Links
Arts & Choral Organizations:
Association of Canadian Choral Conductors
Founded in 1980, the Association of Canadian Choral Conductors (ACCC) is Canada’s only professional organization for choral conductors. ACCC promotes choral music at all levels throughout Canada, and supports and encourages the writing and performance of Canadian choral music.
Canada Council for the Arts
According to the Canada Council Act, the role of the Council is “to foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts.” To fulfill this mandate, the Council offers a broad range of grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations.
Choirs Ontario
An arts service organization dedicated to the promotion and support of choral arts in the province of Ontario. Choirs Ontario provides a wide array of programmes and services including the Ontario Youth Choir, a Children’s Choir Camp, two competitions, a choral music library, a quarterly newsletter and various support materials, handbooks and publications.
ChoralNet
“The Internet Centre for Choral Music” – a choral music resource that includes E-mail newsletters, Forums (Web Message Boards), links to over 2000 Choir Websites, choral repertoire lists and ideas, composer listings, rehearsal tips etc.
Ontario Arts Council
Promoting and assisting the development of the arts and artists for the enjoyment and benefit of all Ontarians.
Polifonia
An international online choral social network for people who are passionate about choral music.
University of Toronto Faculty of Music
With its illustrious past, stimulating present and exciting future, the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto offers an outstanding education in music.
Toronto Choirs:
Amadeus Choir
The 115 auditioned members of the Choir perform a regular series of concerts in Toronto, presenting well-known artists in works by Canadian and international composers, including major choral works with instrumental ensembles or full orchestra as well as challenging a cappella performances.
Etobicoke Centennial Choir
Founded in 1967 for Canada’s centennial celebration, the Etobicoke Centennial Choir (ECC) is a vital community-minded group of 55 singers. Music director Henry Renglich is committed to introducing new repertoire, innovative programming, and fostering collaboration with other performers within the community.
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir is Canada’s world renowned large vocal ensemble. Since its foundation in 1894, it has maintained a tradition of performing the finest choral repertoire and has earned critical acclaim the world over. Comprised of over 160 volunteer singers, the Choir promotes and develops major works for large choir.
The Orpheus Choir of Toronto
The Orpheus Choir of Toronto was founded in 1964 by a former chorus master of the Mendelssohn Choir – John Sidgwick – and has been acclaimed for its musicality, versatility and innovation.
Toronto Classical Singers
Founded in 1991, The Toronto Classical Singers continue to bring choral/orchestral classics to our growing audience. Under the leadership of Jurgen Petrenko, the Toronto Classical Singers perform with the Talisker Players, and concerts feature well over 100 performers per concert, and some of Toronto’s most accomplished young soloists.
Toronto Choral Society
The Toronto Choral Society was established in 1845 and boasts a proud tradition of nurturing and developing fine vocal musicians. Today, the Society includes the already renowned TCS Big Choir and the smaller TCS Ensemble, North 44°.
The Toronto Choral Society wants to make sure that as many people as possible who live in the Toronto area have opportunities to be part of a choral experience.
Pax Christi Chorale
Pax Christi Chorale is a Mennonite and Brethren in Christ choir that has maintained a tradition of fine choral singing for the past thirteen years. Many of the choristers are local Mennonites, but the choir boasts members from many different faith traditions and cultures, all of whom gather for weekly rehearsals because of their common love of singing.
Toronto Musicians:
Mooredale Concerts
Mooredale Concerts presents both high caliber professional concerts and the children’s series Music & Truffles, created for children ages 6 and up, but also great for adults new to classical music. Mooredale also operates the Youth Orchestras program.
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