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MEET THE PERFORMERS:This year, we welcome The Bishop Strachan School cand the Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary Sc...
01/23/2026

MEET THE PERFORMERS:

This year, we welcome The Bishop Strachan School cand the Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School choirs are guest performers at "A Celebration of Black History through Music". Both groups have been engaged in gospel music programming with Professor Darren Hamilton throughout the course of the academic year and are excited to perform at this year's event, along with the University of Toronto Faculty of Music Gospel Choir!

Saturday, February 7, 2026
7:30 pm
Lyric Theatre
Meridian Arts Centre
Toronto, ON

You don't want to miss this epic experience! Get your tickets TODAY!

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We are looking forward to welcoming Dr. Trineice Robinson-Martin as our visiting guest scholar, clinician, and artist/pe...
01/06/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming Dr. Trineice Robinson-Martin as our visiting guest scholar, clinician, and artist/performer next month!

Dr. Trineice Robinson-Martin is a vocalist, composer, scholar, and educator with over 20 years of experience in performance, pedagogy, and cultural advocacy. She is Chair of the Ensemble Department at Berklee College of Music, creator of the Soul Ingredients® Methodology, and founder of the Soul Ingredients® Voice Studio.

Here is a full list of events during Dr. Robinson-Martin’s residency:

- Thursday, February 5, 2026 - “The Legacy of African American Music” Lecture (6:30 pm - 7:30 pm) + “Soul Implied: Lecture-Recital” (8:00 pm - 9:30 pm) - FREE event (Registration Required)

There will be an Intermission (7:30 pm - 8:00 pm) and light refreshments will be available!

Individuals can attend either or both events.

- Friday, February 6, 2026 (3:15 pm - 4:30 pm) - Vocal Masterclass - FREE event (Registration Required)

- Saturday, February 7, 2026 (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm) - “A Celebration of Black History through Music” Finale Concert with the University of Toronto Faculty of Music Gospel Choir - TICKETED event

All events are HYBRID (in-person and online).

For more information and to register/purchase tickets, visit:

https://linktr.ee/uoftfacultyofmusicgospelchoir

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We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Trineice Robinson-Martin will be the guest soloist for the University of Toronto Fa...
11/13/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Trineice Robinson-Martin will be the guest soloist for the University of Toronto Faculty of Music Gospel Choir’s 3rd annual “A Celebration of Black History through Music” event on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Dr. Trineice Robinson-Martin is a vocalist, composer, scholar, and educator with over 20 years of experience in performance, pedagogy, and cultural advocacy. She is Chair of the Ensemble Department at Berklee College of Music, creator of the Soul Ingredients® Methodology, and founder of the Soul Ingredients® Voice Studio.

As a performer, she blends soul, jazz, and gospel, earning praise for her emotionally resonant artistry.

Dr. Robinson-Martin will also present a series of guest lectures and a vocal masterclass during her visiting guest scholar/artist residency from February 5-7, 2026. Stay tuned for more details.

https://www.berklee.edu/berklee-now/news/dr-trineice-robinson-martin-named-chair-of-the-ensemble-department

We acknowledge the support of the Jackman Humanities Institute Jackman Humanities Institute Program for the Arts.

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11/11/2025

‼️ COMING SOON ‼️

The University of Toronto Faculty of Music Gospel Choir  will be releasing its debut single entitled, “Do You See Them?” on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 on all online digital music platforms!

Co-composed and co-produced by Aaron Manswell  (UofT DMA Composition candidate) and Dr. Darren Hamilton  (UofT Music Education Professor and Director of the Faculty of Music Gospel Choir), this song fuses the musical elements of gospel, R&B, and classical music, while presenting a powerful lyrical message on the social issue of poverty and homelessness.

Recorded by Dr. Denis Martin (UofT Music Technology Professor) and Dulce Martinez .thesound (UofT M.Mus. Music Technology & Digital Media student), the single is the first recording by students in the gospel choir course since its inception in 2019.

Look out for the new release this Friday!




                   

It was great having gospel/jazz vocalist and vocal coach extraordinare, Renee Rowe, as guest clinician for our gospel vo...
09/25/2025

It was great having gospel/jazz vocalist and vocal coach extraordinare, Renee Rowe, as guest clinician for our gospel vocal improvisation workshop.

The class learned a lot and had a fantastic time!

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ATTENTION: Faculty of Music Students!The University of Toronto Faculty of Music Gospel Choir has now joined the Jazz Pro...
08/06/2025

ATTENTION: Faculty of Music Students!

The University of Toronto Faculty of Music Gospel Choir has now joined the Jazz Program as of the 2025-2026 academic year!

HOWEVER - Music students in ANY program at the faculty may enroll in the course!!

No audition or previous experience is required!

New Course Codes:

JMU167H1 (1st year)

JMU267H1 (2nd year)

JMU367H1 (3rd year)

JMU467H1 (4th year)

See the IG graphic for more details!

Enroll TODAY. Spots are starting to fill up!






ATTENTION: Arts & Science StudentsNEW COURSE OFFERING!The University of Toronto Faculty of Music Gospel Choir course wil...
07/08/2025

ATTENTION: Arts & Science Students

NEW COURSE OFFERING!

The University of Toronto Faculty of Music Gospel Choir course will now be offered to Arts & Science Students starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.

No audition or previous experience required!

Course Codes:

MUS167H1 (1st year)

MUS267H1 (2nd year)

See the IG graphic for more details!





ATTENTION: Arts & Science StudentsNEW COURSE OFFERING!The University of Toronto Faculty of Music Gospel Choir course wil...
07/08/2025

ATTENTION: Arts & Science Students

NEW COURSE OFFERING!

The University of Toronto Faculty of Music Gospel Choir course will now be offered to Arts & Science Students starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.

No audition or previous experience required!

Course Codes:

MUS167H1 (1st year)

MUS267H1 (2nd year)

See the IG graphic for more details!





ATTENTION: Arts & Science StudentsNEW COURSE OFFERING!The University of Toronto Faculty of Music Gospel Choir course wil...
06/10/2025

ATTENTION: Arts & Science Students

NEW COURSE OFFERING!

The University of Toronto Faculty of Music Gospel Choir course will now be offered to Arts & Science Students starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Course Codes:

MUS167H1 (1st year)

MUS267H1 (2nd year)

See the IG graphic for more details!

‼️ HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY ‼️The University of Toronto Faculty of Music presents "A Celebration of Black History Through...
02/06/2025

‼️ HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY ‼️

The University of Toronto Faculty of Music presents "A Celebration of Black History Through Music", featuring the University of Toronto Faculty of Music Gospel Choir. Also featuring the University of Toronto West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble, and guest soloist, JUNO Award-winning gospel recording artist, Sharon Riley.

Saturday, February 8, 2025
7:30 pm
Lyric Theatre
Meridian Arts Centre
Toronto, ON

Get your Ticket TODAY!!

See link in bio for more information!


02/04/2025

Did you know that the University of Toronto Faculty of Music has its own gospel choir? Founded by prof and Darren Hamilton in 2019, the choir is a for-credit course that teaches students about gospel music and the Black history behind the songs.

They invited us to a rehearsal for their concert: A Celebration of Black History Through Music on February 8. Watch our video for a preview, including an original composition by Aaron Manswell and Darren that will receive its world premiere at the event. Then buy your ticket! get a special discount, details here: https://bit.ly/412rDOw

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