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Practice session for Dr. Kempt's Xmas wreaths concert (side A)

Practice session for Dr. Kempt's Xmas wreaths concert (side A)

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey practice sessions. The recording is on side A of audio cassette. Labelled:
(0-50) November 15, 1979 Studio at Dalhousie. Practice session for Dr. Kempt's Xmas wreaths concert.
December 6. St Paul's room not sound proof - so much noise around me(Sheila) affecting my ear.
MPBN radio recording of "Vanessa" and concert for nanny Mack and Agnes (side A)

MPBN radio recording of "Vanessa" and concert for nanny Mack and Agnes (side A)

Item is an audio recording by Sheila Piercey in 1981. The first part of the recording is an MPBN radio recording of "Vanessa," an American opera produced by Samuel Barber, aired on September 21, 1981. The second part of the recording (13:22) is Sheila Piercey's practice session with mum and nanny. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the cassette case read: "concert for Nanny Mack and Agnes, mum playing piano, “Alleluia" Mozart, O mio babbino/Jewel Song. Nanny died five months later." The recording is on side A of audio cassette.
Star candles and holy boy - Melva Graham and Sheila Piercey rehearsal (side B)

Star candles and holy boy - Melva Graham and Sheila Piercey rehearsal (side B)

  • MS-5-20, Box 2, Cassette 42
  • Item
  • December 12, 1983 and January 22, 1984

    • Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey's rehearsal sessions. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the cassette case read: "Dec 12/1983: Star Candles and Holy Boy - Melva Graham and Sheila Piercey rehearsal for UCW candlelight service at Bethany United Church, Rehearsal Jan 22/1984: solo "Cry in the Wilderness" (mum taping)." The recording is on side B of audio cassette.
Rehearsal with Helen Murray for MATS teachers recital (side A)

Rehearsal with Helen Murray for MATS teachers recital (side A)

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey's rehearsal session: The first part of the recording is a rehearsal with Helen Murray for MATS recital singing "L'altra notte in fondo al mare" (from Mefistofele) composed by Boito. The second part of the recording (22:42) is a rehearsal for a CBC radio play called "Road to Rankin's Point" in October 1998. The recording is on side A of the audio cassette and continues on side B.
Practice for "The Elizabeth Smart Story" audition for the role of Elizabeth's grandmother

Practice for "The Elizabeth Smart Story" audition for the role of Elizabeth's grandmother

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey's practice sessions. The beginning is preparing for an audition, "The Elizabeth Smart Story," and Sheila reads the role of Elizabeth's grandmother. The second part of the audio file (6:07) is Sheila's singing practicing session on March 6, 2004. The recording is on side A of audio cassette. (Side B is blank.)
Practice session for "O sleep, why dost thou leave me?" (side B)

Practice session for "O sleep, why dost thou leave me?" (side B)

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey's practice session for "O sleep, why dost thou leave me?" and other songs. The label reads: Practice on March 9, 2002 for MATS recital, Practice on March 17: body not in shape, 68 years old (no sleep). The recording is on side B of audio cassette.
Act 1 Finale "Die Fledermaus" (side A)

Act 1 Finale "Die Fledermaus" (side A)

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey singing Act 1 Finale "Die Fledermaus" with Tom Clark (tenor) and Alexander Gray (baritone), undated. It also includes Sheila Piercey singing "Adele's Laughing Song." Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case that reads: Side A: Act I Finale - Die Fledermaus, What a joy to be here, Laughing Song, Champagne's Delicious Bubbles, Sing to Love. Act II Finale - Die Fledermaus, Sonia's entrance Merry Widow, Vilia, Love in My Heart, Quite in the modern style, Merry Widow Waltz. The recording is on side A of audio cassette.
Other surprises (side B)

Other surprises (side B)

Item is an audio recording by Sheila Piercey of her recitals, practice sessions, and CBC radio recording between the 1950s and 1970s. She re-recorded those old recordings on April 5, 1989 and April 8, 1990, her thoughts and comments are included. The recording is on side B of audio cassette.
John Arab and Sheila Piercey, La Traviata, CBC

John Arab and Sheila Piercey, La Traviata, CBC

File is an audio recording by Sheila Piercey (undated) with handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case that reads: John Arab and Sheila Piercey, Traviata, CBC, John Arab: Where'er you walk (by Handel), Now Joined by God. The recording is on side A of audio cassette. Side B is blank.
CHNS solitude , John Arab & Sheila Piercey - February 18, 1962

CHNS solitude , John Arab & Sheila Piercey - February 18, 1962

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of John Arab (baritone) and Sheila Piercey (soprano) singing at CHNS Solitude radio broadcast on February 18, 1962. Handwritten notes on the reel box read:
featuring Ray Calder at Hammond Organ
1. Serenade - Ray
2. John : The World Is Mine Tonight
3. Ray : Romance
4. Sheila : "Getting to Know You" from the King and I (#165 on tape)
5. Ray : Persuaisan Waltz
C.O.C. The Capital Theatre, Le Boheme February 19, 1962
Sunday CBC recital live from Halifax - May 24, 1959

Sunday CBC recital live from Halifax - May 24, 1959

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of a Sunday recital by Sheila Piercey on CBC Live. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the box read:
Pianist, Gorden McPhearson
Michaela's aria - Carmen
Nell - Fauré
Air de Lia - Debussy
Compositions by Norman Peterkin: A)The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls B) Sleep, White Love
Turina, Spanish composer - 4 songs
25 years old (Sheila Piercey)
La traviata : Sheila Piercey as violetta at the banff school of fine arts, summer 1961 : Tape 1 of 3

