canary sitelinkMatthew Otto
647-241-3623
matthew.otto@gmail.com
www.incontravocalensemble.com

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Incontra Vocal Ensemble is a choral-arts collective of like minded artists comprising conductors, composers, pedagogues, professional-level singers, and emerging artists. Founded in 2013 by Matthew Otto, Incontra (Latin for “encounter”) offers exceptional performance opportunities for its members, showcasing their artistry as singers, conductors, and composers through high-level musical collaborations. Pushing the boundaries of traditional, Western choral music, Incontra is committed to innovative and diverse choral repertoires from across the globe, alongside authentic interpretation, and exceptional vocalism. Through its programs and performances, Incontra offers a profoundly unique choral ‘encounter’ for its members and audiences.

canary sitelinkDebby Blyth
416-499-3000
dblyth@sympatico.ca
www.torontochoralsociety.org

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The Toronto Choral Society has been an integral part of Toronto’s history for more than 175 years. In order to go forward with the highest level of integrity, authenticity and good humour we need to expand our membership. Our new season begins in September, we will be preparing for our traditional Christmas concert (Koerner Hall) as well as a Spring concert of show tunes. We aspire to creatively reflect Toronto’s diverse culture through our music. If you like to sing in the shower and enjoy a weekly evening of socializing, you could be performing with us in the coming season and be a part of a unique musical experience. For info please visit our website!

canary sitelinkKathleen Payne
416-986-8749
info@torontoclassicalsingers.ca
www.torontoclassicalsingers.ca

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Toronto Classical Singers 2023Toronto Classical Singers is the only choir in the country dedicated exclusively to the great choral/orchestral repertoire. Now in its 30th season, the organization continues to celebrate and contribute to the tradition of choral music in Canada.

Known for its unique musical point-of-view and its diverse and high-quality programming, the choir features lesser-known and rarely performed pieces as well as the beloved vocal/orchestral repertoire. Led by founding conductor Jurgen Petrenko, the choir gives audiences the opportunity to experience the power and majesty of the human voice featuring the full range of musical possibilities, with soloists and orchestra.

We invite singers to audition, tenors especially. Auditions are usually held in early September with rehearsals on Monday evenings, in mid-town Toronto.

canary sitelinkBruce Morrow
905-884-7922
info@chorusyork.ca
www.chorusyork.ca

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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, Show Tunes to 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.

canary sitelinkArianne Schaffer
647-296-9775
member@citychoir.ca
www.citychoir.ca

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Launched in 2010, City Choir is an exciting non-auditioned SATB choir. We have five Founding Directors - Waleed Abdulhamid, John Millard, Patricia O’Callaghan, Greg Oh, and Suba Sankaran, as well as our Guest Directors - Shannon Butcher, Sophia Grigoriadis, and Jacqueline Teh.

Open to all who love to sing, we perform music of many styles, as well as original compositions. We give two concerts and two cabarets a year. We have sung at the Tranzac Club, the Drake Underground, the Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre, with the Mixed Choir in “Apocalypsis” (Luminato Festival), and in the “SING!” a Cappella Festival.

canary sitelinkCynthia Hawkins
executivedirector@paxchristichorale.org
www.paxchristichorale.org

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Pax Christi Chorale 2023Pax Christi Chorale is a vital and ambitious 100-voice community choir that attracts a diverse base of passionate singers from across the GTA. We value partnerships and connections to enhance our knowledge, expand our reach, and strengthen relationships within and outside the choral community. The choir champions great choral music and performs a wide range of repertoire, from great historic masterpieces to newly commissioned works. Our overarching aim is to experience the deep joys of choral singing, and to communicate that joy to our audience.

Under the artistic direction of Dr. Elaine Choi, Pax Christi Chorale presents four concerts in 2023/24, including “Christmas Through the Ages” and “Children’s Messiah” in December, and the Canadian premiere of Robert Cohen’s Alzheimer’s Stories.

canary sitelinkAlan Gasser
416-779-5554
info.echo@gmail.com
www.echochoir.ca

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Echo Womens Choir 2023Celebrating our 32nd year, Echo is a 40-voice, non-auditioned community choir, open to women from all walks of life. Echo performs at city-wide grassroots events, and traditionally holds Fall and Spring concerts. Echo aims to build community with a strong, varied, and vibrant singing culture. Repertoire includes music from worldwide village singing traditions and newly commissioned music. Echo keeps membership fees accessible to all.

Our next session begins Tuesday, September 5, at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Toronto, by the Eaton Centre. We rehearse Tuesday evenings and the occasional Saturday. To join us, register on our website - Singing with Echo. Please enjoy our latest Winter Concert 2022 videos and more!

canary sitelinkMatthew Boutda
647-981-3705
mattboutda@hotmail.com
www.leasideunited.org

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Music is central to worship at Leaside United Church. The rich music program includes the Chancel Choir and the Junior Choir.

The Chancel Choir consists of a group of approximately 20 voices. This includes a professional core and volunteer singers. The choir provides musical leadership at the Sunday 10:30am weekly worship services, and rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

The Junior Choir, under the leadership of Nancy Stewart, provides musical leadership and sings anthems several times a year. We rehearse on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 7:15pm.

 

canary sitelinkAlan Leonard Sadegursky
647-389-8084
alansadegursky@yahoo.ca
www.welshchoir.ca

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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. The Choir is proud of its accomplishments and seeks to continue to grow by attracting new members and supporters.

canary sitelinkGail MacLennan
905-857-2737
info@achill.ca
www.achill.ca

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Achill Choral Society 2022Achill 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 the collaborative pianist to the Elmer Iseler Singers. Nancy Dettbarn is our outstanding collaborative pianist. This year we are celebrating our 40th anniversary and will be joined by exceptional guest artists.

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.

canary sitelinkTafelmusik
833-964–6337
info@tafelmusik.org
www.tafelmusik.org

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Tafelmusik Chamber ChoirThe 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.

Founded on the pillars of passion, learning, and artistic excellence, Tafelmusik brings a fresh perspective to historically informed performance.

From dynamic live performances at Jeanne Lamon Hall in Toronto’s historic Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre and stunning Koerner Hall, to international tours, award-winning recordings, and inspiring education programs, Tafelmusik is a musical powerhouse with a reputation for thrilling and delighting audiences.

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