Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMChoir) 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. The choir also regularly performs and records with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. In May 2021, Jean-Sébastien Vallée was named Artistic Director, only the eighth conductor inTMChoir’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—and make both renowned and lesser-known pieces available, accessible, and inspirational to all.

The TMChoir includes a core of professional singers and more than 130 auditioned and experienced volunteer choristers. The smaller professional ensemble, the Toronto Mendelssohn Singers, was created to deliver a more intimate repertoire in a variety of non-traditional venues. This 130th anniversary season includes a commercial recording, Remember:130 Years of Canadian Choral Music, released on October 4, 2024, by ATMA Classique, and a recording with Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Orchestre symphonique de Québec celebrating the late composer Jacques Hétu.