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SUMMARY:Festival of Carols
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nTraditional carols and festive works\nA new commission by TMChoir’s 26/27 Composer-in-Residence \nOn the music\nExperience the season’s magic with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir’s beloved holiday tradition. Under the direction of Maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, this heartwarming concert invites you to sing along to cherished carols and revel in the joy of communal music-making. This year’s Festival of Carols features a delightful blend of timeless classics and contemporary works. Set against the stunning backdrop of Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, the evening promises a festive atmosphere filled with music that uplifts and inspires. \nSubscribe & Save \nSubscriptions are now on sale! Single tickets will be available in Summer 2026.
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/festival-of-carols-2026/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2026-27
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SUMMARY:The Light of Paradise
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nThe Light of Paradise by Paul Mealor \nOn the music\nThe Toronto Mendelssohn Singers present the Toronto premiere of Paul Mealor’s The Light of Paradise\, a mesmerizing choral opera that blends ancient mysticism with contemporary sound. Inspired by the life of medieval mystic Margery Kempe\, the work unfolds through fourteen evocative movements tracing a profound spiritual journey. \nAccompanied by the renowned Quasar Saxophone Quartet\, this immersive performance moves beyond the traditional concert format. Through dynamic staging and movement within the space\, singers and musicians surround the audience with luminous harmonies and rich textures\, creating a powerful and deeply atmospheric concert experience. \nSubscribe & Save \nSubscriptions are now on sale! Single tickets will be available in Summer 2026.
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/light-of-paradise/
LOCATION:Metropolitan United Church\, 56 Queen St E\, Toronto\, ON\, M5C 2Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2026-27
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T193000
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SUMMARY:MOZART: Mass in C Minor & Requiem
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nGreat Mass in C Minor\, K. 427 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart\nRequiem in D Minor\, K. 626 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart\nNew commission by TMChoir’s 26/27 Composer-in-Residence \nOn the music\nTwo of Mozart’s most powerful and mysterious masterpieces take centre stage in an extraordinary evening of sacred music. The Great Mass in C Minor and the Requiem stand among the most monumental works in the choral repertoire—both unfinished\, yet enduring in their emotional depth and brilliance. Under the baton of Maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and TMOrchestra present these iconic works through a fresh artistic lens\, including multiple modern reconstructions of the Requiem.  \nSubscribe & Save \nSubscriptions are now on sale! Single tickets will be available in Summer 2026.
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/mozart/
LOCATION:Koerner Hall\, TELUS Centre For Performance And Learning\, 273 Bloor St W\, \, ON\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1V6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2026-27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T193000
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SUMMARY:The Sacred Veil
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nThe Innocence by Craig Hella Johnson\nMystical Hope by Stephanie Martin (TMChoir Commission & World Premiere)\nO Ignee Spiritus by Hildegard von Bingen\nSemangat Membara by Tracy Wong\nThe Sacred Veil by Eric Whitacre\nMay You Heal by Mark Sirrett\nLight of a Clear Blue Morning by Dolly Parton; arr. Craig Hella Johnson\n \nRuntime: 90-minutes\, no intermission \nOn the music\nGrammy Award-winning composer Eric Whitacre’s The Sacred Veil is a deeply personal meditation on love\, loss\, and healing. Written with poet Charles Anthony Silvestri\, it tells the true story of Silvestri’s wife\, Julie\, who passed away from ovarian cancer at 36. Through its luminous harmonies and intimate text\, the piece explores the profound connection between love and grief. “Heartbreaking but also bracing” (LA Times)\, this poignant work is presented in partnership with Metropolitan United Church as a vigil for Cancer Awareness Month. \nBuy Tickets – April 25 \nAbout the Artwork\nLionhearted by Michelle Marin. Michelle Marin creates intimate paintings\, drawing on her technical knowledge as a craftsperson and artist\, as well as her experiences and observations as a healthcare worker\, to explore what it means to be human.
