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, …
Liner Notes 5: Meet Barb and Ron Swallow
*This story was meant to be shared right before our spring concert in May, but since that concert never happened…it landed on Facebook but then got lost in the shuffle and all the craziness of COVID. Our volunteers are a team and family and we miss them all deeply right now. This is Barb and Ron Swallow, two of SONG’s …
The Summer of SONG is coming
The arts are an incredible way to improve mental health and foster connection. Right now our children and youth need new ways to be part of a community, to feel inspired, and to imagine a brighter future. One way we’re responding to those needs is with The Summer of SONG, an 8-week online “summer camp” for our young musicians. You …
Liner Notes 4: Meet Dawn Murphy
*At this time when nothing feels normal, it sure puts a smile on our face to share this story about one of our SONG community members.* This is Dawn Murphy, one of our SONG parents. Dawn told us: “I enjoy going to watch and listen to my daughter Keira sing at her concerts. She also plays the violin and I …