Toronto Children's Chorus

09/25/2026

Looking for a wonderful way to spend this Saturday, September 26th?

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra is hosting a free Open House at Roy Thomson Hall, and everyone is welcome!

Stop by anytime to explore the venue, enjoy hands-on music activities, and listen to live lobby performances - including a special concert by the TCC Chamber choir at 12:50 PM! No tickets or advance bookings are needed for the morning activities - just drop in!

Learn more on the TSO website: https://www.tso.ca/concerts-and-events/open-house-and-free-concert

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09/25/2026

Our amazing Director of Operations is moving on to exciting opportunities overseas, which means we are looking for a new Director of Operations and Administration to join our team! ✈️✨

It’s an incredible time to join the Toronto Children's Chorus as we prepare to launch our milestone 50th anniversary season next year. 🎶

If you – or someone in your network – are a skilled administrator and leader passionate about the arts, check out the full job description and apply today!

🔗 View the job posting here: https://torontochildrenschorus.app.box.com/s/d1fweip37dzmw0a1qoeun1w0673ty66d
📩 Please share this post with anyone in your network who might be a great fit!

09/21/2026

On October 4th, the TCC Chamber Choir is honoured to join the Elmer Iseler Singers, alongside guest choirs and musicians, to celebrate the life and music of beloved composer, pianist, and organist Ruth Watson Henderson.

Ruth was a deeply cherished member of our TCC community. Her music, generosity, and spirit touched generations of singers, and we are privileged to raise our voices in her memory for this special tribute concert.
🗓️ Saturday, October 4
📍 Eglinton St. George's United Church (35 Lytton Blvd)
⏰ 4:00pm

Dear Friends of Ruth Watson Henderson -

The Henderson family and four Toronto choirs and special guests invite you to celebrate the life and work of beloved composer, pianist, and organist Ruth Watson Henderson at 4:00 p.m., October 4th at Eglinton St. George's United Church (Lytton and Duplex), Toronto.

The Elmer Iseler Singers, (Lydia Adams, Artistic Director), the Oriana Women’s Choir (Mitchell Pady, Artistic Director), the Toronto Children's Chorus (Zimfira Poloz, Artistic Director), the Eglinton St. George’s United Church Choir (Shawn Grenke, Director of Music), pianist Rowan Sawarna-Small and organist Shawn Grenke all combine to honour Ruth and her life's work in what promises to be a moving, uplifting and inspiring event.

A special performance by the Elmer Iseler Singers will feature the première of the winning composition of the 2026 Ruth Watson Henderson Choral Composition Award, 'Do Not Leave Me', by Kai Leung, and the presentation of the award to Kai by Patrick Murray, President of Choirs Ontario.

A most special aspect will be performances on Ruth’s Steinway grand piano throughout the program, including a performance of the 2nd and 3rd movements of 'Estampes' by Claude Debussy, played by brilliant young pianist Rowan Sawarna-Small, a student at the Glenn Gould Studio.

Joining in the tribute will be conductors/speakers Jean Ashworth Bartle, C.M., O.Ont. and Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt.

The choirs will be supported in this concert of the music of Ruth Watson Henderson by Dr. Joy Lee, piano; Suzanne Shulman, flute; and Robert DiVito and Luise Heyerhoff, trumpets.

A massed choir, including members of the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto (Kathleen Allan, Artistic Director) and the Kingsway-Lambton United Church Choir (Nathan Gritter, Director of Music), will perform the final movement of ‘Voices of Earth’, and the audience is invited to join in singing Ruth’s ’Sing Ye Praises’ to finish the program.

This is a wonderful opportunity to pay tribute to a beloved composer, and friend to many. We hope to see you there.

In lieu of tickets, we invite you to make a donation to the Ruth Watson Henderson Choral Composition Award through Choirs Ontario. Through your donation, you will be honouring Ruth and supporting the next generation of emerging Canadian choral composers. If you wish, you may donate at https://bit.ly/rwh-ccc-fund, with the QR code on the poster, or through the envelope provided in the program at the event.

We look forward to seeing you on October 4th!

Lydia Adams, Artistic Director, Elmer Iseler Singers
Shawn Grenke, Director of Music, Eglinton St. George’s United Church

09/15/2026

Our 2026/27 season is officially here! 🎶

We’re bringing you four self-produced concerts centred on voice and sound, featuring all eight of our choirs sharing their love of song. Plus, catch the TCC Main Choir in special guest appearances with the FILMharmonique Orchestra for 'Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for 'Mahler Symphony No. 8'!

🔗 For more information: https://www.torontochildrenschorus.com/our-season

09/15/2026

The Toronto Children's Chorus is hiring! We're looking for a passionate, versatile and highly skilled Collaborative Pianist for our 2026-2027 season. This is an exciting opportunity for a pianist who thrives in a dynamic and intensive choral environment and enjoys working at a high artistic level. More information on all of these positions 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.

09/01/2026

There are still a couple of audition spots left for tomorrow afternoon, September 2 from 5:00-7:00pm!

Don't miss your chance to join us for our exciting 49th season!

🔗: https://www.torontochildrenschorus.com/join-us

08/25/2026

Fall audition registrations are OPEN for Wednesday, September 2 from 5:00-7:00 PM! 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

07/17/2026

Congratulations to our artistic director Zimfira Poloz on receiving a Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award at the World Choir festival in Hong Kong. This festival is hosted by WYCCAA Official , for whom Zimfira is an artistic advisor, and long time jury member. Thank you to the festival, and Professor Leon Tong, WYCCAA Artistic Director, for awarding Zimfira with this amazing honour.

07/09/2026

And they're off! Our Chamber Choir are now on route for their international tour to Hong Kong and Singapore! ✈️

This marks our 34th international tour and continues a long tradition of the TCC Chamber Choir representing Canada abroad. The Chorus is deeply honoured to have been invited to perform and participate in two prestigious international choral festivals:

🇭🇰 First Stop: Hong Kong – The choir will serve as the distinguished Resident Choral Artist at the World Choir Festival-Hong Kong. Additionally, our Artistic Director, Zimfira Poloz, will join the international jury adjudicating the festival's competition.
🇸🇬 Next Stop: Singapore – The choir will travel to Singapore to perform as the Headline Guest Choir at the Voices of the World International Choir Festival.

Safe travels, Chamber – we know you'll make us proud!

07/04/2026

From our voices to the pitch! 🎶🇨🇦

The Toronto Children’s Chorus is adding our voices to millions across the country cheering for the in today's historic FIFA Round-of-16 game. Sing it loud, let’s go Canada!