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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Call for local artists! 👀⚓️⤵️

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Anyone else just out here at brunch using the bacon grease as cuticle oil?

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

For over five years @erinsopran.bsky.social and I have been planning this album, our opera company’s debut album! 5 one-act 🇨🇦 operas, the operas of Monica Pearce. leaf-music.lnk.to/lm279

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 27/03/2026

“Here we are, six years after every province and territory in Canada declared states of emergency because of #COVID19, and yet we have not learned basic lessons from the pandemic.” 🦠

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The Human Cost of Failing to Name COVID ‘Airborne’ | The Tyee

Safety laws are being sidestepped. One doctor’s nightmare shows how health-care workers pay the price.

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The Vertlartnic @thev.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Why Do Some People Still Wear Masks In 2026 And On A Completely Unrelated Note Why Is Everyone In The Office Sick Right Now Apart From The Guy In The Mask?

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Why Do Some People Still Wear Masks In 2026 And On A Completely Unrelated Note Why Is Everyone In The Office Sick Right Now Apart From The Guy In The Mask?
Story from Jerk Wingley and Terramin Defishunsee

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Essential Opera @essentialopera.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

On a snowy Toronto evening in February 15 (!) years ago today, we had our first show: Le Nozze di Figaro! To celebrate, we’re sharing the cover art and to pre-save link for our debut album: leaf-music.lnk.to/lm279 The album is out April 17! @erinsopran.bsky.social @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social

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Some of My Stories: The Operas of Monica Pearce

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Reminder and suggestions for language shifts. We’re not post-Covid. Covid is ever-present and doing its (not-great) thing. If we are at all interested in being inclusive and accessible in our world and work, we need to remember that we share air.

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Happy New Year! … a thing people say. September always feels like the new year for me. Anyone else? Hello, 2026! Wishing for a gentle January - or as gentle as possible.

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Wanna watch a super cute film while also supporting our opera company?!

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Essential Opera @essentialopera.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

BONUS CONTENT! This month only, you can watch our adorable queer 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 holiday 🎄rom-com 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 film 🍿 when you buy the EP: essentialopera.bandcamp.com/album/decemb... As heard on CBC Music! #opera #classical #musicaltheater #newmusic

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December [Complete EP], by Essential Opera

5 track album

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Essential Opera @essentialopera.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Happy World Opera Day! On December 5, 2025, we’re releasing the EP of “December” by Monica Pearce on Leaf Music! PRE-SAVE LINK: leaf-music.lnk.to/lm2049 A one-act portrayal of love and belonging amid travel angst and the turbulence of holidays + family. ✨🌈🏡 #WorldOperaDay #CanadianOpera

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December

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Canadian Covid Society @covidsociety.ca · 16/08/2025

Even a quick comment of support matters. But if you want to go deeper, our friends at DoNoHarm BC have created an excellent guide to commenting: donoharmbc.ca/national-sta... Take action now —> Submit your comments on Z94.4 here: publicreview.csa.ca

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NB COVID info @nbcovidinfo.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Most importantly. The revised CSA standard is open for public comment until Aug 19. If you can only do 1 thing, please do the public comment via CSA. A guide for how to do this is available from @donoharmbc.bsky.social donoharmbc.ca We are facing considerable pushback from jerks like Lilley & IPAC

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DoNoHarm BC

We're a non-partisan action group of British Columbians advocating for evidence-based safety measures in high-risk settings.

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

I’ve been thinking about the voluntary water conservation request in Halifax. And how if everyone does even a little tiny bit, it’ll make a difference. And then I long for people to think this way about COVID and other airborne illnesses. A little masking goes a long way.

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Showtime indeed! ONE NIGHT ONLY in #Kitchener #Waterloo at the Open Ears Festival #OE25 Doug and I have spent the week with the amazing creative team diving back into the tale of these two siblings with lush, layers of music and storytelling. Join us tonight @8pm! #CanadianOpera #Chateaubriand

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Essential Opera @essentialopera.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Big news👇👇👇

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

My journal will have fresh decorations soon.

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Essential Opera @essentialopera.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

We're heading to the Rock this week for the East Coast Music Awards & conference. Hit us up for stickers. Showcase 3pm Saturday May 10 at Memorial!

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Text: Heading to the rock this week for the ECMAs! Who's going to be there??!

