The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMC) presents Singsation Saturdays, choral workshops where anyone who loves to sing is invited to join with noted local conductors, TMC choristers and other singers to learn about and sing some of the great choral masterpieces. Musical scores are available for singers to borrow during the workshop. During the 2010-11 season, between 70 and 120 singers from across Toronto joined their voices together at each Singsation event.
Saturday, October 15, 2011: Music of the Renaissance with Peter Mahon, Artistic Director of Tallis Choir
During this first Singsation Saturday of the 2011-12 season, participants will sing some Renaissance greats, including Byrd’s Mass for Four Voices and Ave Verum, and Palestrina’s Stabat Mater and Exultate Deo. Singers will be led by Peter Mahon, Artistic Director of the Tallis Choir, a chamber ensemble known for its performances of Renaissance music. Peter Mahon is also a professional singer, rehearsal conductor and singing instructor at St. Michael's Choir School, and Director of the Chancel Choir at Lorne Park Baptist Church in Mississauga.
Time: Saturday, October 15 from 10:30 am – 1 pm
Location: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Cameron Hall, 1585 Yonge St. (1 block north of St. Clair Ave.)
Price: $10 – includes refreshments
Participants can register at the workshop.
For more information call TMC at 416-598-0422, ext 24 or check out the TMC website at www.tmchoir.org.
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