Bel Canto Singers is an SATB community choir with singers of various ages and abilities directed by Linda Meyer and Michael Gomiega. Each week we meet to sing, laugh and grow. Members share a love of choral singing and enjoy the challenges of a widely varied repertoire, mixed with friendship and fun. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at St. Nicholas Anglican Church in Scarborough. New members are welcome and we are especially looking to strengthen our tenor and bass sections. If you have ever wanted to participate in a group that values music, fun and fellowship please consider joining us. Auditions will take place in the first two weeks of September 2017 or January 2018, during our regular Tuesday night practices.

Yolanda
416-283-1402
juliapeck70@gmail.com
www.belcantosingers.ca

The Bach Elgar Choir is Hamilton’s renowned concert choir and a leader in Canadian choral music. The ensemble performed its first concert in 1905 and has several firsts to its credit, including the North American premiere of Verdi’s Requiem. The BEC presents magnificent classical works for choir and orchestra, its cherished annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah and programs of varied vocal repertoire from opera to folksong. Featuring the very best Canadian talent in its roster of soloists and working together with top orchestras, including the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, the BEC has a reputation for excellence. Interested singers from all sections are invited to join us under the leadership of our artistic director Alexander Cann. For an audition, please call 905-527-5995 or email bachelgar@gmail.com.

Alexander Cann
905-527-5995
bachelgar@gmail.com
www.bachelgar.com

Bach Children’s Chorus is an award-winning organization of four treble-voice choirs and one mixed voice choir (Bach Chamber Youth Choir – see separate listing) for children and youth aged 5 and up. Training is offered in vocal technique, sight-singing and theory. This season BCC introduced a Preparatory Choir for younger children who want an introduction to choral singing and ear-training. BCC rehearses weekly in Scarborough, performs as a company-in-residence at the Toronto Centre for the Arts and appears regularly at Toronto events. Each choir participates in weekend festivals, workshops and concerts with other youth choirs and world-renowned clinicians. BCC has released six CDs and has won provincial and national choral awards. Auditions are held in May for September entry.

Jane Greenwood
416-431-0790
jgreenwood@bellnet.ca
www.bachchildrenschorus.ca

The Bach Chamber Youth Choir is an award-winning SATB choir for boys with changed or changing voices and girls aged 16 years and up. The youth of BCYC develop their love of music and singing through enjoyable learning and performing experiences. As the senior level of the Bach Children’s Chorus, BCYC performs at two annual concerts at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Additional performances include a cabaret-style concert and a benefit concert. BCYC rehearses Sunday evenings on the Danforth, by Chester Station. BCYC has earned first place awards at national competitions. Interested youth are welcome to observe a Sunday evening rehearsal. Auditions are held in May for September entry.

Jane Greenwood
416-431-0790
jgreenwood@bellnet.ca
www.bachchildrenschorus.ca

The Annex Singers of Toronto is a vibrant and accomplished community choir under the dynamic and creative leadership of artistic director Maria Case. Now in its 38th season, the choir performs three concerts annually, collaborating with a wide array of guest soloists and ensembles. Recent performances include Fauré’s Requiem, Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit, and Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass with the Talisker Players. The Annex Chamber Choir is a 24-voice ensemble formed from within the larger choir.
The choir engages in community outreach, holds an autumn retreat, and offers summer workshops with notable clinicians (check our website for details). Member dues are half-price for choristers 30 and under. We rehearse Monday evenings at St. Thomas’s Anglican Church, 383 Huron Street. Auditions: please contact our membership coordinator.

Joanne Eidinger
416-458-4434
joeidinger@gmail.com
www.annexsingers.com