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/the-sacred-veil/
LOCATION:Metropolitan United Church\, 56 Queen St E\, Toronto\, ON\, M5C 2Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2025-26
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T130000
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SUMMARY:Singsation with Elaine Choi
DESCRIPTION:Join Elaine Choi for a Singsation workshop.\nIt’s a community singing workshop\, and a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning – with people who love to sing! \nThe Theme: Finding Resilience Through Song\n\nIn October of 2024\, conductor\, educator\, and friend of TMChoir\, Elaine Choi was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her public display of resilience as she embarked on her cancer journey has inspired musicians across the country. Together\, we will journey with Elaine through the music that showed her adversity in the darkness\, enabled her to find courage within\, and most importantly\, build an unwavering community of support and love. Experience how repertoire creates connection and highlights our shared resilience in this Singsation. Immerse yourself in the art of togetherness\, and celebrate the strength found in hope and human connection – through song! \nYour Conductor: \nElaine Choi (D.M.A.) immerses herself in Canada’s vibrant choral community as a conductor\, educator\, adjudicator\, chorister\, and collaborative pianist. She currently serves as Director of Music at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church\, Artistic Director of Pax Christi Chorale\, and Founder & Artistic Director of Babεl\, an ensemble dedicated to highlighting choral music of the Asian diaspora. Active nationally and internationally\, she has led performances at the PODIUM National Choral Conference (2024)\, Ontario Youth Choir (2024)\, Luminato Festival (2025)\, AMIS Festival (2025/2026)\, and the Bangkok International Choral Festival (2022)\, among others. Elaine earned her Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from the University of Toronto under the mentorship of Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt and was awarded the Ontario Arts Council’s 2023 Leslie Bell Prize. \nLearn more about Elaine Choi. \nThe workshop will take place in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. \nTicket: $15 (+ fees) online or $20 at the door \nRegister for the Workshop \nSingsation is made possible through the support of our donors
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/singsation-with-elaine-choi/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Singsation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20250410T203017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T164131Z
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SUMMARY:Bach: St. Matthew Passion
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nSt. Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach\n \nRuntime: 3 hr 10 min\, including one 20-minute intermission. Read the house program here. \nOn the music\nBach’s St. Matthew Passion is a monumental work of drama\, devotion\, and unparalleled musical genius. With its soul-stirring arias\, intricately woven chorales\, and emotionally charged narrative\, this spiritual masterpiece remains one of the greatest choral works ever written. Under the baton of Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir\, along with exceptional soloists and instrumentalists\, brings Bach’s timeless music to life in a profoundly iconic performance.  \nBuy Tickets – Mar 24  \nBuy Tickets – Mar 25 \nAbout the Artwork\nThe Embrace by Fabrizio Sclocco. Fabrizio Sclocco’s work interrogates the fluidity of identity and the complexities of selfhood. His paintings depict figures that resist conventional categorization\, occupying a space between vulnerability and strength.
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/st-matthew-passion/
LOCATION:Koerner Hall\, TELUS Centre For Performance And Learning\, 273 Bloor St W\, \, ON\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1V6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2025-26
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
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SUMMARY:Singsation with Jean-Sébastien Vallée
DESCRIPTION:Join Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée for a Singsation workshop.\nIt’s a community singing workshop\, and a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning – with people who love to sing! \nThe Theme: Bach’s Passions: Drama\, Devotion\, and Music\n\nExperience an inspiring Singsation with our own Artistic Director\, Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, as we explore Bach’s extraordinary settings of the Passion story — from St. John and St. Matthew Passions to the intriguing reconstructions of the lost St. Mark Passion. Together\, we’ll compare these masterpieces\, uncovering how Bach wove drama\, devotion\, and musical brilliance into each work. Experience the emotional depth\, rich choral textures\, and timeless beauty that have captivated audiences for centuries — and enjoy the thrill of singing this unforgettable music in community. Discover the enduring power of Bach’s Passions and leave with a deeper connection to some of the most moving works ever written. \nYour Conductor: \nInternationally recognized conductor\, scholar\, and pedagogue Jean-Sébastien Vallée was named as the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir’s 8th Artistic Director in June 2021. In addition to his work as Artistic Director of the TMChoir\, Jean-Sébastien is Full Professor of Music\, Director of Choral Studies\, and Coordinator of the Ensembles & Conducting Area at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University. Jean-Sébastien has conducted ensembles throughout North America\, Europe and Asia and has prepared choruses for leading orchestras including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra\, and the National Arts Center Orchestra in Ottawa. In addition to his interest in choral\, operatic\, and orchestral music\, Jean-Sébastien is an advocate for contemporary music\, making one of his priorities to premiere and commission works by young composers and program rarely performed repertoire. He has recorded extensively under the label ATMA Classique. Learn more about Jean-Sébastien. \nThe workshop will take place in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. \nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.\nWalk-ins:\nWe may be able to accommodate a small number of walk-ins at the door; however\, availability will depend on how many registered participants arrive. Ticket holders’ spots will be held until 10:25 a.m.\, and as the event is sold out\, we may not be able to guarantee entry for walk-ins. \nAdmission: $20 at the door \nSingsation is made possible through the support of our donors
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/singsation-with-jean-sebastien-vallee-2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Singsation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20260129T204433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211027Z
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SUMMARY:Exchange: A Day of Choral Community Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Spend your day with TMChoir!\nJoin 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. \nThis one day event will include events for every choral music enthusiast\, from the armchair music fan to active choral singers of every level. All are welcome! \nBrowse Workshops & Speakers \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/exchange-2026/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exchange
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251202T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20250410T202951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T142618Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Carols
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nTraditional carols and festive works\nThe Treasures by Stephanie Martin (World Premiere & TMChoir Commission\, generously underwritten by Deborah Finlayson & Dan Leader) \nRuntime: 90-minutes\, no intermission. This year\, the performances will be professionally recorded for an upcoming album. \nHouse Program\n \nOn the music\nCelebrate the season with one of Toronto’s favourite holiday traditions! Hailed as “a joyous affair” (Ludwig van Toronto)\, this festive evening invites you to sing along to holiday classics\, led by Maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée. Enjoy a performance that warms hearts and lifts spirits\, featuring The Treasures\, a new commission by Composer-in-Residence Stephanie Martin. Inspired by Lucy Maud Montgomery’s poetry\, it reflects on the simplicity of Christmas joys. Continue or start a new tradition with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir! \nAbout the Artwork\nsometimes to the left by Julie Liger-Belair. Julie Liger-Belair creates assemblage pieces or three dimensional collages\, using found objects\, paper ephemera\, and Japanese paper in handmade frames or found containers. Her larger scale pieces combine painting and collage on wood cradle boards.
