We’ve been itching to tell you about our BIG plans – and the day has finally come! We are proud to announce the newest SONG program, SONGtech, made possible through funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. SONGtech uses music and video production technology to connect youth with their peers, help them write, edit and produce their own music, and allow …
SONG one of six local recipients of the OTF Resilient Communities Fund
Today, MPP David Piccini announced on behalf of the Government of Ontario that six local organizations will receive over $555,000 in funding to rebuild and recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We at SONG are thrilled to be one of the recipients of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund. “Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG) is a …
It’s showtime!
Today’s the day for SONG Family Holiday! Join us for the YouTube premiere at 2pm by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/ePAGSyZ0Btw. Please comment as you watch so we can all feel we’re watching “together.” Cheers, The SONG Team
Celebrate with us December 20th
Tune in to the premiere of our winter concert on YouTube Sunday December 20th at 2pm! The music hasn’t stopped at SONG, and we invite you to join us in celebrating the season with singing, strings, and lots of joy and laughter. HOW TO WATCH:The video will go live at 2pm on December 20th on our YouTube channel. To make …
We’re all in this together
This fall, despite the fact that charities worldwide are struggling to keep doors open, Sing Canada Harmony extended their enormous generosity to SONG with a $600 donation. This money will help support our online programming and the purchase of music and specialized equipment that makes it possible for us to sing together online. Sing Canada Harmony is a Canadian charity …
Family Choir
What is it and how does it work?
We are so excited to invite you to join our new Family Choir beginning Monday November 2nd. Since it’s a brand new program, there have been some questions about how it works. We’ve compiled them into this little FAQ, and we invite you to contact us if you have any others we’ve missed. Is it only open to SONG members …
What colour are you today?
Many a SONG rehearsal starts with this simple question:“what colour are you today?” In school our students learn about the zones of regulation, which allow them to express and understand their emotions in a clear and simple way. We’ve adapted this system for SONG using coloured plates and clothespins as our tools. When a student joins SONG they get to …
Running out of ways to get creative with your child? We got you.
It’s no exaggeration to say, if you are a parent in 2020, you have used every single item in your bag of tricks to keep your kids entertained, stimulated and happy. We see you, pandemic parents, and we’re here to help with six ideas to spark joyful creativity in your house today. The Cobourg Public Library offers a wide variety …
Creativity can happen anywhere
This fall, SONG will be making music together online. We know that singing and playing together is a highlight of the week for many of our young musicians. We know that community and connection are vital to mental health and resilience. We are ready to give our musicians the same high level of musical instruction and opportunity to create with …
Does your child like music? Then these 3 videos are a must watch.
The Summer of SONG has come to an end…did you miss it? Don’t worry! These three short videos give you a perfect glimpse into all the fun we had. And the best part is, the entire set of 30 videos is permanently available on our website and our YouTube Channel. So whether your child is a SONG member or not, …