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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
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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:20260404T092132
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:20260404T092132
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T150743Z
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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:20260404T092132
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:20260404T092132
CREATED:20240829T184815Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240928T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
CREATED:20240829T184311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T161656Z
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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:20260404T092132
CREATED:20230217T205429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T194959Z
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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:20260404T092132
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:20260404T092132
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
CREATED:20231010T182157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T152147Z
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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:20260404T092132
CREATED:20230428T001202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T150936Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
CREATED:20231010T182152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T150934Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240127T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
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:20260404T092132
CREATED:20230428T000916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T195514Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
CREATED:20230326T234452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T195125Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230922T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
CREATED:20230427T233330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T174937Z
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SUMMARY:In Time - At the Intersection of Music & Dance
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nDixit Dominus HWV 232 by George Frideric Handel\nChrist lag in Todesbanden BWV 4 by Johann Sebastian Bach\nTo the Hands by Caroline Shaw \nOn the music\nExperience a fusion of music and dance in this mesmerizing evening of baroque masterworks. Presented in collaboration with Compagnie de la Citadelle\, witness a breathtaking combination of grace and elegance as the Toronto Mendelssohn Singers perform Handel’s Dixit Dominus and Bach’s Christ lag in Todesbanden under the direction of Jean-Sébastien Vallée. Let your soul soar with the exuberance of this unforgettable performance that unites choral grandeur and captivating choreography imagined by Laurence Lemieux in a tribute to the strength and resilience of women. \n 
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/in-time-at-the-intersection-of-music-dance/
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:20230429T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
CREATED:20230326T234618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T154927Z
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SUMMARY:Singsation with Jean-Sébastien Vallée
DESCRIPTION:Join Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée for a Singsation workshop featuring music from Carmina Burana.\n\n\nAdvanced registration has closed.  Walk ups are welcome. \n  \nThe event will take place in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church.\nPlease note: all participants will be required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination and wear a mask at all times during the workshop.
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/singsation-with-jean-sebastien-vallee-2/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230328T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230328T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
CREATED:20220727T220703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T173455Z
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SUMMARY:Bach's Mass in B Minor
DESCRIPTION:In This Performance\nMass in B minor\, BWV 232 by Johann Sebastian Bach \nOn the music\nExperience Bach’s Mass in B minor performed by the renowned Toronto Mendelssohn Choir! Under the direction of maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir brings an unforgettable performance of Bach’s timeless masterpiece! \nThis monumental work explores the full range of Bach’s musical expression – from the poignant Crucifixus to the exuberant expression of hope and joy of the final Dona nobis pacem. As explained by maestro Vallée\, “Mass in B minor embodies Bach’s musical and human journey bringing together centuries of musical developments ingeniously assembled by the composer.” \n  \nRead the reviews\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/bach-b-minor-mass/
LOCATION:Koerner Hall\, TELUS Centre For Performance And Learning\, 273 Bloor St W\, \, ON\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1V6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022-23
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
CREATED:20220727T210552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T210926Z
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SUMMARY:Little Match Girl Passion
