The Nathaniel Dett Chorale is a 21-voice SATB professional choir based in Toronto, dedicated to performing Afrocentric music of all genres, including classical, spiritual, gospel, jazz, folk and blues. Founded by artistic director D. Brainerd Blyden-Taylor in 1998, the Nathaniel Dett Chorale is Canada’s premier performer of Afrocentric composers and a touchstone for the education of audiences and communities regarding the full spectrum of Afrocentric choral music. The mission of the NDC is to build bridges of understanding, appreciation and acceptance between communities of people through the medium of music. The chorale has a three-concert season in Toronto, tours extensively each season and has released several CDs and DVDs. The Nathaniel Dett Chorale is artist-in-residence at the Harriet Tubman Institute for Research on Africa and its Diasporas. Membership is by audition.

D. Brainerd Blyden-Taylor
416-712-7740
info@nathanieldettchorale.org
www.nathanieldettchorale.org

newchoir is Toronto’s first adult rock and pop choir. We perform repertoire that has been arranged for an SATB choir and are accompanied by a live band.

Caroline Suri
647-203-3408
carolinesuri@rogers.com
www.newchoir.ca

Novi Singers Toronto is a SATB choir, led by accomplished musical director Matthew Jaskiewicz. Now in its fourth season, NST perform a varied and ambitious repertoire, including sacred, classical, medieval, jazz, opera and folk pieces, and sing in multiple languages.

In addition to annual Christmas concerts and performances celebrating Polish Independence each November, NST are frequently invited to sing at special events, such as the commemoration of 1050 years of Polish Christianity. They continue a fruitful collaboration with Toronto Sinfonietta, distinguished soloists, guest artists and musical ensembles.

NST welcome new members with a commitment to excellence, and offer opportunities to enhance musical skills at Wednesday evening practices (71 Judson St., Etobicoke), and Saturday intensive workshops.

Krzysztof Rumian
905-848-1885
torontonovisingers@gmail.com
www.novisingerstoronto.ca/contact

Founded in 1984, the 80-member Oakham House Choir specializes in the large-scale masterpieces of the choral repertoire. This is one of the few Toronto choirs where amateur singers perform regularly with a professional orchestra (the Toronto Sinfonietta). The choir has a diverse membership of Ryerson University students, alumni, faculty and staff, as well as singers from outside the university; it is led by its founding music director, Matthew Jaskiewicz. Rehearsals begin in early September and take place on Monday evenings on the Ryerson campus. We give our main concerts at the end of November and April, usually at Calvin Presbyterian Church. For more details, please visit our website. Experienced choristers are invited to contact us by email for information about openings.

Matthew Jaskiewicz
416-578-2546
oakhamhousechoir1@gmail.com
www.oakhamchoir.ca

For nearly 25 years, OCCY (formerly The Oakville Children’s Choir) has provided exceptional music education and leadership training to young people. We believe that providing a fun, safe and educational space for youth to express themselves encourages them to find their voice and use it as a force for good in this world. Currently, we offer a collaborative and comprehensive choral music education program to over 200 young people, exploring a wide range of repertoire, diverse musical programming, and high standards of performance. We are proud of the choral collaborations that we have created with other arts and community organizations, both locally and internationally through our touring program. We continue to focus on empowering all youth to use their voice to lead, connect, learn, and build confidence in their community and beyond.

Katherine Hamilton
905-337-7104
info@oakvillechildrenschoir.org
www.oakvillechoir.org