Canadian Children's Opera Company

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The CCOC is a world-class ensemble that introduces the magic of opera to children and youth through professional musical and dramatic education, and the performance of established and newly commissioned operatic and choral repertoire.

The CCOC is excited to share several additions and leadership updates to our artistic staff for the 2026–2027 season!Pl...
06/24/2026

The CCOC is excited to share several additions and leadership updates to our artistic staff for the 2026–2027 season!

Please join us in welcoming:

✨ Emily Parker – Apprentice Chorus Conductor
✨ Benjamin Thomas – Drama Instructor
✨ Zoë Gotziaman – Ruby Chorus Conductor & Butterfly Beginnings Vocal Instructor
✨ Annemarie Cabri – Butterfly Beginnings Movement Instructor
✨ Adine Mintz – Junior Coordinator

These outstanding artists and educators bring a wealth of experience in choral music, theatre, dance, arts education, and youth engagement. Their expertise and passion will help us continue providing exceptional artistic experiences for our young CCOC members in the season ahead!

To learn more or an audition for our 2026/2027 season, visit canadianchildrensopera.com

🚨 $4,688 TO GO. 7 DAYS LEFT. 🚨With just one week remaining in our Sing.Soar.Succeed. Giving Sprint, we're only $4,688 aw...
06/23/2026

🚨 $4,688 TO GO. 7 DAYS LEFT. 🚨

With just one week remaining in our Sing.Soar.Succeed. Giving Sprint, we're only $4,688 away from reaching our $30,000 goal.

This Giving Sprint was launched to help accelerate progress toward our larger 2026 Sing.Soar.Succeed. Campaign goal of $300,000—a bold investment in the future of young artists and the continued growth of the Canadian Children's Opera Company.

The response so far has been inspiring. Thanks to the generosity of donors, alumni, families, and friends, we've come remarkably close to our Giving Sprint target. Because we're within reach of the finish line, we're extending the campaign until June 30.

Now we need your help to get us across the line.

Every gift made during this final week helps us reach our Giving Sprint goal while building momentum toward our broader campaign—supporting exceptional music and drama training, meaningful performance opportunities, bursary assistance, and a welcoming community where young people can develop confidence, creativity, and leadership.

The finish line is in sight. Will you help us get there?

Make your gift today and help young people Sing. Soar. Succeed.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/peer-to-peer/sing-soar-succeed-dollar30k-in-30-days

🎉 BINGO! Did you know that when you play bingo, you're helping support local charities like the Canadian Children's Oper...
06/22/2026

🎉 BINGO! Did you know that when you play bingo, you're helping support local charities like the Canadian Children's Opera Company?

The CCOC is proud to be a participating charity in the Charitable Gaming. Community Good. program through Rama Gaming House – Toronto East. Through the dedication of our volunteer representatives and the generosity of community members who participate in charitable gaming, funds raised help support the CCOC's programs for children and youth across the Greater Toronto Area.

These contributions help us provide transformative music education, performance opportunities, and artistic experiences that empower young people to develop confidence, creativity, leadership skills, and a lifelong love of music.

As we celebrate Provincial Bingo Week, we're grateful for the many ways our community comes together to support local charities. Bingo is more than a game—it's a meaningful way to invest in organizations that enrich the lives of people throughout Ontario.

Thank you to Charitable Gaming. Community Good., Rama Gaming House – Toronto East, our volunteers, and everyone who participates. Your support helps ensure that young singers can continue to learn, perform, and thrive through the arts.

When you play, local charities win! 💙

Charitable Gaming. Community Good.
Rama Gaming House

We’re excited to share that the Canadian Children’s Opera Company has launched Sing. Soar. Succeed. — a campaign to rais...
05/29/2026

We’re excited to share that the Canadian Children’s Opera Company has launched Sing. Soar. Succeed. — a campaign to raise $300,000 in support of the next generation of young artists.
With more than $75,000 already committed, we are building strong momentum toward our goal.

This campaign will:
🎭 Bring upcoming productions to life
🎵 Strengthen the training and development of young voices
🤝 Remove barriers to participation through bursaries and accessible programming
✨ Expand artistic opportunities for our choristers

As we approach our 60th anniversary, we’re entering an exciting new chapter with new commissions and creative opportunities that will shape young artists on and off the stage.

Join the campaign through our current Giving Sprint - a focused effort to raise $30,000 by June 30!

💛Together, let’s help young voices Sing. Soar. Succeed.
Donate: https://www.canadianchildrensopera.com/support-us/

The Canadian Children’s Opera Company is proud to participate in Charitable Gaming through OLG’s Charitable Gaming. Comm...
05/27/2026

The Canadian Children’s Opera Company is proud to participate in Charitable Gaming through OLG’s Charitable Gaming. Community Good. program at Rama Gaming House – Toronto East.

By volunteering at the gaming house, our incredible CCOC community helps raise vital funding that directly supports the musical education, performance opportunities, and artistic experiences for young people.

We’re grateful to Charitable Gaming. Community Good., OLG, and Rama Gaming House – Toronto East for supporting local charities and helping organizations like the CCOC continue to inspire the next generation through the power of music.

