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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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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:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T103000
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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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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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:20261107T193000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261203T193000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270402T193000
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SUMMARY:The Dream of Gerontius
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nThe Dream of Gerontius Op. 38 by Edward Elgar\n \nOn the music\nExperience the profound depths of Edward Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius as the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir brings this rarely performed masterpiece to life. Under the imaginative direction of Jean-Sébastien Vallée\, this monumental work delves into the spiritual journey of a soul’s passage from death to the afterlife\, offering a timeless exploration of faith\, doubt\, and redemption. \nRich with emotional intensity and intricate choral writing\, Elgar’s visionary score has recently drawn renewed attention through the acclaimed film The Choral\, which portrays a wartime choir’s transformative encounter with the work. This powerful performance reveals the grandeur and spiritual depth of one of the choral repertoire’s most compelling masterpieces. \nSubscribe & Save \nSubscriptions are now on sale! Single tickets will be available in Summer 2026.
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/dream-of-gerontius/
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:20270501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270501T193000
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SUMMARY:Considering Matthew Shepard
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\nConsidering Matthew Shepard by Craig Hella Johnson \nOn the music\nAs global challenges to LGBTQ+ rights intensify\, Craig Hella Johnson’s Considering Matthew Shepard stands as a profoundly relevant and moving work. Performed by the Toronto Mendelssohn Singers\, this 21st-century secular passion reflects on love\, loss\, and the enduring human capacity for compassion. \nThe oratorio reflects on the life and tragic death of Matthew Shepard\, whose 1998 murder became a catalyst for LGBTQ+ advocacy. Blending classical\, jazz\, and folk influences with texts drawn from poets\, mystics\, historical sources\, and writings connected to Shepard’s life—including a brief excerpt from his own correspondence—the work creates a powerful space for reflection and remembrance. Presented in a semi-staged performance\, it offers a poignant call for empathy\, compassion\, and understanding. \nSubscribe & Save \nSubscriptions are now on sale! Single tickets will be available in Summer 2026.
URL:https://www.tmchoir.org/event/considering-matthew-shepard/
LOCATION:Metropolitan United Church\, 56 Queen St E\, Toronto\, ON\, M5C 2Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2026-27
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