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Our office is located in Tkaronto, Dish With One Spoon territory and covered by Treaty 13 and the Williams Treaties. We are grateful to work, live and make music on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat.
Upcoming webinar:
The Sync Link:
Making Sure Your Choir/Singing Group’s Online Videos Are Covered
April 25, 2025 • 2pm ET
Thinking of posting your choir’s performance online? Not sure what the required steps are? Join us for a practical, info-packed webinar with representatives from Choral Canada, SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada), and the Canadian League of Composers to demystify the rules around synchronization (sync) licenses. Whether you're a community singing group, school ensemble, faith-based group, or professional choir, this session will walk you through what you need to know before sharing videos of copyrighted music online. We'll cover the licensing process, special considerations for choirs, how to work with composers and publishers, and what to avoid. Bring your questions and leave with clarity and confidence!
This webinar is accessible to members of Choral Canada only*
If you do not have a membership or need to renew, you can purchase/renew your membership here.
This webinar will be offered in French on May 2, 2025.
* While membership fees are an important part of our operating budget, we strongly believe they should never be a barrier to accessing our programs and services. That’s why we offer a pay-what-you-can membership option for anyone who needs it. For those who might be in a position to pay more for their membership, please consider selecting the full-price "Individual" or "Student" membership and adding a donation during the payment process. Your support helps us keep the pay-what-you-can option available for others.
Presenters:
General Manager, The Canadian League of Composers
From scoring films, to researching rap, to running a concert series dedicated to new Canadian music, to hauling percussion around southern Ontario, to helping an entire class of students collectively compose a piece for symphony orchestra, composer August Murphy-King has worn a wide array of hats throughout his musical career. He currently serves as General Manager of the Canadian League of Composers where he spends his days fighting for the interests of Canadian composers.
Manager, Digital Business & Partner Relations, SOCAN
Holly Fagan-Lacoste is Manager of Digital Business and Partnerships at SOCAN, where she has led the growth of digital operations and revenue for over a decade. She negotiates digital licensing agreements and oversees the management of quarterly revenue and usage data from licensees.
Team Leader, Synch License Specialist, SOCAN
Hosanna Ettien is the Team Lead for Licensing & Synchronization in the SOCAN Reproduction Rights team. With two decades of experience in rights clearances for over a dozen TV and Film production houses, Hosanna is highly knowledgeable in the intricacies of copyright and synchronization licenses.
Webinar Archive
Copyright law in the Canadian choral context
May 26, 2023
Copyright law in the Canadian choral context
National Webinar
Presented by Choral Canada
On Friday, May 26, 2023 at 2pm ET, Choral Canada and Edwards Creative Law presented a national webinar on steps to follow for in person and online performances, as well as discussions on recent changes in copyright law. It had been two years since the last copyright webinar and it was time for a refresher!
The event was hosted by Meghan Hila (Executive Director, Choral Canada) and Laurier Fagnan (Past President, Choral Canada).
The recording and Powerpoint slides are only available to members of Choral Canada.
Not yet a member? Learn more and become a member today!
Holding space: Supporting music students, singers, and colleagues in mental wellness
National Webinar
Presented by Choral Canada
On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 1pm ET, Choral Canada presented a national webinar/interactive workshop on supporting the mental wellness needs of others, facilitated by Registered Psychotherapist Sara Brooks. Geared to conductors/leaders and classroom educators, this workshop served to increase understanding of what is truly going on for our students and singers and explored topics such as empathy, resourcing, risk assessment, and personal self-care.
The event was hosted by Meghan Hila (Executive Director, Choral Canada) and Laurier Fagnan (Past President, Choral Canada).
The recording and Powerpoint slides are only available to members of Choral Canada.
Not yet a member? Learn more and become a member today!
Canada Council for the Arts – Grants & Eligibility
February 10, 2023
Canada Council for the Arts – Grants & Eligibility
National Webinar
Presented by Choral Canada
On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 1pm ET, Choral Canada presented a national webinar with Canada Council for the Arts Program Officers Jennifer McKerral and Pierre-Louis Pinel on Zoom to discuss Canada Council's Explore and Create and Arts Across Canada/Arts Abroad granting programs. The session began with a presentation on the programs, the Canada Council granting process and jury selection, applicant eligibility, and concluded with a live Q&A.
The event was hosted by Meghan Hila (Executive Director, Choral Canada) and Xavier Brossard-Ménard (President Elect, Choral Canada).
The recording and Powerpoint slides are only available to members of Choral Canada. Not yet a member? Learn more and become a member today!
We Can Sing Safely
June 29, 2021
We Can Sing Safely
National Webinar
Presented by Choral Canada
On Tuesday, June 29, 12pm ET, Choral Canada presented a national webinar discussing updates on the latest research for safe group singing, the use of ventilation in your rehearsal space, the current legalities around vaccinations for choirs and singing groups, and recommendations on how to manage communicating your plans with your choir/singing group. Below you will find our list of panelists, the recording, the powerpoint slides, and the saved chat.
Panel included: Dr. Allison McGeer, Margo Nightingale, Dr. Juliette O'Keeffe, and Allison Tremblay.
The recording and Powerpoint slides are only available to members of Choral Canada. Not yet a member? Learn more and become a member today!
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