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/festival-of-carols-2025/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2025-26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
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SUMMARY:Brahms: A German Requiem
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nEin deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem) by Johannes Brahms\nECHO by Stephanie Martin (World Premiere & TMChoir Commission\, generously underwritten by Norman Martin in memory of his late wife Candace Heyward) \nRuntime: 90-minutes\, no intermission. Read the house program here. \nOn the music\nBrahms’ A German Requiem is a deeply human reflection on love\, loss\, and the solace offered to those who grieve. Led by Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir brings their signature “mix of subtlety\, power\, and precision” (Ludwig van Toronto) to this masterpiece’s soaring choral lines and rich orchestration. ECHO\, a stunning new commission by Stephanie Martin\, preludes Brahms’ work\, featuring the full power of the Choir and orchestra. \nWednesday\, November 5\, 2025\, 7:30 PM\nGeorge Weston Recital Hall\, Meridian Arts Centre \n\nFriday\, November 7\, 2025\, 7:30 PM – SOLD OUT\nKoerner Hall\, TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning \n\nPre-Concert Chat\nJoin us in the lobby at 6:30 PM for a pre-concert chat\, hosted by TMSinger soprano Lindsay McIntyre joined by Artistic Director & Conductor Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, Composer-in-Residence Stephanie Martin\, and Soprano Charlotte Siegel. \nAbout the Artwork\nAs I Lay Sleeping by Vanessa McKernan. Vanessa McKernan is a Canadian visual artist whose figurative paintings work to express the fragility and complexity of the psyche as it struggles with mortality\, love\, and human connection.
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/brahms-german-requiem/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:2025-26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
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SUMMARY:Singsation with Karen Burke
DESCRIPTION:Join Karen Burke for a Singsation workshop.\nIt’s a community singing workshop\, and a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning – with people who love to sing! \nThe Theme: From Spirituals to Gospel Music \nJoin us for an uplifting Singsation with the extraordinary Karen Burke\, Artistic Director of the Juno award-winning Toronto Mass Choir and creator of Canada’s first post-secondary Gospel music courses. Together\, we’ll dive into the rhythmic foundations and interpretive methods that bring authenticity to spirituals and gospel – traditions that will enhance your appreciation of any musical forms rooted in rhythm\, whether you’re new to gospel music or not! Come ready to sing\, learn\, and experience the transformative power of gospel music in a welcoming community celebration of this rich musical heritage! \nYour Conductor: \nKaren Burke is the co-owner of Burke Music Inc.\, a Gospel music production and publishing company. Burke is an Associate Professor in the Music Department at York University\, and the Artistic Director and Co-founder of the Juno award-winning Toronto Mass Choir. In 2005\, Burke developed the first post-secondary gospel music courses in Canada and has offered many workshops for several North American and International organizations including Pro Novis in Poland. In 2019\, Burke was awarded the national Harry Jerome Award in the Arts\, Media and Entertainment category and in 2023\, Karen was awarded the prestigious President’s Research Impact Award from York University. \nLearn more about Karen Burke. \nThe workshop will take place in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. \nAdmission: $15 (+ fees) online or $20 at the door \nRegister for the Workshop \nSingsation is made possible through the support of our donors
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/singsation-with-karen-burke/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Singsation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250509T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20250116T152955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T124509Z
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SUMMARY:Duruflé's Requiem (Community Concert)
