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  Music of Nova Scotia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Music is a part of the warp and weft of the fabric of Nova Scotia's cultural life.
Nova Scotia's folk music is characteristically Scottish in character, and traditions from Scotland are kept very traditional in form, in some cases more so than in Scotland.
Nova Scotia was briefly colonized by Scottish settlers in 1620, though by 1624 the Scottish settlers had been removed by treaty and the area was turned over to the French until the mid-1700s.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Music_of_Nova_Scotia   (1518 words)

  
 Explore Nova Scotia Music - Celtic, Acadian, Traditional and Contemporary
There is a tradition of music here in our province that began in kitchens and barns and has grown to impact the globe.
Rob had a vision that our music should have a means to elevate it to a larger audience, a launch pad, if you will, to gain the attention of people outside of our region and as a way to celebrate our musical accomplishments and honor our heritage.
Explore Nova Scotia is a proud sponsor of Communities in Bloom.
www.explorenovascotia.com /music.cfm   (369 words)

  
 novascotia.com - Music
Nova Scotia has a variety of great musical talent - something for everyone's musical taste.
Many of our cherished performers travel the world, but be sure to check out "What's happening around Nova Scotia", and you may find your favorite artist on a stage near you while vacationing in Nova Scotia.
Many thanks to the Music Industry Association of Nova Scotia (MIANS) for obtaining permission on behalf of the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage to use the artists' pictures, information and sound clips.
www.novascotia.com /multimedia/music/default.htm   (123 words)

  
 Moreau: Nova Scotia - PopMatters Music Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Moreau’s Nova Scotia is so full of syrupy, coma-inducing piano playing that it borders on impossible to make it through the entire record without either nodding off or getting so frustrated that you yank the album from the CD player and launch it at the wall with the ferocity of a steroid-dropping frisbee golfer.
McKahey doesn’t deserve mention in the same sentence; he sounds like, on any given night, he might be the best performer at his karaoke bar, but his singing is neither resonant nor relevant, and to label it as such is to grossly hyperbolize.
Nova Scotia is mixed in such a way that suggests it was recorded on two tracks: one for McKahey’s voice, and one for the rest of the band.
www.popmatters.com /pm/music/reviews/moreau_nova_scotia   (660 words)

  
 The Amazing Music of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Cape Breton music is compelling dance music, and as such it is; and dance the Cape Bretoners do, with their low-to-the-floor, intricate step-dancing, a style that disappeared from Scotland decades ago.
Music is the glue that holds the Cape Bretoners together as communities, and is central to their identities as Cape Bretoners.
Cape Breton is represented by Jerry Holland, Buddy MacMaster and Natalie MacMaster on fiddle accompanied by Hilda Chiasson and Mary Jessie MacDonald on piano.
www.sfcelticmusic.com /Capebret/capebcds.htm   (2592 words)

  
 40's Music Halifax, NS, Nova Scotia 40's Music Performers, Halifax 40's Music Performers
A graduate of Wellesley College, she is Assistant Professor of Piano at Berklee College of Music.
We are especially suited and experienced at providing music for weddings and other large special events, as we can offer both classical music for, say, a wedding ceremony and jazz (or more classical) for the cocktail hour.
Musical memories for all ages from the 40's to today's favorites.
www.gigmasters.com /40s/40sMusic_Halifax_NS.asp   (782 words)

  
 IndieMusic.ca Indie Music Directory: indie_music_nova_scotia
Ken Shorley - From Nova Scotia, Ken Shorley is a percussionist who specializes in hand drums — including doumbek and riq from the Middle East, kanjira and tabla from India, as well as frame drums from many corners of the world.
Sheri Harrington - From Nova Scotia, the innovative sounds of SHERI HARRINGTON has proven to be an intoxicating musical experience, her smoky vocals and her undertones of a smooth saxophone are accompanied by bands whose souls belong to jazz, latin, swing and the blues.
She is from Halifax, Nova Scotia and is climbing up the independent chain rather quick.
www.indiemusic.ca /home/indie_music_nova_scotia/more2.html   (694 words)

  
 NOVA SCOTIA MUSIC CD & TRAVEL GUIDE
Everyone at Nova Scotia Tourism & Culture and Alexander Keith' s* are proud of our Nova Scotian musicians and we hope that you will enjoy our Sociable - A Toast to Nova Scotia Music CD.
His music excites, inspires and stirs in the tradition of great songwriters who can say what all have felt but few can express.
His EMI Music Canada debut, 1998' s Of Your Son, was certified GOLD and produced two hit singles (" Walk This Road," and " Falling").
www.dealcatcher.com /forums/m_56156/tm.htm   (942 words)

  
 Welcome to the Scotia Festival of Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Scotia Festival of Music 2006 - May 28 to June 11
Scotia Festival of Music, now entering its twenty-seventh season, is a two-week chamber music festival that takes place in late May and early June each year in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is a celebration of the art of music making with Highlight Concerts, Recitals, open rehearsals, masterclasses, coaching sessions, and round table discussions by Guest Artists of international renown.
www.scotiafestival.ns.ca   (98 words)

