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The Canadian Bandurist Capella is a vocal-instrumental ensemble that combines the sounds of male choral singing with the orchestral accompaniment of Ukraine's national classic instrument the bandura. The music of the Kobzars (blind minstrels) and choral singing are core elements of Ukraine's musical history and culture. They were the seeds that inspired a group of dedicated individuals to form the Capella in June 2001. Their goal was for the Capella's ensemble of bandura instrumentalists and choristers to be ambassadors of Ukrainian music and the Kobzar/Bandurist Art Form.

Through dynamic musical arrangements and performances, the Capella delivers a unique listening experience that raises the profile of the bandura and Ukrainian Song in the Ukrainian-Canadian community and beyond.

The mission of the Canadian Bandurist Capella is to explore the full potential of the modern bandura within a male choral ensemble, to bring together individuals who are committed to advancing choral-bandura music while respecting its rich history, and to promote and popularize the bandura within and beyond the Ukrainian-Canadian community by maintaining a high standard of artistry, musicianship and performance.

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SoundCrowd is Toronto’s first large-scale contemporary a cappella ensemble led by Founder and Artistic Director Scott Pietrangelo. Since their first performance backing up former Barenaked Ladies frontman Steven Page in concert, they have repeatedly sold out concerts in Toronto each year, appeared at both Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center at Deke Sharon’s (Pitch Perfect) annual Total Vocal concerts in 2017 and 2025, opened for Disney’s a cappella sensation, DCappella, appeared as special surprise guests on the Canadian national talk show, “The Social,” and launched their first album, All Voice, No Limits in May of 2023.

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Flute Street, Toronto’s professional flute choir, opens its 12th season in a new venue: the acoustically fine and easily accessible St. Andrew’s United Church, 117 Bloor Street East. Under the artistic direction of founder Nancy Nourse and conductor Isaac Page, Flute Street offers its growing audiences highly polished and musical renderings of the very best original works, recently composed for a full range flute ensemble. From the gigantic double contrabass flute (the only one in Canada) to the tiny piccolo on the top, Flute Street fills seven octaves with vivid flute colours. Along with the original repertoire, they perform symphonic transcriptions, Renaissance and Baroque fare, folk song settings, the occasional jazz standard and solo performances by Canadian and international guest artists. Additionally, this season, two exciting new works from Flute Street’s recent “Call for Scores” will be premiered. Please join us on:

• Sunday, November 2, 2025, 4pm - “Colour Configurations”
• Sunday, December 14, 2025, 4pm - “Chestnuts, Candy Canes, and Carols”
• Sunday, April 26, 2026, 4pm – “Flutes and Fantasies”, Laurel Swinden, guest artist

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Founded in 2012, Rezonance Baroque Ensemble has become widely known as one of the boldest and most distinctive chamber groups on Toronto’s classical music scene. This reputation is founded on programming focusing primarily on music of the Baroque, regularly integrating improvisation and making use of innovative concert formats to frame the ensemble’s diverse repertoire. As the group’s reputation has grown, it has developed an audience that has become increasingly captivated by these innovative yet accessible performances. In 2019, Rezonance was featured in the Early Music America Emerging Artists Showcase. On the wings of this success, Rezonance released its debut album, James Oswald: Airs for the Seasons, with Leaf Music in 2023.

Inspired by history and informed by the present, Rezonance leads its audiences through their discovery of under-appreciated and unusual works, as well as new ways of hearing the classics, in a manner that is intimate, accessible, and fun, while maintaining the highest possible artistry.

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Apocryphonia ventures beyond the standard fare of traditional classical music programming to reveal the beautiful, the lost, and the rare in a rather unpretentious and enjoyable manner.

Its mission: to seek out and share hidden and obscure musical masterpieces, either from composers you may not know, or rare works by familiar names.

Apocryphonia’s concerts are the best chance to discover your new favourite pieces by your new favourite composers.

