2016 – 2017
2015 – 2016
2014 – 2015
2013 – 2014
2012 – 2013
2011 – 2012
2010 – 2011
2009 – 2010
2008 – 2009
2007 – 2008
2016 – 2017 Season
Oct 15, 2016
Performing the anthem at the final Toronto Argonauts home game of the season at BMO Field
Oct 22, 2016
Performing at Book Bash at Harbourfront Centre - FREE event 12pm-4pm
Oct. 29-30, 2016
Toronto Symphony Orchestra - Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton
The TSO will perform selections of Danny Elfman's celebrated film scores brought to life on stage by orchestra and choir, enhanced by the stunning visuals of Tim Burton’s original sketches, drawings, story boards, and film clips rendered in exquisite detail on the big screen. Films include Batman, Edward Scissorhands, and Nightmare Before Christmas.
Roy Thomson Hall
Nov. 27, 2016
A Cup of Kindness
Choral selections toasting the winter season.
5:00 pm
Grace Church on-the-Hill
300 Lonsdale Rd
Toronto, ON
M4V 1X4
Tickets: $20 adult; $15 student/senior; $5 child (6 yr)
Available at the door
Advance sales: https://squareup.com/store/CCOC
Dec. 1-3, 2016
Toronto Symphony Orchestra - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings in Concert
Torontonian Howard Shore’s sweeping, Academy Award–winning score for the first film in director Sir Peter Jackson’s three-picture adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy classic comes to life like never before when the TSO, a large chorus, and a cast of soloists perform it live to the epic motion picture!
Roy Thomson Hall
Dec. 15-17, 2016
Art of Time Ensemble - To All a Good Night 2
The Principal Chorus once more joins this progressive ensemble in their holiday spectacular
Harbourfront Centre Theatre
January 19 - February 24, 2017
The Canadian Opera Company - The Magic Flute (Mozart)
The depth of Mozart’s genius is evidenced by his last opera, The Magic Flute. A child-like fantasy is paired with the master’s most stunningly beautiful music. From the spectacular fireworks of the Queen of the Night, to Pamina’s anguished lament, and Papageno and Papagena’s comic antics, Mozart’s profound understanding of the human condition is given voice. Three soloists from the CCOC will perform as the three spirits.
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
March 2-5, 2017
Brundibar (mainstage production)
The CCOC celebrates the 75th anniversary of this charming and poignant opera by Hans Krasa.
Directed by Joel Ivany
Harbourfront Centre Theatre
April 22, 2017
Mulligan's Toy Shop
Junior Divisions spring production features a world premiere by Canadian composer Elizabeth Raum.
First Unitarian Congregation - 175 St Clair Ave. W
Tickets available at the door or online
April 29, 2017
The Canadian Youth Opera Company presents a program of works inspired by the commedia dell'arte. With the Principal Chorus.
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April 30-May 20, 2017
The Canadian Opera Company - Tosca (Puccini)
Set in Rome amid the turbulence of the Napoleonic Wars, Tosca is a tense psychological drama of passion and betrayal. Floria Tosca, a famous singer, murders Scarpia, the vicious chief of police, to save her beloved Cavaradossi. But Scarpia’s schemes outlive him with cruel and fatal consequences. 20 members of the Principal Chorus perform as the children's chorus, with two soloists also performing the solo offstage role of the Shepherd.
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
May 28, 2017
Spring Concert
All divisions Spring concert
5:00 pm
Grace Church on-the-Hill
300 Lonsdale Rd
Toronto, ON
M4V 1X4
Tickets: $20 adult; $15 student/senior; $5 child (6 yr)
Available at the door
Advance sales: https://squareup.com/store/CCOC
July 2 - 12, 2017
International Tour
Principal and Youth Chorus tour their production of Brundibar
Prague - Krakow - Budapest
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Europe Tour Performances
Dlouhá 39, 110 00 Praha 1 PRAGUE | Divadlo v Dlouhe | Thursday July 4
7:30 PM - Performance of Brundibár
TEREZÍN | Informal Performance at Attick Theatre | Wednesday July 5
11:30 PM - Magdeburg Barracks, with John Freund in attendance
ul. Grzegórzeca 71, 31-559 KRAKOW | TEATR VARIÉTÉ | Friday July 7
7:00 PM - Performance of Brundibár
Zrinyi u. 5, 1051 BUDAPEST | DUNA PALOTA | Tuesday July 11
4:00 PM - Performance of Brundibár -
With special Guests
A Magyar Állami Operaház Gyermekkara – Children’s Chorus of the Hungarian State Opera
Szent István Király Szakgimnázium Kamarazenekara – King Saint Stephen Chamber Orchestra
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Media Coverage of the Tour
CLICK ON THE IMAGES TO SEE THE FULL STORY
Dean Burry and John Freund discussing the tour
and the history of Brundibar. Hosted by CP24.
