Upcoming Events
The Bach Children's Chorus presents an imaginative musical concert guaranteed to uplift and carry you away with beautiful sounds and sights!
The North York Concert Orchestra and Pax Christi Chorale, with the Bach Children’s Chorus, present the entire work CARMINA BURANA, strongly rhythmic and emotionally charged.
Dr. Tracy Wong conducts intermediate treble choirs from Southern Ontario in a day of workshops, concerts and choral collaboration.
January 26, 27 & 28, 2024 @ various times
Meridian Hall
Join the FILMharmonic Orchestra and choir for a thrilling journey back to Middle-earth and experience Academy Award-winning composer Howard Shore’s epic score performed live to the motion picture in HD.
The Toronto Chamber Choir and the Bach Children’s Chorus will join together in a seasonal exploration of the Holy Family in flight, through the works of Bingen, Bach and Biebl. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
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.
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
Join the Bach Children’s Chorus at the annual Harvest Festival presented by the Scarborough Village Community Garden and The Community Arts Guild.
Come and visit the Bach Children’s Chorus table at the SATFF!
Bach Children’s Chorus will be performing, running workshops, and presenting a hands-on music table at Family Fest this year. Come say hello! DETAILS HERE
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
General Admission, $25 for Adults and $15 Child 12 & under
Tickets Available on Eventbrite
Tickets to the Livestream of the concert will be available for $15
More information to come! Follow our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcc.bcyc/ for updates
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
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.
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!
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.
Preview one of our songs HERE
And preview one of our guest artists HERE
“Sugar Plum Tree” composed by our beloved pianist in residence, Eleanor Daley
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!
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!
A fundraising gala in supportof the Bach Children’s Chorus.
BCC brings cheer to the Distillery District.
Favourite carols and holiday music with That Choir.
BCC in concert with the Hannaford Silver Street Band.
Televised benefit concert sponsored by Citytv!
Recital by Prep Choir and Choir I.
Seasonal music sung by sweet voices in Alliston, ON.
An evening of smooth harmoniesfeaturing Broadway, folk and jazz.
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