University of Toronto Choral Studies

05/25/2026

05/02/2026

🎶 What a night to remember, Niagara!

Thank you for joining us for Mystical Songs, our final main series concert of the 2025-2026 season!

Our season finale became a celebration of connection, renewal, and the power of music to uplift.

With heartfelt gratitude to:
• Concert Sponsor Josephine Henderson — whose generosity helped bring this finale to life
• Artistic Director Kathleen Allan — closing her first season with Chorus Niagara with luminous vision and a spirit of community
• Associate Conductor Yuan Chen — whose vibrant passion and expressive leadership lit up every rehearsal and performance
• Collaborative Pianist Vlad Soloviev — offering colour, warmth, and poetic nuance throughout the program
• Baritone soloist Danlie Rae Acebuque — a cherished returning artist whose voice brought depth and radiance
• Niagara Symphony Orchestra Strings — enriching the evening with shimmering texture and true musical partnership
• FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – Partridge Hall — a home where our sound finds resonance and our community gathers
• Our devoted choristers, singing with heart, discipline, and shared purpose
• Our tireless volunteers — the quiet force behind every detail
• Our Board of Directors — guiding us with steady vision
• Elise Naccarato & Erica D’Amore — whose leadership ensures every performance shines from within

“Choral singing is, at its core, an act of community, and it is a privilege to share that community with you.”
— Kathleen Allan, Artistic Director

Our season isn't completely over - you'll see us on May 13 in Niagara Falls as part of Music Fest!

MusicFest Canada’s 54th “The Nationals” will run from May 11-16, 2026, in Niagara Falls, ON. During this week-long event full of music, learning and fun, MusicFest will inspire thousands of young musicians from across Canada by presenting, in concert, some of the the most outstanding artists and student ensembles in North America.

Stay tuned for more in the coming days.

Thank you to our audience for being part of our journey this season. Your presence and support make the music complete, and we can't wait to show you what the future brings. 💜

05/02/2026

We are so grateful to the City of Mississauga for supporting MCC through the 2026 Arts & Culture Grant. This support helps us keep inspiring and supporting young singers in our community.

Thank you City of Mississauga - Municipal Government for believing in what we do! 🎶

05/02/2026

04/16/2026

This , we're sending an enthusiastic THANK YOU to the Canadian Children's Opera Company!
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This week, CCOC joined our Sistema Toronto – Parkdale students for a special workshop collaboration, working on Sherryl Sewepagaham’s "Mitêh". After learning the piece separately, both groups came together to sing it as one for the first time—bringing our communities together through music.

It was such a fun and meaningful experience to connect with CCOC! Thanks for you visiting Sistema Toronto!
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04/01/2026

Thank you to Dr. Brandon Boyd from the University of Missouri for an insightful conducting masterclass in Dr. Hillman’s Graduate Choral Conducting Seminar on R. Nathaniel Dett’s ‘The Chariot Jubilee’.

03/31/2026

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