CBC News Coverage
Tristan Winfield-Hicks was interviewed en francais by Radio Canada.
CBC News Article
Dean Burry and John Freund were interviewed by CBC Radio!
The Toronto Star published an article about our tour!
2015 – 2016 Season
September 11, 2015
Arts & Letters Club
A farewell event with outgoing Artistic & Executive Director Ann Cooper Gay.
October 18, 2015
Scotiabank Marathon Fundraiser
For the second straight year, the CCOC will be running in the 5k event as a fundraiser. Stay tuned for details and sponsor a chorister's run!
October 19, 2015
Opera Canada Ruby Awards
Once again, the CCOC was proud to open the proceedings at the Opera Canada Ruby Awards.
More information about the awards can be found here Opera Canada web site.
November 6, 2015
Toronto Argonauts Anthem Sing
The CCOC sang the national anthem at the final regular season game of the Toronto Argonauts. Tickets sold through the CCOC raised over $3000 for the organization.
The Canadian Children’s Opera Company Releases LULLABIES – a new multicultural CD
The Canadian Children’s Opera Company (CCOC) is thrilled to announce the release of Lullabies, a 17-track CD of cradle songs in 12 different languages that will be gifted to new parents and their babies at Toronto hospitals and women’s shelters. Lullabies is the sixth CD released by the CCOC, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, including the 2007 Juno-nominated A Midwinter Night’s Dream. The recording was conceived by parting Executive Artistic Director Ann Cooper Gay as a gift to the children and parents of the city and country where she led the organization for fifteen years.
This multicultural recording features 17 beautiful songs revering sleep in 12 different languages, including Zulu, Lakota, Arabic, Mandarin and Greek, reflecting the enormous cultural diversity of Toronto. The Principal and Youth Choruses perform, joined by chorister and alumni soloists Erin Cooper Gay, Jacoba Barber-Rozema, Iori Lewis, Georgia Perdikoulias, Charmaine Chang, and Julia Sebastien. Internationally-renowned Egyptian-Canadian singer Maryem Tollar also performs her original song Walad ya Gamil with the children, singing and playing the traditional qanun. Ann Cooper Gay conducts, with accompanists Gergely Szokolay and Errol Gay, Ken Hall, flute and Sonia Szokolay, violin. Lullabies will be gifted to new parents and their babies at various Toronto locations including hospitals, women’s shelters and pediatrician’s offices.
November 28, 2015
A Cup of Kindness
Grace Church on-the-Hill 300 Lonsdale Rd 2:00pm Tickets available through the CCOC office or at the door.
CCOC Appearance on CTV's Canada AM
Broadcast live on Dec 15, 2015
April 16, 2016
Open House - Senior Divisions
The annual open house is free and open to the community to watch rehearsals, listen to performance, and to participate in workshops
First Unitarian Congregation, 175 St Clair Ave W
April 19, 2016
Open House - Junior Divisions
The annual open house is free and open to the community to watch rehearsals, listen to performance, and to participate in workshops
First Unitarian Congregation, 175 St Clair Ave W
April 24, 2016
Youth Chorus Cabaret - Liberté, égalité, fraternité
The themes of freedom, equality and unity are explored through dramatic readings and songs set in the milieu of French youth café culture
Jackman Studio - Joey and Tobey Tanenbaum Opera Centre, 227 Front St. East
Congratulations to the Youth Chorus for their fantastic performance. Facebook Photo Album
May 8, 2016
Junior divisions spring concert - Scarecrow
The annual spring production features the Butterfly, Ruby, Apprentice and Intermediate Chorus divisions of the CCOC in choral and staged performance.
First Unitarian Church, 175 St. Clair Ave. W
5:00pm.
April 12 - May 15, 2016
Canadian Opera Company production of Bizet's Carmen
Bizet's masterpiece of love. With members of the CCOC Principal Chorus.