La traviata : Sheila Piercey as violetta at the banff school of fine arts, summer 1961 : Tape 1 of 3

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of Verdi's opera "La Traviata," presented at the Banff School of Fine Arts in the summer of 1961. Sheila Piercey performed the role of Violetta (soprano). Handwritten notes inside the box lid read: "#499 - aria Ah! fors e lui che l'anima - Side I on tape." The recording is tape 1 of 3.
Carousel : acadia summer playhouse : part 1 of 2

Carousel : acadia summer playhouse : part 1 of 2

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of CKWM-FM radio broadcast for "Carousel" (musical) presented at the Acadia Summer Playhouse at Acadia University, which aired on July 17, 1969. The recording is part 1 of 2.
Carousel : acadia summer playhouse : part 2 of 2

Carousel : acadia summer playhouse : part 2 of 2

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of CKWM-FM radio broadcast for "Carousel" (musical) presented at the Acadia Summer Playhouse at Acadia University, which aired on July 17, 1969. The recording is part 2 of 2.
Chateau Lake Louise

Chateau Lake Louise

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of a recital by Sheila Piercey (soprano) and John Linn (music director) at Chateau Lake Louise. Handwritten notes inside of the box lid read: Chateau Lake Louise
"Laughing song"
"Songs my mother taught me"
"My fair lady"
"The poplar tree"

Mozart - "Alleluia" - Sheila Piercey
Puccini - "O mio Babbino Caro" - Sheila Piercey
"When Love is Kind" A.L - Sheila Piercey

Schumann - John Linn (played) 7 pieces (from Kinderszenen "Scenes from Childhood")
George Gershwin - John Linn
Ritual fire dance - John Linn
Malagueñ (a song by Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona) - John Linn

Mendelssohn - "On Wings of Song"
"Still as the Night"
"Songs My Mother Taught Me"
"The Whispering Poplar"
"As I Went a Roaming" - By May H. Brahe

Take 30, Toronto (side 1)

Take 30, Toronto (side 1)

Item consists of a reel-to-reel recording by Sheila Piercey labelled "Take 30, Toronto," including her practice sessions and conversations with her family.
Rocky Jones : interview with political activist

Rocky Jones : interview with political activist

File is an audio reel that contains an episode of From these Roots, a CKDU radio program. This episode is an interview with Rocky Jones, a political activist born in Truro, Nova Scotia. He received his law degree from Dalhousie University in 1992. This episode aired March 17, 1991 and was rebroadcast March 20, 1991; April 17, 1991; July 31, 1991; May 23, 1995 on The Evening Affair, CKDU's public affairs program; and November 28, 1996 on The Evening Affair.
Growing up Black in Halifax : part 1 of 3

Growing up Black in Halifax : part 1 of 3

File is an audio reel that contains the first part of a three-part series from CKDU radio, Growing up Black in Halifax. In this episode, Tracey Jones speaks with Belinda MacFadyen of CKDU radio about the Steering Committee established to consider the Push Excel program in Halifax.
Growing up Black in Halifax : part 2 of 3

Growing up Black in Halifax : part 2 of 3

File is an audio reel that contains the first part of a three-part series from CKDU radio, Growing up Black in Halifax. In this episode, Tracey Jones speaks with Belinda MacFadyen of CKDU radio. The episode aired April 1, 1989 and was rebroadcast April 6, 1989 on Title Waves, a CKDU program that featured interviews with African-Canadian authors.
Growing up Black in Halifax : part 3 of 3

Growing up Black in Halifax : part 3 of 3

File is an audio reel that contains the first part of a three-part series from CKDU radio, Growing up Black in Halifax. In this episode, Tracey Jones speaks with Belinda MacFadyen of CKDU radio. The episode aired April 1, 1989 and was rebroadcast April 9, 1989 on Title Waves, a CKDU program that featured interviews with African-Canadian authors.
Rocky Jones on Racism : part 2 of 2

Rocky Jones on Racism : part 2 of 2

File is an audio reel containing an episode of Rocky Jones on Racism, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode is part 2 of 2 featuring Rocky Jones with CKDU's Dan Hart on racism in institutions and administration, including the Donald Marshall inquiry and the Black United Front. The episode was recorded on September 28, 1988, and was broadcast on October 4 , 1988 on Title Waves, a CKDU radio program.
Rocky Jones on Racism : part 1 of 2

Rocky Jones on Racism : part 1 of 2

File is an audio reel containing an episode of Rocky Jones on Racism, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode is part 1 of 2 featuring Rocky Jones with CKDU's Dan Hart on the Donald Marshall inquiry, the Black United Front, criminal justice, and black communities. The episode was recorded on September 29, 1988, and was broadcast on October 3, 1988 on Title Waves, a CKDU radio program, October 11, 1988, and October 12, 1988
Selections from Syracuse Liederkranz, 108th anniversary concert (side 1)

Selections from Syracuse Liederkranz, 108th anniversary concert (side 1)

Item is a sound recording of the Syracuse Liederkranz 108th anniversary concert on May 16th, 1963

Side 1 contains "Wach' auf, es nahet gen den Tag," "Chor der norwegischen Matrosen," "Spinnerlied," "Pilger Chor," "Freudig begrüssen wir die edle Halle," "Finale of act one(Die Fledermaus)," "What a joy to be here," "Laughing song," "Champagne's delicious bubbles," "Sing to love."

The Prodigal Son : track 1

The Prodigal Son : track 1

Item is an audio recording of CBC radio recording for "The Prodigal Son" at the Guelph Spring Festival in 1968. The Prodigal Son is a music drama by Benjamin Britten / music directed by Nicholas Goldschmidt.
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