Toronto Choral Society

The TCS is a community choir of about 150 members that performs a challenging and eclectic repertoire including traditional choral classics and music of the many cultures of Toronto. Founded in 1845, the TCS is the oldest choir in the city.

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Geoffrey Butler, recent TCS concerts have featured works such as Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Brahms' Requiem, Haydn’s Creation, Handel’s Messiah, Ramirez’ Navidad Nuestra, Orff’s Carmina Burana, and Bruckner’s Te Deum.

In addition to its ticketed concerts, the TCS participates in community events like the annual Remembrance Day celebration at East York Civic Centre, and in benefit concerts for charitable organizations like Out of the Cold and the Peggy Ann Walpole Women’s Choir (formerly The Street Haven Women’s Choir).

Registration takes place each season in September and January. New tenors and basses are always welcome to join, while sopranos and altos may add their name to our waiting list. Members are expected to attend rehearsals and sectionals regularly. TCS is a non-auditioned community choir that provides singers of varied musical experience and background the opportunity to learn stimulating choral repertoire and develop their vocal technique and musicality in a positive, friendly environment.