2016/2017Concert Season

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1 Artistic Director’s Message 2 16/17 Concerts4 16/17 Guest Artists5 Mission6 Season Concert Calendar8 Special Appearances11 Guest Appearances13 Subscription Information14 Organization15 Season Supporters and Partners

“All of those people are pouring out their hearts and souls in perfect harmony, which is kind of an

emblem for what we need in this world, when so much of the world is at odds with itself…”

- John Rutter, Composer & Conductor[ ]

WELCOME TO OUR 39TH SEASON!For centuries, music has erased borders and crossed cultures to help unite people and nations in peace. In the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., “Peace represents a sweeter music, a cosmic melody, that is far superior to the discords of war.” Even in the 18th century, Beethoven wrote that “Music can change the world.”

During our 2016-2017 season, which also marks my tenth year as Artistic Director, we look forward to sharing our message of peace and celebration through thrilling performances by all our ensembles, and by our special guest artists, including the Nagata Shachu taiko drummers, Spanish guitarists, Stratford actor Geraint Wyn Davies, harpist Judy Loman and members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. We are also honoured to havebeen invited to perform in Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas with Opera Atelier, and in Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 and Orff’s Carmina Burana with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

In the season finale, our message will take flight as the Chamber Choir represents Canada at the 11th World Symposium on Choral Music, hosted by the International Federation for Choral Music in Barcelona, Spain in July 2017. The Symposium’s theme, The Colours of Peace, perfectly reflects our own, and we look forward to joining 23 other internationally recognized choirs to celebrate choral diversity and help build peace in the world. While in Spain, the Chamber Choir will also compete in the Festival Internacional de Musica de Cantonigròs in Catalonia, our first major international competition during my tenure.

We are thrilled to welcome you to our 39th season and look for-ward to sharing our spectacular repertoire In Peace and Celebration with you!

Sincerely,

Elise Bradley, Artistic Director

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16/17 CONCERTSWhen Earth ShookSaturday, October 22, 2016 | 3:00pmSt. Anne’s Anglican Church | 270 Gladstone Ave.The Toronto Children’s Chorus Training Choirs and Choral Scholars will truly shake the earth with a powerful repertoire ranging from 17th century composer Michael Praetorius to present-day artists. The TCC welcomes Japanese taiko drummers Nagata Shachu, trumpeter Stan Klebanoff and organist Matthew Otto as special guests during this reverberating first season concert.

Songs of CelebrationSaturday, November 5, 2016 | 4:00pmCalvin Presbyterian Church | 26 Delisle Ave.The Main Choir will uplift the audience with songs of joy and celebration, including the music of Bach, Mendelssohn, Canadian composers, and TCC favourites. Guest guitarist, Warren Nicholson, will perform the stirring music of Spanish composers during this special concert in support of the Chamber Choir’s July 2017 tour to Spain.

A Child’s ChristmasSaturday, December 17, 2016 | 2:00pmRoy Thomson Hall | 60 Simcoe St.Usher in the holidays with the angelic voices of more than 300 choristers joined by the TCC Alumni Choir. The choirs will perform seasonal favourites and the Main Choir will present a special ‘musical’ reading of Dylan Thomas’s A Child’s Christmas in Wales, with orchestral arrangements by Nancy Telfer. The Chorus is thrilled to welcome Stratford Festival actor Geraint Wyn Davies as narrator of this enchanting Christmas story told from a young child’s perspective. Harpist Judy Loman, trumpeter Stan Klebanoff, percussionist Andy Morris and many friends from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra will also join the choirs onstage for this special concert, a family favourite with Toronto audiences.

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Celebrate at the MoviesSaturday, February 25, 2017 | 5:00pmRandolph Theatre | 736 Bathurst St.The Toronto Children’s Chorus is excited to perform for the first time a concert filled with music from some of the most beloved children’s movies. Bring your voices, dress as your favourite film character and join the choir in singing songs that truly make magical movie moments! The TCC welcomes percussionist Andy Morris and trumpeter Stan Klebanoff as special guests.

ReflectionsSaturday, April 8, 2017 | 4:00pmRosedale United Church | 159 Roxborough Dr.The Chorale Choir will herald the arrival of spring with songs of hope and peace, including Kuarongo by Wehi Whanau of New Zealand, Da Pacem by Jeff Enns, Mass #6 by György Orban, and Gloria Kajoniensis by Levente Gyongyösi. The Chorus will also premiere a new work by Hussein Janmohamed and Shireen Abu-Khader. Guest artists include violinists Carol Lynn Fujino and Virginia Chen Wells, cellist Winona Zelenka and trumpeter Stan Klebanoff.

