The University Choir Of Sewanee To Perform in Nova Scotia
The 70-member ensemble, led by Dr. Geoffrey Harris Ward, will perform at the Confederation Centre for the Arts.
Continuing a legacy of choral excellence and international touring, The University Choir of Sewanee will perform at three distinguished churches in Nova Scotia and the Confederation Centre for the Arts in Prince Edward Island from May 24-31, 2026.
The University Choir is the heart of musical life at Sewanee. Under the direction of University Organist and Choirmaster Dr. Geoffrey Harris Ward, the choir comprises 70 dedicated undergraduates and is accompanied by Assistant Organist Stephanie Yoder.
The choir members hail from across the United States and abroad, representing a range of majors and minors, spiritual traditions, musical experiences, and varied interests. The University Choir sings weekly worship services in All Saints' Chapel, leads regular choral evensongs, and performs various concerts and recitals throughout the academic year. As an active touring ensemble, the University Choir has performed extensively across the United States, Canada, Ireland, and England.
The choir's Canadian spring tour adventures will be featured on Facebook and Instagram (@sewaneechoir) with some services and concerts available via livestream.
Performance Schedule:
Sunday, May 24 - 4 pm - Concert - Free and open to the public
Saint Matthew's United Church of Canada, 1479 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS
Tuesday, May 26 - 7:30 pm - Concert
Trinity-Saint Stephen's United Church of Canada, 1 Ratchford Street, Amherst, NS
Tickets @ $20 (advance); $25 at the door. (902) 667-8483
Children and Youth over 7 and under 18 welcomed free of charge with adult ticket holder.
Thursday, May 28 - Noon - Concert - Free and open to the public
Confederation Centre of the Arts, Lou MacEachern Plaza, 145 Richmond St, Charlottetown, PEI
Sunday, May 31 - 11 am - Eucharist & 4 pm - Choral Evensong
Cathedral Church of All Saints , 1340 Cathedral Lane, Halifax, NS
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@cathedralchurchofallsaints7991/streams
For more information on the choir, please visit https://sewanee.edu/universitychoir.
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