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We are celebrating 50 years of singing! The Serenata Singers, who have sparkled in Toronto as a choral gem since 1976, celebrate their 50th Anniversary this Choral Season, May 2026. Singers, joyfully come together with voices united in song - inspiring generations to follow! This 55-voice adult SATB community choir, ranging in age from 55 - 93, gathers again under accomplished Director, Michael Morgan, to inspire and delight! Performances this year - singing with the Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra, two local seniors’ residences, culminating with an all-Canadian Program, “Maple Leaf Forever”, on May 7 and 8, 2026 - at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd, Scarborough. Our 50th anniversary concerts contain well-known Canadian composers/arrangers to inspire all - call Charlotte at 416-887-1249.

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Founded in 1997, the Toronto Northern Lights (also known as TNL) is Ontario’s premier masculine-presenting barbershop chorus, known for dynamic and innovative performances. For decades, TNL has shared its music with audiences across Toronto, throughout Canada, and around the world, including the United States, Europe, and Asia. The chorus has proudly represented Ontario at the Barbershop Harmony Society International Chorus Competition year after year, earning a total of 15 medals.

As an inclusive and supportive community, TNL is committed to artistic excellence while welcoming new members who share a passion for choral singing, a cappella harmony, and the barbershop style. All rehearsals are open to visitors - come on by anytime to listen in or audition!

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Orpheus’ vision is to celebrate the power of choral music as an agent of social change and a passionate medium of artistic expression. The 65-voice choir, under artistic director Thomas Burton, champions the new and unusual in choral performance, commissioning and introducing new works and performing overlooked masterpieces. Orpheus supports young emerging vocal talent through its highly respected Sidgwick Scholars Program and its newer Vocal Apprentice Program for high school singers. Winners of the 2018 Choral Canada Award for Outstanding Innovation, Orpheus continues to present an “expect something different" experience for audiences.

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The Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, specializing in historically informed performances of Baroque and Classical repertoire, was formed in 1981 as a complement to the Tafelmusik Orchestra. Under the direction of its founder, Ivars Taurins, the choir has been praised for its clarity, nuance, and brilliance.

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Founded in 1987, the Bach Children's Chorus (BCC) provides a first-rate choral experience for children, youth and young adults, and has instilled a love of music in generations of singers for 39 years. Led by Artistic Director Meredith Wanstall, the BCC is known for setting a high standard of music education and performance experiences for community choirs through its integrated program of choral vocal technique, ear training, music theory and sight-singing. The BCC consists of seven ensembles, with music education programs for singers in JK/SK to Grade 1, and performance-oriented programs for singers in Grade 2 to post-secondary. The BCC offers a welcoming and inclusive environment and is committed to providing broad access to robust music education and joyful music-making for families in Toronto, York and Durham.

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Echo is an adult treble-voice, non-auditioned choir which welcomes women, trans and non-binary folks in a strong, inclusive, mutually supportive community in the heart of Toronto.

Ever since its founding as a women’s choir in 1991, Echo has been committed to a unique and eclectic repertoire focusing on social justice, musical excellence and passionate expression. We collaborate frequently with local musicians who enrich our repertoire with music from diverse cultures and in a broad range of genres.

The ability to read music is helpful but not required. We are accessible to all through a sliding scale fee.

We rehearse Tuesday evenings and some Saturdays at Church of the Holy Trinity, Toronto. Our Echo Spring Concert, 35th Anniversary, will take place on May 10 at 3pm.

Echo gratefully acknowledges the support of the Toronto Arts Council.

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Chorus York is a mixed-voice choir for adults of all ages, based in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Led by our passion for singing, we strive to inspire the growth and enjoyment of choral music in our community through the performance of a variety of choral music, ranging from Bach to Broadway, to Show Tunes and Classical. We are a sought-after community choir that welcomes diversity in its membership and is recognized for performance excellence and strong community ties. Singers who are interested in joining Chorus York may email for additional information.

Chorus York's current conductor is Dr. John Holland, B.Mus, Art. Dip, M.Mus, PhD, who joined our organization in 2024. He brings inspired leadership and over twenty years of experience as a professional opera singer, choral conductor, and music educator to our choir.

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The Etobicoke Centennial Choir (ECC) marks its 60th anniversary as a semi-professional community choir dedicated to artistic excellence. Our creative programming of classical masterpieces, contemporary compositions, and original works by acclaimed local artists captures the diverse musical traditions of Toronto and deepens community engagement with the arts.

ECC offers a challenging and supportive choral experience. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays, September to June, from 7:30pm to 9:45pm at Humber Valley United Church in Etobicoke. New singers are invited to audition. Some choral experience and the ability to read music are required.

Our 2026–27 season features J.S. Bach's "Cantata 140, Sleepers Wake!" and Brahms' German Requiem, both with orchestral accompaniment, plus Night Songs by ECC composers Renglich and Henstra.

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The Jubilate Singers is a mixed-voice auditioned choir of 35 voices directed by Isabel Bernaus. The repertoire includes world music in original languages, orchestral works and 20-21C choral pieces. Recent collaborations include the Chilean-American composer, Freddy Vilches, performing with him, the Abya Yala Choral Suite, and secondly, the University of Guelph choir, the University of Toronto Spirit Singers and the composer, Andrew Balfour, performing Canadian Indigenous music. We rehearse on Tuesday nights in Toronto and perform three concerts a year, plus two community appearances. Interested singers may sit in on a rehearsal and book an audition, if desired. Join a welcoming, social and sophisticated choir and perform beautiful music for appreciative audiences.