Jubilate Singers

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The Jubilate Singers, founded in 1969, are a mixed-voice, auditioned, community choir directed by Isabel Bernaus. The choir specializes in eclectic international music and takes pride in singing in the original languages - everything from Arabic to Zulu.The choir also collaborates with a variety of other musicians and performing groups. Last season the choir performed an all-Spanish program of Latin American music with Sikuris St. Lawrence and the North American premiere of Aharon Harlap's Requiem with the York Chamber Ensemble.

The up-coming season features a collaboration with the Wychwood Clarinet Choir in the fall. The winter concert theme will be 'Dance'. The choir will perform songs from international dance music accompanied by ethnic dancers. In the spring the choir will present some concerts outside the GTA with Denise Williams, exploring the musical traditions from the African, Jewish and Muslim Diaspora.

The Jubilate Singers rehearse on Tuesday evenings, September through June, in the City of Toronto. Each year the choir donates free tickets to settlement houses, seniors' centres and other community organizations for people who would not otherwise be able to attend cultural events.