DESCRIPTION:In this performance \nRequiem by Maurice Duruflé\nRichte mich\, Gott by Felix Mendelssohn\nNothing Gold Can Stay by Stephanie Martin\nOne Thing at a Time by Aaron Manswell (World Premiere & TMChoir Commission)\nLittle Welcome Son by Crescenzo DiCecco (Choral Composition Competition Winner & World Premiere) \nRuntime: 75 minutes with no intermission \nOn the music \nJoin the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir as it closes its 130th anniversary season with a community concert. Experience Duruflé’s Requiem\, and new works by Composer-in-Residence Aaron Manswell and the winner of the Debbie Fleming Prize for Choral Composition\, Crescenzo DiCecco. This program also features a selection of a cappella pieces from TMChoir’s latest recording\, Remember: 130 Years of Canadian Choral Music.  \nTickets
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/durufle/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2024-25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250426T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20240829T185216Z
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SUMMARY:Singsation with Jean-Sébastien Vallée
DESCRIPTION:Join Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée for a Singsation workshop.\nIt’s a community singing workshop\, and a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning – with people who love to sing! \nThe Theme: Brahms’ Requiem\nJoin TMChoir’s Artistic Director\, Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, as he leads you through Brahms’ beloved German Requiem. Discover the genesis\, structure\, and intricate construction of this masterwork while raising your voice alongside singers from across Toronto. Experience the power and beauty of the Requiem’s inspiring chorus firsthand\, in an unforgettable celebration of music and community. \nYour Conductor:\nThis workshop is conducted by TMChoir Artistic Director\, Jean-Sébastien Vallée. \nInternationally recognized conductor\, scholar\, and pedagogue Jean-Sébastien Vallée was named as the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir’s 8th Artistic Director in June 2021. In addition to his work as Artistic Director of the TMChoir\, Jean-Sébastien is Associate Professor of Music\, Director of Choral Studies\, and Coordinator of the Ensembles & Conducting Area at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University. Jean-Sébastien has conducted ensembles throughout North America\, Europe and Asia and has prepared choruses for leading orchestras including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra\, and the National Arts Center Orchestra in Ottawa. In addition to his interest in choral\, operatic\, and orchestral music\, Jean-Sébastien is an advocate for contemporary music\, making one of his priorities to premiere and commission works by young composers and program rarely performed repertoire. He has recorded extensively under the label ATMA Classique. Learn more about Jean-Sébastien. \nThe workshop will take place in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. \nTicket: $15 (+ fees) online or $20 at the door \nRegister for the Workshop \nSingsation is made possible through the support of our donors
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/singsation-with-jean-sebastien-vallee-apr-26/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Singsation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250404T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250404T200000
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SUMMARY:Beethoven's Missa Solemnis
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nMissa solemnis in D major\, Op. 123 by Ludwig van Beethoven / arr. by J. Linckelmann \nOn the music\nBeethoven’s Missa solemnis\, described by the composer as his greatest work\, delivers a powerful experience of his genius. Conductor Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, leading the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir as well as top instrumentalists and soloists\, makes this epic choral piece a fitting end to the choir’s 130th season. This performance also honours the choir’s long history\, returning to a piece they premiered to Canadian audiences nearly a century ago. \nTickets \nThis performance is 85 minutes with no intermission. Read the house program here. \nPre-Concert Chat\nJoin us in the North Lobby at 7:00 PM for a pre-concert chat\, hosted by TMSinger soprano Lindsay McIntyre joined by Artistic Director & Conductor Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, baritone Brett Polegato\, and Concertmaster Bénédicte Lauzière.
