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Due to the weather and busses being cancelled, SON Due to the weather and busses being cancelled, SONG classes are cancelled for this evening. On the bright side - our Youth Coffee House is still on tonight for anyone who is able to attend. That being said, if travel conditions are dangerous in your area, please stay safe and stay home. See you soon!
Due to inclement weather, SONG classes are cancell Due to inclement weather, SONG classes are cancelled for Wednesday, January 25. Stay safe!
We are so excited to announce that past SONG Board We are so excited to announce that past SONG Board Chair, Miles Bowman, will be joining us in the new role of Executive Director! 👏👏👏🤩 Miles Bowman grew up with - and was shaped by - community music. Starting in elementary school he sang in ensemble choirs, played organ and keyboard and took part in marching and ensemble bands. These formative opportunities led to touring, competing, and performances from local parades to Chateau Lake Louise. Music continued to allow creative expression in his adult life when he was in a band while completing his doctorate in Neuroscience. This work helped Miles to understand the importance of music to brain development, emotional regulation and long term health. Collectively, these experiences informed Miles' love of community-building, refining skills through practice, and celebrating local talent. Miles is thrilled to be working with SONG and finding ways of bringing these same musical opportunities to kids in Port Hope and Cobourg. We can't wait to work with Miles as he continues to support SONG programming, students and our community. Welcome aboard in this new role! #ontariomusic #lovemusic #sistema #musicforall #northumberlandcounty #northumberlandcountyontario #northumberlandcountymoms #ontariomusiceducation #singing #musiceducation
Looking for a safe and inclusive space to share yo Looking for a safe and inclusive space to share your music as a young person? 🥰 Sign up for SONG's Youth Coffee House, taking place Thursday, January 26 at 7 pm. We welcome all youth community members in Northumberland County, and there is no cost to participate. 🎼☕ To learn more and to sign up, please visit the link in our bio! #ontariomusic #lovemusic #sistema #musicforall #northumberlandcounty #northumberlandcountyontario #northumberlandcountymoms #ontariomusiceducation #singing #musiceducation
Do you have your tickets for @cultivatefestival's Do you have your tickets for @cultivatefestival's Hibernate yet? 🎵 If you needed yet ANOTHER reason to go see these jaw-dropping artists in your own backyard, we are so happy to announce that SONG's Senior Choirs will be performing backup for the amazing Lydia Persaud, on Friday February 10th at the @capitoltheatreporthope . For the price of admission you'll also get to see The Soul Motivators and Kyler Tapscott. What a deal! 🤩 For tickets, please visit the link in our bio. @the_lydster @soulmotivators @kylertapscottmusic
Due to the weather and school busses being cancell Due to the weather and school busses being cancelled today, we are cancelling our SONG classes for this evening. Please note that if weather conditions force school bus service cancellations, SONG programming will follow suit. Although you may have received calls in the past regarding cancellations for bad weather, all future communications will be sent via email when weather impacts bus service. Thank you and stay safe! As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please email info@songprogram.org
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Inspired by the MacMaster Leahy family's video of the same song from 2020, this collaborative video project was filmed across multiple locations over 4 weeks. Hope you enjoy this fun new holiday tune! Lyrics and Music by Robyn Cunningham Natalie, Donnell, their band, and our SONG soloists (Margo, Stella, and Sophia) recorded the bed tracks at The Capitol Theater in Port Hope while visiting for their concert. Our strings students and our Primary and Junior choirs in Port Hope and Cobourg then recorded their own parts. Thanks to our friend Matt Azzarello for video capture and editing and to our Artistic Director Lucas Marchand for audio capture and editing. Also thanks to our classroom instructors Shannon Linton, Marie Anderson, and Dave Shewchuk for their leadership and preparation.
Please Please Snow - SONG Students feat. Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy
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P.O. Box 67
Cobourg, ON K9A 4K2

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SONG offers free choral programs for children and youth ages 6+, at locations in Cobourg and Port Hope. Sing with us up to 4 times a week. Music, uniforms, healthy snacks, and community are provided for free.

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SONG offers free string programs for children and youth ages 7+, at locations in Cobourg and Port Hope. Play with us up to 4 times a week. Instruments, music, uniforms, healthy snacks, and community are provided for free.
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We are always looking for volunteers to assist with our choral and string programs. Join our musical community where children and youth can learn, create, and be part of a team.

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