Toronto Children's Chorus

📢 The Toronto Children's Chorus is hiring! We're looking for Collaborative Pianists and Rehearsal Assistants to join our team for the 2024/2025 season! More information can be found on our Careers page at www.torontochildrenschorus.com/careers.

Applications are due on Wednesday, September 4.

The TCC is committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We believe in equity and inclusion and strongly encourage submissions from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, and physical ability. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Fall audition registrations are OPEN for Saturday, September 7! If you know a young singer who is interested in joining the Chorus, send them our way - we'd love to meet them!

Register for an audition slot today! 🔗 https://www.torontochildrenschorus.com/join-us

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🎶 If you've been looking for an early years music education class for your kindergartener, look no further!

The Toronto Children's Chorus KinderNotes program features:
🎤 Singing
🤸‍♀️ Movement
🎼 Music reading
🥁 Rhythmic skills
🎭 Improvisation
👂 Listening games
All intended to develop your child's musical skills in a creative and nurturing environment! ♥️

This is a full-year program from September to May, with class times offered for both Junior and Senior Kindergarten-aged children on Monday, Wednesday (NEW), and Friday evenings.

There are LIMITED spots available and spots fill quickly - so don't delay! Class availability is subject to a "first-come, first-served" basis. Once a class reaches capacity, future registrants will be placed on a wait list.

📝 Register your chorister today at: https://torontochildrenschorus.com/kindernotes/

📢 The Toronto Children's Chorus is hiring! We're looking for a Director of Development & Communications to join our Administrative Team in August! More information can be found on our Careers page at www.torontochildrenschorus.com/careers.

The TCC is committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We believe in equity and inclusion and strongly encourage submissions from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, and physical ability. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Today is the Day! Day one of tour was such a whirlwind! But we have made it to Slovenia, and are so looking forward to the amazing collaborations and performances that we are going to have. We have an exciting week to ahead! Stay tuned! ❤️🙌🏻

If you were able to join us at our concert this past Saturday, you would have been one of the lucky few to experience the musical magic of our Chamber Choir. Singing one last time this season for a Canadian audience, these choristers blew us all away with their captivating performance and awe-inspiring singing. They now look ahead to embark on a life-changing tour to Slovenia this week to represent Toronto and Canada on the international stage!

The TCC is extremely appreciative for all of the support we've received in preparation for this momentous trip. In particular, we would like to acknowledge Ambassador Andrej Gregor Rode and the Veleposlaništvo Slovenije v Ottawi / Embassy of Slovenia in Ottawa, & the Slovenski Dom in Toronto and President Majda Resnik. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Canadian Slovenian Chamber of Commerce in Toronto, and especially to Chair Sonya Rosenwirth for her exceptional efforts in securing donations for our tour.

We also wish to thank our fantastic guests, Plamen Vocal, for sharing the stage with us on Saturday afternoon! And as always, a special thank you to our phenomenal percussionist, Jamie Drake!

Keep an eye out on our social media channels over the coming weeks to stay up to date on all things Chamber Choir and their tour to Slovenia!

📸: Danielle Sum Photography

We're only FIVE days away from Bon Voyage! Chamber Choir's Tour Send-Off Concert! See them in action one last time before they head off on their incredible adventure, performing the repertoire that they will take to Slovenia this summer. Come join us for an unforgettable evening as we send them off on their tour!

📅 Saturday, June 22
🕒 4:00pm (doors open at 3:30pm)
📍Calvin Presbyterian Church (26 Delisle Ave)
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! All tickets are Pay What You Can (PWYC) on a sliding scale: https://tcc-chamber-bonvoyage.eventbrite.ca/ (link in bio)

Last Sunday, members of Little Portugal and all of Toronto learned the devastating news of the fire at St. Anne's Anglican Church. The entire TCC community is heartbroken by this tragic loss. The historic venue was one of TCC’s favourites, as it hosted the first concert of each season with all of our Training Choirs for 10+ years prior the pandemic. The church will always have a special place in our memories, along with so many others of the choral community who have had the privilege of performing in this beautiful and sacred space.

Please consider supporting the rebuilding efforts of St. Anne’s by visiting going to: https://gofund.me/19d46ec7

Tonight is the first of THREE performances of Mahler's 'Symphony No. 3' with Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at Roy Thomson Hall! Here's a sneak peak into the rehearsal process for these incredible shows!

PS: Aim to arrive early for the performances this week as the TCC Chamber Choir, which is touring to Slovenia this summer, will be performing a pre-show concert in the lobby at 7:15pm! See you there!

