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Etobicoke Centennial Choir (ECC) is an inclusive, SATB, auditioned community choir dedicated to celebrating the art and joy of choral singing. We offer performances of diverse repertoire, ranging from classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions and music from around the world.

ECC offers a challenging and supportive choral experience guided by professional artists. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday, September to June, from 7:30pm to 9:45pm at Humber Valley United Church in Etobicoke. Some choral experience and the ability to read music are required.

Our 2024/25 season will feature the unique Messe de minuit pour Noël by Marc-Antoine Charpentier with orchestral accompaniment, Will Todd’s acclaimed Mass in Blue, accompanied by a combo of piano, drums, bass and alto saxophone and a journey through Indian classical music, arranged for choir. With accompaniment of sitar, tabla, and harmonium, renowned flautist Hasheel Lodhia and a guest soprano will lead the ECC through the rhythms and echoes of South Asia.

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In 2024, Westben celebrates 25 years of bringing people together through music in nature. Year-round programs include the international summer festival from June to August in three outdoor venues, concerts at the Schoolhouse, music in nature small group experiences, community programs, workshops, kids camps and more.

Westben’s International Performer-Composer Residency (PCR) is an annual collaborative gathering where diverse listeners and performer-composers build relationships and connect through creating music and exchanging perspectives.

Westben is located in Northumberland County, 40 minutes from Cobourg, Peterborough and Belleville, 2 hours east of Toronto, and 2.5 hours west of Ottawa. Westben is nestled amongst the gently rolling hills of the Gunshot Treaty lands and subsequent Williams Treaties of 1923, and the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig (Mississauga) Anishinaabeg, near what is now known as Campbellford, Ontario.

Westben’s summer festival has presented over 5000 international and local Canadian artists including Gerald Finley, Angela Hewitt, Oliver Jones, Peter Appleyard, Michael Kaeshammer, Broken Social Scene, William Prince, Jeremy Dutcher, Holly Cole, Colin Mochrie, Deb McGrath, and Natalie McMaster.

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An auditioned concert choir, Toronto Beach Chorale attracts singers who are highly motivated with excellent musical skills. We offer three choral concerts each season, performed with professional soloists and instrumental ensembles.

In addition to our concert season, which this year includes music by Handel, Bach and Haydn, we actively participate in community events, collaborating with other groups and artists to enhance the quality of life in our neighbourhood and the City. Toronto Beach Chorale is a vital musical presence in the Beach, and has achieved a reputation for artistic excellence.

We are supported by professional orchestras and ensembles, and we engage professional and emerging soloists in principal solo roles.

Our Artistic Director, Mervin W Fick, has been transforming choirs, inspiring individuals and raising performance levels of choirs for over 35 years. He is the founding director of the Toronto Beach Chorale, Artistic Director of the MCS Chorus of Mississauga, and conductor of the PCS Singers of Brampton and the National Award winning Esprit Chamber Choir. One of the greatest gifts that Mervin brings to performances through the singers under his direction is his ability to inspire truly joyful singing.

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Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra is passionate about the power of live orchestral music and the community-building impact it has on local performance. Founded in 1985 by violinist Neil Blair and legendary Toronto musician Maestro Clifford Poole, the orchestra has been serving the local Scarborough and Greater Toronto communities by bringing to life some of the greatest musical works, presenting internationally acclaimed performers and introducing some of Canada’s rising stars in their debut performances with a symphony orchestra.

Cathedral Bluffs presents a yearly six-concert subscription series performed in the PC Ho Theatre at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. This large venue provides comfortable and accessible patron facilities and exceptional acoustics.

The orchestra has been directed by nationally recognized Toronto-based conductor Martin MacDonald since 2022. Martin MacDonald is one of Canada's most dynamic and outstanding conductors and has been awarded both the Heinz Unger Award and the Jean-Marie Beaudet Award for orchestral conducting. Martin has guest conducted extensively across Canada having worked with the orchestras of Toronto, National Arts Centre, Vancouver, Edmonton and more.

