VOCA Chorus of Toronto
The VOCA Chorus of Toronto is a dynamic, auditioned ensemble that performs eclectic repertoire (including premieres of arrangements by our artistic director) in collaboration with some of Canada’s finest artists. Each season consists of two major concerts, a cabaret fundraiser, two retreats (including one with guest clinician) and community performances. Rehearsals are Monday evenings at Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., Toronto. On Saturday, May 5, 7:30pm at Eastminster, we present “Dreamsongs,” featuring the Canadian premiere of Dreamweaver by world-renowned composer, Ola Gjeilo, along with a Toronto premiere of his SATB setting of Song of the Universal, and works by Sirett, Daley and others. Director: Jenny Crober. Accompanist: Elizabeth Acker. Guests: Ellen McAteer, soprano; Jason Fowler, guitar; VOCA Chamber Strings orchestra.
Jenny Crober
416-463-8225
crober.best@gmail.com
www.vocachorus.ca
Beautiful melodies, rocking sax solos, edgy new jazz arrangements of Handel’s Messiah– if any of this appeals to you, read on. The Waterloo-based Wayne Gilpin Singers is an auditioned (a singer-friendly audition, we promise!) chamber choir that sings a wide variety of music, including contemporary Christian, gospel, show tunes, spirituals and more. Resident composer/accompanist Andrew Gilpin pens unique arrangements for an ever-expanding Jazz Messiah, an annual event that twins Handel’s beautiful melodies with modern rhythms and musical styles. Also featured in concert are talented guest artists on bass, drums and saxophone, providing an unforgettable musical experience for both audience and choir.
The Windsor Classic Chorale is an auditioned volunteer choir with a variety of backgrounds in professional music fields, and with a shared passion for music, singing and community. Founded in 1977 by Director Emeritus Richard Householder, the Chorale has become a core component of the local arts community, presenting an annual concert season and singing at a variety of other events throughout the Windsor area, from the Heritage Auditorium at the University Of Windsor to Pelee Island’s Stone & Sky historic quarry series, to All Saint’s Church, to Viewpointe Winery’s tractor parade, to carolling at Jackson Park’s Bright Lights to Caesar’s Windsor’s Colosseum, stage backing The Tenors. The Windsor Classic Chorale believes in honouring the tradition of choral music by singing it well, contributing to its growth and promoting it in our community.
