Echo Cameo Singing Opportunity. Meeting time tba Here is a link to this special fundraiser dinner, entertainment and silent auction where one can purchase tickets: https://holytrinity.to/stained-glass-gala/ Note: Echo singers and other members are welcome to purchase fundraising tickets to this event, in addition to the singing/musical support, but are not otherwise obliged to do so and can leave after the performance. Echo singers can certainly also encourage their friends to support the fund-raising as they’re able to do so (buying tickets and making auction bids), in support of our lovely rehearsal space.
Echo is grateful for the ongoing support of the Toronto Arts Council.
Faith Nolanwill perform the first half 5-6pm. Echo and Special Guest Annabelle Chvostek will be performing 6-7pm Where: Market St. pedestrian section is between Front and Esplanade, near the St Lawrence Market MAP Meeting details tba
We will be singing our set 6- 7pm of Echo’s old favourites, and Annabelle’s River movement (2nd one in the suite of Waterways) * Note: we will need to fill out a permissions and releases to film Annabelle singing with the choir, to make a demo reel forAMI, in hopes of getting support for a show about deaf music artists. AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through the offering of relevant original content.
Photo: Kind Stranger
Echo is grateful for the ongoing support of the Toronto Arts Council.
You’re invited to sing with a welcoming singing community in a beautiful historic building.
Echo’s Fall Season begins Sept. 2, 7-9pm Holy Trinity Church, by the Eaton Centre, accessible south doors. 19 Trinity Square, Dundas Subway Station MAP Paid parking under Bell Trinity Square, entrance on the east side of Bay, north of Queen.
Our first rehearsal will be an informal introduction to who we are and what we do. We will get started with some fun vocal techniques to open up our voices after the summer break.
Now in our 35th year, Echo is an inclusive, non-audition community choir, a group of harmonizing women of all ages. We are open to all women who can make the weekly rehearsal commitment. The ability to read music is helpful but not required.
Echo loves to sing traditional folk music from around the world, celebrating all the cultural traditions that are alive and vibrant in our city. We sing original Canadian compositions, diverse spiritual music, socially conscious music about women, peace and environmental justice. We aim for musical excellence and passionate expression. We are social-justice oriented.
Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays and the occasional Saturday. (See schedule below.) We will have a workshop, open rehearsal, orientation for new members, sectionals, break-end singing, and more! We will be learning and finessing new songs in preparation for our Winter Concert, Dec. 7, at Holy Trinity.
Season Fees are $200. (Sept. 2 – Dec. 7) We make singing accessible to all through sliding scale membership fees. We also accept donations through Canadahelps
Please contact Anne if you would like to join us or have questions: info.echo@gmail.com
2) Singalong Potluck Social, Everyone is welcome! Sunday, August 24,3-4:30pm Bring some potluck snacks for a picnic.
Dufferin Grove Park – Dufferin St. & Sylvan Ave. https://goo.gl/maps/wB1GiZebY3n75FxP7 Find us at the Clubhouse building, northwest corner of the park by the rink.
We’ll be singing some Echo’s old favourites, a few new ones and Annabelle’s River movement (2nd one in the suite of Waterways) in preparation for the Market Street Music Gig, Sept. 12, Echo and Special Guests!
3) Market Street Music, Sept. 12,Echo and Special Guests: Annabelle Chvostek & Emma So Whitla Friday, Sept. 12, 5-7 pm Market St, near the St Lawrence Market Meeting times and places in detail tba
Photo: Doors Open Echo performance at Holy Trinity, May 24, 2025. Photo by a kind stranger.
Echo begins a new season on Sept. 2, 2025 at Holy Trinity Church MAP & Directions You are welcome to join us! See details below.
Echo Mission Statement Echo provides a strong, inclusive, mutually supportive, community in the heart of Toronto for women who love to sing. The choir is committed to a unique and eclectic repertoire with a focus on social justice, musical excellence and passionate expression. We collaborate frequently with musicians who enrich our repertoire with music from a range of genres and diverse cultures.
You’re invited to sing with a welcoming singing community in a beautiful historic building.
Echo’s Fall Season begins Sept. 2, 7-9pm Holy Trinity Church, by the Eaton Centre, accessible south doors. 19 Trinity Square, Dundas Subway Station MAP Paid parking under Bell Trinity Square, entrance on the east side of Bay, north of Queen.
Our first rehearsal will be an informal introduction to who we are and what we do. We will get started with some fun vocal techniques to open up our voices after the summer break.
Now in our 35th year, Echo is an inclusive, non-audition community choir, a group of harmonizing women of all ages. We are open to all women who can make the weekly rehearsal commitment. The ability to read music is helpful but not required.Echo loves to sing traditional folk music from around the world, celebrating all the cultural traditions that are alive and vibrant in our city. We sing original Canadian compositions, diverse spiritual music, socially conscious music about women, peace and environmental justice. We aim for musical excellence and passionate expression. We are social-justice oriented.
Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays and the occasional Saturday. (See schedule below.) We will have a workshop, open rehearsal, orientation for new members, sectionals, break-end singing, and more! We will be learning and finessing new songs in preparation for our Winter Concert, Dec. 7, at Holy Trinity.
Season Fees are $200. (Sept. 2 – Dec. 7) We make singing accessible to all through sliding scale membership fees. We also accept donations through Canadahelps
Please contact Anne if you would like to join us or have questions: info.echo@gmail.com
Other Singing Opportunities for Echo Members and Alumnae
2) Market Street Music, Friday, Sept. 12, 6-7pm Faith Nolanwill perform the first half 5-6pm. Echo and Special Guest Annabelle Chvostek will be performing 6-7pm Where: Market St. pedestrian section is between Front and Esplanade, near the St Lawrence Market MAP Meeting details tba
We will be singing our set of Echo’s old favourites, and Annabelle’s River movement (2nd one in the suite of Waterways) * Note: we will need to fill out a permissions and releases to film Annabelle singing with the choir, to make a demo reel forAMI, in hopes of getting support for a show about deaf music artists. AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through the offering of relevant original content.
3) Holy Trinity Stained Glass Gala Fundraiser, Oct. 4, 6-10pm Echo Cameo Singing Opportunity. Meeting time tba Here is a link to this special fundraiser dinner, entertainment and silent auction where one can purchase tickets: https://holytrinity.to/stained-glass-gala/ Note: Echo singers and other members are welcome to purchase fundraising tickets to this event, in addition to the singing/musical support, but are not otherwise obliged to do so and can leave after the performance. Echo singers can certainly also encourage their friends to support the fund-raising as they’re able to do so (buying tickets and making auction bids), in support of our lovely rehearsal space.
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Premiere of “Waterways” A new work by Annabelle Chvostek Created for Echo, supported by the Ontario Arts Council
Sunday May 4, 3pm at Church of the Holy Trinity MAP 10 Trinity Square, Toronto (Dundas Subway, beside the Eaton Centre, Accessible) Paid parking under Bell Trinity Square, entrance on the east side of Bay, north of Queen.
Echo invites you and your loved ones to a celebration of community through harmony. With a focus on water we are pleased to premiere a new work “Waterways” by our dear friend and colleague Annabelle Chvostek.
Tickets Purchase Here or at the door. Adults $30 Senior, Children $20 Underwaged PWYC
Enjoy refreshment! Win a raffle basket! Bring some cash to purchase raffle tickets. Also for Echo’s new fundraiser we are selling Rheo Thompson, Mint Smoothie Chocolate Bars.
Saturday, March 15, 10am-12:30pm at Holy Trinity Church MAP 10 Trinity Square, Toronto (Dundas Subway, beside the Eaton Centre, Accessible) Paid parking under Bell Trinity Square, entrance on the east side of Bay, north of Queen.
Echo hosts an open workshop of a new piece, Tkaronto Waterways, written by our dear friend and colleague Annabelle Chvostek. All are welcome to join us, as we practice the 3 pieces — Streams, River and Lake. The composer will be present, to respond to our work and tell us how the piece was put together, and what it means and to exchange ideas about the piece. We’ll have a tea break too!
Annabelle has worked with Echo frequently in recent years, as artist in residence, and as guest performer:annabellemusic.com Photo: Ximena Griscti
Tickets: $20 Purchase here or PWYC (cash in hat at workshop)
Fabulous Silent Auction, free snacks, cash bar. All proceeds support Echo, a non-profit community choir and registered charity.
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Tony Allen is a keystone in Canada’s Old Time and Folk Music community. As a member of the Backstabbers, The Good Right Arm Stringband, Kitgut, and most recently touring with Meredith Moon and forming his newest project, The New Dominion Skifflers, he has kept old time fiddle music alive and relevant since the mid 1990’s. The most important facet of making music for Tony is building community, mentoring young musicians, and encouraging interpretation and innovation.
Max Kelly is an accomplished musician with extensive experience performing across North America, both as a solo artist and with various musical groups. He has toured with Bread and Puppet Theatre and Great Small Works based out of NYC. Max co-founded the Montreal Sacred Harp Choir, and holds a Master’s degree in Ethnomusicology from the University of Toronto. He is currently completing a Masters in Social Work.
Sam Bailey’s musical projects include orchestra member of Gifford’s Circus (2016 – 2020), as a pit musician for the Ian McKellen touring pantomime production of Mother Goose (2022-23), member of Milty’s Thirsty Jug Benders (2012 – present) and as song writer of the original music project Sam Bailey and The.
Máchari (Alan Gasser, Bie Engelen Michelangelo Iaffaldano) sings the ancient folk music and church music of Georgia. They have sung together for many years and have frequently traveled to Georgia to study the various styles and techniques of the national music, which is listed as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. Photo credit: Tim Wainwright
