Conductor Jean-Sébastien Vallée will lead the 2022 Choral Canada National Youth Choir. This May 2022 project is a one-of-a-kind professional development opportunity for some of Canada’s best emerging choral singers aged 19-26. Deadline to audition is October 15, 2021. Details about the project and how to audition can be found on the National Youth Choir...
Following a competitive audition process, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir has named pianist Dr. Irene Gregorio as its new collaborative pianist. In this critical role, Irene will work with Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée and Associate Conductor Simon Rivard in the preparation of the Choir for concerts – playing for TMC rehearsals and auditions. She will also...
On June 29th Choral Canada presented an in-depth webinar for the Canadian choral community on the return to singing together. Four experts presented updates on the latest research for safe group singing, the use of ventilation in rehearsal spaces, the current legalities around vaccinations for choirs and singing groups, and recommendations on how to manage...
The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir is auditioning for new members to join our choral community for the exciting 2021/22 season under our new Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée. Auditions will take place the week of August 16. Auditions will be held in person while adhering to appropriate Covid-19 safety protocals. We are looking for: Amateur singers to join...