Four Seasons Centre, 145 Queen St. W., Toronto.
June 9 - 12, 2016
The Hobbit
CCOC proudly presents a revival of our own 2004 premiere of Dean Burry's adaptation of Tolkein's fantasy adventure. This one-act opera is fully staged.
School and Public performances
Harbourfront Centre Theatre
July 11, 2016
K'naan - members of the CCOC perform with the Somali-Canadian performer, singing his iconic "Wavin' Flag" at a private event in the Air Canada Centre.
2014 – 2015 Season
July 31, 2014 - World War One Commemoration
The CCOC participated in the 1914-1918 In Memoriam Ceremony which culminated the international conference organized by the Munk School. With the Massed Bands of the Canadian Armed Forces. More info
October 6, 2014 - Opera Canada Ruby Awards
Once again, the CCOC was proud to open the proceedings at the Opera Canada Ruby Awards. More information about the awards can be found here Opera Canada web site.
November 29, 2014 - Winter Celebrations
Our annual winter concerts were held at Rosedale Presbyterian Church. Junior Division performed at 4:00 pm and Senior Divisions at 5:30 pm.
December 8, 2014 - A Dickens of a Christmas - School Tour
For the third year, the CCOC visited two schools with a semi-staged adaptation of their holiday favourite, A Dickens of a Christmas, by Errol Gay and Michael Patrick Albano.
December 13, 2014 - Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra
The Principal and Youth Choruses was featured in the Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra’s Christmas Concert at 8:00pm, at P.C Ho Theatre, 5183 Sheppard Ave East, Scarborough.
April 1, 2015 - Alice in Operaland
Free concert preview of Alice in Wonderland at Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts from 5:30 - 6:30pm.
April 23, 2015 - Gala Evening
Ann Cooper Gay and the Canadian Children’s Opera Company are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a Gala Evening on the glamorous 68th floor of First Canadian Place, with the generous support of BMO Financial Group. Proceeds will be used for our upcoming production of our new opera, Alice in Wonderland by Errol Gay and Michael Patrick Albano. Acclaimed Canadian tenor, John McDermott, will serenade our audience, joined on stage by the children and youth of the CCOC.
April, 2015 - Open House
The annual open house is free and open to the community to watch rehearsals, listen to performance, and to participate in workshops. First Unitarian Congregation, 175 St Clair Ave W.
May 7 - 10, 2015 - Alice in Wonderland
CCOC proudly presents a new commission by composer Errol Gay and librettist Michael Patrick Albano. This one-act opera is fully staged with chamber orchestra. A young girl's familiar journey down the rabbit hole is a given a new treatment by the creative team behind previous CCOC commissions, A Dickens of Christmas and Laura's Cow. Based on the Lewis Carroll novel. Directed by Michael Patrick Albano. School and public performance schedule below.
| When: | May 7 – 10th, 2015 |
| Where: | Harbourfront Centre Theater, 231 Queen’s Quay W. Toronto |
| School Previews: | Thursday & Friday at 10:00am or Thursday at 1:00pm |
| Public Shows: | Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm or Saturday & Sunday at 2:00pm |
For Tickets call Harbourfront Centre Box Office 416-973-4000 or Contact Us.
June 5, 2015 - Opera Cabaret
The annual Youth Chorus spring production features excerpts from musical theatre and opera in an inviting cabaret setting. First Unitarian Congregation, 175 St Clair Ave W.
June 6, 2015 - The Piper of Hamelin
The annual spring production features the Butterfly, Ruby, Apprentice and Intermediate Chorus divisions of the CCOC in choral and staged performance. Featuring The Piper of Hamelin, by John Rutter. First Unitarian Congregation, 175 St Clair Ave W.
2013 – 2014 Season
August 30, 2013
Joint Concert with "Hohes C" - The annual Principal and Youth Chorus camp came to a rousing close with a joint concert with the touring "Hohes C" (High C) chamber choir from Salzburg, Austria. The concert took place at First Unitarian Congregation, 175 St Clair Ave W. More information about the visiting choir can be found here Hohes C web site.
October 3 - 30, 2013
COC's 2013 production of La bohème - Choristers from the CCOC participated in the Canadian Opera Company's 2013 production of Puccini's La bohème. The production ran from October 3 to 30, 2013 at the Four Seasons Centre, 145 Queen St. W., Toronto. This is a new COC co-production with the Houston Grand Opera and the San Francisco Opera.
