Now in its eleventh season, Harmonia is the Sirens Choral Association’s principal educational program for youth ages 10–20. We are now accepting singers for the 2025-2026 school year!

Harmonia is a welcoming community where young singers have fun, build friendships, and grow their musical skills. Through inclusive and creative instruction, singers gain a strong foundation in vocal technique in a supportive environment.

Led by Artistic Director Kelsea McLean and Assistant Director/Pianist Andrea Ellis, Harmonia includes two choirs: Harmonia Junior (ages 10–14 or unchanged voices) and Harmonia Senior (ages 14–20 for treble and changed voices). The Athena Mentorship Programming also allows senior treble singers to rehearse and perform with Sirens.

Harmonia has earned recognition in local festivals and has collaborated with Sirens, PEI Symphony Orchestra, and others. Highlights include performances at Province House, Music Monday, and PEI Junior Honour Choir, as well as a national feature in Music is our Medicine.

ENSEMBLE INFORMATION

• Location: Park Royal United Church, Charlottetown;
• Harmonia’s programming includes two choirs: Harmonia Junior for ages 10-14 or unchanged treble voices, and Harmonia Senior for ages 14-20 for treble and changed voices;
• Rehearsals are weekly on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-7:45 PM for Harmonia Junior, and 7:30-9:00 PM for Harmonia Senior, ensembles rehearse together from 7:30-7:45 PM;
  • A day-long ensemble retreat is planned for Saturday, October 4th
  • Regular rehearsals begin on September 16, 2025, and will run until May 5, 2025;
• Harmonia runs over two semesters, ending each semester with a concert: Saturday, December 13, 7pm and Friday, May 8th, 7pm;
• Registration is $150/semester (September-December; January-May) totaling $300 for the year;
  • Total tuition can be paid up front, or it can be paid in two instalments – one in September and the other in January;
  • For families with more than one child in Harmonia, we’re pleased to offer a special rate: after paying the full fee for the first child, each additional child’s registration will be $125 per semester or $250 for the year;
  • We believe every child should have access to music education! There are bursaries available to those families who may find the registration fee a deterrent to participation. Click here to learn more or reach out to us directly  – we are happy to help you!
  • Receipts will be issued for your registration fees which can be used towards the Children’s Wellness Tax Credit
• The Athena Mentorship Programming provides senior treble singers with the opportunity to rehearse and perform with Sirens;
• Community Service Bursary hours are awarded to participating high school students.

Email Kelsea McLean to register your child!

The award-winning treble choral ensemble Sirens invites audiences to experience Elements, a musical exploration of Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. Performances will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Park Royal United Church in Charlottetown, or on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Hillcrest United Church in Montague.

Inspired by Katerina Gimon’s evocative work Elements, this concert captures the raw energy and expressive beauty of the natural world. Through soaring harmonies and contemporary soundscapes, Elements reflects on the grounding strength of Earth, the emotional fluidity of Water, the clarity and breath of Air, and the transformative spark of Fire. This performance promises a vivid and moving musical journey, uniting audience and ensemble through the universal language of nature and song.

As part of its ongoing commitment to accessibility and community connection, Sirens Choral Association is proud to offer a “pay what you can” ticket structure for the 2024–2025 season. The recommended admission for Elements is $25, with flexible pricing options available to ensure everyone feels welcome. Audiences are encouraged to contribute what they can, whether more or less, by selecting the “donation” option when purchasing tickets.