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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 · 26/02/2026

During / when we had / when we were restricted could also work. There were times when I wasn’t allowed to drive even 5km from my home unless for work. More thoughts: I love the word protection instead of precaution. And I think of the restriction times as protection rather than restriction.

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

I absolutely believe people (perhaps out of survival or trauma response) have clung to language that reflects them individually. And what has gone missing is community care and awareness of others. Language shifts can have meaningful impact; they can result in change.

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

No matter your sector, this is an important shift to make. It is especially pertinent if you are facing cuts and you hope people will stay healthy and safe in your workplaces and gatherings.

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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

So let’s see how many drops of water we can save. Because we can. Because we care. Because we want there to be water tomorrow. And let’s see how many infections we can stop. Because we can. Because we care. Because… you get it. Community care.

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

Testing, masking, cleaning the air. Every effort & every person making effort has great communal impact. Do you own a mask? And does it fit (face seal/no gaps)? That’s a great place to start. Since we can also have covid with no symptoms, it’s so important to act with care in mind. Community care.

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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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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

My actions? Or the emoji? It just took me that long to remember to do the update (#adhd) and obviously I couldn’t just not follow up (#ibid).

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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 · 04/04/2025

We’ll use that harp, tho. 🧙‍♀️ 🩸 🪄 🏰 🗡️ harp. Shit guess I need to do the update.

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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 · 14/02/2025

OMG YES I now have an exact visual, colour scheme, sensation of legs dangling, etc.

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Maureen Batt @maureenbattsoprano.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I don’t remember it at all but I feel certain I couldn’t stand all of these elements imprinted in your soul. And that fork is absolutely horrifying. Just no. This is not The Big Comfy Couch or Honey I Shrunk The Kids 🐝 I might as well eat with my 10in chef’s knife?

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

Thanks for being here! Pls introduce yourself👋 Are you…a: 🇨🇦Canadian/new music artist🎙️ 💫Neurosparkly human🌶️ 😷Covid/airborne virus safety advocate🦠 …or into: 🌱Plants, trees🌳 🔭Sky stuff🌖 🌊Oceans, rocks🪨 6/6 #CanadianOpera #RecordingArtist #GenderAffirmingVoice #Educator #Singing #ClassicalMusic

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

Sign up for Maureen’s newsletter to stay in the loop: tinyurl.com/MaureenBattSignup Read more about services here: maureenbatt.com/services/ Direct booking link here: maureenbatt.as.me 5/ #CanadianOpera #RecordingArtist #GenderAffirmingVoice #Educator #Singing #GrantWriting #ClassicalMusic

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

She is a regular vocal coach on faculty at the Halifax Summer Opera Festival, is a frequent festival adjudicator and guest clinician, and offers consulting services on new music vocal scores, grant writing, producing, and project management. 4/ #VoiceCoach #OperaCoach #GrantWriting #Educator

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

Maureen is a national board member of the Canadian Music Centre. As an educator, Maureen specializes in embodied voice, voice and movement play, gender affirming voice work, and personalized care routines. 3/ #TransVoice #GenderAffirmingVoice #EmbodiedSinging #SomaticSinging

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

Maureen’s career focuses on celebrating music by living composers through her opera company Essential Opera, her concert series Crossing Borders, and her discography incl 2x-ECMA-winning album Lighthouse & JUNO-nominated Breathing in the Shadows. 2/ #CanadianOpera #RecordingArtist #CanadianArtSong

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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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