Canadian Mens ChorusCompleting its seventh season, the Canadian Men's Chorus, under the artistic direction of Greg Rainville, is a highly accomplished men’s chamber choir, performing from the classical repertoire and other genres. The Canadian Men's Chorus is noted for its beautiful sound, exciting and varied performances and the ability to take audiences on an emotional journey.  This auditioned ensemble presents an annual concert season. Commissioning new Canadian music is a major focus, with over 40 new choral works premiered since the CMC was co-founded in 2010 by Greg Rainville and Arlene Jillard. Regional concerts include Stratford Summer Music, CentreSpace for the Arts in London, ON, the Stratford Symphony Orchestra and Gravenhurst and Lindsay. For more information, please visit our website.

Arlene Jillard, executive director
519-305-1351
ajillard@canadianmenschorus.ca
www.canadianmenschorus.ca

Canadian Childrens Opera CompanyCelebrating its 50th season, the CCOC consists of six choruses for ages 3 to 19 and is the only permanent children’s opera company in Canada to regularly commission and produce operas for children. Opera is simply storytelling with music, and those are two things that kids and youth love! A unique experience, members receive unparalleled performance opportunities and life skills through age-appropriate vocal and dramatic training. Members regularly perform with the Canadian Opera Company and other major professional arts organizations. Rehearsals are weekdays after school in the downtown area. Auditions are held April to June. A non-auditioned in- and after-school workshop program was launched in 2008 as part of the OPERAtion KIDS outreach arm of the CCOC.

Ken Hall
416-366-0467
info@canadianchildrensopera.com
www.canadianchildrensopera.com

Canadian Celtic ChoirThe Canadian Celtic Choir was founded in 1996 to sing and promote Celtic choral music. Since then the CCC has played many of Ontario’s most popular music festivals, and also has toured Hawaii, England and Scotland. In June 2017 the CCC will tour the Maritimes for 12 days. The CCC has opened for the Men of the Deeps, The Irish Descendants, John McDermott, Lighthouse, John Tesh, and others. In 2010 the CCC was inducted into the London Music Awards Hall of Fame. In 2015 the CCC won the Jack Richardson London Music Award for Most Popular Classical Choir. The choir is conducted by William W. Zadorsky and accompanied by Jean Willadsen. Our vocal coach and emcee is Paul Grambo.

Ian Davies
519-319-5847
info@celticchoir.ca
www.celticchoir.ca

Bel Canto SingersBel Canto Singers is an SATB community choir with singers of various ages and abilities directed by Linda Meyer and Michael Gomiega. Each week we meet to sing, laugh and grow. Members share a love of choral singing and enjoy the challenges of a widely varied repertoire, mixed with friendship and fun. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at St. Nicholas Anglican Church in Scarborough. New members are welcome and we are especially looking to strengthen our tenor and bass sections. If you have ever wanted to participate in a group that values music, fun and fellowship please consider joining us. Auditions will take place in the first two weeks of September 2017 or January 2018, during our regular Tuesday night practices.

Yolanda
416-283-1402
juliapeck70@gmail.com
www.belcantosingers.ca

The Bach Elgar Choir is Hamilton’s renowned concert choir and a leader in Canadian choral music. The ensemble performed its first concert in 1905 and has several firsts to its credit, including the North American premiere of Verdi’s Requiem. The BEC presents magnificent classical works for choir and orchestra, its cherished annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah and programs of varied vocal repertoire from opera to folksong. Featuring the very best Canadian talent in its roster of soloists and working together with top orchestras, including the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, the BEC has a reputation for excellence. Interested singers from all sections are invited to join us under the leadership of our artistic director Alexander Cann. For an audition, please call 905-527-5995 or email bachelgar@gmail.com.

Alexander Cann
905-527-5995
bachelgar@gmail.com
www.bachelgar.com

Bach Children’s Chorus is an award-winning organization of four treble-voice choirs and one mixed voice choir (Bach Chamber Youth Choir – see separate listing) for children and youth aged 5 and up. Training is offered in vocal technique, sight-singing and theory. This season BCC introduced a Preparatory Choir for younger children who want an introduction to choral singing and ear-training. BCC rehearses weekly in Scarborough, performs as a company-in-residence at the Toronto Centre for the Arts and appears regularly at Toronto events. Each choir participates in weekend festivals, workshops and concerts with other youth choirs and world-renowned clinicians. BCC has released six CDs and has won provincial and national choral awards. Auditions are held in May for September entry.

Jane Greenwood
416-431-0790
jgreenwood@bellnet.ca
www.bachchildrenschorus.ca

The Bach Chamber Youth Choir is an award-winning SATB choir for boys with changed or changing voices and girls aged 16 years and up. The youth of BCYC develop their love of music and singing through enjoyable learning and performing experiences. As the senior level of the Bach Children’s Chorus, BCYC performs at two annual concerts at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Additional performances include a cabaret-style concert and a benefit concert. BCYC rehearses Sunday evenings on the Danforth, by Chester Station. BCYC has earned first place awards at national competitions. Interested youth are welcome to observe a Sunday evening rehearsal. Auditions are held in May for September entry.

Jane Greenwood
416-431-0790
jgreenwood@bellnet.ca
www.bachchildrenschorus.ca

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