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/beethoven-missa-solemnis/
LOCATION:Roy Thomson Hall\, 60 Simcoe St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 2H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2024-25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20240426T122331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T150806Z
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SUMMARY:Visionaries: Vivaldi & DaVinci
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nGloria in D major\, RV 589  by Antonio Vivaldi\nThe Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci by Jocelyn Hagen\n \nOn the music\nImmerse in the world of Leonardo da Vinci with Jocelyn Hagen’s groundbreaking multimedia concert\, The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci. Through state-of-the-art video syncing technology\, Da Vinci’s words and drawings are brought to life\, harmonized with the live voices of the Toronto Mendelssohn Singers. And\, experience Vivaldi’s celestial Gloria in this concert that gorgeously reflects the profound complexity and beauty of life. \nTickets \nHouse Program\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/visionaries-vivaldi-davinci/
LOCATION:Jeanne Lamon Hall (Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre)\, 427 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1X7
CATEGORIES:2024-25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20240829T185048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T150743Z
UID:12517-1739010600-1739019600@www.tmchoir.org
SUMMARY:Singsation with Scott Pietrangelo
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Pietrangelo for a Singsation workshop.\nIt’s a community singing workshop\, and a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning – with people who love to sing! \nThe Theme: Rock and Pop Hits\nGet ready to rock at this Singsation workshop with Scott Pietrangelo\, Artistic Director of newchoir\, and SoundCrowd\, Toronto’s large-scale contemporary a cappella ensemble! Dive into a high-energy session featuring your favorite rock and pop hits. Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or just love to sing along to the classics\, this dynamic workshop will have you harmonizing with the best. Don’t miss this chance to experience the thrill of singing iconic tunes in a fun\, welcoming environment led by one of Toronto’s most electrifying choir directors. \nYour Conductor:\nThis workshop is conducted by Scott Pietrangelo. \nScott Pietrangelo is the Artistic Director of newchoir and Founder/Artistic Director of SoundCrowd. Theatre credits include Canadian premieres of The Hobbit (Grand Theatre) and Dear Evan Hansen (Royal Alex)\, The Last Five Years (BroadwayWorld Award nominee) and Muder for Two (Antigonish/Halifax/Thousand Islands). Music Directing credits include The Rocky Horror Show (Randolph Theatre)\, The Secret Garden (Factory Theatre) and Fiddler on the Roof (Capitol Theatre). Scott has worked with artists like Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies)\, Alex Lacamoire (Hamilton) and Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect) and has sung backup for both Josh Groban and Sarah Brightman. Learn more about Scott Pietrangelo. \n\nThe workshop will take place in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. \nTicket: $15 (+ fees) online or $20 at the door \nRegister for the Workshop \nSingsation is made possible through the support of our donors
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/singsation-with-scott-pietrangelo/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Singsation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20240426T122038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185544Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Carols
DESCRIPTION:On the music\nCelebrate the season with one of Toronto’s favourite holiday traditions! This year\, Toronto Mendelssohn Choir celebrates the 25th anniversary of the beloved Festival of Carols! Sing along to your favourite holiday classics led by Maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée and experience a sparkling evening of music that is bound to warm hearts and uplift spirits! To add to this festive celebration\, delight in a special commissioned work by Composer in Residence Aaron Manswell. Join the tradition or start a new one with Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. \n\nToronto Mendelssohn Choir is hosting a food drive in support of Daily Bread Food Bank. Audience members are invited to join in and bring nourishing\, non-perishable food donations to the performance. Your food donations will make an immediate difference for Torontonians facing food insecurity. View the list of most needed items here. \nBuy Tickets \nIn this performance\nTraditional carols and festive works\nGood News by Aaron Manswell (World Premiere & TMChoir Commission)
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/festival-of-carols-2024/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2024-25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241123T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20240829T184815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T144814Z
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SUMMARY:Singsation with Brainerd Blyden-Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Join Brainerd Blyden-Taylor for a Singsation workshop.\nIt’s a community singing workshop\, and a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning – with people who love to sing! \nThe Theme: A Celebration of Afrocentric Choral Music\nJoin TMChoir for a vibrant Singsation workshop\, led by the esteemed Brainerd Blyden-Taylor\, founder of The Nathaniel Dett Chorale. This special event marks the 25th Anniversary season of the Chorale\, Canada’s first professional choral group dedicated to Afrocentric music of all styles\, including classical\, spiritual\, gospel\, jazz\, folk and blues. This is a special opportunity to immerse yourself in a dynamic celebration of Afrocentric cultural heritage and musical excellence. \nYour Conductor:\nThis workshop is conducted by Brainerd Blyden-Taylor. \nBrainerd Blyden-Taylor is the Founder\, Artistic Director and conductor of The Nathaniel Dett Chorale\, Canada’s first professional chamber choir dedicated to the creation and performance of Afrocentric music of all styles. Born in Trinidad & Tobago\, Mr. Blyden-Taylor immigrated to Canada in 1973. He founded The Chorale in 1998\, in response to a musical void in Canada; there had never before been a professional ensemble dedicated to the dissemination of Afrocentric choral music. The response that The Chorale has received in Canada and the United States since its inception has certainly given credence to Mr. Blyden-Taylor’s vision. Learn more about Brainerd Blyden-Taylor. \nThe workshop will take place in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. \nTicket: $15 (+ fees) online or $20 at the door \nRegister for the Workshop \nSingsation is made possible through the support of our donors