In Peace and CelebrationSaturday, May 6, 2017 | 3:00pmToronto Centre for the Arts | 5040 Yonge St.The finale to our concert season is a celebration of Artistic Director Elise Bradley’s 10th season at the Toronto Children’s Chorus. The Chorus also shares this milestone in its history alongside Canada’s 150th birthday! The walls will vibrate in jubilation as all choirs perform works by Canadian and world composers, including Lori-Anne Dolloff, Hussein Janmohamed, Shireen Abu-Khader, Oscar Peterson, Imant Raminsh and Mark Sirett.

Tour Send-Off ConcertSaturday, July 8, 2017 | 5:00pmChurch of the Redeemer | 162 Bloor St. W.Come to the Chamber Choir’s tour send-off concert and hear the ensemble’s full tour repertoire before they fly to Barcelona, Spain to represent Canada at the 11th World Symposium on Choral Music.

16/17 GUEST ARTISTSNagata Shachu Nagata Shachu has enthralled audiences with its mesmerizing and heart-pounding performances of the Japanese drum (taiko) since its formation in 1998. Based in Toronto, the group has toured widely throughout Canada, the U.S., Italy and the Middle East.

Geraint Wyn Davies Born in Swansea, Wales, Geraint Wyn Davies was a young lad when he, his brother Emyr and family moved to Canada.

Over the past 41 years Mr. Wyn Davies has been a successful actor/director appearing in many film, television and stage projects. His extensive TV work includes starring and recurring roles in ReGenesis, Murdoch Mysteries, 24, and playing Detective Nick

While rooted in the folk drumming traditions of Japan, the ensemble’s principal aim is to rejuvenate this ancient art form by producing innovative music that seeks to create a new voice for the taiko. Taking its name from founder Kiyoshi Nagata and the Japanese word shachu meaning group, Nagata Shachu, has become renowned for its exacting, physically demanding and energetic performances. Nagata Shachu has the unique distinction of being the only group outside of Japan with the sponsorship of four major Japanese drum manufacturers, a testament to its mastery of the art form. For the last five years, Nagata Shachu has produced a three-concert season, featuring collaborations with both local and international artists.

Knight on the cult classic series Forever Knight, among other roles in TV. His film credits include Antony and Cleopatra, Hamlet, Some Things That Stay, Wild Dogs, American Psycho II, The Losers, One of the Hollywood Ten, Conspiracy of Fear, Nancy Drew, Post Mortem, Hidden Room and Hypercube.

On stage, Mr. Wyn Davies has appeared in leading roles in many productions across Canada, the U.S. and Great Britain, including Canadian Stage’s The Elephant Man, the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Tempest, Richard III and Cyrano in Washington DC, two seasons as Artistic Associate of Theatr Clwyd (The Welsh National Performing Arts Company), and 18 seasons at the Shaw and Stratford Festivals in Canada.

Mr. Wyn Davies has two children, Galen and Pyper and a new granddaughter Scotia. He is married to Claire Lautier and they spend much of their time in Stratford, Ontario.

TORONTO CHILDREN’S CHORUSInspiring our children and our global audience through

excellence in song.

The Toronto Children’s Chorus is a world-renowned treble choir founded in 1978 by Jean Ashworth Bartle, C.M., O. Ont., and now under the artistic direction of Elise Bradley who celebrates her 10th season in 2016. The Chorus offers unique learning, performance, and recording opportunities through a variety of choral programs and ensembles to children and youth aged three to thirty.

We invite you to participate!

Audition! If you have a child or are a young person with a passion for singing, audition in the spring or autumn to join one of our choirs.

Attend a concert! Each filled seat reinforces to our children that their voices matter. Support Toronto’s future leaders and performers by joining the audience and prepare to be amazed by the sounds of one of the world’s finest treble choirs.

Donate! When you donate to the Toronto Children’s Chorus, you create the opportunity for our educational program and season activities to enrich the lives of more than 300 children each year. The TCC continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of choral education, artistry and life-enhancing experiences for young people in the GTA.

The Continuo Circle

Toronto Children’s Chorus Continuo Circle members support our ongoing legacy of artistic excellence through generous annual gifts of $1000+ and enjoy exclusive privileges.

Join online at torontochildrenschorus.com/donate

Thank you for your support!

