Canary Pages 2013

Fanshawe Chorus London has built a world-class reputation since its inception at Fanshawe College in 1969, by performing the finest in classical choral orchestral music. As a semi-professional auditioned SATB choir conducted by artistic director David Holler, the chorus provides college-level training for adult singers and gives emerging vocal soloists the opportunity to perform professionally with orchestra. The chorus has won the prestigious Ontario Lieutenant-Governor’s Award twice, and was selected to sing at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Canada Day celebrations during the 2010 visit of HRM Queen Elizabeth II. Winner of London’s Classical Vocal Group of the Year in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2017, the chorus offers talented adult singers an inclusive welcoming community committed to "Making Hearts Sing."

April Voth, general manager
519-433-9650
generalmanager@choruslondon.com
www.choruslondon.com

Exultate Chamber Singers is an auditioned group of 26 to 30 skilled and passionate singers who enjoy performing a variety of chamber choir repertoire, both a cappella and accompanied, including much Canadian music. Artistic director Hilary Apfelstadt is also Professor of Choral Studies at the University of Toronto. Now in its 38th year, Exultate Chamber Singers continues its tradition of presenting four concerts per season. In addition, the group sponsors a competition for emerging composers, collaborates with other regional choral ensembles, supports aspiring young music professionals with singing and conducting opportunities, and engages in a number of community outreach initiatives. Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays from 5:45pm to 7:45pm at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 383 Huron Street. For audition information, please see our website.

Elana Harte
416-971-9229
exultate@exultate.net
www.exultate.net

Following our celebratory 50th anniversary season, the Etobicoke Centennial Choir now looks ahead to the future. Under music director Henry Renglich, ECC provides a high-calibre choral music experience for both singers and audiences. Our 2017/18 season begins December 2, 2017 with Pergolesi's Magnificat, Holst’s Christmas Day and other seasonal repertoire. Four stellar works of the choral repertoire will be featured on April 7, 2018: Haydn’s Te Deum, Poulenc’s Gloria, Brahms’ Vier Quartette and excerpts from Bach’s Mass in B minor. On June 2, 2018, “Oh Canada!” will feature diverse repertoire by composers and arrangers from our talented home and native land.
New singers are always welcome and are invited to attend an open rehearsal in early September or January.

Greg Pimento, choir president
416-622-6923
info@etobicokecentennialchoir.ca
www.etobicokecentennialchoir.ca

The Elora Singers, under the direction of acclaimed conductor Noel Edison, is an all-professional Grammy and JUNO-nominated chamber choir. Celebrated for its rich, warm sound and clarity of texture, the choir is renowned for its diverse styles, commitment to Canadian repertoire, and collaboration with other artists.
Through its regular concert series, recordings, and touring, the Elora Singers has become known as one of the finest chamber choirs in Canada and beyond, contributing to the musical life of the local community – and on the international stage – with year-round programs in education, health and outreach. The choir is the principal choral ensemble of the Elora Festival and the professional core of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir.

Esther Farrell
519-846-0331
info@elorasingers.ca
www.elorasingers.ca

Elmer Iseler Singers is a 20-voice professional chamber choir based in Toronto and founded in 1979 by Dr. Elmer Iseler. Directed by the acclaimed Lydia Adams, the Singers are known for tonal beauty and interpretive range, and valued for their contributions to masterclasses and workshops by schools and community choirs. Their unique “Get Music! Educational Outreach Initiative” mentors conductors, music educators and students. Inspired by conductor Lydia Adams, EIS has recorded over a dozen CDs featuring Canadian music, and was a JUNO award nominee in 2017. Touring of both Western and Eastern Canada is a major part of the Elmer Iseler Singers’ activities, offering both concerts and workshops to Canadian audiences. Weekly rehearsals are held on Mondays and Tuesdays, with annual auditions in May.

Jessie Iseler, general manager
416-217-0537
info@elmeriselersingers.com
www.elmeriselersingers.com

Celebrating its 25th year, Echo is a 60-voice community choir open to women from all walks of life. Echo rehearses each Tuesday night at the Church of the Holy Trinity (beside the Eaton Centre), performs at city-wide grassroots events, and holds December and April concerts. Echo, a non-auditioned choir co-led by Becca Whitla and Alan Gasser, aims to build a strong, varied and vibrant culture and community through song. Repertoire includes music from village singing traditions around the world and newly-commissioned music. Echo aims to keep membership fees and concert tickets accessible to all. To join Echo, register on our website to begin singing with us in September. Winter concert December 10, 2017, 7:30pm at Holy Trinity with special guest, artist-in-residence Annabelle Chvostek.

Alan Gasser
416-779-5554
info.echo@gmail.com
www.echowomenschoir.ca

The Durham Girls’ Choir welcomes girls from all over Durham region. Consisting of two choirs, the non-auditioned junior choir (ages 7 to 11) and the auditioned senior choir (ages 11 to 18), this dynamic and active touring choir performs several times a year at a variety of concerts and events. Notable recent performances include singing with Liona Boyd, The Tenors, Durham Turf Dogs and The Oshawa Generals. In addition to weekly practices, the choir makes a point of having a lot of fun! A fall camp experience, afternoon workshops, plus social events like movies and painting encourage choristers to build leadership skills and friendships. We are always looking for new members, and we’d love to see you!

Laurie Stapley, choir manager
info@durhamgirlschoir.org
www.durhamgirlschoir.org

Duly Noted is Toronto's all-treble, a cappella ensemble. We sing everything from madrigals to Justin Bieber and have a lot of fun doing it! We sing in two self-produced concerts per year and 2+ charity, festival or paid gigs as opportunities arise. All of the profits raised from our concerts go to charity. To date we have donated over $6K to local Toronto charities.

Jennifer Kirner
416-629-7554
dulynotedTO@gmail.com
www.dulynotedTO.com

The 24-voice DaCapo Chamber Choir was founded in 1998 in Kitchener-Waterloo under the direction of Leonard Enns. The mission of the choir is to identify, study, rehearse and present outstanding choral chamber works of the past 100 years and to champion music of Canadian and local composers. In 2010, DaCapo received Choral Canada’s National Choral Recording of the Year award for ShadowLand; in 2011 it received first and second prizes in the National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choirs. DaCapo also annually offers NewWorks, a national choral composition competition. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @DaCapoChoir!

Sara Martin
519-725-7549
info@dacapochamberchoir.ca
www.dacapochamberchoir.ca

Cummer Avenue United Church Chancel Choir consists of a group of volunteer singers supported by a number of professional section leaders. The choir sings classical and contemporary repertoire and provides strong musical leadership for Sunday worship services 12 months of the year. In addition to full choir anthems, various ensembles and solos are presented by members of the chancel choir. On selected Sundays the choir presents extra choral music such as traditional carols at Christmas and a cantata at Easter. Choral music from all parts of the globe is regularly featured in the choir’s offerings. Rehearsals are held Thursday evenings from early fall to early spring and on Sunday mornings all year.

Taylor Sullivan
416-222-5417
taylorsullivan@yahoo.com
www.cummeravenueuc.ca