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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 s...
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. ...
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 websit...
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 ...
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 thos...
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 ...
It’s been two months…
It’s been two months since I was in a SONG rehearsal space surrounded by bouncing kids and smiling volunteers, singing and playing and talking about our lives and our feelings. Two months feels like both a blink of an eye and an eternity...
We are all Connected
It’s been a very strange and often difficult 4 weeks (4 years? It feels like 4 years.). At SONG we are all about social connection and social development, so it’s very hard not being in the classroom with our young musicians. We are than...
What SONG is doing right now
You will not be surprised to know that all SONG rehearsals have been cancelled until further notice. Our May 2 concert is not cancelled at this time, but we are monitoring the situation and will update you if and when anything changes. W...
SONG update
Dear SONG Families, As you know, all KPRDSB schools will be closed from March 14 to April 5, 2020, with classes starting up on Monday April 6. As SONG is fully committed to following the board guidelines concerning the virus COVID 19, th...
Liner Notes 3: Meet Jessica Outram
“Singing together with multiple generations is sublime.” This is Jessica Outram, a SONG volunteer and Safe Harbour mentor choir member. Oh, and she also happens to be the Poet Laureate of the Town of Cobourg. No big deal. Check out her b...
Liner Notes 2: Meet Christy Flindall
Meet Christy Flindall, a singer in our Safe Harbour mentor choir and a SONG Board Director. We asked Christy why she decided to become so involved in SONG. She told us: “I am involved with SONG because I believe in the organization’s c...
Liner Notes: Meet Deborah Henderson
Do you ever miss the days when you could open an album and find out all about the people and places that made the music you loved? Well, we sure do! In that spirit we’re launching our “Liner Notes” series to give you a peek behind the mu...
The heart of SONG explained in seven minutes
We are so proud to share this gorgeous video with you, and we hope you will be inspired to tell a friend about SONG after you watch it. Click on the photo below to be redirected to the video. “It’s just joyful and fun, and...
Volunteers are the Backbone of SONG
Today is International Volunteer’s Day, which means a great deal to us. SONG is run by a volunteer board and has more than 50 volunteers helping at any given time with rehearsals, accompaniment, fundraising, special events, concert pro...
Grab your tickets for Winterchild Song
SONG’s annual holiday concert delights fans of all ages. Bring the whole family and a box of tissues, there won’t be a dry eye in the house....
Change the lives of local children and teens today
Donate by December 24th to have your dollars doubled Music changes lives. It helps us find our courage, our voice, and our place in the world. At SONG we believe everyone deserves to have music in their lives, but unfortunately that’s ...
Senior Choir is Creating “Awesome” Memories
It’s been six and a half years since SONG opened the doors on its first rehearsal. Two students from that original group remain, and they reminded me recently that the rehearsal consisted of 4 kids, myself and one other volunteer. “I...
Thankfulness Abounds
For the past two seasons, Canadian recording artist, Susan Passmore of the Juno award-winning group “The Good Lovelies” has worked in our classrooms with our students. Susan elicited words and ideas from her time with the students and ...
SONG is Growing!
SONG started its seventh season on September 16th with a bang! We are growing! Sounds of the Next Generation’s (SONG) is expanding our ensemble music education program to reach even more children and youth in Northumberland County, w...