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Accepting, affirming and welcoming to everyone, Metropolitan United Church at Queen and Church Streets has a 200-year history of presenting great sacred music in the heart of Toronto. Under the leadership of Minister of Music Jonathan Oldengarm, our ensembles include the Adult, Children's (director Michael Denomme), and Handbell Choirs, the Metropolitan Silver Band (est. 1934, and directed by Fran Harvey), and the Great Heart youth ensemble (director Ben Stein). Our collection of instruments includes Canada's largest pipe organ, installed in 1930 by Casavant Frères of Quebec; the 54-bell Massey/Drury Carillon (Elisa Tersigni, Carillonist; a portative organ (by Becker of Hamburg); a Hubbard harpsichord; and Steinway and Yamaha grand pianos. In addition to great music every Sunday morning, our beautiful neo-gothic sanctuary hosts two concert series including Music at Met and Noon at Met (Thursdays at 12pm, from September to November, and February to June). Our Christmas Lessons and Carols service and Good Friday evening Choral Concert are particular annual highlights for many Torontonians. Visit us in person, go to our website and/or YouTube channel.

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For 40 years, Toronto Operetta Theatre has been Canada’s only performing arts company dedicated to music theatre in all its variety.

TOT will return to the St. Lawrence Centre stage for the 40th Anniversary season with wonderful music, comedy, and romance—the best of Operetta and Music Theatre! The season opener is Sigmund Romberg’s Student Prince on November 1, 2, and 3, 2024. TOT celebrates the holiday season with Imre Kalman’s Countess Maritza, opening on December 29, 2024, with further performances on January 3 and 4, 2025, conducted by Derek Bate. Back by popular demand, the season finale is Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers, with performances on February 28 and March 1 and 2, 2025. All main performances are held at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.

Our patrons’ favourite, TOT’s Cabaret series at the intimate Edward Jackman Centre, will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, November 23, 2024, and January 25, 2025, starting at 4pm.

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VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert is Canada’s only company dedicated exclusively to the presentation of rare opera programming for 50 years. Our performances rely on the power and beauty of the human voice, the dramatic inflection of text and poetry, accompanied by orchestra or piano.

This season features three contrasting operas that reflect diversity through the ages in our new venue! The first opera to be presented at the Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity St. Paul Centre, is Gluck’s Alceste on Sunday, January 12, 2024, followed by Puccini’s La Rondine on Thursday, March 20, and Friday, March 21, 2025. The season concludes with Meyerbeer’s Robert Le Diable.

The OIC Chorus will also be featured in each opera, led by Robert Cooper with our Music Directors.

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Pax Christi Chorale is a vibrant and dynamic 100-voice community choir dedicated to celebrating the beauty of choral music. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Elaine Choi, our passionate singers bring to life a diverse range of repertoire that includes both timeless oratorio masterpieces and fresh, newly commissioned works. Drawing on a broad base from across the Greater Toronto Area, the choir has built a loyal following and continues to broaden its community and deepen its impact as a leading arts organization in the city. We value partnerships and connections to enhance our knowledge, expand our reach, and strengthen relationships within the choral community. Our overarching aim is to create a welcoming space for the development of choral skills and to share meaningful musical experiences with a wider audience.

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An all-volunteer choir at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Toronto, singing every Sunday morning, specializing in works of Renaissance polyphony, the music of Healey Willan (Director of Music here for most of his life), and modern works by Canadian composers, especially women.

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The Canadian Opera Company is the largest opera company in the country and one of the largest in North America, known for its artistic excellence and innovation, as well as attracting some of the world’s most renowned opera performers and creators. The company performs with its own acclaimed COC Orchestra and COC Chorus, and its spectacular home base at the Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts in Toronto serves not only as a national stage, but also as a local hub for diverse musical artists and creators that reflect the city’s wide-ranging cultural influences.