Toronto Children's Chorus
Founded in 1978 by Jean Ashworth Bartle, the Toronto Children's Chorus enters its 29th season this year. Recognized as one of the world's leading choral ensembles for children, the Chorus performs with an artistry that inspires audiences and critics alike. Providing life-enhancing experiences through the study and performance of the choral art, the TCC stands as a model in the international children's choir movement.
Over 300 Toronto-area children, aged 7-17, perform with the choir annually. There are six choir levels in the TCC: Preparatory, Training Choirs I, II, and III, a West -end Choir and the Main Choir. In addition, up to 65 children with superior vocal and musical skills are accepted each year to the TCC's touring and recording ensemble, the Chamber Choir. The TCC offers children unique musical, educational and social experiences through the learning and performance of fine repertoire.
The young choir first walked onto the international stage in 1982, winning the coveted first prize at the International Eisteddfod in Wales. Other accolades followed, including first place in the prestigious Let the Peoples Sing Competition in 1993. Over the course of its history, the Toronto Children's Chorus has performed throughout the world, including triumphant debuts at Carnegie Hall (1994), the Kennedy Center (1995), and Royal Albert Hall (2002). The Chorus was also honoured to serve as Artist-in-Residence for international children's choir festivals in Tuscany, Italy (1995) and Sydney, Australia (1999). Tours to Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Finland, South Africa, and at home in North America have brought the children's music to the world--and the music of the world to the children.
In July 2003, the TCC participated with choirs from Romania and Estonia at Newfoundland's Festival 500. In 2004, the TCC choirs were joined by a large alumni choir, guest conductors Sir Andrew Davis, Sir David Willcocks, and numerous special guest artists, including Stuart Laughton, trumpet, Russell Hartenberger, percussion, Ben Heppner, tenor, Catherine Robbin, mezzo-soprano and members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in a Great Gala 25th Anniversary Concert held in Roy Thomson Hall. In the spring of 2004, the Chorus was invited to go to Birmingham at the request of Sir Simon Rattle to participate in a recorded performance of the Mahler 8th Symphony for EMI. The recording was released in the Spring of 2005 to great critical acclaim and was voted one of the top three recordings of the year by Grammophone Magazine. The Chamber Choir recently claimed first prize in the Children's Choir category and second prize in the Contemporary Music category in the prestigious CBC/ Radio Canada 16th National Radio Competition for Amateur Choirs. In July, the Tour Choir went on a 10-day tour of Hungary, Slovakia and Austria, appearing in concerts in Stephansdom and Domplatz with orchestras. The summer wrapped up with a recording session in late July, and a guest appearance at the Elora Summer Festival.
The choir's vast repertoire embraces diverse cultures and traditions and covers an extensive range of musical genres - from sacred Renaissance works to challenging contemporary pieces. In fulfilling its mandate to celebrate the composers of its own country, the TCC has commissioned over twenty new Canadian works that have greatly enriched the treble voice repertoire. The choir has also performed with such internationally known conductors as Sir Andrew Davis, Charles Dutoit, the late Elmer Iseler, Michael Lankester, Sir Simon Rattle, Helmuth Rilling, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, the late Klaus Tennstedt, the late Robert Shaw, Bramwell Tovey, and Sir David Willcocks.
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Dixit Dominus - Galuppi St. Leopold Mass - Johann Michael Haydn Cantique De Jean Racine - Faure Noel Des Enfants - Debussy Ave Maria - Brahms Pie Jesu - Evans Psalm Trilogy - Glick Psalm Of Praise - Daley Evening Song - Kodaly Freedom Trilogy - Halley |
Jean Ashworth Bartle founded the TCC in 1978, and has been happily developing it into one of the world's great choral ensembles for children. This accompanied (sometimes by piano, massive church organ and other instruments) collection of 19 songs of Christian faith and joy includes such gems as Johann Haydn's "St. Leopold Mass," Debussy's "Noel des enfants," Johannes Brahms' "Ave Maria," Srul Irving Glicks' 3-part "Psalm Trilogy," Kodaly's "Evening Song" and the final cut, Paul Halley's soaring "Freedom Trilogy." This spirited children's chorus reminds us of angels singing these beautiful, inspirational songs—truly lovely!
