Order of Canada awarded to BCC Pianist Eleanor Daley

Congratulations to Eleanor Daley on her appointment to the Order of Canada. It is an exceptional honour to receive this recognition for her significant contributions to Canadian music and choral culture.

As the long-time pianist-in-residence for the BCC program, her musical talents and dedication have undoubtedly impacted many singers' lives over the years. Her works as a composer and accompanist have left a lasting impression on the Canadian music scene and will continue to inspire generations of musicians to come.

Once again, congratulations to Eleanor Daley on this well-deserved recognition of her achievements and contributions to Canadian music and choral culture.

Feature on BCC in The Wholenote magazine

Read Brian Chang’s feature on the Toronto Children’s Chorus and the Bach Children’s Chorus as published in The WHOLENOTE magazine HERE

Multiple National Finishes for BCC and BCYC!

Photo credit: Obadiah George

Congratulations to BCC Choir II/Cantabile, Chamber Choir, BCYC, Octava, and the entire BCC staff team for your outstanding achievements at the National Federation of Music Festivals!

Community Choir, 25 years of age and under  
First Place/1er prix - Bach Chamber Youth Choir, ON - Director/Directeur: James Pinhorn 

Community Choir, 12 years of age and under  

First Place/1er prix Bach Children's Chorus - Choir II & Cantabile, ON - Director/Directrice: Charissa Bagan

Second Place/2e prix British Columbia Girls Choir - Juniors, BC - Director/Directrices: Fiona Blackburn & Sandra Meister   

Community Choir, 19 years of age and under

First Place/1er prix Pembina Trails Voices – Cantemus, MB - Director/Directrice: Valdine Anderson

Second Place/2e prix Bach Children’s Chorus, Chamber Choir, ON - Director/Directrice: Charissa Bagan 

Ensemble Choir 6-12 singers

First Place/1er prix Holy Heart Madrigal Choir, NL - Director/Directeur: Robert Colbourne

Second Place/2e prix Octava Vocal Ensemble, ON

BCC featured in the Scarborough Mirror

Read Mike Adler’s feature on the Bach Children’s Chorus as published in the Scarborough Mirror and on Toronto.com HERE

First Prize in the 2019 Competition for Canadian Amateur Choirs!

Congratulations to the BCC Chamber Choir for earning First Place in the 16 & Under (Children's Choir) Category of the National Competition for Amateur Choirs! The competition is run through Choral Canada and CBC Radio 2! CLICK HERE for some incredibly inspiring Canadian choirs singing a whole lot of Canadian choral music including music by our very own 16 & under Chamber Choir!