Come Sing With Us

The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir welcomes you to our Saturday morning singing workshop, Singsation. Each workshop is led by a member of TMChoir’s artistic community and these facilitators will guide you in the exploration of their choral music of choice, across a variety of genres, cultures and musical eras. Start your Saturday with people who love to sing!

2025-2026 DATES

October 18, 2025 with Karen Burke
March 7, 2026 with Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée
April 11, 2026 with Elaine Choi

All workshops will be from 10:30am – 1pm.

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:30am

Theme: From Spirituals to Gospel Music

Join 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!

Admission: $15 (+ fees) online or $20 at the door
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church — Cameron Hall
(Yonge & St. Clair)

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Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am

Theme: Bach’s Passions – Drama, Devotion, and Music

Experience 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.

Admission: $15 (+ fees) online or $20 at the door
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church — Cameron Hall
(Yonge & St. Clair)

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Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am

Theme: Finding Resilience Through Song

In 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, participants 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, highlights our shared resilience, and weaves lasting impressions of hope. Immerse yourself in the art of togetherness, and celebrate the strength found in hope and human connection – through song!

Admission: $15 (+ fees) online or $20 at the door
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church — Cameron Hall
(Yonge & St. Clair)

Details & Registration

Please note: All Singsation workshops are subject to change, including repertoire, conductors and dates.