Concert

*Postponed*

Strings Fest 2020 Now in our 9th year, this annual FREE event brings together 100+ local string players from the Bel Canto Strings Academy, ranging in age from 6-75 and in level from beginner to advanced, performing alongside Mohawk Music college musicians and local professionals. This year's theme is Celebrating Black Composers and features music by Florence B Price, Francisca Chiquinha Gonzaga, Ignatius Sancho, Scott Joplin, Thomas "Blind Tom" Greene Wiggins, Lionel Ritchie, Ben E King, Michael Jackson, local artists Jaedon Daly and Liam Taylor and more.

John Adams (U.S.A.) – Son of Chamber Symphony (2007) – for orchestra

James O'Callaghan (Canada) – Not non-other (2020) – for orchestra and octophonic electronics

Alfred Schnittke (Russia) – Concerto Grosso No. 1 (1977) – for 2 solo violins, harpsichord, prepared piano and string orchestra

CCOC choruses and soloists will share the stage
with renowned Canadian soprano Adrianne Pieczonka
performing selections from: 

My Fair Lady 
The Sound of Music  

along with some of our favourite spirituals and
a special tribute to former CCOC Director
Derek Holman

Our fundraising evening begins at 7:00pm with an opening reception.

Passions are stirred in this creative fusion of jazz, gospel and choral music, highlighted by the Canadian premiere of Will Todd’s evocative Easter oratorio, Passion Music. Immerse yourself in the improvisatory stylings of John Sherwood, the soulful flair of songstress Melissa Davis, and the upbeat vibe of a jazz combo.

Indulge in the sweet nostalgia of Christmas! A memorable evening of joyous carols and tales, both heartfelt and light-hearted, narrated by Stratford and Shaw Festival’s Benedict Campbell, will add festive spirit to the coldest of winter nights in our land of snow, skates and sleighs. An Orpheus holiday favourite not to be missed!

“One small step for man” – these powerful words launched a new era in humanity’s fascination with Earth’s original satellite. Embark with Orpheus on a choral journey marking this historic 50th anniversary, from the astonishing discoveries revealed by Galileo’s telescope to dramatic Mission Control accounts of the lunar landing. Explore time and space through the premiere of Canadian composer Tawnie Olson’s ‘That’s One Small Step…’ along with works by Leonard Enns, Ola Gjeilo, Voces8, and more!

Time sure flies when good music is involved!

We're celebrating our 10th Anniversary the best way we know how - with an ALL CANADIAN concert including some of our all-time favorites and some great new works.

Don't miss the premiere of our 50th commissioned work to date by Composer in Residence, Katerina Gimon, as well as the winner of this years Lloyd Carr-Harris Composer Competition.

And, you'll get a sneak peak at what we'll be performing at the Podium Nation Choral Conference in Montreal in May 2020.

It's the holiday season, and you're dreading the same old 'Fa La La'?

Everyone's favorite December tradition is back!

​Now that you've finished your shopping list (or even if you haven't!) treat yourself with a CMC holiday concert filled with joy and humour...and of course, great music. 

Featuring carols with a twist, new arrangements of old favourites and brand new music, this concert promises laughter and delight as the CMC lights up the season!

One spoonful of spook

A dash of youthful wonder

Mixed only on a midnight

Of lightning, rain, and thunder

A drop each of doom, death, and dread

An ounce of make believe

Stirred to the haunting sound

Of singing voices, barely perceived

At first - but then grown louder

'Til full, and rich, and strong

Brought forth by this concoction

The CMC delighting with song!