October 7, 2013
Opera Canada Ruby Awards - Once again, the CCOC was proud to open the proceedings at the Opera Canada Ruby Awards. More information about the awards can be found here Opera Canada web site.
November 23, 2013
Winter Celebrations - Our annual winter concerts were held at Rosedale Presbyterian Church. Tis the Season, Junior Divisions - 2:00 pm. Welcome, Yule Senior Divisions - 7:00 pm
December 8, 2013
Toronto Symphony Orchestra - A Christmas Carol - The Principal and Youth choruses are featured in the Toronto Symphony's annual family Christmas concert. The chorus sings with the orchestra, and also provide actors for the telling of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
December 10, 2013
A Dickens of a Christmas - School Tour - For the second year, the CCOC will visit two schools with a semi-staged adaptation of their holiday favourite, A Dickens of a Christmas, by Errol Gay and Michael Patrick Albano.
December 13, 2013
Joint Concert - St. James Town Children's Choir - The CCOC presents a special holiday collaborative concert at St. Peter's Anglican Church, 188 Carlton St. Concert is at 7:00pm. Admission is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item. This concert is an initiative made possible through OPERAtion KIDS, the community outreach arm of the CCOC.
April 2014
Open House - The annual open house is free and open to the community to watch rehearsals, listen to performance, and to participate in workshops. First Unitarian Congregation, 175 St Clair Ave W.
May 9, 2014 Opera Cabaret - The annual Youth Chorus spring production features excerpts from musical theatre and opera in an inviting cabaret setting. First Unitarian Congregation, 175 St Clair Ave W.
May 29 - June 1
East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon - CCOC proudly presents a new commission by composer Norbert Palej and librettist K.T. Bryski. This one-act opera is fully staged with chamber orchestra. A young girl is befriended by a bear and soon finds herself braving trolls and an evil witch on a rescue mission to the edge of the world. Based on the Norwegian folk tale. Directed by Joel Ivany. School and Public performances. Enwave Theatre, Harbourfront Centre
June 7, 2014
Junior Division Spring Concert - The annual spring production features the Butterfly, Ruby, Apprentice and Intermediate Chorus divisions of the CCOC in choral and staged performance. First Unitarian Congregation, 175 St Clair Ave W.
2012 – 2013 Season
September 22 & 23, 2012
Glenn Gould Variations - Collaborations with Jayme Stone (banjo), Joe Phillips (bass) and Jean-Jacques Lemêtre (composer) as part of the celebration of Glenn Gould's 80th birthday. http://www.glenngouldvariations.ca/.
October 14, 2012
Toronto Argonauts - CCOC will sing the national anthem preceding the 1:00pm game against the Montreal Alouettes. Buy your game tickets through the CCOC to support our fundraising efforts: (416) 366-0467. Click here for the fillable PDF order form.
October 16, 2012
Opera Canada Ruby Awards - Our annual guest appearance at the Opera Canada awards gala. http://www.operacanada.ca/rubies.html.
November 10, 2012
Certified General Accountants of Ontario - Admission to membership ceremony - PCs sing "O Canada" and YCs sing "World in Union" at Westin Harbour Castle (Yonge & Queen's Quay).
November 27, 2012
Dickens School Tour (PC & YC) - PC & TC members perform at two Toronto schools (West Prep and Withrow Public) with James MacLean.
December 1, 2012
Winter Celebrations - St. Paul's Basilica - All CCOC Choruses perform together at St. Paul's Basilica (83 Power Street) in our annual winter concert extravaganza. Tickets through the CCOC office (416) 366-0467 or at the door.
December 9, 2012
Polar Express - Toronto Centre for the Arts - IC & PC sing with Orchestra Toronto and baritone Jeffrey Carl at Toronto Centre for the Arts (Yonge & Sheppard). http://www.tocentre.com/georgeweston/polarexpress.
December 15, 2012
CityTV Carol Sing - The PCs and YCs will be singing at the 4th annual CityTV Carol Sing that will be taking place at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church (Yonge & Heath) from 2:00pm to 3:15pm.