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Johann Sebastien Bach: - Wir eilen mit schwachen - Suscepit Israel Sir Edward Elgar: The Snow Gustav Holst: Three Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda Sir David Willcocks: Psalm Trilogy Krysztof Penderecki: Benedictus Claude Debussy: Salut Printemps Josephine Poelinitz: City Called Heaven Stephen Hatfield: Queen Jane Eleanor Daley: The Birds Paul Halley: Song for Canada |
The TCC has performed an extensive and varied repertoire in prestigious venues
throughout North America and Europe, including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center
and Royal Albert Hall, and is directed by its founder, Jean Ashworth Bartle.
15 songs, lightly accompanied by piano, organ, harp and flute. A couple of our
favorites begin the program, J.S. Bach's lovely "Wir eilen mit schwachen" and
"Suscepit Israel." Sir Edward Elgar's soaring "The Snow," Sir David Willcocks'
"Psalm Trilogy," Claude Debussy's "Salut Printemps" and Stephen Hatfield's a
cappella "Queen Jane" are also favorites. The voices of the Choir are unbelievably
fine, and the material excellent. Another winner for the TCC!
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On suuri sun rantas autius Songs of the Lights Micma'q Honour Song African celebration City Called Heaven Go Down Moses World Suite One Don't Ever Squeeze a Weasel Sing Me a Song We Rise Again George Gershwin Medley Somewhere |
The repertoire of the Toronto Children's Chorus ranges from sacred music of
the Renaissance to contemporary works from many cultures. In addition they have
maintained a 20-year tradition of presenting the treble works of Canada's finest
composers to the world. "Songs of the Lights" is live recordings from the Chorus'
1999 tour of Australia and New Zealand, and features songs from folk, jazz and
popular music genres. Most songs are piano accompanied by Ruth W. Henderson.
There are 20 cuts here, our favorites being the 4 tunes from Imant Raminsh's
"Songs of the Lights," "African Celebration," the six songs from Patriquin's
"World Suite One," accompanist Henderson's "Don't Ever Squeeze A Weasel," "George
Gershwin Medley," and Leonard Bernstein's "Somewhere." Excellent!
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Come, Ye Makers of Song Freedom Trilogy Dixit Dominus Psalm Trilogy Stabat Mater Agnus Dei Laudate Pueri Lift Thine Eyes Ave Maria Prayer of St. Francis Petites Voix Glory to Thee, My God This Night |
This is a live recording from the 60-voice Toronto Children's Chorus' tour of Australia and New Zealand in August, 1999. 25 mostly (Christian) spiritually-oriented songs, directed by Jean Ashworth Bartle and accompanied by Ruth Henderson. "Come, Ye Makers of Song" captures all the excitement, energy and spirit of these incredible live concert performances!
Listen to "Agnus
Dei" or "Fac,
ut ardeat cor meum"
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I'se the B'y The Blooming Bright Star of Belle Isle Song for the Mira Cape Breton Lullaby Away From The Roll of the Sea Four Songs of Early Canada Moments in Time Keewaydin The Blue Eye of God Pie Jesu My Heart Soars Cantante Comino |
"My Heart Soars," the title coming from a poem by Chief Dan George, is a celebration
of Canada, from coast to coast. All 19 songs are from Canadian pens, and each
speaks of a different time, of laughter, love, triumph and tragedy in Canadian
history. The 58-voice Toronto Children's Chorus , directed by Jean Ashworth
Bartle, has won awards and established a first-class reputation in its 18-year
history. Accompanied by Ruth Henderson on piano, Richard Dorsey on oboe, Virginia
Markson on flute, as well as selected members from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Extensive liner notes in English and French, with the words and history of the
songs. Fascinating!