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/singsation-with-brainerd-blyden-taylor/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Singsation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20240426T121124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T151246Z
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SUMMARY:The Love Affair: Waltz & Tango
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nLiebeslieder Walzer by Johannes Brahms\nDrei Quartette  by Johannes Brahms\nMisatango by Martín Palmeri\nStick with Love by Aaron Manswell\nPoverty by Aaron Manswell (World Premiere & TMChoir Commission) \nHouse Program\n\nOn the music\nThe Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée open their 130th anniversary with an afternoon steeped in the language of love. Joined by the exquisite vocals of soprano Charlotte Siegel\, be swept off your feet with the passionate melodies of Brahms’ Liebeslieder Walzer and Drei Quartette. Experience the fiery embrace of Palmeri’s Misatango and hear Stick with Love and the world premiere of Poverty by the Choir’s composer-in-residence Aaron Manswell. \nJoin us in the Orchestra lobby at 2:15PM for our Pre-Concert chat with Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, Charlotte Siegel\, and Jonathan Goldman. \n  \nTickets \nHear “rising opera star Charlotte Siegel” (Macleans)
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/the-love-affair/
LOCATION:Koerner Hall\, TELUS Centre For Performance And Learning\, 273 Bloor St W\, \, ON\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1V6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2024-25
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240928T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20240829T184311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T161656Z
UID:12506-1727519400-1727524800@www.tmchoir.org
SUMMARY:Singsation with Jean-Sébastien Vallée
DESCRIPTION:Join Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée for a special Singsation workshop celebrating TMChoir’s 130th Season.\nIt’s a community singing workshop\, and a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning – with people who love to sing! \nThe Theme: TMChoir at 130\nCelebrate our 130th season with a special Singsation featuring TMChoir’s greatest hits. Led by our own Artistic Director\, Jean-Sébastien Vallée and special guests\, this event brings together the Toronto choral community and TMChoir singers\, past and present\, to unite in song. Plus\, be the first to hear TMChoir’s new recording under ATMA Classique\, Remember: 130 Years of Canadian Choral Music. \nYour Conductor:\nThis workshop is conducted by TMChoir Artistic Director\, Jean-Sébastien Vallée. \nInternationally recognized conductor\, scholar\, and pedagogue Jean-Sébastien Vallée was named as the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir’s 8th Artistic Director in June 2021. In addition to his work as Artistic Director of the TMChoir\, Jean-Sébastien is Associate Professor of Music\, Director of Choral Studies\, and Coordinator of the Ensembles & Conducting Area at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University. Jean-Sébastien has conducted ensembles throughout North America\, Europe and Asia and has prepared choruses for leading orchestras including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra\, and the National Arts Center Orchestra in Ottawa. In addition to his interest in choral\, operatic\, and orchestral music\, Jean-Sébastien is an advocate for contemporary music\, making one of his priorities to premiere and commission works by young composers and program rarely performed repertoire. He has recorded extensively under the label ATMA Classique. Learn more about Jean-Sébastien. \nThe workshop will take place in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. \nTicket: $15 (+ fees) online or $20 at the door. Walk-ins are welcome! \nRegistration Closed \nSingsation is made possible through the support of our donors
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/singsation-with-jean-sebastien-vallee-sep-28/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Singsation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240525T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20230217T205429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T194959Z
UID:11052-1716649200-1716656400@www.tmchoir.org
SUMMARY:Take the Podium: Fauré (Free Concert)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir for their 15th annual Choral Conducting Symposium concert\, where six up-and-coming conductors will take the podium after completing a series of masterclasses under the leadership of Artistic Director and Conductor Jean-Sébastien Vallée.\n\nThe six conductors will showcase their work as they conduct the 160 voices of the TMChoir\, including the 24-voice professional ensemble\, the TMSingers\, for this final performance. \nThe program includes Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem\, Frank Martin’s Mass for Double Choir\, works by Lili Boulanger and Mel Bonis\, a commission by TMChoir composer-in-residence Tracy Wong and winner of the 2024 Debbie Fleming prize for the Choral Composition Competition Justin Lapierre’s Lux Aeterna. \nWatch the Concert Online Now
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/take-the-podium/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2023-24
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240430T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240430T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20230428T001546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T195135Z
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SUMMARY:Verdi’s Requiem
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nMessa da Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi / arr. by J. Linckelmann \nOn the music\nEnthralling\, dramatic\, and yet eerily beautiful—nothing compares to Verdi’s Requiem. This spellbinding masterwork weaves together a thrilling symphonic score and breathtaking solos with one of the most poignant sacred texts—a powerful cry for deliverance. Experience this monumental work with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir\, four stellar vocal soloists\, and members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée. \nTickets