March 14 -17, 2013
Britten: The Turn of the Screw
In celebration of the centenary of Benjamin Britten's birth, the University of Toronto Faculty of Music's Opera Division is pleased to present the Faculty premiere of Britten's riveting, supernatural opera based upon the novella by Henry James. Sebastian Gayowsky (YC) and Gabriel Gough (PC) will be playing the part of Miles in this production.
Open House - You're invited to be part of the magic! Opportunities for children, ages 5-12, to participate in a drama workshop, hear a short performance, and make their own opera prop. Audition information and forms will be available. First Unitarian Congregation, 175 St Clair Ave West (at Avenue Road).
May 2 - 5, 2013
Laura's Cow: The Legend of Laura Secord - School Preview Shows: Thursday, May 2 10:00am, 1:00pm. Friday, May 3, 10:00am. Public Shows: Friday, May 3rd 7:30pm; Saturday, May 4th 2:00pm, 7:30pm; Sunday, May 5th 2:00pm, 7:30pm. Enwave Theatre, Harbourfront Centre (Box Office 416-973-4000). More information: (416) 366-0467.
May 24, 2013
PC & YC Spring Concert: An Evening at the Cabaret - The annual Spring Concert by our senior divisions. First Unitarian Congregation, 175 St. Clair Ave. West (at Avenue Road).
May 25, 2013
Junior Division's Spring Concert: Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore (excerpts) + Otto the Hippo - The annual spring concert by our junior divisions. First Unitarian Congregation, 175 St. Clair Ave. West (at Avenue Road).
May 26, 2013 - 2:30pm
A Time There Was - The opening of the last song of Winter Words provides the title of the last concert of the Aldeburgh Connection's final season. It presents a vocal tapestry of the music of Benjamin Britten, acknowledging the tremendous debt we owe him and his partner, interpreter and muse, Peter Pears, the Founding Patron of the Aldeburgh Connection.
May 26, 2013 - 2:30pm
Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park.
2011 – 2012 Season
September 17, 2011
Junior Divisions Day Camp
October 5, 2011
Opera Canada Ruby Awards - First Canadian Place
October 21, 2011
National Anthem - Argos Game, Rogers Centre
October 29, 2011
The 2011 Venetian Ball Opera Gala - Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
members of the Canadian Children’s Opera Company performed at the 2011 Venetian Ball Opera Gala. Other guest performers included Brett Polegato, Katherine Whyte, Richard Margison, Measha Brueggergosman, Rufus Wainwright, and The Canadian Tenors. The conductor for the evening was Marco Armiliato.
November 27, 2011
Winter Celebrations – Concert with all divisions - St. Michael’s College School. A choral celebration including Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols and a special arrangement of Act II from Puccini’s La Boehme
December 3 – 4, 2011
St. Nicolas – Pax Christi Chorale - Soloists as the Pickled Boys
December 13, 2011
Yuletide Celebration – Hannaford Street Silver Band - Metropolitan United Church
Guest performance with the Hannaford Street Silver Band. Other guests include guest conductor David Briskin and mezzo-soprano Ariana Chris.
March 3, 2012
National Anthem - Toronto Marlies, Ricoh Colisseum
April 13, 2012
CCOC Gala - Canadian Children’s Opera Company
April 15, 2012
Open House - First Unitarian Congregation
May 25, 2012
Junior Divisions Spring Concerts - Canadian Children’s Opera Company – Butterfly, Ruby, Apprentice & Intermediate Choruses
May 27, 2012
Senior Divisions Spring Concerts – Orpheus in the Underworld - Canadian Children’s Opera Company – Principal 3 & Youth Choruses
June 6 – 10, 2012
Laura’s Cow: The Legend of Laura Secord - Enwave Theatre, Harbourfront Centre. Commissioned and produced by the CCOC, Laura’s Cow is a musical extravaganza of the War of 1812’s most famous story: overhearing billeted American officers discussing a surprise attack, the wife of a wounded Canadian militiaman undertakes a grueling trek through enemy-occupied territory to warn the British garrison at Beaver Dams—disguising her journey’s true intent by travelling with her cow. Guest artists include baritones John Fanning and Andrew Love and mezzo-soprano Marta Herman. Special thanks to the First Nations School of Toronto and the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto. Music by Errol Gay with words by Michael Patrick Albano. Wednesday June 6, 10:00am; Preview 1:00 pm; Preview Thursday June 7, 10:00am; Preview 7:30 pm; Friday June 8, 7:30 pm; Saturday June 9, 2:00 pm; 7:30 pm; Sunday June 10,: 2:00 pm; 7:30 pm.