  
 Nova Scotia Travel, Tour, Vacation, Convention, Motorcoach, Music and Event Planners
Seacoast Escapes is a travel, tour and event planning business based in Nova Scotia, Canada that plans vacations and travel packages for individuals, couples, and groups visiting Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia festivals, honeymoon, Nova Scotia music, Acadian culture, tall ships, nature and soft adventure are just some of our themed vacation or weekend getaway package specialties.
Accommodations, restaurants, attractions and music events are just some of the details we will take care of for you while providing great value.
www.seacoastescapes.ca   (271 words)

  
 Music Nova Scotia
Although his songs sold over 70 million copies and were recorded by the world's music industry's superstars, he very rarely g ot recognition and his own recordings had been out of distribution for over twenty years.
This is one of the most finely crafted musical collections to come out of Nova Scotia in the past few years.
Featuring selections from the popular A/V production of the same name, it blends the musical flavors an d styles of traditional, pop, and classical in a diverse collection that will be treasured by all who have ever visited or dreamt about Nova Scotia.
destination-ns.com /content/music   (716 words)

  
 Walt Music - Nova Scotia Mosaic
Nova Scotia’s mosaic of founding peoples is well represented in today’s contemporary Nova Scotian musicians.
Many events are now showcasing Nova Scotia’s diverse founding peoples, as well as those of our immigrant cultures - Eastern European Jewish klezmer music for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, African calypso/jazz/fusion, great South American rhythms.
Walt Music has also produced multicultural events featuring a taste of all the many flavours of Nova Scotian culture.
www.waltmusic.com /mosaic.htm   (103 words)

  
 Troy MacGillivray, Musical Ties
There was always music in the house, from Troy's parents, sisters and guests, so it's no wonder Troy is pursuing a musical career.
Troy composed his first two tunes, "Musical Ties" and "Cool Cuts," when he was 10 "because I wanted to try writing a tune or two." Both are included on the CD.
Troy is already a well-respected musician in the Nova Scotia music community, and his peers showed their respect by joining him on the album.
www.rambles.net /macgillivray_ties01.html   (1020 words)

  
 Live Music, Bands, Entertainment in Halifax Nova Scotia
Seacoast Celtic Music Concerts are held at the Petpeswick Yacht Club in Musquodoboit Harbour (35 minutes from Halifax) on Saturday Nights.
Highway7 E-zine, a publication of Hatch Media, is an electronic journal with a focus on commercial, historical, cultural and ecological issues concerning the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia in Canada.
With Highway7.com, our primary aim is to serve, inform and reflect the rural communities on the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia, as well as to acquaint new residents, visitors, tourists, and investors with the special beauty and enormous potential of our region.
www.highway7.com /links/link-entertain_livemusic.html   (674 words)

  
 novascotia.com - As Many Songs As There Are Stars in the Sky
In 1928 a young writer named Helen Creighton, was asked to research a story about Nova Scotia’s pirates.
Nova Scotians made up songs about their own lives.
In fact, when she would ask how many songs a singer knew, she was frequently told, “as many songs as there are stars in the sky!” The Helen Creighton Collection is at the Public Archives of Nova Scotia, Halifax.
www.novascotia.com /multimedia/music/songs.htm   (536 words)

  
 Explore Nova Scotia Tourism and Travel Information - Accommodations, Attractions, Adventures, Photos, Trails
Come explore Nova Scotia's rich cultural heritage and breathtaking scenery by browsing through the tourism and travel information found throughout this site.
Nova Scotia offers a wide variety of accommodations to suit every taste.
Nova Scotia offers a wealth of outdoor activities to suit all tastes.
www.explorenovascotia.com   (243 words)

  
 The Nova Scotia Music Teachers' Act (amended)
4 Section 4 of Chapter 71 of the Acts of 1941, The Nova Scotia Music Teachers' Act, is amended by adding "in accordance with the by-laws of the Association" immediately after "Association" in the ninth line.
(c) to encourage the establishment of music credits in connection with high school courses and to acknowledge music as an essential component of child and adult education;
This page and its contents published by the Office of the Legislative Counsel, Nova Scotia House of Assembly, and © 1999 Crown in right of Nova Scotia.
www.gov.ns.ca /legislature/legc/bills/57th_1st/3rd_read/b003.htm   (663 words)

  
 Wedding Music Nova Scotia
An experienced, professional guitarist with many diverse guitar styles Kevin Perkins is one of Nova Scotia's finest guitarist, available to perform at weddings and special events.
The Telemann Quartet is a group of musicians in central Nova Scotia who have been playing and performing together since 1999.
This music is light and charming, in the transitional style between Baroque and Classical music.
perkinsguitar.tripod.com   (285 words)

  
 Nova Scotia Music Educators Assoc.
is a national organization of over 1000 music educators, dedicated to teaching an exciting and invigorating approach to music education.
Founded in 1974 by Professor Doreen Hall of the University of Toronto, Carl Orff Canada has grown to include regional and local chapters throughout the country, as increasing numbers of music educators and administrators realize the potential of this dynamic approach to music education.
If you are a Nova Scotia music teacher, you may want to link up with other educators in our country and around the world.
www.nstu.ca /SA/SA/NSMEA/index.htm   (464 words)