When you play, local charities win!

Don’t miss your chance to see the Canadian Children’s Opera Company in the Canadian Opera Company production of Werther!...
05/21/2026

Don’t miss your chance to see the Canadian Children’s Opera Company in the Canadian Opera Company production of Werther! The opera closes this Saturday, May 23.

The opera is rarely produced, with previous COC productions taking place in 1992 and 1980. These photos offer a special glimpse at generations of young singers who have experienced Werther as part of their artistic training and performance journey with the CCOC.

Which alumni do you spot?

These images capture more than moments on stage; they reflect generations of choristers growing as musicians, storytellers, and leaders through unforgettable experiences with the COC.

Images 1 - 4: The 2026 CCOC cast rehearsing for Werther pictured front top to bottom are Amelia Payne, Sofia Melnyk Gomez, Katrin Madoyan, Caio Frederiksen-Marsiaj, Neekta Eskandari and Arthur Gammage.
Image 5: The full 2026 CCOC cast celebrating their participation in the Werther production.
Image 6: The 1980 CCOC cast performing in Werther. Pictured are David Coulter, Janice Dyson, Andrea Kuzmich, Jonathan Spence, Peter Ticknovich, and Anne Marie Wright.
Image 7: The 1992 CCOC cast performing in Werther. Pictured from left to right are Allison Scott, Desiree Jones, Isaac Seo, Ian Vickers, Thomas Watkins and Paul Miklasevics.

📣 We’re Hiring for the 26/27 Season at the Canadian Children’s Opera Company!We’re looking for passionate, collaborative...
05/12/2026

📣 We’re Hiring for the 26/27 Season at the Canadian Children’s Opera Company!

We’re looking for passionate, collaborative individuals to join our team and help bring exceptional music education and performance opportunities to young artists across Toronto. 🎶

We’re also hiring team members for our annual Principal Chorus Camp — a dynamic summer program focused on music, performance, and creativity.

Current openings:
✨ Camp Nurse – Principal Chorus Camp
✨ Camp Counsellor – Principal Chorus Camp
✨ Movement Instructor – Butterfly Beginnings

Interested in joining the CCOC team? Visit our website to learn more about each role and how to apply at canadianchildrensopera.com/2026/05/12/come-work-with-us

Calling all CCOC alumni! Join us at 2:30 p.m. on May 9 for a nostalgic sing-along—reconnect, revisit favourite repertoir...
05/05/2026

Calling all CCOC alumni! Join us at 2:30 p.m. on May 9 for a nostalgic sing-along—reconnect, revisit favourite repertoire, and celebrate our shared history.

Register in advance to request pieces, and stay for Community Day festivities, including archival highlights, performances, an open rehearsal, and family-friendly activities for those bringing children.

Learn more and register today: https://www.canadianchildrensopera.com/2026/04/21/2026-community-day/

🎉 Happy 58th Birthday to the Canadian Children’s Opera Company! 🎉In early 1968, a bold idea of creating a children’s cho...
04/30/2026

🎉 Happy 58th Birthday to the Canadian Children’s Opera Company! 🎉

In early 1968, a bold idea of creating a children’s chorus for the Canadian Opera Company took shape around a table in Toronto—sparked by the visionary Ruby Mercer and a passionate group including conductor Lloyd Bradshaw, music administrator Edith Binnie, and music teacher Katherine Brown. Just months later, that vision was formalized with the company’s incorporation on April 30, 1968. What began as a dream for a children’s opera chorus quickly became a vibrant, living legacy.

From those first rehearsals at St. George’s United Church to performing on stage in La Bohème with the COC, the CCOC has spent nearly six decades developing young voices and young people through exceptional musical training and performance.

Today, we celebrate the thousands of young artists, families, educators, and supporters who have shaped—and continue to shape—this extraordinary community.

Here’s a look back on 58 years of creativity, collaboration, and storytelling—and to the future voices still to come.

There are too many photos and meaningful moments to share in one post, but here’s a look back on some of the people and inspiring moments from this one-of-a-kind organization.

Stay connected—> The CCOC’s 60th anniversary season is around the corner. Alumni, stay connected and be the first to hear about alumni events. Connect with us at [email protected] or fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/ccocstayconnected

✨ You’re Invited: CCOC Community Day! ✨Join the Canadian Children’s Opera Company for our Community Day! Bring your fami...
04/24/2026

✨ You’re Invited: CCOC Community Day! ✨

Join the Canadian Children’s Opera Company for our Community Day! Bring your family and friends for an afternoon full of music and fun.

📅 May 9, 2026
⏰ 1–4 p.m.
📍 St. Clement’s Church (70 St. Clement’s Ave.)
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Enjoy:
• Mini performances by our Principal Chorus & Young Artist Studio
• A behind-the-scenes look at a staging rehearsal
• Games, costumes & a photo booth
• Free popcorn (drinks available for purchase)
🎶 Have a little one in JK or SK? Sample classes will be offered from 1–2:30 p.m. (sign up on site!)

Everyone is welcome—we can’t wait to see you there! 💛

Address

227 Front Street E
Toronto, ON
M5A1E8

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

416-366-0467

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