July 17, 2012
Recording: In Londinium - First Unitarian Congregation. The Canadian Children’s Opera Company (CCOC) has been invited to participate in the recording of an anthem for children written for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Gloria in Londinium (Glory in London) was written by Kathleen Shanks for the Capital Arts Children’s Choir, plus a large chorus of children known as the “big chorus”, which has been extended to include children from all five continents. The song was recorded at the Abbey Road Studios in London. The CCOC was selected to represent all children in the Americas for this special project and will record their part of the big chorus this coming Tuesday, July 17 2012 at First Unitarian Toronto. Read more...
2010 – 2011 Season
September 19, 2010
National Anthem - Argos Game, Rogers Centre
October 14, 2010
Opera Canada Ruby Awards - One King West
November 9, 2010
“A Dickens of a Christmas” preview - Four Seasons Centre
December 2 – 5, 2010
A Dickens of Christmas - Enwave Theatre, Harbourfront Centre
December 22 & 23, 2010
Appearance with Toronto Symphony Orchestra - Roy Thomson Hall
January, 2011
The Magic Flute - Canadian Opera Company
April 3, 2011
National Anthem - Toronto Marlies, Ricoh Colisseum
April 27, 2011
CCOC Gala - The Canadian Children’s Opera Company
May 27, 2011
Senior Divisions Spring Concerts – Choral - Canadian Children’s Opera Company – Principal & Youth Choruses. First Unitarian Congregation
May 28 – 29, 2011
Senior Divisions Spring Concerts – Excerpts - Fiddling With Mozart & The Best of Broadway
Canadian Children’s Opera Company – Principal & Youth Choruses. First Unitarian Congregation
June 3 & 5, 2011
Junior Divisions Spring Concerts - The Mikado & The Operatunists. Canadian Children’s Opera Company – Butterfly, Ruby, Apprentice & Intermediate Choruses. First Unitarian Congregation
June 28 – July 13, 2011
European Tour to Austria and Northern Italy - The CCOC will enter the Summa Cum Laude Festival in Vienna, and will also perform in Salzburg, Venice, Innsbruck and Graz during a 15-day tour that will include Munich, Melk, Ljubljana and Verona. A work has been especially commissioned from Canadian composer Norbert Palej to be performed as one of the competition pieces. Andrew Olynyk Tour Scholarship Fund. The newly created Andrew Olynyk Tour Scholarship Fund, named in the memory of the former CCOC chorister and established in part with a gift from the Andrew Olynyk Memorial Fund and from Andrew’s family, has allowed the CCOC to subsidize three choristers who may otherwise not have been able to participate in the European tour.
2009 – 2010 Season
November 11, 2009 5:30PM - (All Choruses)
Free Concert Series - Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
November 28, 2009 7:30PM - (All Choruses)
Winter Celebrations Across the Ages - St. Paul's Basilica
December 6, 2009 3:00PM - (Principal Chorus)
A Christmas Carol - Toronto Symphony Orchestra Roy Thomson Hall
December 7, 2009 6:30PM - (Intermediate Chorus)
Lights Across Canada - Queen's Park
December 8, 2009 5:00PM - (Ruby, Apprentice & Intermediate Choruses)
Junior Winter Concert - Blythwood Road Baptist Church
January 27 - February 27, 2010 - (Selected Principal Chorus)
Carmen - Canadian Opera Company. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
February 3 - 28, 2010 - (Selected Principal Chorus)
Otello - Canadian Opera Company. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
March 27, 2010 - (All Choruses)
CCOC Open House - First Unitarian Congregation
Wednesday April 21, 2010 8:00PM
Sick Kids Women's Auxiliary AGM - Sick Kids Hospital - Garden Café
May 6 - 7, 2010 10:00AM & 1:00PM - (All Choruses)
The Secret World of Og - School Previews - Harbourfront Centre - Enwave Theatre
May 8 - 9, 2010 2:00PM & 7:30PM - (All Choruses)
The Secret World of Og - Public Shows - Harbourfront Centre - Enwave Theatre
Friday May 28, 2010 7:30PM - (Ruby, Apprentice & Intermediate Choruses)
