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The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir invites experienced choristers between 17 - 22 years of age to join the TMC for five performances (and associated rehearsals) over the 2010/2011 season. Three performances will be in the fall academic term and two in the spring.
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Meet some of the 2009 Apprentices and Mentors
The TMC Apprentice Program gives young choristers the opportunity to sing great choral music at a standard of excellence unmatched across the country. Singers in this program will perform two concerts with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (Mahler's Symphony No. 2 and Janacek's Glagolitic Mass), Festival of Carols (a Christmas family program), a sacred music performance on Good Friday and Great Mass in C minor by Mozart.
Apprentice choristers are mentored by an adult TMC chorister, and are given 2 voice coaching sessions in each term (total of 4 sessions) by a qualified instructor associated with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. In addition, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir will cover the cost of joining the choir (a value of approximately $500), including:
- your membership fee
- your choir uniform
- your music fee
- a travel allowance of $50 per term
TMC Apprentice choristers must commit to attending all performances on the TMC apprentice schedule, and 80% of rehearsals. All full and dress rehearsals must be attended.
- Auditions for the TMC Apprentice program are held in the spring and in September.
- Download the application form and fax it back to 416-598-2992. We will contact you with an audition time.
- Prepare a piece of your own choosing to sing at your audition. This can be any classical selection, a hymn or song. Bring two copies with you to the audition; an accompanist will be provided.
- During the audition, you will be given scales to sing and ear-tests to determine your ability and placement within your section.
For further information on the TMC Apprentice Program
Contact Cynthia Hawkins, Executive Director
416-598-0422 ext 22
manager@tmchoir.org
For further information on the application & audition process
Contact Kimber Jonah, Administrator
416-598-0422 ext 24
The TMC Apprentice Program is supported by RBC Foundation.