EXCHANGE

OUR ANNUAL COMMUNITY SINGING EVENT

Exchange: A day of choral community workshops

 

 

February 6, 2026 from 10:00am — 5:00pm
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church

Join TMChoir for a day of interactive workshops, masterclasses and lectures on a variety of topics centred around choral music, vocal music and musical community building. Facilitators come from across our choir communities and musical community.

This one day event will include events for every choral music enthusiast, from the armchair music fan to active choral singers of every level. New this year is a conducting stream featuring a roundtable discussion and hands-on podium time with Jean-Sébastien Vallée. All are welcome!

Registration to open November 30, 2026

Schedule

10:00am — Sign-in
10:30am — Full group with Artistic Director & Principal Conductor Dr. Jean-Sébastien-Vallée
11:30am — Workshops begin
12:30pm — Lunch
2:00pm — Workshops resume
3:00pm — Workshops continue
4:00pm — Full group with Artistic Director & Principal Conductor Dr. Jean-Sébastien-Vallée
5:00pm — End of day

Exploring the Choral Canon

Dr. Jean-Sébastien Vallée

TMChoir’s Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Dr. Jean-Sébastien Vallée will open and conclude the day with group-singing sessions featuring cornerstone works of choral repertoire. You will explore these selections through guided musical analysis and historical context, gaining deeper insight into what makes these pieces enduring pillars of the art form.

Jean-Sébastien Vallée conducting at Roy Thomson Hall

Workshops — Topics & Speakers

Professionalize your Choral Singing (Lecture)

Dr. Lindsay McIntyre

Professional choral singing requires far more than a beautiful voice. In this insightful session—designed for intermediate choristers who are eager to “level up” their skills—soloist and TMSinger Dr. Lindsay McIntyre offers a clear framework for the core skills that set exceptional choristers apart. Through focused discussion on sight-reading, vocal technique, preparation strategies, and rehearsal etiquette, you’ll gain practical guidance and perspectives to elevate your artistry and confidence in any choral setting.