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Achill is a 65-member, mixed-voice community choir, which strives to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We perform a vibrant array of choral music: classical, contemporary, and traditional.

Our artistic director, Shawn Grenke, is also director of music at Eglinton St. George’s United Church in Toronto and collaborative pianist for the Elmer Iseler Singers. Nancy Dettbarn is our outstanding collaborative pianist. This year we celebrate our 40th anniversary and have been invited to perform with a full orchestra at Eglinton St Georges.

From September to May, we rehearse weekly at Westminster United Church in Orangeville, and perform two concert series a year in Alliston, Bolton or Orangeville.

New members are always welcome. To join Achill, simply email us. Visit us at our website or on Facebook.

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Delighting audiences since 1993, the Karen Schuessler Singers (KSS) is one of Southwestern Ontario’s premier concert choirs.

Well known for its widely varied, accessible and innovative programming, KSS is led by founder and artistic director Karen Schuessler. Initially formed to perform Missa Gaia/Earth Mass, the choir has become a highly-respected performing arts ensemble of 50 professionally diverse and vocally dynamic singers, all sharing their passion for choral music.

KSS performs an exciting range of repertoire. Each year, the choir offers a three-concert season comprised of orchestral masterworks and concerts reflecting the culture in which we live as well as more popular fare. Music can range from classical to jazz and medieval to modern, always striking a balance between tradition and innovation.

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Bel Canto Singers is a four-part community choir. Under the guidance of our accomplished music director, Michael Morgan, members enjoy the rewards and challenges of a varied repertoire including classical masters, Broadway and movie tunes, opera choruses and pop songs. Choral concerts are performed each year, in May and December. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9:30pm, from early September through May at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., Scarborough, ON. We invite experienced and committed choristers to contact us about membership. Please visit our website.

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Choral singing contributes to health and happiness. Come sing with us! Harbourfront Chorus is a non-auditioned community choir that meets weekly. We perform a wide range of music that spans from early Renaissance music to contemporary popular songs. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 9pm at the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, located at the southeast corner of Queens Quay W. and Bathurst St. from September through May. Please get in touch for more information.

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The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir (TWMVC) was established in 1995 by its founding member and first president, Gwyn Roberts. The choir continues to grow musically under the direction of William Woloschuk and his principal accompanist, Matthew Coons. Our blend of traditional and contemporary music, all sung off book in accordance with tradition, appeals to a broad audience.

In September 2017, the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir was invited to perform at the NAFOW (North American Festival of Wales) Gala in Rochester, New York as the featured guest choir. The next travel stop was Newfoundland, in Atlantic Canada in July 2018; we performed four concerts in the east coast of this great country. In July 2024, the TWMVC will perform for the Collingwood Music Festival. We seek to continue to grow by attracting new members!

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We are a mixed-voice, secular community choir serving Roncesvalles/Parkdale/Junction and surrounding communities. We perform two concerts per season, as well as guest appearances at other community events, such as the Sorauren Park Pumpkin Parade and the Roncesvalles Tree Lighting Ceremony. Music is a mix of pop, contemporary choral, folk, and musical theatre. Our vibe is fun and social, with a focus on community engagement and shared music-making.

We have a mix of seasoned choristers and novices, and there are no auditions. We value diversity of gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, education, and political perspective and are open to all. Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings from 7:30pm to 9pm at Roncesvalles United Church. Scholarships are available, with priority to equity-seeking folks.

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London Pro Musica Choir (LPMC) was founded in 1970 as a chamber choir, organized and run by its members. We were the first, and remain the oldest, unaffiliated concert choir in London with a current membership of over 40 singers. LPMC has been led by some of Canada’s finest conductors, including Brian Jackson, Howard Dyck, Ken Fleet, Dr. Vicki St. Pierre, and Dr. Charlene Pauls. Our current Artistic Director/Conductor is Paul Grambo, B.Mus, M.Mus and our accompanist is Hayoon Kim, B.Mus, M.Mus, M.Ed.

Milestones in our history include winning the CBC Choral Competition, releasing 9 CDs, and premiering and performing many new works by Canadian composers such as Andrew Balfour, Gerald Bales, Lydia Adams, and local composers Oliver Whitehead, Stephanie Martin and Rod Culham. Our current season is titled "Taking Root."

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Founded in 1996 by Dan Surman, BFA, B.Ed, the Canadian Celtic Choir is a London-based SATB choir that has built a solid reputation as one of the most in-demand choirs in SW Ontario. Our artistic director and conductor is Paul Grambo, BMus, MMus and we are accompanied by Stephen Holowitz, B.Mus, B.Ed.

Our repertoire features songs primarily from Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, and the Maritimes. Recipient of the Mayor’s Award from the City of London for our cultural contributions to the city, the CCC won Most Popular Classical Choir at the Forest City London Music Awards in 2015. Tours are planned every 3-4 years and Newfoundland is next in 2025. Our most recent CDs are: A Celtic Noel (2013), and Celtic Inspiration (2014) and are available from our website. More recent recordings are available on our YouTube channel.

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The Toronto Concert Choir (formerly Oakham House Choir) has been based at Toronto Metropolitan University (previously Ryerson University) for over 35 years. We specialize in large-scale choral masterpieces, and are accompanied by the Toronto Sinfonietta orchestra at our two major annual concerts. This season’s Christmas concert, on December 2 at Knox Presbyterian Church, will feature Schubert's Mass in G. We particularly welcome young singers and TMU students, but membership is also open to TMU alumni, faculty and staff, as well as to singers from outside the university. The choir is led by its founding music director, Matthew Jaskiewicz. Choristers willing to learn challenging repertoire are invited to contact us by email for information about openings. We practice weekly on the TMU campus.

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The Jubilate Singers is a mixed-voice community choir of 30–35 voices under the direction of Isabel Bernaus. The choir specializes in choral world music sung in original languages and reflecting the cultural diversity of Toronto. We present three concerts a year, plus free community appearances. Our 2023/24 season includes “The Power of Music” in November; a Latin American concert featuring Ariel Ramirez’s Misa criolla with Rodrigo Chavez and Sikuris St. Lawrence in March; and Aharon Harlap’s Requiem and the Fauré Requiem.

We rehearse Tuesday nights. Interested singers are encouraged to sit in on a rehearsal; experienced singers may then book an audition. Those who are not ready to audition may join our Choral Development program for additional training and mentorship. For details, please visit our website.