
The Shallaway Youth Choir's Camerta Ensemble are returning triumphantly following being named the Children's Choir of the World at the prestigious Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales.
They took the top spot in the classical category and placed a very close second in the Folk Music Category.


There are two members of Shallaway in our household. They both began in grade two. Aidan has been there for ten years, Conor for 5. That is a decade of reaching for their fullest potential, immersed in their cultural identity and communitizing.
"Communitize" is a term created by Founder Susan Knight to denote the continual process whereby the members of a community not only build it together, but also learn the process and skills for its maintenance and growth it, i.e., to consciously partner, lead, observe, analyze, adapt, innovate, strengthen, change, etc
Every member has his, or her, own fish pin which is an integral part of the performing uniform, symbolizing both the philosophy of the organization and membership in it.
The fish represent the core of our Newfoundland and Labrador culture. Each pin is handcrafted by Kim Marshall and consists of two fish, one of hand-painted fabric and the other smaller one of painted wood, both connected in a vertical alignment.
The Shallaway Christmas concert has become a part of our Christmas tradition. The holidays would not be the same without it.
It is a fantastic organization.
Shallaway is now holding auditions for the 2015-2016 season. Contact the office at 738-6792 to register your child. You can find the audition form and information under the Ensembles tab a on their webpage.
1 comment:
Such a marvelous accomplishment for such a dedicated group of young people. So proud that they include two of my great grand sons. Congratulations to the whole team.
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