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Chorus York is a mixed voice adult community choir for young and old, based in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Led by our passion for singing, we are setting out to inspire the growth of choral music in our community through the performance of a variety of choral music ranging from Bach to Broadway, Show Tunes to Classical. We are a sought-after community choir recognized for performance excellence and strong community ties. Singers who are interested in joining Chorus York may email for additional information.

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Oriana is an auditioned ensemble of 24 amateur upper-voice singers who perform at a high artistic standard. The choir has a 50-year history, and this is our 12th season with artistic director Mitchell Pady at the helm. Oriana explores the possibilities in choral music for upper voices, collaborating with diverse artists to push the boundaries of typical musical expectations for upper-voice choirs. We foster the creation of Canadian choral music, regularly commissioning works from Canadian composers. In rehearsal we are focused but friendly, and maintain an inclusive, respectful and supportive environment. Oriana presents a three-concert series every year, and we welcome potential new singers to attend a rehearsal prior to scheduling an audition. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays, 7:30pm to 10pm in the Sheppard-Yonge corridor.

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Founded in 1997, Penthelia Singers has earned a reputation for presenting high quality, innovative concerts of choral repertoire in a multitude of styles and languages. A vibrant ensemble of women, we are committed to excellence in performing culturally diverse and musically sophisticated repertoire spanning the Renaissance to the 21st-century.

The choir seeks opportunities to collaborate with special guest artists such as Suba Sankaran (world music), Raigelee Alorut (Inuit throat singing) and Steve Mancuso (Brazilian capoeira) to workshop different styles of music, as well as work with many talented instrumentalists who support our performances. Penthelia Singers is a welcoming group of women committed to high standards of music-making, diversity, community outreach and enjoyment through the learning process.

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Founded in 1996, 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 Jean Willadsen, ARCT, AMus, BA.

Our repertoire features songs primarily from Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, and the Maritimes. Recipients of the Mayor’s Award from the City of London for our cultural contributions to the city, we won the Most Popular Classical Choir at the Forest City London Music Awards in 2015 and were nominated in 2021. Tours are planned every three to four years. Our two 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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Vesnivka Choir, award-winning women’s ensemble established in 1965 by founding artistic director Halyna Kvitka Kondracki, has delighted audiences with its rich repertoire of Ukrainian sacred, classical and traditional folk music. Vesnivka, together with its partner Toronto Ukrainian Male Chamber Choir, are often joined by area musicians and professional soloists.

We look forward to resuming in-person concerts this fall, planning to present our regular concert season of three major concerts, including our annual Christmas concert. New singers are welcome. Rehearsals (following COVID protocols) are held Tuesday evenings.

Please view our recent online concerts at the following links: 

• T. Shevchenko concert
• L. Ukrainka concert
  

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The VOCA Chorus of Toronto, a dynamic, auditioned ensemble under the direction of Jenny Crober, performs a wide range of repertoire (including Canadian premieres) in collaboration with superb guest artists. Our multi-talented collaborative pianist is Elizabeth Acker. VOCA's season consists of concerts, cabaret fundraisers, outreach performances and workshops. Clinicians have included composer Ola Gjeilo, conductor Ivars Taurins and jazz vocalist Dylan Bell.

VOCA was honoured to present a world premiere by renowned Cree composer Andrew Balfour at our recent "Star Songs" concert, featuring guests Shawn Grenke, organ; Colleen Allen, sax; and Jamie Drake, percussion. We are thrilled to have been invited to perform in Roy Thomson Hall’s “Choir & Organ Series” in April 2023. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings at Eastminster.

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Exultate Chamber Singers is an auditioned group of 28 skilled singers who perform a variety of chamber choir repertoire, both a cappella and accompanied, including many works by Canadian composers. Enriched by its members’ strong musicianship, varied ages, cultural backgrounds, and academic and professional credentials, Exultate forms a passionate, committed ensemble with a wide-ranging repertoire.

Under the direction of artistic director Mark Ramsay, the choir presents an annual four-concert series. In addition, the choir commissions and records new works, collaborates with guest artists, and supports aspiring young music professionals with singing and conducting opportunities. Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings at St. Thomas’s Anglican Church, 383 Huron St. Please contact Exultate for audition information.

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A non-auditioned adult mixed-voice choir rehearsing weekly Saturday evenings (7pm to 8:30pm) in partnership with the Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre. No prior choral singing experience necessary. The ability to read music is an asset, but not required. In our inaugural 2022/23 season, we will sing two-, three-, and four-part arrangements of traditional and contemporary folk music from around the world.

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The Canadian Children's Opera Company has empowered young voices through opera, music, singing, drama, and storytelling, for over half a century. Spread across six choirs, young people in JK to grade 11 learn how to sing with healthy vocal techniques and develop their dramatic performance skills through weekly rehearsals, special partnerships, and by presenting operas annually. Members of our main chorus, the Principal Chorus, have the opportunity to audition for the Canadian Opera Company, when their productions call for young voices or a children's chorus.

The experiences offered by the CCOC make a lasting impression on singers, instilling in them the belief that their voice has meaning and power in this world and that their opportunities for their success, through music, connection, and community, are abundant.

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Now in its 43rd year, The Annex Singers is a spirited 60-voice auditioned choir with an eclectic repertoire spanning seven centuries. Under the dynamic and creative leadership of artistic director Maria Case, the choir performs three concerts annually, collaborating with an array of professional soloists and ensembles. Recently performed large-scale works include Poulenc’s Gloria, Dobrogosz’s Jazz Mass, and Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor. The Annex Chamber Choir, an ensemble drawn from the main choir, is dedicated to presenting gems from the chamber repertoire.

We provide ongoing professional development to choir members and encourage young singers with a sponsorship program. Rehearsals are Monday evenings at St. Thomas’s Anglican Church. Experienced singers welcome! Please visit our website to arrange an audition.