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2011 Choirs Ontario Professional Development Grants Recipients

Choirs Ontario is proud to announce the results of the 2011 Choirs Ontario Professional Development Grants Programme! (2012/01/25)

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Choirs Ontario Introduces Composer's Corner

Choirs Ontario is pleased to announce “Composer’s Corner”, a webpage featuring new choral works by Ontario composers.  Visit Composer's Corner to see this week's featured work. (2012/01/23)

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Podium 2012 Receives OTF Grant For Bilingual Choral Conference

Choirs Ontario announces grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for bilingual support of Podium 2012! (2012/01/23)

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25% Off Vocal Concerts at Koerner Hall

25% OFF TICKETS TO SIX EXTRAORDINARY VOCAL CONCERTS
AT THE KOERNER HALL (2012/01/23)

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40th Anniversary Ontario Youth Choir Photos

Photos of last August's Gala are now online.

To view the full album please visit us on Facebook.

(2012/01/19)

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Toronto Falls Far Behind In Municipal Arts Funding

“Throughout major international cultural centres, municipal arts funding is key to maintaining a thriving creative city, attractive to residents and tourists alike.  We are at the tipping point; this study clearly demonstrates that Toronto risks losing its position as Canada’s go-to city for arts and culture.” noted Claire Hopkinson, Executive Director of Toronto Arts Council.
(2012/01/11)

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The Ottawa Choral Society 2012 New Discoveries Auditions for Young Artists

The Ottawa Choral Society is pleased to announce the 2012 round of its biennial New Discoveries Auditions for Young Artists. (2012/01/11)

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Nova Scotia Choral Federation Young Composers Competition

For Canadian composers ages 16-30. Accepting entries of choral compositions written for the Nova Scotia Youth Choir 2012. (2012/01/09)

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World Youth Choir 2012 Auditions

Calling Young Canadian Singers! (2012/01/09)

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2012 Ontario Youth Choir Applications

Choirs Ontario is proud to present internationally renowned conductor Maestro Michael Zaugg as the conductor of the 2012 Ontario Youth Choir! Application deadline February 17, 2012. For more information please visit the 2012 Ontario Youth Choir.

Please note: Choirs Ontario is pleased to facilitate auditions via Skype for those individuals who, for reasons of distance, are unable to attend a live audition. 

(2012/01/04)

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2012 Conductor Training Programme

Conductors, don't miss this opportunity to work with and learn from internationally renowned conductor Michael Zaugg! Conductors will work with Maestro Zaugg as part of the 2012 Ontario Youth Choir. Application deadline April 16, 2012. For more information please visit the 2012 Conductor Training Programme webpage. (2012/01/04)

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NewWorks Competition Deadline Approaching

The DaCapo Chamber Choir wants to remind you of the upcoming deadline for their 3rd annual, national choral composition competition (2012/01/03)

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Podium 2012 - Choral Celebration Chorale Online!

Canada's choral community will gather in Ottawa from May 17-20, 2012 to hear some of Canada's top choirs, work with renowned choral professionals and enjoy scenic and historic Ottawa, one of Canada's leading destination cities. For information and registration visit http://www.podium2012.ca/ . (2011/12/07)

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Morgan Casting is Seeking Choirs!

Morgan Casting is seeking a choir to participate in a print campaign for TVO!

(2011/11/24)

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Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma will hold Christmas Gala

On December 13th, The Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma will hold a special Christmas Gala, celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the inception of Casa Loma. (2011/11/21)

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National Youth Choir Apprentice Conductor 2012 Announced

Joel Tranquilla of Nova Scotia has been selected as the Apprentice Conductor for the 2012 National Youth Choir. (2011/11/02)

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Choirs Needed for National Anthems at Toronto Marlies Games!

The Toronto Marlies are looking for groups to perform the national anthem at their home games live in front of thousands of screaming fans. Groups will not only have the opportunity to sing the anthem but also perform between periods.

(2011/11/02)

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DaCapo Chamber Choir NewWorks Choral Composition Competition

Announcing the 3rd Annual NewWorks national choral composition competition. (2011/10/17)

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The Results Are In!

Did you know that there are approximatlely 1.9 million active choristers living in Ontario? This fact, and many others, are reported in the Ontario Choral Profile. (2011/09/17)

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Choir Gowns for Sale

The Ottawa Choral Society wishes to sell their former concert gowns to another choir.  There are over 50 complete gowns available! (2011/08/05)

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Destination Ottawa! Podium 2012

Register now for Canada's Choral Celebration in May 17 - 20, 2012.  Podium 2012 will offer inspiring concerts, renowned choral leaders, dynamic workshops and much more.  A Capital Experience you won't forget!
(2011/04/18)

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Ruth Watson Henderson Choral Composition Competition Call for Submissions!

Choirs Ontario announces the 2011 Ruth Watson Henderson Choral Composition Competition. The winning entry will receive a $1,000 cash award and a performance premiered by the Toronto Children’s Chorus, conducted by Elise Bradley in the spring of 2012.  Entry deadline is September 30, 2011.
(2011/04/07)

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Children's Choir Camp Still Has Space!

Choirs Ontario and National Music Camp have teamed up to present a Children's Choir camp at Camp Wahanowin, this August. (2011/03/24)

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Add Choirs Ontario as a Facebook friend!

Choirs Ontario is now on Facebook. You can become our friend, or you can become a fan of our page! (2011/03/17)

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