Our Choir Structure
The Toronto Children’s Chorus (TCC) consists of five Training Choirs (ages 6-12), and a three-part Main Choir (ages 12+). Additionally, our KinderNotes Program offers early years music education classes for Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten aged children. All choirs and programs follow a season calendar, operating from September to May.
KinderNotes
KinderNotes is a weekly early-years music education class for Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten-aged children – no audition required. Our fun and interactive classes feature singing, movement, music reading, rhythm skills, improvisation and listening games. The program runs from September to May.
Training Choirs
The Training Choir program, for ages 6-12, is the junior division of the TCC and encompasses five distinct choirs: Miro; Spirito; Pasio; Anima; and Coro. Here, young singers learn the foundational skills needed to become exceptional performers, with an emphasis on getting comfortable with their voice, and on music theory, vocal pedagogy, sight singing, teamwork, and performance skills. Choristers in each choir rehearse once per week from September to the beginning of May, and perform in three concerts during the season.
Auditions take place in May for the following September and in January to join for the second half of the year.
Miro
Spirito
Pasio
Anima
Coro
Main Choir
The Main Choir, for ages 12 and up, stands as the esteemed senior division of the TCC and encompasses three distinct choirs: Cantare; Chorealis; and Chamber. These talented singers continue to develop their skills through twice-weekly rehearsals, by learning more challenging music, developing their voice, and through a continued focus on music theory, sight singing, teamwork and performance skills. The choirs perform throughout the year at TCC concerts, at outreach events, and at the Ontario Youth Treble Festival.
The Chamber Choir, composed of choristers with advanced musical and performance skills, also represents TCC and Toronto both nationally and internationally, performing in additional guest appearances and embarking on tours.
While numerous choristers in the Main Choir have honed their talents in one or more of the Training Choirs, a select few are directly placed into the Main Choir following their initial audition. Choirs rehearse twice a week from September through May (through June for Chamber Choir), with additional workshops and rehearsals scheduled throughout the season.
Auditions take place in May for the following September. We also offer select auditions throughout the year, when possible. Request your audition now.
Cantare
Chorealis
