Volume 17 Issue 8 - May 2012

●●Melos Chamber Choirand OrchestraThe Melos Chamber Choir and Orchestra performsmusic from the renaissance, baroque andclassical periods in historically informed style.We have three primary goals. First, we help singersand instrumentalists develop skills in performingthis music, mastering the instruments,period styles and techniques. Second, we striveto bring this style of performance regularly toKingston audiences. We also seek to educate andinform the public about the history and contextof the music. Third, we plan outreach toKingston youth, bringing the music and its historyto a new generation of listeners, includingstudents at Queen’s School of Music, the CantaArya Strings and elementary schools.info@melos.cawww.melos.ca●●Metropolitan UnitedChurch ChoirThe auditioned 35-member Metropolitan UnitedChurch Choir has eight lead singers, rehearsesThursday evenings and sings on Sunday morningsand special occasions, September throughJune. Repertoire is medieval through 21st century.Singers must have sight-singing ability.A waiting list exists; contact our director latespring or early fall to join. The festival choiradds 10 to 15 singers to the core choir and rehearsesSunday afternoons for six weeks priorto Good Friday. Past concerts featured Bach,Mozart, Fauré, Duruflé, Gilles and others. TheMetropolitan Sparklers (ages 4–6), Choristers (7–11), Great Heart Ensemble (vocal and instrumental,ages 12 and up) and Metropolitan Handbellsare groups open to all.Patricia Wright416-363-0331 x26patriciaw@metunited.orgwww.metunited.org●●Milton ChoristersThis dynamic, auditioned, four-part communitychoir has entertained audiences in HaltonRegion and beyond for 43 years. The 45-memberchoir performs three concerts annually, often includingpremier guest soloists and musicians.We also enjoy performing in numerous localevents. Our director, Dr. Lana Lysogor, continuesto expand our already varied repertoire. Fromclassical to contemporary, sacred to secular, wedo it all! Rehearsals are Tuesdays 7:30pm–10pmfrom September to June. A love of singing, somesight-reading, rhythm and a sense of humourare all you need to become a Milton Chorister!Jim Douglas905-878-1632www.miltonchoristers.cominfo@miltonchoristers.com●●Mississauga Children’s ChoirThe Mississauga Children’s Choir has been enrichingthe musical lives of young choristersfor 31 years. We are an award-winning treblevoiced choir of approximately 150 childrenaged 6–17. Under the direction of artistic directorThomas Bell, the MCC includes four gradedchoral ensembles as well as a boys’ choir. TheMCC provides young singers with exceptionalmusical experience through performance,AUDITION THE CHOIRThinking about joining? Visit thewholenote.com/canarytheory, recording, touring and service to thecommunity. Major concert performances takeplace at Mississauga’s Living Arts Centre; wewould love to see you there! Auditions for newmembers are held April through June.Denise Heggart, executive director905-624-9704info@mississaugachildrenschoir.comwww.mississaugachildrenschoir.com●●Mississauga Choral SocietyThe award-winning Mississauga Choral Society(MCS), founded in 1975, presents concerts of classicalmasterworks as well as programs of jazzand Broadway music. MCS partners with community,arts and charitable groups for benefitconcert events, and offers an innovative programfor young listeners. The organization promotesthe highest level of musical excellence inits choristers, supports emerging solo artists andregularly commissions new Canadian works.Joanne Bidini905-278-7059mcs-on.camississaugachoralsociety@gmail.com●●Mississauga Festival ChoirMississauga Festival Choir (MFC), a 95-voiceadult non-auditioned community choir, includesa small auditioned chamber choir (MFCC)that performs separately at the end of March.MFC performs concerts each season in theMississauga area. Founded in 1984, the MFC isdedicated to excellence in choral music and performsa wide range of musical styles and traditions.Performances take place in December andMay at the Living Arts Centre and in February,MFC hosts a benefit massed choir festival.Rehearsals are Monday nights from Septemberto May at the Cawthra Seniors Centre.info@mississaugafestivalchoir.comwww.mississaugafestivalchoir.com●●MNjcc Adult Daytime“Joyful Noise” ChoirLove to sing? Want to sing in a choir, but tootired or too busy at night? Join the MNjcc’s AdultDaytime Choir, led by conductor Gillian Stecyk.No experience or sight reading necessary. Joinus and fill your life with the joy of singing in harmony!A fun-filled, relaxed environment. Thechoir meets Tuesday afternoons, 1pm–2:30pmand runs all year long. Join for a semester or forthe whole year. You can also drop in and pay asyou go. Generously supported by Karen Greenand Goldie Feldman. Conveniently located nearSpadina TTC station.416-924-6211music@mnjcc.orgwww.mnjcc.org●●MNjcc Community ChoirSing like you’ve never sung before! Tackleworld, jazz, classical, Jewish, folk, Canadian,gospel and pop music. Our 80-member SATBchoir meets Wednesday evenings, Septemberto June. Rehearsals are well structured and singerslearn skills in different musical genres, expression,blend, vocal production and reading,all under the direction of Harriet Wichin. Choirmembers enjoy a wonderful community ofdedicated singers. All are welcome to audition.Auditions are held in July and August. Annualspring concerts in the Al Green Theatre happenin June, with other occasional informal performancesthroughout the year. Conveniently locatednear Spadina TTC station.416-924-6211music@mnjcc.orgwww.mnjcc.org●●MNjcc Summer ChoirWant to sing in the summer and choir seasonseems finished? Join conductor Gillian Stecykand the MNjcc Summer Choir and sing all summerlong! Enjoy singing a variety of great music.No experience or audition required, just a love ofsinging in harmony! Runs June 20 to August 22,2012. For ages 14–99. You may sign up for the fullsession or sing on a drop-in basis. Convenientlylocated near Spadina TTC station.416-924-6211music@mnjcc.orgwww.mnjcc.orgMNjcc Adult ChoIRtheWholeNote CHOIR LISTINGS | 2012-2013