DESCRIPTION:In This Performance\nLittle Match Girl Passion by David Lang\nDiaries of the Forgotten by Shireen Abu-Khader – a TMChoir commission\nExcerpts from St. Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach \nOn the music\nToronto Mendelssohn Choir presents Little Match Girl Passion — a musical vigil drawing awareness to the problems of hunger and homelessness in our city. This moment of reflection features diverse choral selections centred on excerpts of J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion\,  a new commission\, Diaries of the Forgotten\, by our inaugural composer-in-residence\, Dr. Shireen Abu-Khader\, and David Lang’s Pulitzer Prize-winning piece\, The Little Match Girl Passion. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s famous tale about a poverty-stricken young woman sent out into the cold by her father to sell matches\, this work leads us on a journey where hope and memories meet the harsh reality of the snowy streets. \nAudience members are invited to donate gently used clothing\, particularly coats\, scarves\, socks\, and hats. The generous staff and volunteers of Holy Trinity TO will be on site to share resources on their work and collect the donations. The Holy Trinity strives to work with others in the community to uproot the systemic injustice which entraps the weakest members of our society. \nTickets \nThis concert is made possible by a generous gift from an anonymous donor. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/little-match-girl-passion/
LOCATION:Church of the Holy Trinity\, 19 Trinity Square\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 1B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022-23
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
CREATED:20230118T164451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T202533Z
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SUMMARY:Exchange: Community Singing Festival
DESCRIPTION:NEW FOR 2023\nCommunity Singing Festival\n22.23 ushers in the launch of this new program\, where we will host three high school choirs\, plus their friends and families\, for a one-day non-competitive singing festival and showcase presentation. We will celebrate our ability to sing together again\, in a day of collaboration\, learning\, and community connection. \n\nFebruary 4\, 2023 at 7:30PM\nYorkminster Park Baptist Church\n  \n  \nParticipating Schools: \nAgincourt Collegiate Institute – Amanda Tulk-O’Reilly\, director \nO’Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute – Erin Collins\, director \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/exchange-festival/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022-23
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
CREATED:20220727T205823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T152211Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Carols
DESCRIPTION:In This Performance\nTraditional Christmas Carols and works by Felix Mendelssohn\, Jonathan Dove\, Morten Lauridsen and many more!\nHeartbeat by Shireen Abu-Khader – a TMC commission \nOn the music\nCelebrate this holiday season with Toronto’s beloved tradition — Toronto Mendelssohn Choir’s annual celebration of music: Festival of Carols. This year\, the TMChoir is bringing back the much-anticipated sing-along portion of the concert with pieces such as Joy to the World\, Silent Night\, and O Come All Ye Faithful. Under the direction of Maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, both the TMChoir and TMSingers bring this program to life\, and are joined by guest artist Isabelle Demers on the organ. \nThis year’s program also features a brand-new commission from composer-in-residence Dr. Shireen Abu-Khader: Heartbeat. She writes\, “The starting point for composing this carol stemmed from asking the question\, “Why do all beautiful Christmas carols\, that the world knows\, not match the soundscape of the actual birth of Christ – Bethlehem?” The piece itself uses Byzantine chant and Greek melodies familiar to the composer\, along with newly composed melodies focussing on the welcoming of children and the emotions of motherhood. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/festival-of-carols-2022/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022-23
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
CREATED:20221031T144649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T154856Z
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SUMMARY:Singsation with Jamie Hillman
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, the Singsation planned for November 12\, 2022 has been cancelled due to a positive case of COVID.\n__________________________________\nTMChoir is pleased to welcome you to the first Singsation of the 22.23 Season.\nIt’s a community singing workshop\, and a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning – with people who love to sing! \nThe Theme:\n“We Are Toronto” – a reading of SATB choral pieces by composers who call (or have called) Toronto home. \nYour Conductor:\nThis workshop is conducted by Jamie Hillman\, TMChoir’s Associate Conductor & Director of Community Engagement. \nJamie is a Canadian and American musician\, active as a conductor\, singer\, pianist\, music educator\, and composer. He holds the endowed Elmer Iseler Chair in Conducting at the University of Toronto where he is also Director of Choral Studies and an Associate Professor. He conducts the MacMillan Singers and leads the master’s and doctoral programs in Choral Conducting. \nPlease pre-register for this event. Participants will be required to provide proof of vaccination and wear a mask at all times. \n\n 
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/singsation-with-jamie-hillman/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
CREATED:20220727T205719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T190837Z
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SUMMARY:Mendelssohn's Elijah
DESCRIPTION:In This Performance\nElijah\, Op. 70 by Felix Mendelssohn \nOn the music\nWitness the tour de force that is Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah\, in the grandest of settings at Roy Thomson Hall. This latest collaboration between the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir\, the University of Toronto’s MacMillan Singers\, and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra combines 200 of Canada’s foremost choral and orchestral talent. Led by Maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, world-renowned bass-baritone Russell Braun alongside soloists from the Toronto Mendelssohn Singers delivers a moving performance of this extraordinary work! \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/mendelssohn-elijah/
LOCATION:Roy Thomson Hall\, 60 Simcoe St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 2H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022-23
