About this Event
The VOCA Chorus of Toronto will present “Season Songs” on Sat., Dec. 14 at 7:30 pm.
Our "Season Songs" concert, the first of two major performances celebrating Jenny Crober’s 20th Anniversary Season as Artistic Director, will feature a mix of choir favourites and brand new works, including two premieres – the world premiere of Penticton, B.C. composer Nicholas Ryan Kelly‘s evocative “Birds in a Looking-Glass“, and an Ontario premiere of Kitchener-based composer Matthew Emery's heartwarming "The Garden of Dreams". Other selections will include Jenny Crober‘s stirring choral arrangement of Joni Mitchell‘s iconic “River“, two glorious works by Ola Gjeilo, including his much-loved “Ubi Caritas“, this time accompanied by transcribed, improvised piano; London, Ontario’s Sarah Quartel‘s moving “Iesous ahatonnia’” (her reworking of the Huron Carol to reflect its origins, featuring new texts by Wendat poet Andrée Levesque Sioui); and two exuberant versions of “In Dulci Jubilo“, including a soprano/ alto setting by Edmonton’s Laura Hawley.
Other works will include a longtime choir favourite, Guelph singer/songwriter James Gordon‘s poignant “Frobisher Bay“, a serene tenor/bass setting of the 15th Century text “Lullay My Liking” by Vancouver composer Gerda Blok-Wilson, Jenny Crober’s joyous “Winter’s Round”, and a bouncy version of “Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind” by the renowned English jazz pianist and songwriter George Shearing.
We'll be joined by two fabulous and versatile guest artists : JUNO Award-winning jazz guitarist and frequent VOCA collaborator, , percussion.
Artistic Director: Jenny Crober
Collaborative Pianist: Dakota Scott-Digout
Professional Leads: Soprano Noelle Slaney, mezzo Amanda Weatherall, tenors David Walsh, Jeremy Scinocca, & Carlo Cormier, baritones Parker Clements & James Coole-Stevenson (*Find more artistic staff info. here: .)
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Eastminster (East End) United, 310 Danforth Ave. at Jackman (near Chester subway; fully accessible)
Tickets: $30 Gen. Adm.; $15 Students
More info.: 416-947-8487;
Photo, Flyer Design: Jenny Crober
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Canada
CAD 17.31 to CAD 33.28