Our resources include online publication Dynamic; research, statistics and advocacy information, as well as professional development resources.
Resources
Our Resources
Dynamic Newsletter
Dynamic is Choir Ontario’s online magazine coming out three times a year (November, March and June), which is full of informative stories and choral news. All member organizations are eligible to submit news items, articles and photographs.
Submission Guidelines:
Feature articles:
• Topics for feature articles may include repertoire, choral history, performance practice, choral composers and conductors (including interviews), rehearsal techniques, vocal technique, choir management and organization, choral music education, and sociological aspects of choral singing.
• Articles must be limited to 1,500 words or less and submitted in Microsoft Word format.
• Referenced material should be noted in the body of the text and cited as endnotes.
• Submissions must include the author’s name, brief bio (max. 25 words), and a headshot.
• All feature articles submitted are subject to a blind review by the editorial board. Articles are accepted for publication when board members determine that the article contains information that pertains directly to the general interests of the Choirs Ontario membership.
Choir News Items:
• News items report current or recent news about your choir including activities, milestones, tours, and recordings.
• Please do not include upcoming concert promotion in your write-up. Details about concerts and events should be submitted via “Event Calendar”.
• Items must be limited to 400 words or less and be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
• Submissions must include the author’s name, brief bio (max. 25 words), and a headshot.
Photos and Graphics (e.g., logo, banners, etc.)
• All photos (including author headshot) must be in colour, 300 dpi, and measure at least 4” x 6” and be in .jpeg or .psd file format. Please ensure that you have obtained consent from choir members and/or instrumentalists before submitting your photos.
• Submit graphics in one of the following formats: Illustrator file (AI), high-resolution PDF, or EPS.
• Submit all photos and graphics separately, never embedded in a document.
We reserve the right to edit all material for length, grammar, timeliness, and appropriateness. As well, depending on space, not all submitted photos may be used.
SUBMIT
2018-2019 Submission Deadlines:
FALL ISSUE: submission deadline Oct. 15, 2018; publication date Nov. 15, 2018
WINTER ISSUE: submission deadline Feb. 15, 2019; publication date Mar. 15, 2019
SPRING ISSUE: submission deadline May 15, 2019; publication date June 15, 2019
~ link to contact ~ (from the Board members or our contact page?)
Mark Ramsay, Editor
Choirs Ontario Dynamic magazine
editor@choirsontario.org
Statistics and Research
Statistics and research files:
Files for download
Choral Activity in Ontario 2017 Census Ontario Choral Profile 2011
Links to external resources
Find a Clinician
The Clinicians List is intended as a tool to connect choral communities with potential workshop presenters. These clinicians are all members of Choirs Ontario. However, Choirs Ontario does not endorse any single presenter nor is it responsible for negotiation of fees and material presented.
If you are interested in being added to this list, please send us an email with your information ( kindly ensure that your individual membership is up to date as this listing is a benefit of Choirs Ontario membership).
Shannon Coates
Location: Holland Landing, ON
Topics: vocal techniques, working with ageing voices
Deirdre Kellerman Contact
Location: Ottawa, ON
Workshop Topics: Vocal Technique; Vowels, Blend and IPA; Full Body Engagement/Movement in Singing; Text Analysis and Expression
Melissa Lalonde
Location: Timmins, ON
Topics: to be added
Elise Letourneau Contact
Location: Ottawa, ON
Topics: vocal jazz, jazz choral, improvisation
Charlene Pauls
Location: Oakville, ON
Topics: vocal techniques
Pamela Teed
Location: Sudbury, ON
Topics: choral techniques, working with ageing voices
Use this form to contact one of our listed clinicians:
Fundraising
Fundraising files:
Files for download
How to Write a Grant (How To Series) How to Fundraise (How To Series)
Links to external resources
Marketing and Communications
Marketing and Communications files:
Files for download
Marketing Online Resources and Tools Online Communications Audit
Links to external resources
Practical Guide to Creating and Maintaining a Content-rich Choir Website and Social Media Streams