The world-renowned Toronto Mendelssohn Choir is proud to be one of Canada’s oldest, largest, and best-known choral organizations. The Choir presented its first concert on January 15, 1895, as part of Massey Hall’s inaugural season, and has been a leader in choral music in Canada ever since, commissioning works by Canadian composers and presenting world and Canadian premieres.

It has also made frequent appearances in the United States and has performed at such European festivals as the Edinburgh Festival, the Lucerne International Festival, Festival estival in Paris, the Festival of Flanders and the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts (the Proms) at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The Choir also regularly performs and records with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. In May 2021, Jean-Sébastien Vallée was named artistic director, becoming the eighth conductor in the Choir’s 130-year history.

Through its performances, educational programs, and community engagement, TMChoir aspires to introduce its audiences to choral masterworks from the past and present. TMChoir includes 24 professional singers and over 130 auditioned and experienced volunteer choristers.

Our smaller professional ensemble, the Toronto Mendelssohn Singers (TMSingers) is one of Canada’s leading professional chamber choirs and was created to deliver more intimate, nimble repertoire pieces in a variety of venues, traversing the line between concert and experience and showcasing the individual expression of professional vocalists.