OUR CHOIRS
YOUTH CHOIRS
ADULT CHOIRS
ages 4-6
The Preparatory Chorus is a joyful introduction to singing, music-making, and being part of a choir. Through songs, games, movement, and creative activities, young singers develop their voices, musical awareness, confidence, and ability to make music together.
Rehearsals combine singing with playful exploration of musical concepts. Through Orff-based music-making, choristers explore body percussion, movement, improvisation, and original composition, while contributing their own ideas through singing, lyrics, visual arts, and other creative activities.
The season is divided into three sessions, each with its own songs, activities, and musical experiences. Each session culminates in a performance, giving young singers the opportunity to share what they have learned and created.
The Preparatory Chorus is a place for young singers to discover the joy of singing, explore their creativity, and begin building friendships through music!
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Rehearsals: Mondays 5-6pm at Trinity-St. Paul's Centre (Bloor & Spadina)​
Fall Session
Rehearsals: Sept 21 - Nov 30, 2026
Performance: Dec 5, 2026
Winter Session
Rehearsals: Jan 11 - Mar 1, 2027
Performance: Mar 1, 2027​
Spring Session
Rehearsals: Mar 8 - May 3, 2027
Performance: May 8, 2027
ages 7-9
The Junior Chorus is a place for young singers to grow their musical skills, discover their creativity, and build confidence as members of a choir. Through singing, games, and collaborative music-making, choristers develop their voices, ensemble skills, and understanding of musical concepts.
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Junior choristers are introduced to music literacy through a combination of learning songs by ear and singing from sheet music. They learn to sing in rounds and harmony, developing their ability to listen and hold their own parts. Rehearsals include music theory activities and regular opportunities to explore musical concepts through singing and music-making, with individualized theory homework between rehearsals. Choristers also take part in Orff-based music-making, exploring instruments, movement, improvisation, and original composition.
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As their musical skills grow, Junior choristers become more comfortable reading music, singing independently, and contributing to the ensemble. Throughout the season, they come together to share music with audiences and celebrate the joy of singing together.​
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Rehearsals: Mondays 5-6:15pm at Trinity-St. Paul's Centre (Bloor & Spadina)​​
ages 10-13
The Main Chorus is for young singers who are passionate about singing and eager to grow as musicians. Choristers explore a diverse range of treble repertoire and musical styles, developing their voices and musicality while singing in multiple parts with complex harmonies.
Singers continue to develop their musicianship through theory, sight-reading, and ear training. Rehearsals include vocal exercises, repertoire, collaborative music-making, and dedicated creation-based music theory sessions. Vocal technique is a fundamental part of every rehearsal, helping singers develop healthy vocal habits and explore different vocal styles and sounds.
Main choristers build musical independence while learning to listen, blend, adapt, and contribute as part of a strong ensemble. Throughout the season, Main choristers perform in VIVA concerts, with opportunities for some singers to take part in additional performances and special engagements.
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Rehearsals: Mondays 5-7pm at Trinity-St. Paul's Centre (Bloor & Spadina)​​
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ages 14-18
The SATB Youth Choir supports singers transitioning from treble children’s choirs to adult SATB ensembles. This choir is perfect for confident young singers with a strong foundation in vocal and music literacy who are ready to take on advanced SATB choral repertoire.
With specialized support for developing and changing voices, singers receive individual attention to help them sing safely and comfortably as their voices change. Rehearsals focus on vocal technique, musicianship, ensemble skills, and creation-based theory sessions.
The ensemble performs as an independent choir and in collaboration with VIVA’s Chamber Singers, with opportunities for additional performances, as well as leadership and mentorship roles within VIVA.
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Rehearsals: Sundays 2:30-4:30pm at Trinity-St. Paul's Centre (Bloor & Spadina)​​​
every voice
matters
chorus
teens and adults who currently or previously have an IEP and require individualized support
The EVM Chorus welcomes teens and adults who benefit from individualized support and love to sing and perform. EVM is a performance-based choir that provides an accessible and supportive choral experience, with individualized accommodations and support to help each singer participate fully in rehearsals and performances.
Singers receive vocal training and explore varied and challenging repertoire, developing their musicality and ensemble skills while learning music in three- and four-part harmony.
The EVM Chorus has a close partnership with the Community Choir, with regular joint rehearsal time and repertoire. EVM singers perform in VIVA concerts throughout the season, alongside VIVA’s other choirs.
EVM operates with the financial support of TD Bank through the VIVA TD Inclusion Program. VIVA is grateful for this partnership.
Rehearsals: Mondays 7:30-8:45pm at Trinity-St. Paul's Centre (Bloor & Spadina)​
all experience levels,
non-auditioned SATB choir
The Community Choir is an SATB choir dedicated to sharing the joy of choral music and embodying what its name suggests: community!
The choir is a large and diverse group of adult singers of all levels of experience, from those new to choral singing to experienced singers looking for a welcoming and engaging ensemble. Singers come together to explore a diverse range of choral repertoire in an inclusive and collaborative environment, with support for those new to reading sheet music.
The Community Choir has a close partnership with the Every Voice Matters Chorus, with regular shared rehearsal time and opportunities to learn and perform repertoire together. The choir performs in VIVA concerts throughout the season, with occasional opportunities for additional performances.
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Rehearsals: Mondays 7:30-8:45pm at Trinity-St. Paul's Centre (Bloor & Spadina)​​
advanced, auditioned SATB choir
The Chamber Singers is an auditioned SATB choir for experienced singers who are passionate about choral music and ready to take on diverse musical challenges. Members are strong music readers and interpreters who bring a high level of musicianship to the ensemble. The choir performs both new and historic choral works and provides opportunities for singers to broaden their vocal and musical horizons.
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The Chamber Singers perform in VIVA concerts and take on professional performance engagements, including collaborations with VIVA’s associate choir, the Elmer Iseler Singers. The ensemble also performs selected repertoire with VIVA’s SATB Youth Choir.
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Rehearsals: Sundays 1-3pm at Trinity-St. Paul's Centre (Bloor & Spadina)​
non-auditioned advanced treble choir
VIVA Voices is a short-term program for experienced sopranos and altos. Singers explore intermediate to advanced treble repertoire in a variety of musical styles, singing in two or three parts.
Rehearsals focus on the fundamentals of choral singing, including blend, vocal production, breathing, phrasing, expression, and diction. The season is divided into two sessions, each culminating in a performance at a VIVA concert.
VIVA Voices is not an auditioned choir, but previous choral experience is required.
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Rehearsals: Mondays 6:30-7:30pm at Trinity-St. Paul's Centre (Bloor & Spadina)​
Fall Session
Rehearsals: Oct 5 - Nov 30, 2026
Performance: Dec 5, 2026
Spring Session
Rehearsals: Mar 1 - May 3, 2027
Performance: May 8, 2027​