Canary Pages 2018

The Achill Choral Society, now in its 35th season, is a mixed, auditioned, 75-voice community choir, established in 1982 and based in the country hamlet of Achill, near Alliston, Ontario. ACS performs twice yearly, at Christmas and in the spring. Auditions are held in September and January. The choir gathers Wednesday evening at St. John’s Anglican Church (Highway 9, 6km east of Orangeville) to rehearse.

A. Dale Wood’s retirement in 2017, after 30+ years conducting Achill, led to the appointment of of Shawn Grenke who has been accompanist to the Elmer Iseler Singers, and the Amadeus Choir, where he is also associate conductor.

We welcome all to enjoy our upcoming spring concerts – April 21 in Alliston, and April 28 in Orangeville. Check details on our website at achill.ca.

Linda Punstel
info@achill.ca
www.achill.ca

All Saints Kingsway Choir provides musical leadership at weekly Sunday morning Eucharists, Festival Evensongs, community outreach projects and concerts year-round. The choir is made up of paid section leads and volunteer participants and welcomes new singers throughout the year. Recent performances include Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols, Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem, festal celebrations with the drumming ensemble Beyond Sound Empijah and the Michael Occhipinti Jazz Quartet, and Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s The Atonement, both with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale. Jazz vespers and lunchtime organ recitals round out the regular musical offerings. New members are always welcome to the Music at All Saints Kingsway family. Come and be a part of a fantastic choral and instrumental creative community.

Brainerd Blyden-Taylor
416-233-1125 x5
music@allsaintskingsway.ca
www.allsaintskingsway.ca

Led by artistic director & conductor Lydia Adams since 1984, the award-winning Amadeus Choir is celebrating its 45th season in 2018-19. The choir performs diverse programmes featuring Canadian and international composers through a self-produced concert series, guest performances and special events at various venues in Toronto and beyond. The Amadeus Choir actively engages in educational and community outreach through choral workshops for students, music educators, composers and conductors. Regular rehearsals are held on Tuesday nights in the Don Mills and Lawrence area. The choir’s membership comprises singers from across the GTA. Annual auditions are held in May and June. Phone or email the choir office for more information.

Lydia Adams, artistic director & conductor
Shawn Grenke, associate conductor & accompanist
Joan Andrews, assistant conductor
Vivian Lee
416-446-0188
info@amadeuschoir.com
www.amadeuschoir.com

The Annex Singers is a spirited 60-voice auditioned choir with an eclectic repertoire spanning six centuries. Under the dynamic and creative leadership of artistic director Maria Case, the choir performs three concerts annually, collaborating with a wide array of professional soloists and ensembles. Recently performed large-scale works include Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, Orff’s Carmina Burana and Fauré’s Requiem. The Annex Chamber Choir, a smaller ensemble drawn from the main choir, is dedicated to presenting gems from the chamber repertoire. We provide ongoing professional development to all choir members, and encourage young singers with a special sponsorship programme. We rehearse Monday evenings (at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 383 Huron St.). Please visit our website www.annexsingers.com to arrange your audition.

Joanne Eidinger
416-458-4434
joeidinger@gmail.com
www.annexsingers.com