📆 June 12, 13, and 15 @ 8:00pm (TCC pre-show at 7:15pm)
📍 Roy Thomson Hall
🎟️ On sale now! https://www.tso.ca/concerts-and-events/events/mahler-symphony-no-3/

KinderNotes registration is NOW OPEN! If you've been looking for an early years music education class for your kindergartener, look no further! 🎶 The Toronto Children's Chorus KinderNotes program features singing 🎤, movement 🤸‍♀️, music reading 🎼, rhythmic skills 🥁, improvisation 🎭, and listening games 👂intended to develop your child's musical skills in a creative and nurturing environment. ❤️

📝 Register your chorister today at: https://torontochildrenschorus.com/kindernotes/

This is a full-year program from September to May, with class times offered for both Junior and Senior Kindergarten-aged children on Monday and Friday evenings.

Last weekend, many of our incredible TCC staff traveled to Montreal, QC to take part in Podium: Congrès et festival choral / Choral Conference & Festival, Canada’s national bilingual choral conference and festival and the top meeting place for Canada's choral and group singing arts sector and community. We're ecstatic that so many members of our team were able to attend, participate, and represent the TCC in this massive event!

Special thanks to Alliance chorale du Québec & Choral Canada - Canada Choral for organizing a successful and fantastic choral weekend!

🌈 It’s hard to believe that it’s already been ONE WEEK since our 46th season finale concert, “True Colours: Let Your Light Shine!” at the George Weston Recital Hall in the Meridian Arts Centre! The levels of musicality coupled with the vast spectrum of artistry displayed at the performance was truly an experience to behold. We are so proud of all of our TCC choristers who graced the stage last Sunday, from our little KinderNotes kids all the way to the Choral Scholars!

🌟 A special thank you goes out to our guest artists, Ori Shalva, whose performances during our concert illustrated the brilliance and capability of what the human voice can do, especially when singing in harmony.

📸 More photos to come, courtesy of Stuart Lowe.

Last night, our Board of Directors hosted our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event to celebrate and thank our countless volunteers that helped us throughout our entire season!
From theory marking and signing in choristers at rehearsals, to setting up our risers and navigating large concert venues with our choirs, our 100+ volunteers do it all. Thank you so much for offering your time, commitment, and dedication this season to supporting the Toronto Children's Chorus, its choristers, and staff!

This Saturday, our Artistic Director Zimfira Poloz is guest conducting at SÓL: Multicultural Music Festival!☀️🎶

📅 Satuday, May 11, 2024
🕒Fair at 2:00 p.m., Concert at 6:00 p.m.
📍Proserman JCC
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol-multicultural-music-festival-concert-tickets-tickets-797330836997

SÓL promises to be an incredible day of music and cultural celebration at the Prosserman JCC in North York! Get ready to groove to the beats of talented musicians from diverse backgrounds. This year's show is starring "Plamen" (Slovenian choir), Ave Choir Toronto (Eastern-European choir), Toronto Eesti Koor Ööbik (Estonian ensemble), Horoval (Armenian folk ensemble), Acabana Band and Sarita Leyva (Cuban ensemble).

Special guests include our very own and the Merey Ismailova Theatre of Dance. The event is also preceeded by a fair with the works of local artists (paintings, textile, confectionary, porcelain, leather, wool, jewelery and more)!

TODAY is the DAY! We can't wait for you to join us for 🌈 True Colours: Let Your Light Shine! 🌟, our 46th season finale concert! In today's performance, we celebrate the shared beauty and connection that emerges when we fully accept the unique thoughts, emotions, and characteristics that make each of us who we are. This program features an array of unique pieces performed by 300 young singers, displaying a wide range of vocal colours and varying musical and cultural influences, including songs in French, Thai, Norwegian, and many more!

🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000608AF4A6474F (link in bio)

We are just ONE WEEK away from our season finale concert, 🌈 True Colours: Let Your Light Shine! 🌟 Due to popular demand, we've opened up the mezzanine--there are 100 additional tickets available! Get yours now before they sell out again. 👀

📅 Sunday, May 5, 2024
🕒3:00 p.m.
📍George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre
🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000608AF4A6474F (link in bio)

Join us as we celebrate the conclusion of our 46th season! "True Colours" celebrates the shared beauty and connection that emerges when we fully accept the unique thoughts, emotions, and characteristics that make each of us who we are.

