Volume 29 Issue 2 | October & November 2023

SINE NOMINE Ensemble for Medieval Music
“SINE NOMINE offers vocal and instrumental
music from medieval courts and churches to
provide insight into the fascinating artistic and
intellectual culture of the Middle Ages.”
http://pims.ca/article/sine-nomine/
Sinfonia Toronto
“A World-Class Orchestra” (German review
headline), Sinfonia Toronto performs in Trinity-St.
Paul’s, Jane Mallett Theatre and Weston
Recital Hall. Their 2023-2024 season includes 10
premieres and all-time Baroque, Classical and
Romantic favourites.” www.sinfoniatoronto.com/
SoundCrowd
“Toronto’s first large-scale contemporary a cappella
ensemble. Love Pitch Perfect? You’ll love
us. All voice, no limits.” soundcrowd.ca/
Soundstreams
“Soundstreams is a global leader in the presentation
of innovative, carefully curated, and
immersive musical experiences. We are committed
to showcasing the work of living Canadian
and global composers/musicians, often
with a focus on bringing to focus contemporary
conversations to our communities.”
soundstreams.ca/
S. Bartholomew’s Anglican
Church, Regent Park
“The S. Bartholomew’s music programme features
compositions by well-known masters such
as Lassus, Byrd, Fauré and Howells, and rarelyheard
treasures of the Middle Ages.”
stbartstoronto.ca/
St. James Cathedral
“Music is an integral part of the life of St. James
Cathedral. Our Anglican musical heritage continues
to enrich and evolve in new and exciting
ways.” stjamescathedral.ca/
St. Michael’s Choir School
“St. Michael’s Choir School - Canada’s only full
time Choir School.” smcs.on.ca/
St. Olave’s Anglican Church
“A welcoming Anglican church supporting
choral liturgy and music in the community.”
stolaves.ca/
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Choir
“Tafelmusik brings a fresh perspective to historically
informed performance. 17th to 19th century
instrumental and choral music shares the
stage with exciting multimedia programs, bold
new commissions, and intriguing cross-cultural
collaborations.” tafelmusik.org/
Tapestry Opera
“We make new opera in Toronto. Tapestry was
founded in 1979, and we’re the only Canadian
company solely dedicated to creating and performing
original Canadian opera.”
tapestryopera.com/
TO Live
“TO Live is one of Canada’s largest multi-arts
organizations, programming and operating three
iconic venues: Meridian Hall, St. Lawrence Centre
for the Arts, and Meridian Arts Centre.”
tolive.com/Home-Page
Toronto Beach Chorale
“Toronto Beach Chorale is a vital musical presence
in the Beach, and has a reputation for artistic
excellence. Artistic Director Mervin W. Fick
inspires choristers’ true joy of singing.”
www.torontobeachchorale.com/
Toronto Chamber Choir
“Toronto Chamber Choir: Early Music, New
Light.” torontochamberchoir.ca/
Toronto Children’s Chorus
“The Toronto Children’s Chorus is a vibrant
musical community that has been nurturing
young voices for generations. Through exceptional
choral training and performance experiences,
we inspire growth, teamwork, and artistic
excellence to children ages 4-18.”
www.torontochildrenschorus.com/
Toronto Choral Society
“This December we are performing Bach’s
Christmas Oratorio at Koerner Hall, the jewel
of Toronto concert venues.”
www.torontochoralsociety.org/
Toronto Classical Singers
“With its exuberant approach, TCS celebrates the
choral tradition with the complex sonority of
large choir with professional orchestra.”
torontoclassicalsingers.ca/
Toronto Community Orchestra
“The TCO performs two “pay what you can”
concerts for the public per season at East End
United, 310 Danforth Ave, Toronto.”
torontocommunityorchestra.org/
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
“The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir is proud to be
one of Canada’s oldest, largest, and best-known
choral organizations. Under the incredible leadership
of maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée, 2023/24
promises to be a season full of exhilarating performances,
including collaborations with the
Toronto Symphony Orchestra.” www.tmchoir.org/
Toronto Operetta Theatre
“TOT will return to the St. Lawrence Centre stage
with a new season of wonderful music, comedy,
and romance - the best of Operetta and Music
Theatre!” www.torontooperetta.com/
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
“One of Canada’s most respected arts organizations,
the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO)
plays a vital role in the city’s dynamic cultural
life.” www.tso.ca/
Trio Arkel
“Chamber music series in the heart of Toronto.”
www.trioarkel.com/
University of Toronto Faculty of Music
“Join the Faculty of Music’s vibrant community
for a season of over 100 events including an
exciting lineup of distinguished visitors, performances,
lectures, symposia and more.”
www.music.utoronto.ca/
Untitled Ensemble Chamber Music Society
“A not for profit chamber music project dedicated
to exploring works by historically marginalized
composer groups with an emphasis on
works by women.” www.untitledensemble.ca/
Upper Canada Choristers
“The Upper Canada Choristers is a mixed voice
community choir committed to excellence,
diversity, and the joy of singing.”
www.uppercanadachoristers.org/
Vesnivka Choir
“Vesnivka Choir’s 2023-2024 concert season features
an exciting program of Ukrainian patriotic
songs, Christmas music as well as Ukrainian and
Indigenous traditional music and will include
interesting guest ensembles.”
http://www.vesnivka.com/
VIVA Singers Toronto
“VIVA Singers Toronto is a family of choirs with
a mandate to give members, ages four through
adult, the opportunity to achieve artistic excellence
in a singer-centred, collaborative choral
community. Every Voice Matters!”
www.vivasingerstoronto.com/
VOCA Chorus of Toronto
“The VOCA Chorus of Toronto, a dynamic, auditioned
ensemble under the leadership of artistic
director Jenny Crober, performs a broad range
of repertoire in collaboration with a variety of
superb guest artists.” www.vocachorus.ca/
VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert
“The 50th anniversary season features three
early Bel Canto influenced operas of the iconic
Italian Master, Giuseppe Verdi.”
http://operainconcert.com/
Westben
“Join us at Westben in 2024 as we celebrate 25
years of bringing people together through music
in nature near Campbellford. Experience our
Summer and Fall Festivals at The Barn, Willow
Hill and the Campfire and year round programming
at the Schoolhouse.” www.westben.ca/
Wychwood Clarinet Choir
“Five varieties of clarinets playing in harmony.
What could be more beautiful?”
www.wychwoodclarinetchoir.ca/
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church
“Yorkminster Park is synonymous with magnificent
music. Whether it’s the choir accompanied
by the majestic Casavant organ, our Memorial
Carillon (one of twelve in Canada), or the congregation
lifting their voices in hymns of praise,
vocal and instrumental expressions of faith are
integral in the Yorkminster Park experience.”
www.yorkminsterpark.com/
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