Dec.
9
7:00 p.m.19:00

Winter Wonder concert

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel

Winter Wonder

Join us for a magical and festive evening with angelic harp accompanying our singers! Winter Wonder will feature a delightful array of music from baroque tunes to contemporary favourites.

Charissa Bagan, Artistic Director

Patrick Murray, Associate Conductor

Katie Hatanaka, Assistant Conductor

Magdelena Tang, Assistant Conductor

Carissa Neufeld, Pianist

Sarah Buisman, Percussion

Special Guests:

Lori Gemmell, Harpist

Toronto Chamber Choir

Featuring:

Choirs I, II and III

Raffle and 50/50 tickets will be sold before the concert and there will be a bake sale after the concert. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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Dec.
3
3:30 p.m.15:30

Community Carol Sing

Sunday, December 3, 2023

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Scarborough Bluffs United Church

Seasonal songs presented by the BCC's Sunday Choirs and features from our talented BCC Music Team.

Charissa Bagan, Artistic Director

Carrie Loring, Kinder Choir and Prep Choir Conductor

Magdelena Tang, Assistant Conductor

Carissa Neufeld, Pianist

Featuring:

Kinder Choir, Prep Choir and Choir I with special guests from Choir II and Choir III

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Cry Out - ON SALE NOW
May
7
4:00 p.m.16:00

Cry Out - ON SALE NOW

Cry Out is a celebration of sounds big and small, with children and youth sharing their voices with boldness and beauty. Premiering Toronto composer, Frank Horvat's Helianthus. Featuring Canadian composers Eleanor Daley, Rupert Lang, Sarah Quartel, Laura Hawley, Oscar Peterson, and The Ennis Sisters.

Accompanied by a stellar roster of guest musicians:

Carissa Neufeld, Piano and Percussion

Carrie Loring, Guitar

Elizabeth Loewen Andrews, Violin

Melvin Suwarno, Penny whistle

Ryoko Huo, Piano

Sarah Buisman, Percussion

Sarah Steeves, Cello

Charissa Bagan, Artistic Director

Sarah Buisman, Carrie Loring, Patrick Murray, Associate Conductors

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Wintersong
Dec.
10
4:00 p.m.16:00

Wintersong

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Get into the holidays with Bach Children's Chorus!

" A soaring troupe of exceptionally fine voices" - Ian Ritchie, Opera Going Toronto

Winter songs & Christmas carols with angelic voices

Guest jazz trio feat. Jazz Pianist Carissa Neufeld

R affle Prizes (bring cash to enter)

Bake Sale to follow (bring cash to purchase)

T his event is likely to sell out. Purchasing tickets in advance through Eventbrite is strongly recommended. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door ($30, cash only).

B CC Artists:

C harissa Bagan, Artistic Director

C arrie Loring, Kinder & Prep Choir Conductor

Sarah Buisman & P atrick Murray, Associate Conductors

N atalie Fasheh & Pricilla Menezes, Assistant Conductors

A ll Choirs of the Bach Children's Chorus

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Opera Atelier's Dido & Aeneas
Oct.
22
12:00 p.m.12:00

Opera Atelier's Dido & Aeneas

The Bach Children’s Chorus is singing as the soprano-alto chorus in Dido & Aeneas at the Elgin Theatre!

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Dido and Aeneas is the production that Opera Atelier has produced and toured more

than any other in our history. The production has taken us to major venues in Italy,

France, Germany, Switzerland, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, across North America,

and to the Royal Albert Hall, England, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the BBC

Proms.

 Opera Atelier’s 2022/23 production of Dido and Aeneas features a cast of Canada’s

finest singers, all making their role debuts, which is a rarity given the profile of our

artists. Soprano Meghan Lindsay and tenor Colin Ainsworth portray the ill-fated lovers,

and soprano Measha Brueggergosman-Lee performs the role of The Sorceress.

 Dido and Aeneas is considered to be the greatest opera written in the English language.

With a run-time of 60 minutes, it is ideal for first-time opera goers or anyone interested

in period-pieces.

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All Together
Jun.
12
4:00 p.m.16:00

All Together

Visit our eventbrite page to purchase tickets.

Our first major in-person event in over 2 years! Celebrating being together, showcasing gorgeous singing and youthful joy!

About this event

TICKETS:

$25 + fees through eventbrite

$30 cash-only at concert box office on day of concert

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Derek Thorne - Percussion, Specialist in Latin, Caribbean and African percussion styles

More to be announced soon.

CHORAL PREMIERES:

SSA premiere of Katerina Gimon's "Take This Thread/Le Fil que je suis," with a bilingual text Lauren Peat. Commissioned by the BCC in memory of alumni Heather Barnes, this piece explores the connections or 'threads' that hold us together and enable us to support each other in difficult times.

SSAA choral premiere of Georgian Bay's "Roi," arranged by BCC's own artistic team member, Sarah Buisman.

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Jun.
20
9:00 p.m.21:00

Stay Bach: BCC + BCYC Virtual Concert

Stay Bach!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!

Going LIVE at 9pm Saturday after technical trouble

LIVE at 2pm Sunday and then available on YouTube for a week.

Please enjoy and write comments in the YouTube stream to communicate with our community!

While you're waiting for the show to start, subscribe to our YouTube channel! 

Choristers: Fill out this trivia quiz during the concert to be entered into a prize draw!

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Online Auditions
Jun.
15
to Aug. 31

Online Auditions

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Interested in joining the Bach Children’s Chorus? Click here to sign up for an audition time today!

No auditions are required for our Kinder Choir levels for 2021! Simply email us to reserve your spot.

As Artistic Director of the Bach Children's Chorus, I am thrilled to know your family is interested in our 2020-2021 programming! Our music team has been preparing a thoughtful and flexible program for the coming season in light of Covid-19. 

All new choristers will be asked to book a short one-on-one assessment time with me. It will take place on July 24th in person at Scarborough Bluffs United Church. You can book your 15-minute audition through google calendars by clicking here.

Alternatively, you can book an online assessment, held on Zoom, on July 26th or 27th. Email to set up a time.

The audition is friendly and casual. Young singers will be asked to repeat sounds that I sing and play. I will also ask them to sing a familiar song such as Twinkle, Twinkle or O Canada. 

I look forward to meeting you soon!

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