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/verdi-requiem-kh/
LOCATION:Koerner Hall\, TELUS Centre For Performance And Learning\, 273 Bloor St W\, \, ON\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1V6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2023-24
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240427T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240427T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20230428T001326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T132620Z
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SUMMARY:Verdi’s Requiem
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nMessa da Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi / arr. by J. Linckelmann \nOn the music\nEnthralling\, dramatic\, and yet eerily beautiful—nothing compares to Verdi’s Requiem. This spellbinding masterwork weaves together a thrilling symphonic score and breathtaking solos with one of the most poignant sacred texts—a powerful cry for deliverance. Experience this monumental work with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir\, four stellar vocal soloists\, and members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée. \nTickets
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/verdi-requiem-gw/
LOCATION:George Weston Recital Hall\, 5040 Yonge St\, North York\, Ontario\, M2N 6R8
CATEGORIES:2023-24
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20231010T182157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T152147Z
UID:11678-1713609000-1713618000@www.tmchoir.org
SUMMARY:Singsation with Irene Gregorio
DESCRIPTION:Join Collaborative Pianist Irene Gregorio for a Singsation workshop.\nIt’s a community singing workshop\, and a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning – with people who love to sing! \nThe Theme: Harmonizing Resistance – The Power of Music in Social Change\nMusic is a powerful vehicle of expression that has inspired political and cultural change across the world. Our April Singsation will explore songs of resistance\, their cultural context\, and personal connections to these songs through storytelling and singing with TMChoir members.  This is sure to be a meaningful and inspiring way to spend your Saturday. \nYour Conductor:\nThis workshop is conducted by TMChoir Collaborative Pianist\, Irene Gregorio. \nIrene Gregorio enjoys a diverse and active musical life as a pianist\, educator\, and music director. As a pianist and chamber musician\, she has collaborated with members of the LA Phil and San Francisco Symphonies. She has served as pianist for the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus\, LA Opera Education and Outreach\, and the University of Southern California Chamber Singers\, among others. Her performances as a collaborative pianist have taken her throughout North America\, Europe\, Cuba\, and the Philippines\, and she has also appeared on PBS\, CBC Radio 2\, and on film soundtracks in the LA area. Learn more about Irene. \n\nThe workshop will take place in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. \n\n\nRegister  \nSingsation is made possible through the support of our donors
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/singsation-with-irene-gregorio/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Singsation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20230428T001202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T150936Z
UID:11311-1710617400-1710622800@www.tmchoir.org
SUMMARY:Winterreise
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nIch stand in dunkle Träumen Op.13 No. 1 – Clara Schumann / arr. James McCullough\nLiebst du um Schönheit Op. 12 No. 2 – Clara Schumann / arr. James McCullough\nWinterreise D. 911 Op. 89 (part 1) – Franz Schubert / arr. Gregor Meyer\n\n— Intermission —\n\nLockung Op. 3 No. 1 – Fanny Hensel\nSchöne Fremde Op. 3 No. 2 – Fanny Hensel\nWinterreise D. 911 Op. 89 (part 2) – Franz Schubert / arr. Gregor Meyer \nOn the music\nDelve into the beauty and emotion of Franz Schubert’s Winterreise\, performed by the Toronto Mendelssohn Singers\, renowned Canadian baritone Brett Polegato\, and Juno Award-winning pianist Philip Chiu. Presented in a new adaptation for choir\, baritone\, and piano\, this stunning vocal masterpiece recounts the story of a wanderer’s heartbreak and despair as he travels through a frozen world. The concert also features works by Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel\, one of the first published female composers\, and Clara Schumann\, widely regarded as one of the most significant composers and pianists of the Romantic era. Under the direction of Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, the TMSingers bring their signature artistry to some of the most beautiful pages of vocal repertoire. \nTickets
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/winterreise/
LOCATION:Jeanne Lamon Hall (Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre)\, 427 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1X7
CATEGORIES:2023-24
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20231010T182152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T150934Z
UID:11674-1710585000-1710594000@www.tmchoir.org
SUMMARY:Singsation with Jean-Sébastien Vallée
DESCRIPTION:Join Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée for a Singsation workshop on Mozart’s Requiem.\nIt’s a community singing workshop\, and a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning – with people who love to sing! \nThe Theme:\nJoin us for a unique exploration of the diverse versions and completions of Mozart’s Requiem. This workshop offers a unique opportunity for singers to unravel the fascinating layers of Mozart’s masterpiece\, discovering various interpretations and completions that contribute to its profound beauty. Guided by Toronto Mendelssohn Choir’s Artistic Director\, Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, participants will sing their way into the history and evolution of this iconic composition! \nYour Conductor:\nThis workshop is conducted by TMChoir Artistic Director\, Jean-Sébastien Vallée. \nInternationally recognized conductor\, scholar\, and pedagogue Jean-Sébastien Vallée was named as the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir’s 8th Artistic Director in June 2021. In addition to his work as Artistic Director of the TMChoir\, Jean-Sébastien is Associate Professor of Music\, Director of Choral Studies\, and Coordinator of the Ensembles & Conducting Area at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University. Jean-Sébastien has conducted ensembles throughout North America\, Europe and Asia and has prepared choruses for leading orchestras including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra\, and the National Arts Center Orchestra in Ottawa. In addition to his interest in choral\, operatic\, and orchestral music\, Jean-Sébastien is an advocate for contemporary music\, making one of his priorities to premiere and commission works by young composers and program rarely performed repertoire. He has recorded extensively under the label ATMA Classique. Learn more about Jean-Sébastien. \nThe workshop will take place in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. \nRegister\nSingsation is made possible through the support of our donors