The Piper of Hamelin - Location to be confirmed
Saturday May 29, 2010 4:00PM - (Ruby, Apprentice & Intermediate Choruses)
The Piper of Hamelin - Location to be confirmed
Saturday May 29, 2010 7:30PM - (Principal & Youth Choruses)
Carmen with a Twist - First Unitarian Congregation
June 1 - 4, 2010 - (Principal & Youth Choruses)
The Secret World of Og - School Tours
2008 – 2009 Season
September, 2008
Children’s Crusade - Workshop
September 18, 2008
Nurse Practitioners Conference Opening Ceremonies
November 24 - 30, 2008 (All choruses)
A Dickens of a Christmas
December 1, 2008 (Apprentice chorus)
Lights Across Canada - Ontario Legislature
December 9 – 10, 2008 (Principal chorus & Intermediate Chorus)
A Very Merry Christmas Pops - Toronto Symphony Orchestra
December 13, 2008
Christmas Joy - Metropolitan United Church. 56 Queen Street East. Hannaford Street Silver Band with Ann Cooper Gay and the Principal Chorus and Canadian Youth Opera Chorus
December 14, 2008 (Selected Principal chorus)
The Snowman - Toronto Symphony Orchestra
December 15 -16, 2008 (Principal Chorus)
The Canadian Tenors
January 22 & 24, 2009 (Selected Principal chorus)
The Magic Flute - Toronto Symphony Orchestra
February 20, 2009 (Principal Chorus)
Bohemian Ball
March 7, 2009 (All choruses)
CCOC Open House - First Unitarian Church
April 9, 2009 (All choruses)
National Anthem - Blue Jays Game
April 17 – May 24, 2009 (Selected Principal chorus)
La bohème - Canadian Opera Company
May 5 – May 23, 2009 (Selected Principal chorus)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Canadian Opera Company
May 29, 2009 (Ruby, Apprentice and Intermediate Choruses)
Spring Concert - First Unitarian Church
May 30, 2009 - (Youth Opera Chorus and Principal Chorus)
Spring Concert - Hansel and Gretel Go Into the Woods: A Fairy Tale
First Unitarian Church
June 5 – 14, 2009 - (Principal chorus, Youth chorus)
The Children’s Crusade - Soundstreams Canada and R. Murray Schafer Luminato Festival
2007 – 2008 Season
June 2, 2008
40th Anniversary Ruby Gala - Gala concert featuring the CCOC with guests Richard Margison, The Canadian Tenors, Quartetto Gelatto, John Fanning, Mark Pedrotti, Judy Loman, Alana Bridgewater, Peter Oundjian.
May 31, 2008
Spring Concert - Intermediate Divisions: The Mikado - Gilbert & Sullivan. Youth Opera Divisions: Orpheus in the Underworld - Offenbach.
May 31, 2008
Spring Concert Senior Divisions - Principal Chorus - a selection of songs from the repertoire.
Youth Chorus - Orpheus and the Underworld
May 30, 2008
Spring Concert Junior Divisions - Ruby Chorus: Teddy Bear’s Picnic; Apprentice Chorus: OperaTunists; Intermediate Chorus: The Mikado.
May 23-24 & June 6-7, 2008
2009 Auditions
May 4, 2008
Soundstreams Fundraiser - Gala fundraiser for Soundstreams Canada
May 2, 2008
Toronto Blue Jays Game - Canadian and American national anthems
April 23, 2008
School Visits - Toronto area schools workshops/performances.
April 11, 2008
CCOC Open House
April 5, 2008
TSO Lobby Concerts - Intermediate Chorus sings two concerts prior to the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra performances.
March 7-11, 2008
Commissioned opera: Dragon in the Rocks
December 22, 2007
TSO Family Christmas Concert
December 17, 2007
Annual Concert and Carol Sing - Hannaford Street Silver Band
December 8, 2007
Annual Winter Concerts - Junior/Senior Divisions winter concert with guest artist Mary Lou Fallis
December 4, 2007
Granite Club Christmas Social
November 28, 2007
Four Seasons Centre concert preview - Principal Chorus sing a preview of the December 8 concert.
November 23, 2007
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony - Youth Chorus and selected Principal Chorus perform Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Peter Oundjian, conductor, with the RCM Orchestra.
November 8, 2007
Requiem for Cecilia
October 27, 2007
Chartered Management Accountants Graduation
October 21, 2007
Prime Mentors High Tea