2025 ECMA Classical Showcase
co-presented by Canadian Music Centre and Debut Atlantic

May 10, 2025

Performances by
Ben Diamond
Blackwood
India Gailey
Essential Opera
Jennifer King

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DF Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University
Doors open 2:30
Free Event

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Delighting in a rewatch of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Just watched the Lindas in HR episode. 👶😆

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Prof Deborah Lupton, MPH PhD @dalupton.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

We don’t say ‘post HIV’ or ‘post Ebola’, so why are people saying ‘post COVID’? COVID is running rampant due to apathy, ignorance and complacency on the part of governments, public health and healthcare systems www.bmj.com/content/388/...

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Suggesting the world is “post COVID” contributes to an unwitting shift in research priorities

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Just over here constantly reducing the font size of my CV rather than properly editing it year after year, application after application. I will, however, re-order the now-illegible sections based on relevance. Not all heroes wear capes.

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Please use the present tense when referring to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Hi Orion, Hi Jupiter, Hi Pleiades, Hi Stars!

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Hi folks, if we’re newly connected, here’s a little bit about me. 🎙️✨🎶🎷🌱❣️🪈🪴🫁❄️🔭🌙☕️ Maureen Batt, soprano | recording artist | artistic director | educator 1/ #CanadianMusic #GenderAffirming #VoiceCoach #SingingLessons #ContemporaryMusic

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Finally managed to do a year-end recap for 2024 and a few notes about 2025. If you’re interested in what types of things I do/am up to, you can check out my newsletter. Lots of shout-outs to my opera company @essentialopera.bsky.social and my recital series #CrossingBorders💃🏻💫🎙️✨ eepurl.com/i73Phs

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Happy Monday, folks! Here are some services I offer. I add availability as I go (usually once a month or so), so check back often or reach out! To learn more about services: maureenbatt.com/services To book sessions: maureenbatt.as.me #SingingTeacher #VoiceCoach #GenderAffirming #GrantWriting

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Fabulous! Teachers, have a look at this!

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Sweet floof snuggles while awaiting our family PlusLife results for Covid-safer Xmas hangs. How are you all doing your holiday hangs? Masks? Windows? Testing? ❤️

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borderless @borderless.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Fuck it. Trans folks need MATERIAL SUPPORT. @distributeaid.org is launching an HRT Harm Reduction Toolkit that provides 1 year of medical supplies needed to take injection-based HRT. We were planning to go live in January, but I'm not waiting. Fund the kits here: distributeaid.org/hrt-harm-red...

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Oopsies went 5 years without having an eye exam. Pleased to see the doctor and assistants in well-fitted kn95 masks. But for patients it’s only “masking preferred” in the exam rooms. I wish healthcare places would require masking! I had to indicate I wouldn’t remove/adjust my mask a couple times.

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Roll call: Where’re my maskers at? I’d love to meet you! Introduce yourself! #StillMasking #CovidIsntOver

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Happy flights, maskers. Thanks for thinking of others (and yourself). Thank you for masking!!!!!! Simple gestures, heroic effect.

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Just got some very affirming news under the umbrella of advocating for safer spaces re not subjecting people (artists) to airborne illnesses. Cheers, folks! Especially cheers to those who choose community care by masking and multi-layered approaches to mitigating risk during this ongoing pandemic.

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Ooh great resource of accounts to block/mute.

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Language matters. I shutter every time I hear someone refer to the pandemic or Covid in the past. “During COVID we…” It’s still during COVID! People’s actions might be in a post-covid world but it’s not a post-covid world. “Back to normal” = public health failing us and ppl living in denial.

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Advocating for COVID safety at hospitals where masks are supposedly mandated is not easy. I’m tired.

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Jarvis Googoo @jarvisgoogoo.com · 18/11/2024

Do you know the differences between Mi'kmaw, Mi'kmaq, and Mi’kma’ki? Mi'kmaw: singular person or an adjective (e.g., she’s Mi'kmaw. He speaks the Mi'kmaw language). Mi'kmaq: plural of Mi'kmaw people (e.g., they’re Mi'kmaq, this is the land of the Mi'kmaq). Mi’kma’ki: The Land of the Mi’kmaq.

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Hey, Nova Scotia, let’s vote! You can vote anywhere in the province. enstools.electionsnovascotia.ca/edinfo/Locat...

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Essential Opera @essentialopera.bsky.social · 24/08/2024

Save-the-date! In Her Hands: The Tragedy of Lady Macbeth A brand-new opera By Fiona M. Ryan Workshop production Sunday, September 22, 7:30pm Motyer-Fancy Theatre in Sackville, NB Cast and creative team announcements and ticket link coming soon!!

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