Canary Pages 2018

The choir formally began in 1988 and over the past 30 years has travelled to 10 different countries and released 12 albums. The Toronto Mass Choir (TMC) incorporates elements of contemporary gospel, traditional gospel, jazz and Caribbean music into its vast repertoire.

Karen Burke, a professor of music at York University is TMC’s artistic director and her husband, Oswald Burke serves as business/technical manager.

Now 40-strong, plus a five-piece band, the not-for-profit multi-denominational choir has shared the stage with well-known artists such as Tramaine Hawkins, Take 6, Michael Burgess, Jane Bunnett and jazz legend, Jon Hendricks.

TMC continues its busy concert schedule, appearing on many radio and television broadcasts across Canada and internationally.

Karen Burke
905-794-1139
info@tmc.ca
www.tmc.ca

The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir is recognized for its grand symphonic sound and for the clarity and precision of its interpretation of some of the greatest sacred and secular music ever composed. The 120-voice choir includes a professional core, auditioned volunteers, and apprentices (aged 17 to 22). The TMC performs over 20 concerts annually, including major choral works, Festival of Carols at Christmas, and Sacred Music for a Sacred Space on Good Friday. The choir also performs regularly with the TSO, including annual performances of Messiah. As part of its outreach initiatives, the choir webcasts selected concerts and presents “Singsation Saturday” choral workshops for singers of all levels.

Administrator
416-598-0422 x221
admin@tmchoir.org
www.tmchoir.org

The Chamber Choir with Matthias Maute is a chance to refresh vocal skills and study the great works of choral literature in the intimacy of a chamber vocal ensemble. Spend a fun-filled week rehearsing works including Tchaikovsky’s Hymn of the Cherubim, Monteverdi’s Hor che’l ciel, Brahms’ 7 Lieder für gemischten Chor, and Bach’s Missa in g minor BWV 235 with acclaimed choral conductor, virtuoso recorder player and composer, Matthias Maute.

Dates: July 30 to August 4, 2018. Must be over 18 years of age. Tuition includes a ticket to all TSM Festival Concerts July 30 to August 4, daily lunch and coffee. Cost: $700 plus HST. Apply now: www.torontosummermusic.com/community-academy/

Jennifer Mak
647-430-5699 x111
jennifer@torontosummermusic.com
www.torontosummermusic.com

Calling All Male Singers! The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir (TWMVC) is growing and is seeking more members … If you are a male singer (you don’t have to be Welsh) who has always wanted to sing in a choir or rekindle your singing spirit from the past, drop in to one of our Wednesday night rehearsals at Dewi Sant United Church, 33 Melrose Ave., Toronto. We perform not only in Canada, but the USA and in the UK … We perform a wide variety of traditional and contemporary music. For more information, please go to our website.

Alan Sadegursky
647-389-8084
alansadegursky@yahoo.ca
www.welshchoir.ca