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The Cape Breton Chorale
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.
Moonlight Masquerade - An Evening of Music, Mystery and Mayhem
Performances by the Cape Breton Chorale and Guests Music for Dancing by JK Squared
Featuring: Paula Jane Francis, Paul Gatchell, Anita Helle, Scott Helle of Jokers Wild Entertainment, MacArthur Dancers, Lucy MacNeil, Adlie Leviten-Reid
*October, 30, 2021 - Sacred Heart Downtown
Tickets are NOW SOLD OUT. Thanl you for your support!
The Cape Breton Chorale is committed to providing a safe environment for our those in attendance at any of our public events. Our plans will be subject to change, and will align with guidelines from Nova Scotia Public Health.
Attendees of recreational events will be asked to show proof of vaccination as a condition of entering the venue (as per provincial requirements).
*Any changes to the plans for this event will be posted on www.capebretonchorale.com and shared widely on our social media channels. Please check for updates regularly.
The Cape Breton Chorale was recently highlighted by the Nova Scotia Choral Federation. We feel very lucky to have been able to rehearse safely together for much of this season. Please read thearticlefor the full story of our #returntosinging.
Recorded December 10, 2020, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Please consider donating to the Cape Breton Chorale . Simply click on the Donate Now button. You may make a one time or regular donation. We are also searchable on the Canada Helps website at https://www.canadahelps.org. Canada Helps partners with charitable organizations to make giving safe and secure.
We give thanks to: St. Margeurite Bourgeoys Parish, Sydney Fr. Bill Burke Calvin United Church, New Waterford Rev. Duncan Roach Shaun Dieltgens Richard MacAulay Adam Young
In the gift we deliver, in the gift we receive, is the living spirit Mary did conceive, the royal gift of love incandescent flame Is given to all mankind in His name.
Joy, joy, it is our true delight To give and receive on this wondrous night. A boy child to Mary is born And His light will shine on beyond the dawn.
How do you capture the wind on the water? How do you count all the stars in the sky? How can you measure the love of a mother? Or how can you write down a baby's first cry?
Candlelight, angel light, firelight and star-glow Shine on his cradle till breaking of dawn Gloria! Gloria in excelsis deo Angels are singing; the Christ child is born
Shepherds and wise men will kneel and adore him Seraphim round him their vigil will keep Nations proclaim him their Lord and their Saviour But Mary will hold him and sing him to sleep
Candlelight, angel light, firelight and star-glow Shine on his cradle till breaking of dawn Gloria! Gloria in excelsis deo Angels are singing; the Christ child is born
Find him at Bethlehem laid in a manger Christ our Redeemer asleep in the hay Godhead incarnate and hope of salvation A child with his mother that first Christmas Day
Candlelight, angel light, firelight and star-glow Shine on his cradle till breaking of dawn Gloria! Gloria in excelsis deo
The Cape Breton Chorale deciced to conclude our season early due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While we miss singing together each week and are saddened that we will not be able to perform our planned Spring concert, we know that we are not alone.
In the meantime we would like to share some of our music with you on our new YouTube channel:
We will be adding more of our previously recorded material in the near future, so be sure to follow us or check back regularly!
A Night To Remember - Valentine Gala February 8, 2020
The Cape Breton Chorale will present our second annual fundraising valentine gala “A Night to Remember” on Saturday, February 8th, 2020 in the Royal Cape Breton Room adjacent to Flavor on the Water, 60 Esplanade, Sydney.
The evening will begin with a cocktail reception from 6:30-7:30pm., followed by a three course dinner with complimentary wine, concluding with a dance with music by JK Squared (Jason Kempt and John Kendall).
The dynamic duo of Bette MacDonald & Maynard Morrison will be hosts for the evening. Musical entertainment will be provided by members of the Cape Breton Chorale and friends (including Meghan Keating, Joe Waye, and Shauna Doolan)
Price per person is $100.00 & dress is semi-formal. Tickets will not be available at the door.
There will also be a silent auction!
Tickets available by calling (902)539-7495
This one of a kind event is sure to sell out so don’t be disappointed.
Fall 2019
For the Fallen November 10, 2019
Cape Breton Chorale with Guests Shauna Doolan, Piano and Paul Tynan, Trumpet
Time: 7:30pm Location: Church of Christ the King (Trinity Avenue, on the corner of Trinity Avenue and George Street, Sydney)
Tickets: $25 (available from Chorale Members, Cape Breton Curiosity Shop, or at the door)
Christmas with the Chorale
Cape Breton Chorale with Guests Belkolora
November 30, 2019 - St. Matthew Wesley Church, North Sydney December 1, 2019 - Calvin Church, New Waterford
Time: 7:30pm Locations: November 30 -- St. Matthew Wesley Church, North Sydney December 1 -- Calvin Church, New Waterford
Tickets: $25 (available from Chorale Members, Cape Breton Curiosity Shop, at the door, by calling (902)539-7495 New Waterford Pharmasave, or at St. Matthew Wesley church office (902)794-3651)