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Michael Praetorios "Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen" Trad. arr. Healey Willan "The Huron Carol" Trad. arr. Howard Cable "D'ou viens-tu bergere" John Rutter "Dancing Day": - Prelude - Angelus ad virginem - A virgin most pure with - Personent hodie - Interlude - There is no rose - Coventry carol - Tomorrow shall be my dancing day Gustav Holst "I Saw Three Ships" Promptement levez-vous Trad. arr. John Rutter "Stille Nacht" Trad. arr. Howard Cable "Noel nouvelet" Benjamin Britten "A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28": - Procession - Wolcum Yole! - There is no Rose - That yonge child - Balulalow - As dewe in Aprille - This little Babe - In Freezing Winter Night - Spring Carol - Adam lay ibounden - Recession Johann Sebastian Bach "Cantata No. 142" |
This CD is a compilation of the most popular Christmas selections from the Toronto Children's Chorus previous Marquis recordings, Dancing Day and Mostly Britten, along with several never before released performances of favourite carols. Both John Rutter's "Dancing Day" and Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols" - the two major works on this CD - are popular favourites.
Listen to "Promptement levez-vous" in Real Audio.
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Star Carol The Kings Sussex Carol See Amid The Winter's Snow Jesus Child Song Of The Crib Wexford Carol The Garden Of Jesus Good King Wenecelas Hey Now Mid-Winter Farewell!!! Advent Shepard's Pipe Carol Jesus Christ The Apple Tree The Last Straw - A Christmas Fable |
The sound of the children's voices raised in song is a touchstone of the holidays. Add to the mix the internationally renowned tenor Ben Heppner and members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and you have a recipe for a truly special Christmas disc! The Chorus invokes a magical quality to Christmas music past and present, ranging from traditional favourites to a contemporary holiday fable sure to charm even Scrooge!
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La Cloche De Noel Un Flambeau Jeannette Isabella Cantique De Noel - Adam Trio Des Ismaelites - Berlioz Pat-a-Pan Fum-Fum-Fum Ave Maria - Bach Panis Angelicus - Franck Variations On Adeste Fideles - Salzedo Gesu Bambino - Zimarino Schafe Konnen Sicher Weiden - Bach Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprunden - Praetoris Maria Wiegenlied - Reger Ave Maria - Schubert Stille Nacht - Gruber O Tannenbaum - Salzedo Carol Of The Bells - Leontovich The Sleigh - Kountz |
Share in a world of distinctive rhythms and incomparable harmonies which Canadians call their own at Christmas! Uniting the festive season traditions of the world's peoples in a program first presented for Governor General Ramon Hnatyshyn, Adeste Fideles makes a musical pilgrimage through Europe with guests baritones Louis and Gino Quilico and members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
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"Winter" (Folksongs of the Four Seasons) Brother Heinrich's Christmas (A Fable with Music) Salvator Mathias (A Christmas Carol Sequence) A Boy Was Born, Op. 3 (Choral Variations for men's women's and treble voices) |
The 100+-strong Toronto Children's Chorus, directed by Founder Jean Ashworth Bartle, and lightly accompanied on organ by Ruth W. Henderson, present a program of sacred 20th century Christian Christmas music: "Winter" by Ralph Vaughan Williams, "Brother Heinrich's Christmas" by John Rutter, "Salvator Mundi" by William Mathias, and the title piece by Benjamin Britten. The TCC handles this often difficult, complex, beautiful music with ease and grace. Guest singers are Lois Marshall, Elmer Iseler Singers and MacMillan Singers, and some accompaniment is by members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Lovely, extensive liner notes with all lyrics and details about the composers and the Chorus. A gift of exquisite music for Christmas.
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'In Remembrance' an a cappella piece for 4-part women's voices. from Eleanor Daley's 'Requiem' was awarded the 1994 National Choral Award for Outstanding Choral Composition of the Year by the Association of Canadian Choral Conductors (ACCC), in May, 1994. 'When Music Sounds' was commissioned by the Alliance for Canadian New Music Projects in reconition of its 25th Anniversary. This four part treble voice piece has a beautiful piano accompaniment and fairly simple harmonies. 'She's like the Swallow' and 'Sing Me a Song' were written for unison voices and piano. 'Songs of the Nativity' includes 6 christmas carols for women's voices - Chanticleer (SSAA), Before the Paling of the Stars (SA), The Kings of the East (SSA), The Lamb (SSAA), Peach (SSAA), Christ is Here (SSA). All have piano accompaniment.
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