The Bach Children’s Chorus have hosted and participated in many events during the cold winter season. Singers got to participate in events such as Skill Showcases (Mini-Concert), BCC Winter Concert known as “Winter Wonder”, and community carol’s. Please click here to see our e-newsletter and other photos.
BCC Spring 2024 Highlights
Spring 2024 has been a wonderful time of enjoyment & fellowship for BCC. We were delighted to host the Junior Treble Festival, and perform at Carmina Burana. We also held our annual Spring concert, this year titled “Float”. We finished off the season with an amazing tour to Montreal. This season we also bid adieu to Charissa Bagan, who was our Artistic Director for the past 7 years. Click here to see photos and e-newsletter.
BCC Fall 2023 Highlights
The Bach Children’s Chorus has participated in numerous events in fall of 2023 such as harvest festivals, dress-up rehearsals and the Niagara Halloween Festival. Click here to read our e-newsletter and to see some photos from those events
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!