Our Mandate:
The Toronto Beaches Children’s & Youth Chorus aims to promote the love of singing and the joy of drama in children and youth. We are committed to pursuing the highest standards both chorally and dramatically in an inclusive, supportive and welcoming community; to provide opportunities for creativity, performance and personal growth.
The Toronto Beaches Children’s Chorus was founded in 2006 by artistic director Bronwen Low-Scott.
The choir provides both vocal and dramatic training, in a fun and supportive environment. The children learn a variety of music from all different genres, and enjoy bi-weekly drama classes with actor & teacher Joanne Mitchell. Jessica Riley, Cindy Kosa, Michael Gomiega, Adolfo De Santis and Michelle Kitsis round off the artistic staff. Catherine Morfitt is our invaluable general manager.
The Choir has five levels of instruction and a Competition Choir!
Visit the JOIN US page to learn more about joining the choir.
Piccolo Choir (Jk & Sk)
The Piccolo Choir for children in JK & SK. The Piccolo Choir is a non-auditioned choir for young children who love to sing, move & make believe. We work on finding the children’s singing voices and head voices through song and game. The children start to use beat and rhythm and get to explore and move with regular drama sessions.
- Piccolo class: Thursdays from 4:30-5:10 at Kingston Road United Church. Please email us for more information. We have recently reduced our Piccolo classes to just one class per week. For those children in SK, who were hoping to join our Wednesday Piccolo class, we welcome you to try our Prelude Choir. Please email us for details.
- Piccolo tuition: $215/Fall term.
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.
Prelude Choir
(Grades 1 & 2)
The Prelude choir, for kids in grades 1 & 2, continues to develop proper use of the head voice, beautiful unison singing and simple rounds through song, movement and drama. The children are also involved in the Spring Musical every year.
- Prelude rehearsals: Wednesdays 4:45-5:30 and Thursdays 4:45 – 5:30. Please email us for more information.
- Prelude tuition: $605 for the year (instalments are available.)
***The oldest four groups learn the basics of music theory, appropriate to their division, during rehearsals.***
Cantabile Chorus (Grade 3 & 4)
The Cantabile Chorus is for kids in Grades 3 & 4. They continue to work on producing a healthy sound and work in two parts gaining more experience with ensemble singing. In our Fall term, we include lots of movement, and body percussion. The second half of the year is dedicated to an end of the year staged production. Children going into Grade 5 can choose to stay in Cantabile or move up to Chamber.
- Cantabile rehearsals: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30
- Cantabile tuition: $765 per year. (Instalments are available.)
Chamber & Youth Choirs
(Grade 5, 6 and 7 Chamber, Grade 8 and up Youth)
The Chamber Choir is for children in Grades 5, 6 and 7 and the Youth Choir is for children in Grades 8 and above and for changed voices. Both divisions are dedicated to kids who love singing and drama and want to continue their love of music at a higher level. They are also involved in a staged production in the Spring.
- Chamber Choir (Grades 5 ,6 and 7) rehearsals: Thursdays 5:15-6:30.
- Chamber Choir tuition: $875 (Instalments are available.)
- Youth Choir (Grades 8 & above) rehearsals: Thursdays 7:15-8:30
- Youth Choir tuition: $875 (Instalments are available)
There are partial Bursaries available for all divisions.
Competition Choir
(Grades 8 & up***)
***Please note that children in Grade 8 who want to join the Comp choir also have the option of early entry into the Youth chorus.***
This choir is for members of our Youth choir who want to pursue singing at a high level and want to immerse themselves in many different genres of music and multi-part harmony. There are weekly rehearsals on Thursdays from 8:15-9:00 and two extra two hour rehearsals on a Sundays each term. These choristers form the core of our touring choir, and other performance opportunities as they arise.
Competition Choir rehearsals: Thursdays from 8:15-9:00 AND two additional 2-hour Sunday rehearsals per term.
Competition Choir tuition: $545 per year.
Adult Pick Up Choir
Come out and meet new people who also love to sing. There is no requirement for this group other than coming out, singing and having fun! We had an awesome time last fall session. Call or email for more information.
This Group is set to start up again in October, 2025.
BOYS VOCAL GROUP
We are very excited to announce that creation of TBCYC’s very own Boys only vocal group. The tradition of male vocal groups is very strong in many countries around the world. We want to create something very special for our children and youth in our own community. Stay tuned for more information.
Summer Camp 2025
We are delighted to be able to offer summer camp again this year from Monday, August 11 until Friday, August 15 which will be held at Kingston Road United Church.
- KINDIE Camp – Full-Day – for JK and SK campers offering a wonderful opportunity for them to have their first experience of summer camp with singing, music, dance, drama, movement, arts and crafts – drop off is from 8:45am & pick up is at 3:30pm ($295 for the week Aug 11 – 15)
- Full-Day Camp – Monday to Friday 9am to 3:30pm – this camp for Grade 1 to Grade 7 – drop off is from 8:45am & pick up is at 3:30pm ($295 for the week Aug 11 – 15)
- Half-Day Youth Intensive Camp – 1pm to 3:30pm – for ages 12 + – going into Grade 8 ($195 for the week Aug 11 – 15)
To register please use the link below: