Annex Singers of Toronto, The

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The Annex Singers of Toronto is a spirited, auditioned 60-voice community choir with an eclectic repertoire spanning a thousand years and showcasing a wide range of styles, from plainchant to jazz.

Founded in 1979, the choir has flourished for the past 20 years under the dynamic leadership of Artistic Director Maria Case, becoming known for inventive, relevant programming and for collaboration with a wide array of artists and composers — including commissioning and premiering new works by Canadian musicians. Recent larger works include Orff’s Carmina Burana, Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb, Dobrogosz’s Jazz Mass, Faure’s Requiem and Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor.

We perform three concerts each season at Grace Church on-the-Hill, each featuring guest artists as well as our own Annex Chamber Choir and smaller ensembles.

Our 2025/26 season:

• December 13 — “Radiant Dawn”
  Poulenc’s radiant Gloria, alongside contemporary settings of ancient texts illuminating the many facets of winter.
  
  
• March 21 — “Lost & Found”
  Reflections on life’s losses and unexpected gifts, with Hovhaness, Miškinis, Runestad, Martin and others.
  
  
• May 23 — “Elemental”
  Earth, water, air and fire — seeking harmonious balance, with Hildegard, Morley, Nyberg, and others.