Cummer Avenue United Church Choir consists of a group of volunteer singers supported by a number of professional section leaders. The choir sings classical and contemporary repertoire and provides strong musical leadership for Sunday worship services 12 months of the year. In addition to full choir anthems, various ensembles and solos are presented by members of the chancel choir. On selected Sundays the choir presents extra choral music such as traditional carols at Christmas and a cantata at Easter. Choral music from all parts of the globe is regularly featured in the choir’s offerings. Rehearsals are held Thursday evenings from early fall to early spring and on Sunday mornings all year.

Taylor Sullivan
416-222-5417
taylorsullivan@yahoo.com
www.cummeravenueuc.ca

The 24-voice DaCapo Chamber Choir was founded in 1998 in Kitchener-Waterloo under the direction of Leonard Enns. The mission of the choir is to identify, study, rehearse and present outstanding choral chamber works of the past 100 years and to champion music of Canadian and local composers. In 2018-2019, DaCapo will celebrate its 20th anniversary season with the release of its newest CD, with selections received through NewWorks, its national choral composition competition. The choir is currently in the middle of a 3-season exploration of themes related to the global refugee crisis: 17/18 Displacement, 18/19 Resettlement, 19/20 Renewal. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @DaCapoChoir!

Sara Martin, manager
519-725-7549
nfo@dacapochamberchoir.ca
www.dacapochamberchoir.ca

Durham Girls' ChoirGirls from across Durham region come together in this active, fun, performing choir. Our Junior and Senior ensembles provide girls aged seven through 18 an opportunity to sing together, build team spirit, and participate in a variety of public performances. Through weekly rehearsals our members build leadership skills, further their musical education, and create lasting friendships. Registration for our 2018/19 season is now open, and young singers of all talent levels are encouraged to join us as we share the joy of music with our Durham Region community. Visit our website to hear us perform, read what alumni say about the choir, and see photos from our many events throughout the year. We hope you will join us!

Laurie Stapley
905-434-7269
info@durhamgirlschoir.org
www.durhamgirlschoir.org

Echo Women’s ChoirCelebrating its 26th year, Echo is a 60-voice, non-auditioned community choir open to women from all walks of life. Echo rehearses each Tuesday night at the Church of the Holy Trinity (beside the Eaton Centre), performs at city-wide grassroots events, and holds December and April concerts. Co-led by Becca Whitla and Alan Gasser, Echo aims to build a strong, varied and vibrant culture and community through song. Repertoire includes music from world-wide village singing traditions and newly-commissioned music. Echo aims to keep membership fees and concert tickets accessible to all. To join Echo, register on our website. Spring concert, I’ll Be Your Refuge, April 29, 2018, 3pm at Holy Trinity with special guests Leela Gilday and artist-in-residence Annabelle Chvostek. Echo 25th Anniversary CD, One Voice is available for purchase from our website!

Alan Gasser
416-779-5554
info.echo@gmail.com
www.echowomenschoir.ca

Etobicoke Centennial ChoirEntering its 52nd season, the Etobicoke Centennial Choir is an auditioned SATB choir that provides a welcoming, high-calibre choral music experience for singers and audiences alike.

Our 2018-19 season begins December 8, 2018 with Bach’s Christmas Cantata and other seasonal music.

Two contrasting masses are featured on April 6, 2019 - Dvorak’s Mass in D and Paul Winter’s celebration of the earth, Missa Gaia, with band accompaniment.

On June 1, 2019 ECC will premier original Bulgarian-inspired world music compositions by Toronto guitarist/composer Anton Apostolov, accompanied by instrumentalists and video installation, along with Morton Lauridsen’s Les Chansons des Roses and a selection of spirituals.

Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings. New singers are always welcome. Open rehearsals are held in September and January.

Shari Ellis, membership chairperson
416-428-6267
info@etobicokecentennialchoir.ca
www.etobicokecentennialchoir.ca

Exultate Chamber Singers is an auditioned group of 30 skilled singers who enjoy performing a variety of chamber choir repertoire, both a cappella and accompanied, including many works by Canadian composers. Now in its 39th year, the choir is under the direction of new artistic director Mark Ramsay and continues its tradition of presenting four concerts per season. In addition, the group sponsors a composer-in-residence, collaborates with other regional choral ensembles, supports aspiring young music professionals with singing and conducting opportunities, and engages in a number of community outreach initiatives. Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays from 5:45pm to 7:45pm at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 383 Huron St. For audition information, please see our website.

Elana Harte
416-917-5987
elana@elanaharte.com
www.exultate.net

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