📣ANNOUNCEMENT: After an extensive search, we're thrilled to announce that Charissa Bagan will be joining the Toronto Children’s Chorus as our new Associate Artistic Director! 🌟

Charissa brings with her a collaborative spirit and a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to the choral arts that aligns perfectly with our values here at the TCC. 🎶

In Charissa's own words: "I am thrilled to join the Toronto Children’s Chorus and contribute artistically, pedagogically, and strategically to this remarkable organization! Zimfira is one of my earliest and most influential choral mentors, and it is a dream come true to be able to work together and support her in delivering a transformative music experience to choristers and audience members alike." 🌟

Charissa will be transitioning into her full-time role with the TCC in July 2024, and we can't wait to see the incredible impact she'll have on our community. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome! 🎉

The Toronto Children’s Chorus mourns the loss of Sir Andrew Davis, and we join the musical community as we commemorate and celebrate his life and work.

During his 13 years serving as Artistic Director for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Sir Andrew’s vision and passion were catalysts for the birth of our organisation. As described in his obituary, “he provided the impetus for the founding of the Toronto Children’s Chorus when he asked Jean Ashworth Bartle to create a children’s chorus to perform regularly in the TSO’s season performances.” The Toronto Children’s Chorus was founded by Jean in 1978 in response to this request, and our first cohort of choristers was trained to sing with Sir Andrew and the TSO during their 1978-1979 season, the foundations of a long lasting relationship that would later include Roy Thomson Hall.

From our inaugural performance alongside the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker to the premieres of his own compositions (Chansons Innocentes (1984) and Alice (2003), settings of Lewis Carroll), Sir Andrew's impact is woven into the very fabric of our Chorus.

His loss is felt deeply by the TCC family, and our hearts and condolences go out to his family and loved ones. We are so grateful for his partnership, mentorship, and friendship, and forever inspired by his unending passion and musicianship.

Rest in peace, Maestro.


sirandrewdavis.com/obituary
TSO.CA/SirAndrew

It's National Volunteer Appreciation Week! The TCC is honoured to celebrate the incredible support of our many volunteers, and beyond grateful to rely on their time, skills, and dedication to effectively run this organisation. ❤️👏

Each year, we are lucky enough to have over 100 volunteers assist us with theory marking, rehearsals, stage and concert management, riser set-up, event organization, document translation, potlucks, and fundraising efforts (just to name a few). Our team of volunteers is made up of chorister parents both past and present, alumni, and even current choristers! 🥰

Most recently our Event Committee (pictured in this post) worked tirelessly on our community event “✨Light Up The Night✨,” which was a great success! It was an incredible gathering in support of the TCC and celebration of the community we’ve built–we’re still glowing from last night’s vibrant atmosphere of joy and connection. 🙌🎉

What we do here at the Toronto Children’s Chorus simply wouldn’t be possible without the kindness and commitment of each and every one of our volunteers. Thank you, all of you, from the bottom of our hearts. ❤️

😋 Who doesn't love a good meal out? Today is the LAST DAY to place your bids on our silent auction items, including an array of options for amazing eats in Toronto. 🍲🥗 Gift cards, date night packages, cookbooks, pub crawl bundles--explore what our silent auction has to offer, and place a bid on your next night out!

➡️ Bid online at app.galabid.com/tcc2024

❤️ With over 150 items, there's something for everyone. It's a win-win situation: score yourself an awesome item, experience, or service, and support the Toronto Children's Chorus! 🍁

Thank you to our generous donors for making this possible!



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Tickets are NOW ON SALE for our season finale concert, 🌈 True Colours: Let Your Light Shine! 🌟 Join us on May 5 to celebrate the end of our incredible 46th season.

📅 Sunday, May 5, 204
🕒3:00 p.m.
📍George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre
🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000608AF4A6474F (link in bio)

"True Colours" celebrates the shared beauty and connection that emerges when we fully accept the unique thoughts, emotions, and characteristics that make each of us who we are. This program will feature an array of unique pieces performed by 300 young singers, displaying a wide range of vocal colours and varying musical and cultural influences, including songs in French, Thai, Norwegian, and many more languages.

💐 Mother's Day is less than a month away! Do you have a gift for that special maternal figure in your life? With over 150 items, experiences, and services available in our silent auction, you're sure to find something for your mom! Spa trips, jewellery, handbags, handmade artisan goods--get a great deal on a memorable gift, and support the Toronto Children's Chorus! 🍁

➡️ Bid online at app.galabid.com/tcc2024

Thank you to our generous donors for making this possible!