“The Fourth Cycle of Musical Revelations” - our upcoming season - includes:

• Sept 5: “Across the Channel—French and English Music of the Hundred Years' War” (feat. COMTESSA Medieval Ensemble + Diapente Renaissance Quintet)
• Oct 25 & 26: “Enchanted Baroque” (feat. Rezonance Baroque Ensemble)
• Nov 30: “Bohemian Holiday—Jakub Ryba's Czech Christmas Mass” (feat. Canadian Institute for Czech Music)
• Dec 6 & 12: “Diapente Book of Carols” (NoTL & Toronto)
• Feb 28: “Time's Eldest Son—Celebrating 400 Years of John Dowland” (feat. Diapente)
• Apr 17: “The Collective of Cool Cats—Jazz-Classical from Beyond the Iron Curtain
• May 2: “A Cabinet of Curiosities 3”—The GTA's Fully Randomized Classical Cabaret!
• June 12: “Of Whales and Willpower—The Jamaican Jonah” [Canadian Premiere of Samuel Felsted's Jonah (1775)]

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The Toronto Children's Chorus (TCC) is a vibrant musical community that has been nurturing young voices for generations. The Chorus is led by internationally acclaimed Artistic Director Dr. Zimfira Poloz (2022-present), who follows in the esteemed footsteps of Founder and Artistic Director Jean Ashworth Bartle C.M., O.Ont., and Artistic Director Elise Bradley, MNZM. The TCC is proud to have been a cornerstone of choral excellence in Toronto and Canada for 47+ years.

The TCC consists of 8 choirs for ages 6-18 that provide exceptional music, vocal, and performance training. TCC presents a concert series each season and regularly collaborates with the Toronto Symphony and other Toronto performing arts organisations.

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Founded in October 1924, the Royal Canadian College of Organists’ Toronto Centre (RCCO Toronto) is the city’s foremost advocate for the pipe organ and its music. We host public concerts, featuring both internationally-acclaimed artists and local performers, as well as masterclasses, workshops, lectures and other special events. Many of our events are intended for general audiences, while some of our educational offerings are specially designed to support organists and church musicians in their professional work. The centre also offers scholarships to students interested in organ studies. Visit our website and follow us on social media for updates about our 2025/26 season!

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Brampton On Stage presents enriching artistic programming for all ages at The Rose, Brampton’s premier live performance destination; outdoors in Garden Square, a community-focused gathering space for special events and celebrations; and at select locations in the city. Supporting Brampton’s diverse creative talent, its vision is to build an inspiring performing arts community that reflects the spirit and diversity of Brampton. Experience the power of live performance with programming in Garden Square and at The Rose, including Mainstage Presentations, Studio Presentations, This is Brampton, Arts Adventures, and Guest Presentations. Connect with Brampton On Stage on Instagram, X(formerly Twitter), Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Pax Christi Chorale, under the artistic direction of Dr. Elaine Choi, is a vibrant and dynamic 100-voice auditioned choir that shares its passion for choral music through singing, performance and outreach. Our singers bring to life a diverse range of repertoire that includes both grand choral masterworks 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 choral organization in the city. We value partnerships and connections to enhance our knowledge, expand our reach, and strengthen relationships within the arts 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.Pax Christi Chorale presents five choral programs over the 2025/26 season, including Ariel Ramirez's Misa Criolla in October, Benjamin Britten’s St. Nicolas Cantata in April, and Mahler's Symphony No. 2 (Resurrection) with Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra in May.

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Founded in 1922, the TSO performs at Roy Thomson Hall and is known for artistic excellence, versatility, and global reach through touring, recordings, and broadcasts. This 2025/26 season, Music Director Gustavo Gimeno leads the Toronto Symphony Orchestra with bold vision and vibrant artistry. The season opens with Carmina Burana and closes with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Highlights include Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, Mahler’s Ninth, five more Beethoven symphonies, and new works by Joe Hisaishi, Jessie Montgomery, Cris Derksen, and Wynton Marsalis. Hear soloists like Joshua Bell, Bruce Liu, and María Dueñas at Roy Thomson Hall and the expanded North York series at Meridian Arts Centre.

The TSO serves its community through wide-ranging education programs, including School Concerts for 40,000+ students and the tuition-free Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra. Additionally, the TSO supports the development of next-generation artists through its annual open call for Canadian orchestral scores, and its essential Resident Conductor and Affiliate Composer positions.