On the Road Again (Fatty Legs 2018)
This October, our professional ensemble came together from across Canada for a two-week tour of Ontario to perform Fatty Legs, a...
A Ground Breaking Tour
Back in 2011, when the Truth and Reconciliation Commission asked Xara to take part in its Atlantic National Event, I had no idea that the...
Ten Singers, Ten Years: Robin Lauriston
This tenth anniversary blog series will feature ten singers who have been an integral part of the ensemble. Each month, from September to...
Songs Well Sung: Fatty Legs
Over the last ten years, Xara has created 25 original works of choral theatre in addition to recording two CDs and performing hundreds of...
Songs Well Sung: Aurora
Over the last ten years, Xara has created 25 original works of choral theatre in addition to recording two CDs and performing hundreds of...
Guild X: A family of supporters
This tenth anniversary blog series features ten members of Guild X: foundational supporters who want to help create the Xara Magic. Their...
Ten Singers, Ten Years: Tenille Goodspeed
This tenth anniversary blog series will feature ten singers who have been an integral part of the ensemble. Each month, from September to...
Hour by Hour - images from the show
The Halifax performances of The Hours Turn to Nothing (April 28 & 29, 2017) were powerful and we were so grateful for the warmth and...
Hour by Hour - The Xara Love
“What’s Xara?” “Why do you go to Halifax every Sunday?” “She can’t come, she has to go to Xara.” “Why do you add work to your already...
Hour by Hour - Behind the Music
Hello Xarafans. Jenny Trites here. I’m Xara’s collaborative pianist. I’ve been asked to write about the experience of writing a piece...