📢 Calling all theatre fanatics! 🎭 Have we got the lineup for you! There's just TWO DAYS LEFT to place your bids on our silent auction items, including theatre tickets to Mirvish, Stratford Festival 2024, Tarragon Theatre, Theatre Passe Muraille, and Young People's Theatre productions. 😲

➡️ Bid online at app.galabid.com/tcc2024

❤️ With over 150 items, there's something for everyone. It's a win-win situation: score yourself an awesome item, experience, or service, and support the Toronto Children's Chorus! 🍁

Thank you to our generous donors for making this possible!

Our Silent Auction is NOW LIVE! We have over 150 items for you to peruse, including:
🎭🏛️ passes to theatres and museums
💆‍♀️💇 glamorous spa and salon packages
✈️🏖️ exciting experiences and vacations
🥗💳 gift cards to the best restaurants in town
📸👩‍💼 services from expert artists and professionals
💍👛 beautiful jewellery and designer accessories, and
🃏🛴 fun games and toys for the whole family!

🔗 Click here to explore our auction: https://app.galabid.com/tcc2024/

There’s something for everyone, and lots of opportunities to support the Toronto Children’s Chorus. The auction will be open until April 18th at 7:30 p.m. ⌛ Thank you to our generous donors for making this possible! ❤️

👀 Want to see the selection in person? Make sure to join us on Thursday, April 18 for “Light up the Night,” our free community event.

📅 Thursday, April 18
🕕 6 - 8 p.m.
📍Calvin Presbyterian Church (26 Delisle Avenue)

The evening will be full of fun and entertainment, including a talent show featuring our staff and choristers, a performance by our Choral Scholars, delicious refreshments, a photo wall to capture memories with your friends and family, and a kids zone with child care and special snacks. We can’t wait to see you there!

🚨It's the VERY LAST DAY of our Sing Loo fundraiser, the TCC's by-the-kids-for-the-kids campaign! We've reached 78% of our fundraising goal, which is no small feat, but with your help we can reach 100% by the end of the day! 💪🙌

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/toronto-childrens-chorus/p2p/singloo2024/

🎼Each year, the funds we raise through Sing Loo support various aspects of our program that make the experience unique, high-quality, and memorable for our young choristers. With your help, we can continue to inspire growth, teamwork, and artistic excellence through exceptional choral training and performance experiences.

We invite you to give generously to support the exceptional musical programming we provide to over 300 young singers! ❤️🍁

SURPRISE! 🎉 Thanks to the enthusiasm of our choristers and the overwhelming support in the last few weeks of our campaign, we have extended our Sing Loo fundraiser deadline! 🥳 Over the course of our campaign we've raised 71% of our fundraising goal. With your help, we can reach 100% by April 11!

🙌 Visit our Sing Loo campaign page to read the stories of our hardworking and passionate choristers, and donate to their cause! Any amount helps. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/toronto-childrens-chorus/p2p/singloo2024/

🎼Each year, the funds we raise through Sing Loo support various aspects of our program that make the experience unique, high-quality, and memorable for our young choristers. We invite you to give generously to support the exceptional musical programming we provide to over 300 young singers! ❤️

We're TWO WEEKS away from our gala! 😲🎉 To amp up the excitement as we draw closer to the event, and to extend a very heartfelt THANK YOU to our donors, here's a sneak peak at just a few of the businesses and individuals who have donated to our silent auction! 🙏

We are so appreciative of everyone's support of the Toronto Children's Chorus' mission of nurturing young voices through exceptional choral training and performance experiences, and ultimately fostering a lifelong passion for music. ❤️

If YOU want to support the TCC, join us at our gala on Thursday, April 18 for a fun-filled night of food, drinks, live music, games, and of course our silent auction as we join together to uplift the TCC. Gather with old friends or make new connections at✨ Light Up The Night!✨

🎟️ (link in bio) https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/849600888127?aff=oddtdtcreator

A selection of our auction items will also be available online starting April 12! Stay tuned 👀

📢 There are only 3 DAYS LEFT of Sing Loo, the fundraising campaign by the kids for the kids of the Toronto Children's Chorus! ❤️🍁 Each of our choirs forms a team, and choristers raise money towards their team's fundraising goal. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦📈

🙌 Visit our Sing Loo campaign page to read the stories of our hardworking and passionate choristers, and donate to their cause! Any amount helps. ❤️ https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/toronto-childrens-chorus/p2p/singloo2024/

🎼Each year, the funds we raise through Sing Loo support various aspects of our program that make the experience unique, high-quality, and memorable for our young choristers. We invite you to give generously to support the exceptional musical programming we provide to over 300 young singers! ❤️