  
 Music Industry Association of Nova Scotia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Music Nova Scotia has partnered with the Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage to present the Bringin’ It Home tour.
“Not only does this give rural areas a chance to host Nova Scotia acts but it allows the artists themselves a chance to broaden their fan base in their own province.
One of the main objectives of the Bringin It Home tour is to build a live music venue network that will continue to host Nova Scotian musicians throughout the year.
www.musicnovascotia.ca /BringinItHome/index.htm   (768 words)

  
 News from the Nova Scotia Music Teachers Association
Philip holds a Masters of Music degree in piano performance from l' Université de Montréal and an Honours Bachelor of Music degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland, as well as an ARCT diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.
An avid composer, he was twice winner of the MUN School of Music Carol Composition Contest, and in 2004 was awarded first place in the Open Category of the CFMTA Music Writing Competition.
The Atlantic Young Artist Competition is a project of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations(CFMTA) and its provincial counterparts in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
www.nsrmta.ca /news.html   (1455 words)

  
 {NMN} New Music Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Rebeka Reed (actually from Halifax, Nova Scotia - Canada and not Bangor ME) has been performing in front of audiences since she was four years old.
Most recently, Rebeka was nominated for the 2003 ECMA Pop Artist/Group of the Year as well as two Music Industry Association of Nova Scotia (MIANS) 2002 Music Awards — Music Industry Artist of the Year and The Galaxie Nova Award (New Artist/Group that show promise in 2003).
Rebeka is now performing, working on her second album and in pre-production for her first music video.
newmusic.clearchannel.com /artist/rebekareed   (235 words)

  
 H & R Music Ltd. - Northern Nova Scotia's Music Store!
>Electric guitarsH & R Music Ltd. carries a wide variety of electric guitars and bass guitarsto suit all your needs and budget whether you are just starting out or jammingwith friends in the garage or playing the big stages and making gold records.
We have many accessories to go with any keyboard such as stands-benches-carrying bags-books-adapters and much more.Drums and PercussionH & R Music Ltd. carries a wide variety of drum sets and all types of percussioninstruments and accessories as well as many brands of cymbals, sticks, pedals,drum heads, thrones, replacement parts, drumpads, pipeband.
Come in and plug into our selection and hear them for yourself!School of MusicH & R School of Music is an authorized Yamaha Music SchoolCurrently 8 teachers offering individual and group lessonsto over 150 individual and group students.Instruction on:pianoguitar bass guitar drums fiddle/violin voicetheorywind instruments.
www.hrmusic.ca   (291 words)

  
 Walt Music - Nova Scotia Mosaic - Afro Musica
An audio-visual feast, Afro-Musica showcases the cultural diversity of the African continent in music and dance.
The universal appeal of music shines through with this upbeat and entertaining group of accomplished musicians.
He has successfully brought together his gifts of music and teaching, creating a vision committed to haring the beauty of cultural diversity through artistic expression.
www.waltmusic.com /musicians/Afro_Musica.htm   (509 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Nova Scotia: Music: Cousteau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
It was sink or swim, and we decided to swim.' While 'Nova Scotia' is undoubtedly a Cousteau record, possessing McKahey's trademark Scott Walker-esque baritone and Robin Brown's distinctive atmospheric lines, it does perhaps signal a subtle shift away from a Bacharach-ian pop sensibility to a rawer, more rock-borne sound.
The first time I listened to "Nova Scotia," I was initially a little let down in that I had waited three years to hear again from Cousteau and was expecting that usual Cousteau sound.
I went into listening to it with the expectation that it couldn't be good without the contributions of Davy Ray Moor.
www.amazon.com /Nova-Scotia-Cousteau/dp/B0009A6N2K   (1059 words)

  
 Worldwide Internet Music Resources: Music Libraries - A-Z
African Music Archive of the Institute of Ethnology and African Studies, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz (Mainz, Germany)
Bagaduce Music Lending Library - A non-profit organization whose mission is to collect, preserve and lend printed music, and to provide music education programs.
This music resource list is offered as a service of the William and Gayle Cook Music Library, Indiana University.
library.music.indiana.edu /music_resources/musiclib3.html   (2429 words)

  
 30's Music Halifax, NS, Nova Scotia 30's Music Performers, Halifax 30's Music Performers
Here are the online press kits of 53 professional Halifax 30's hits musicians and 30's hits musicians who will travel to Halifax to perform at your event.
Vince Torbey is your 'Pianist On Call' for over 30 years, playing Cocktail-Jazz-Standards-Christmas & Wedding music in well over 200 events a year...for the best homes, hotels, country clubs, yachts and churches.
His music is an elegant enhancement to many fine restaurant / resort establishments and is always a special addition to a wedding dinner and quite reception.
www.gigmasters.com /30s/30sMusic_Halifax_NS.asp   (833 words)

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