"As a result of your joyful music, we received so many compliments on your performance. We were privileged to have you perform at our anniversary." Debbie Visconti (Community Centre 55)
"Wow! That was an amazing concert last night. Your choir is soaringly wonderful - beautiful voices and harmonies. And the instrumental stuff was great. Terrific choice of music - perfectly balanced." Gay Claitman & Kent Bowman
"I know that you have been making great music and selling out. It really does sound like you have everything you need as I have never heard of a choir selling out in its 1st season. Congratulations! I am sure you'll be around in 20 years."
"Fabulous! The music was great and well performed. I really enjoyed the talk given at beginning."
"On the eve prior to the first day of December, the threat of the first winter storm of the season could not deter the Beach community and music fans from filling the pews at the inaugural concert for the newly formed Toronto Beach Chorale held at Kingston Road United Church on Nov 30th [2008].
It was a concert full of traditional favourites, including Cantata #140 “Wachet Auf!” by J.S. Bach, and a Christmas suite of seasonal music by John Rutter. The chorale was conducted by Mervin Fick. Special guest soloists included Janet Obermeyer (soprano), Michael Downie (bass), Sean Clark (tenor) and Orchestra.
Congratulations “Toronto Beach Chorale” on your successful inaugural concert!!" Drew Perkins
Also see photos on Drew Perkins Photography Blog.
The Toronto Beach Chorale A Concert Choir in Your Community
The Toronto Beach Chorale is an auditioned community concert choir of over 40 men and women - young adults to seniors. We are vocalists with a passion and talent for a broad selection of musical genres. We're committed to bringing high quality choral music to our community -- to enhance the lives of our neighbours and serve the causes they support.
Our artistic director is Mervin Fick, an experienced and highly respected choral conductor. The choir is managed by a team of the Beach's own successful community and business leaders, and is supported in part by funding from the Toronto Arts Council as well as a number of corporate and individual sponsors in the community.
See the Toronto Beach Chorale perform:
Watch this video of the Toronto Beach Chorale performing John Rutter's "What Sweeter Music" on 26 November 2011.
The Toronto Beach Chorale in Holiday mood:
Members of Toronto Beach Chorale joined in singing a "Holiday Flash Mob" at Erin Mills Town Centre in Mississauga on Saturday, November 19th, 2011. Check out this energetic performance of John Williams' "Merry Christmas" (from the hit Christmas comedy film, "Home Alone"):
The Toronto Beach Chorale's fourth season concerts will include:
Sounds of Yule
Saturday, November 26, 2011, 7:30 pm
Featuring music from the hit movie "Home Alone"; the lyrical The World at The Manger - A Christmas Cantata by Malcolm Williamson, with Soprano and Bass soloists; and a suite of timeless and charming carols by John Rutter.
Love is...
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3:00 pm
Great songs of love including selections by Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Rogers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loew....
Gabriel Fauré's Requiem
Good Friday, April 6, 2012, 7:30 pm
Music for Light, Hope and Peace, including the Fauré Requiem
Click here for more details and ticket information for the individual concerts.
Third season (2010/11):
On Friday, April 22nd, 2011, the Toronto Beach Chorale concluded a successful third season of three concerts singing the lyrical, hope-inspiring and peaceful Requiem and a capella Four Motets by Maurice DuRufle.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the performances in our third season:
Go Baroque for Christmas on Saturday, December 11, 2010
Musical Contrasts on Sunday, February 27, 2011
Duruflé's Requiem on Friday, April 22, 2011.
Click here for more details of the TBC's 2010/11 season.
The choir was also featured in Centennial celebrations of the Centre 55 building on Saturday June 18th 2011.
Second season (2009/10):
Delighted our audience on November 22, 2010 with John Rutter's lyrical Magnificat, with soprano Cara Gilbertson, and a full orchestra, and kicked off the Christmas season with classic holiday repertoire, as well as making a generous donation to Centre 55's Share A Christmas campaign.
Rocked the house on February 28, 2010 with "Sweet Sixteen" - where we (and our audience) sang a collection of golden oldies from the 50's, 60's and 70's, together with our special musical guests: Chris Erickson on keyboard, Tim Gittens on drums and Derek Penney on electric bass.
Celebrated Earth Day on May 2, 2010 with the Toronto premiere performance of Creation - A Jazz Oratorio by David Mott on tenor sax, Michael Coghlan on piano, Rob Clutton on Bass and Anthony Michelli on drums; together with soloists: soprano Karen Watson, alto Danguole Radtke, tenor Martin Houtman and bass Bryan Estabrooks. We also perfomed the moving Missa Gaia (Earth Mass) by the Paul Winter consort featuring Peter Stoll on soprano saxophone.
Brought choral music to community events, such as the Lion's Club Christmas Tree Lighting, the Centre 55 Share a Christmas campaign, and other local fundraisers.
Engaged the musical spirit of the Beach to build community and showcase local talent.
First season (2008/09):
Brought professionals from the COC chorus, COC orchestra and well-known artists (including Canadian soprano, Janet Obermeyer) to perform in the Beach;
Engaged and delighted sold-out audiences with Broadway songs as well as major classical works, such as Mozart's Requiem (with full orchestra and soloists).
Brought choral music to community events, such as the Community Centre 55 Santa Claus parade and Lion's Club Christmas Tree Lighting, the Centre 55 Share a Christmas campaign, and other local fundraisers.
Engaged the musical spirit of the Beach to build community and showcase local talent.
The Toronto Beach Chorale