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/singsation-with-jean-sebastien-vallee/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Singsation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240127T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20231010T182201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T165122Z
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SUMMARY:Singsation with Tracy Wong
DESCRIPTION:Join Composer-in-Residence Tracy Wong for a Singsation workshop on Community & Discovery.\n\nIt’s a community singing workshop\, and a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning – with people who love to sing! \nThe Theme: Community & Discovery\nWe will be exploring choral repertoire by living composers that focuses on community spirit through the lens of composers’ lived experience. The session will also be a discovery on the flexibility of the collective singing voice in tone\, expression\, and storytelling. \nYour Conductor:\nThis workshop is conducted by the current Composer-in-Residence of the TMChoir\, Tracy Wong. \nDr. Tracy Wong is a Malaysian-Canadian choral conductor\, music educator\, composer\, vocalist\, and pianist. Dr. Wong is passionate about helping choral leaders and educators to provide unique experiences for their singers and students through collaborative commissions\, customized workshops\, festivals\, and artist residencies. She does this through focusing on the balance of performance practice considerations\, vocal and acoustic explorations\, and choral artistry and heart.  Learn more about Tracy. \nThe workshop will take place in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. \n\n\nPre-registration has closed\, however walk-ups are welcome! \nSingsation is made possible through the support of our donors
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/singsation-with-tracy-wong/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Singsation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20230428T000916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T195514Z
UID:11309-1701804600-1701891000@www.tmchoir.org
SUMMARY:Festival of Carols
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nTraditional carols and newly composed works. \nOn the music\nRing in the holiday season with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and its beloved annual celebration of music: the Festival of Carols. Under the direction of Maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, this dazzling performance is bound to fill your heart and make your spirits soar as you sing along to classics like Silent Night\, Angels We Have Heard on High\, and O Come\, All Ye Faithful. A heartwarming experience for all ages! \n  \nWe’re bringing the TMChoir to you!\nHighlights of this concert will be available for free On Demand beginning on Friday\, December 8th at 7:30pm.
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/festival-of-carols-2023/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2023-24
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075115
CREATED:20230427T233600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T173002Z
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SUMMARY:Carmina Burana
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nCarmina Burana by Carl Orff\nSchicksalslied op. 54  by Johannes Brahms\nPatah Tumbuh (Broken – Renewed) by composer-in-residence Tracy Wong \nOn the music\nJoin the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir on a journey of passion and desire as you experience Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana\, with its unmistakable opening: “O fortuna!” Under the direction of Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir is joined by the Toronto Children’s Chorus and members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra to present this monumental score filled with hypnotic rhythms and dramatic storytelling. This performance will also feature one of Brahms’ finest choral works\, Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny)\, and a commissioned piece by TMChoir’s 23/24 composer-in-residence\, Tracy Wong. This grand celebration of life\, love\, and renewal is bound to be an unforgettable evening at Roy Thomson Hall. \nTickets
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/carmina-burana/
LOCATION:Roy Thomson Hall\, 60 Simcoe St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 2H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2023-24
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T130000
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SUMMARY:Singsation with Shireen Abu-Khader
DESCRIPTION:Join 2022-2023’s Composer-in-Residence Shireen Abu-Khader for a Singsation workshop.\n\nIt’s a community singing workshop\, and a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning – with people who love to sing! \nThe Theme: “Melodies of Home.”\nAn SATB reading of pieces from around the world chosen to tell a story of home\, belonging\, and community. Join us to sing and explore music which brings comfort and peace. \n\nYour Conductor:\nThis workshop is conducted by 22-23’s Composer-in-Residence of the TMChoir\, Shireen Abu-Khader. \nShireen Abu-Khader is a Palestinian Jordanian Canadian artist\, composer and educator. She holds a PhD in Music Education from the University of Toronto\, a Master’s in Choral Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Oberlin College Conservatory. In 2002\, Shireen founded Dozan wa Awtar Music Establishment which has been an important venture in her personal development as well as the evolution of choral music in Jordan. Learn more about Shireen. \nThe workshop will take place in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. \nRegister for the Workshop \nSingsation is made possible through the support of our donors
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/singsation-with-shireen-abu-khader/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Singsation
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