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01When Earth ShookTraining Choirs and Choral ScholarsSat. Oct. 22, 2016 | 3:00pmSt. Anne’s Anglican Church 270 Gladstone Avenue

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Songs of Celebration Main Choir

Sat. Nov. 5, 2016 | 4:00pmCalvin Presbyterian Church

26 Delisle Avenue

03A Child’s ChristmasAll choirs Sat. Dec. 17, 2016 | 2:00pmRoy Thomson Hall 60 Simcoe Street

2016CONCERT

04Celebrate at the MoviesAll choirs Sat. Feb. 25, 2017 | 5:00pmRandolph Theatre 736 Bathurst Street

05Reflections

Main Choir Sat. Apr. 8, 2017 | 4:00pmRosedale United Church

159 Roxborough Drive

06In Peace and CelebrationAll choirs Sat. May 6, 2017 | 3:00pmToronto Centre for the Arts 5040 Yonge Street

SEASON2017

SPECIAL APPEARANCESSing Loo! Sing-A-ThonSunday, December 4, 2016 | 1:00pmSheraton Centre Toronto Hotel Lobby | 123 Queen St. W.The Chorus will perform seasonal songs from 1:00 to 4:00pm in the Sheraton Hotel lobby for our annual sing-a-thon fundraiser. The choristers and special guests will “sing their pledges” to thank donors for their kind support. Donations to Sing Loo! may be made at torontochildrenschorus.com starting in November.

Community Concert in Regent Park Sunday, February 5, 2017 | 4:00pmSt. Paul’s Basilica | 83 Power St.The Chorale choir and the Toronto Youth Choir will perform at the magnificent St. Paul’s Basilica in Regent Park for the local commu-nity.

Community Concert featuring Sistema TorontoWednesday, February 22, 2017 | 7:00pmCalvin Presbyterian Church | 26 Delisle Ave.Training Choir III and students from Sistema Toronto look forward to presenting a special evening of choral collaboration. A social program first and foremost, Sistema Toronto delivers free after-school music lessons. Sistema Toronto teaches students about their role in the success of a team through ensemble-based learning in orchestra, choir and percussion.

Senior Treble FestivalSaturday, March 4, 2017 | 7:00pmClearview Christian Reformed Church 2300 Sheridan Garden Dr. | OakvilleThe Chorale ensemble will host the Senior Treble Festival with guest clinician, Venezuelan conductor Maria Guinand. Children’s choirs from across Ontario will join us in inspiring celebration through song during this annual festival.

18th School Choir Invitational Festival Tuesday, March 7, 2017 | 10:00amSt. Paul’s Bloor Street | 227 Bloor St. E.Chorale and Training Choir II will host the TCC’s 18th annual School Choir Invitational Festival, bringing public and private school choirs together to perform. Our guest clinician will be Venezuelan conductor Maria Guinand.

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Junior Treble Festival April 1, 2017 | 7:00pmClearview Christian Reformed Church | 2300 Sheridan Dr. | Oakville The Cantare ensemble will perform at the Junior Treble Festival, sharing their music with other young singers from Toronto and beyond. Guest clinician will be Francisco Núñez, Artistic Director and Founder of the Young People’s Chorus of New York City.

Vocal Academy RecitalThursday, April 27, 2017 | 6:00pmCalvin Presbyterian Church | 26 Delisle Ave.The members of the Vocal Academy will take to the stage to showcase the skills developed trhoughout the year under the tutelage of Dr. Darryl Edwards.

Toronto Youth Choir in ConcertMay 23, 2017 | 7:00pmSt. Paul’s Basilica | 83 Power St.The Toronto Youth Choir and special guests, the University of West Liberty Choir from Philadelphia, will perform an exciting joint program in historic St. Paul’s Basilica.

Orff’s Carmina Burana with Toronto Symphony OrchestraJune 21 & 24, 2017Roy Thomson Hall | 60 Simcoe St.The TCC will join the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in performing Orff’s Carmina Burana, celebrating life’s pleasures such as springtime, food and love. The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir will also join these performances.

11th World Symposium on Choral MusicJuly 22-29, 2017Barcelona, SpainThe TCC Chamber Choir will join 23 other world-renowned choirs selected to sing at the 11th World Symposium on Choral Music hosted by the International Federation for Choral Music. Choristers will sing songs reflecting the symposium’s theme, “The Colours of Peace”. While in Spain, the Chorus will also compete in the Festival Internacional de Musica de Cantonigròs in Catalonia.

Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 with Toronto Symphony OrchestraSeptember 28 & 29, 2016Roy Thomson Hall | 60 Simcoe St.The TCC will join the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in performing Mahler’s 3rd Symphony, which was described by the TSO as “Mahler’s most all-embracing symphony…a soul-stirring hymn to nature”. Also joining the TSO are mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton, and the women of the Amadeus Choir, the Elmer Iseler Singers and the Oriana Singers.

Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas with Opera AtelierOctober 20, 22, 23, 25, 28 & 29, 2016Elgin Theatre | 189 Yonge St.The TCC Choral Scholars will join Opera Atelier in performing Henry Purcell’s 17th century opera. Other guests include artists of Atelier Ballet and Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra.

Beginnings: With Glowing Hearts with Orpheus Choir of Toronto February 26, 2017 | 3:00pmGrace Church on-the-Hill | 300 Lonsdale Rd.Our Chorealis and Cantare choirs are thrilled to join Orpheus Choir of Toronto to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. This concert will feature music from Ruth Watson Henderson’s The Magic of God’s World and Derek Holman’s Laudis Creationis.

GUEST APPEARANCES

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SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONSSubscribe and save!Purchase a series subscription online at torontochildrenschorus.comFull Season subscriptions include tickets to concerts on: Oct. 22 Nov. 5 Dec. 17 Feb. 25 Apr. 8 May 6 Training Choir subscriptions include tickets to concerts on: Oct. 22 Dec. 17 Feb. 25 May 6 Main Choir subscriptions include tickets to concerts on: Nov. 5 Dec. 17 Feb. 25 Apr. 8 May 6

Adult Student/Senior RTH Ticket add-on TCA Ticket add-on

Full Season Series A

$195 $175 $45.50 $45.50

Full SeasonSeries B

$175 $155 $35.50 $35.50

Training ChoirSeries A

$140 $130 $45.50 $45.50

Training ChoirSeries B

$115 $105 $35.50 $35.50

Main ChoirSeries A

$170 $155 $45.50 $45.50

Main ChoirSeries B

$150 $135 $35.50 $35.50

Series A subscriptions include premier seats at Roy Thomson Hall in the Orchestra, Mezzanine & top Balcony (with exception of last two rows) and seats at the Toronto Centre for the Arts in the Orchestra & Dress circle.

Series B subscriptions include second tier seats at Roy Thomson Hall in the Top Balcony (last two rows) and seats at the Toronto Centre for the Arts in the Terrace (Rows U-ZZ).

Single ticket add-ons included in your subscription order are guaranteed to be seated with subscription seats. After October 19, however, additional concert hall tickets must be ordered directly from venue box offices and are subject to availability.

No exchanges or refunds on any TCC concert tickets. Ticketing policies can be found online at torontochildrenschorus.com

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ORGANIZATIONArtisticElise BradleyArtistic Director

Carole AndersonAssociate Conductor

Judith BeanAssociate Conductor

Matthew OttoAssociate Conductor

Michel RossBoys’ Choir Conductor

Dr. Darryl EdwardsVocal Consultant

Kim KendrickKinderNotes Director

Jennifer SwanChoreographer

Louise LuiAssistant Conductor

Linda SongAssistant Conductor

Accompanists: Helen Becqué Christopher Dawes Christina Faye Michel Ross Marjorie Wiens Jai Eun Yoo

AdministrativeVictoria BuchyExecutive Director

Carol Stairs Manager, Artistic Administration

Karin AndersonChoir Coordinator

Bonnie O’SullivanMarketing Coordinator

Anica Chodri Finance Officer

Mary KotsopoulosDevelopment Officer

Elaine LehtoMusic Librarian

Jodie SargentVolunteer Coordinator

Board of DirectorsSusan AstingtonBoard Chair

Andrew LuTreasurer

Robert WassermanSecretary

Dr. Ronnie AronsonCraig FisherDr. Joan FloodGillian FrippKirstin GrantArlene LererBrian Martin

Honorary PatronsSir Andrew DavisVern & Elfrieda HeinrichsBen HeppnerMichael LankesterChristopher PlummerSimon PrestonCatherine Robbin

Founder/Conductor LaureateJean Ashworth Bartle, C.M., O. Ont.

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SEASON SUPPORTERS

The Toronto Children’s Chorus extends sincere gratitude to our 2016-2017 season supporters and partners for their contributions to excellence in choral performance and music education.

THE MARY-MARGARET WEBB FOUNDATION

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