Canary Pages 2017

One of Toronto’s newest chamber choirs, Incontra Vocal Ensemble is a project-based, professional-level group of vocal artists founded and conducted by Matthew Otto. Now in its fourth season, Incontra (Latin for “encounter”) is dedicated to promoting excellence in choral music by presenting innovative performances, introducing audiences to new Canadian and international choral compositions while celebrating choral masterworks. Conceived as a space for emerging singers and conductors to showcase their artistry, Incontra is committed to authentic interpretation and clarity of expression, offering profound choral experiences for members and audiences alike. The ensemble has performed at a number of concerts, fundraisers and other special events across Toronto, and enjoys a longstanding collaboration with Regis College, University of Toronto.

Matthew Otto
647-241-3623
matthew.otto@gmail.com
www.incontravocalensemble.com

Since 2003, this SATB non-auditioned teaching choir has enabled adult amateur singers to improve their singing technique and performance skills in full choir, small-group and solo settings. In an open and engaging atmosphere, members enjoy an eclectic repertoire that evolves with their interests, and have the opportunity to sing solos at our cabarets, choral concerts, and annual composer study performance. The director/conductor, Ben D’Cunha, trains members in vocal technique, sight-reading, theory and improvisation, and writes the arrangements for the choir. Rehearsals are held September to June on Tuesdays (7pm to 9pm), with sectionals on Mondays (7pm to 9pm). Registration for the 2017/18 season starts on June 1.

Ben D'Cunha
647-341-4117
hillcrestvillagechoir@gmail.com

The 2017/18 season marks a new milestone as the ensemble begins their 11th season. This all women's choir has grown both in size and reputation as one of the most innovative in its programming. This coming season will close with the choir's most popular series of concerts featuring music by women composers and poets in “Women and Songs IV.” The choir will also continue their tradition of a matinée concert to kick off the Christmas season in late November. Come and join this exciting group of singers in pursuit of musical excellence in the repertoire for the upper voices.

Ron Cheung
416-519-0528
rkmcheung@yahoo.ca
www.healeywillansingers.com

The Hart House Chorus is a 50-voice choir auditioned from musically talented students, faculty and alumni of the University of Toronto. Since its inception in 1972 as a reincarnation of the long-standing men’s Glee Club, the chorus has maintained a reputation for the highest standard of performance locally, nationally and abroad. In 1993, the chorus was a finalist in the Large Choir category of the CBC Radio Competition for Amateur Choirs and in 2002, it was featured in the University of Toronto’s first reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. In addition to other engagements, the chorus performs twice annually in the Great Hall at Hart House.
The Hart House Chorus is active in the international choral community, having hosted choirs from the United States, Austria and Finland, and toured to various countries in Europe. Recently, the Hart House Chorus toured to Belgium to represent Canada in the 1000 Voices for Peace festival, which commemorated 100 years since the start of World War I.

Oscar Liang
647-208-3728
oscar.liang@mail.utoronto.ca
www.harthouse.ca/chorus