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221001T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
CREATED:20220727T191306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T144511Z
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SUMMARY:The Pilgrim’s Way
DESCRIPTION:In This Performance\nSteal Away arr. by Diedre Robinson\nI Forgive by Shireen Abu-Khader\nLux Aeterna by Edward Elgar arr. by John Cameron \nPath of Miracles by Joby Talbot \nOn the music\nCentred on Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles\, this concert explores the narrative of displacement\, identity\, and individual life’s journeys. Talbot’s masterwork for a cappella voices is a musical pilgrimage describing a journey on the Camino de Santiago. Through its four contrasting movements based on the main posts of the Camino (Roncesvalles\, Burgos\, León\, and Santiago) the music leads the listener on a unique reflective experience. Complemented by the work I Forgive by composer-in-residence Shireen Abu Khader\, which tells the powerful story of Egyptian writer and activist Sarah Hejazi\, this concert is a powerful celebration of the multiple journeys and identities that make up our communities. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/the-pilgrims-way/
LOCATION:Jeanne Lamon Hall (Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre)\, 427 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1X7
CATEGORIES:2022-23
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220628T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
CREATED:20211201T163732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T192436Z
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SUMMARY:Choral Conducting Symposium Concert 2022
DESCRIPTION:Meet Me Here: Songs of Sanctuary\nA free TMC concert to conclude the 2022 Choral Conducting Symposium \nIn June\, Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée welcomes five emerging conductors from Canada and the U.S. for a week of intensive workshops and rehearsals with the full Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and the 20-voice professional ensemble of the TMC. \nThe Symposium concludes with a concert where all five participating conductors will conduct the two choirs. \nThe theme for the repertoire of this year’s Symposium is Songs of Sanctuary: a musical reflection on the meaning of exile and sanctuary through the works of Caroline Shaw\, Paul Hindemith\, Roderick Williams\, Benjamin Britten\, and many others. \nEnjoy this free concert of great choral music – and see some future conducting leaders in action. Patrons will be able to attend in person and also online through the concert livestream. Details on how to get tickets will be released in the spring. \nTMC patrons must wear a mask at all times during the concert\, read our full safety practices here. \n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/choral-conductors-symposium-concert-2022/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church – In Person & Streamed on Vimeo\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2021-22
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220507T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
CREATED:20220304T132120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T210956Z
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SUMMARY:Sing with Kathleen Allan
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome conductor Kathleen Allan to lead Singsation. She will take us through excerpts from Bach B Minor Mass.\n\nKathleen is the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto and the Artistic Director of Canzona\, Winnipeg’s professional Baroque choir. Originally from St. John’s\, NL\, Kathleen is in high demand as a conductor\, composer and clinician and is equally comfortable working in early\, contemporary\, and symphonic repertoire. Recent guest conducting engagements include the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra\, the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra\, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra and Early Music Vancouver.\n\nYou must pre-register for this event. Participants will be required to provide proof of vaccination\, including a booster\, and to wear a mask at all times.\n\nThe event will take place in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church.\n\nRegister to attend in-person. Please register by Monday\, May 2.\n\nRegister to attend online via Zoom. \n\nRead about TMC’s Covid Safety Practices.
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/sing-with-kathleen-allan/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092132
CREATED:20210914T184501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T171554Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Music for a Sacred Space
DESCRIPTION:TMC and the Nathaniel Dett Chorale share music that draws on different influences and traditions – Eastern Orthodox and Afrocentric – while sharing a common thread: humanity’s belief that amidst the most adverse circumstances imaginable\, a higher\, transcending world is enveloping us\, and that a strong voice is necessary to evoke it. \nSteal Away\, arr. by Diedre Robinson\nCrucifixion by Adolphus Hailstork\nMary Was the Queen of Galilee\, arr. by Wendell Whalum\nDon’t You Weep No More\, Mary by R. Nathaniel Dett\nGo Not Far From Me\, O God by R. Nathaniel Dett \nPrayer for Ukraine by Oleksandr Konysky & Mykola Lysenko  \nAll-Night Vigil by Sergei Rachmaninoff\n(Sung in Church Slavonic) \nEnjoy the concert in person (limited tickets will be sold and strict Covid-19 health and safety protocols will be in place: patrons must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask at all times) or enjoy it livestreamed from home. Read about TMC’s current Covid-19 safety practices.
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/sacred-music-for-a-sacred-space-2022-2/
LOCATION:Yorkminster Park Baptist Church – In Person & Streamed on Vimeo\, 1585 Yonge St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4T 1Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2021-22
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