591

Storm Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026

 

 

Christmas 2025

A Star In the East: Christmas With the Cape Breton Chorale

Emma Francis, Director
Paula Jane Francis, Piano and Organ

When: Sunday December 7 at 2:30pm

Where: Church of Christ the King, 19 Trinity Ave, Sydney

Tickets: $30 available here, by calling (902)270-2591, or $35 at the door

See a More Detailed Write-up Here

Fall 2025

Sentimental Journey

A Sing-Along Gathering For Remembrance

The Cape Breton Chorale
Ryan Billington, Director, Piano, and Vocals
Kevin Orrell, Piano 
 
 
Featuring a Presentation of Colours by the Royal Canadian Legion
 
When Saturday, November 8 at 7 PM Sunday, November 9 at 2:30 PM
Where Church of Christ the King, 19 Trinity Ave, Sydney St. Mary's Catholic Church, 3944 Route 4, East Bay
Tickets $30 available here or by calling
(902)270-2591

$30 available here or by calling
(902)270-2591

 

Read More in the Cape Breton Post!

2025 Sister Rita Clare Music Scholarship Recipient

 

The Cape Breton Chorale is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2025  Sister Rita Clare Scholarship is Katie Milburn.

 

Katie is a member of the Class of 2025 at Sydney Academy where she will graduate from the International Baccalaureate Program. 

 

She will be attending Mount Allison University this fall where she will begin her Bachelor of Music Degree. 

 

The Cape Breton Chorale congratulates Katie and extends best wishes to all applicants on their graduation. We wish all of you the best in your future endeavours! 

Spring 2025

Paschae Amadeus

Choral music for Easter
Featuring the music of Brahms, Dett, Mendelssohn, and Mozart

 
Cape Breton Chorale
Ryan Billington, Conductor
Paula Jane Francis, Organ/Piano
Brandon Mollon, Assistant Director
 
When: Sunday, April 13, 2025, 3:00pm
Where: St. Andrews Presbyterian, corner of Main St and Queen St, Sydney Mines
Tickets: $30 general admission, available HERE, by calling (902) 270-2591, at the door.
 

Read More In the Cape Breton Post!