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Greetings,

Sing with a welcoming singing community in a beautiful historic building.
Our Spring Season starts on Tuesday, January 6, 7-9pm at Holy Trinity Church.
You are welcome to join us!

We will also host an  Open Rehearsal and Welcome Tea on January 20, 7-9pm at Holy Trinity Church.

We rehearse on Tuesday nights 7-9pm and the occasional Saturday (see schedule below) at
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.

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.

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.

Activities include a workshop, open rehearsal & welcome tea, orientation, sectionals, break-end singing, community outreach singing and more! We will learn and finesse new songs in preparation for our Spring Concert on Sunday, May 10.

Season Fees are $200. Spring 2026 (Jan. – May)
We make singing accessible to all through sliding scale membership fees. e-transfers: echotransfer3@gmail.com (automated) Please identify the purpose of the transfer. For example: Spring fees.
We also accept donations through Canadahelps

Please contact Anne if you would like to join us next season starting on Tuesday, January 6 or have questions:
info.echo@gmail.com

Photo: Tim Wainwright

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Echo Spring Schedule 2026 Church of the Holy Trinity 19 Trinity Square (beside the Eaton Centre) Accessible

*Saturday Workshop 10-12:30pm tba

January   

Tues. 6   *all Tuesdays 7-9pm 

Tues. 13   Orientation for new members

Tues. 20  Open Rehearsal & Welcome Tea

Tues. 27 

February Spring Fundraiser tba

Tues. 3  

Tues. 10 

Tues. 17
Tues. 24

March 

Tues. 3
Wed. 4 Singing opportunity for International Women’s Day with Penthalia choir event

*Tues. 10 No rehearsal for March Break, but we’ll have sectionals at peoples homes instead

Tues. 17

Tues. 24

Tues. 31

 April

Tues. 7

Tues. 14 

Tues. 21

Tues. 28

May

Tues. 5 

Sat. 9, Dress Rehearsal, 10-2pm (attendance is essential)
Sun. 10, Concert 3pm arrive at 1pm  

Thank you for a wonderful concert!
Join us for a celebration of community through harmony
with Special Guests Las Brujas del Barrio. 

Las Brujas del Barrio is a Toronto-based Latin American folk ensemble founded by Chilean vocalists Valentina Harper and Alejandra Alvarado, joined by multi-instrumentalist Daniel Saavedra, Oriana Barbato and other guest musicians. 
Through traditional, folk, Indigenous, and protest songs, the group revives the voices of their ancestors and the struggles of Latin America with haunting harmonies and political soul. 
Blending Chilean roots with Pan-American rhythms, their music celebrates resistance, memory, and the enduring power of community.

Questions, please contact Anne:)
info.echo@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting Echo! We met our goal and beyond!
We’ll let you know when your orders are ready and the pick up location! 
Orders can be picked up in early December, in time for the holidays at an
East or West End location. 

Echo is proud to be partnering again with Peace by Chocolate, a company founded by a Syrian family, whose chocolate business in their homeland was destroyed by war. When they settled in Antigonish, Nova Scotia as refugees they rebuilt their chocolate company and founded Peace by Chocolate in 2016. The company supports a range of non profit organizations and 3 – 5% of all company returns is now donated to the Peace on Earth Society, an organization registered in 2018 in Nova Scotia that contributes to peace building projects around the world, including wildfire relief in Canada. 
Every purchase you make helps support Echo Women’s Choir.

Dear Friends

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Holy Trinity Stained Glass Gala Fundraiser, Oct. 4, 6-10pm 

Echo will be singing at this wonderful event. It is completely sold out and promises to be a fabulous evening!
Details:

The first Annual STAINED GLASS GALA will be a beautiful evening of food, entertainment and celebration to support everything we do at Holy Trinity. With inspiring stories, uplifting music, and opportunities to give, we’re inviting supporters, partners, and friends to help us expand our impact and continue bringing hope and healing where it’s needed most.

This is not just a fundraiser—it’s a moment to connect and honour each other and our unique community!

The evening will start at 6:00 pm, including:

• A three-course gourmet meal by chef James Cockhill
• Poetry by acclaimed Canadian author Joy Kogawa
• Piano performance by Canadian pianist William Aide
• Choral performance by Echo Choir
• A Silent Auction of unique offerings which will be available online. Auction begins September 20 and closes at the Gala at 9:00pm.

Join us for a night of joy, connection, and generosity that will fuel the next chapter of Holy Trinity.

Photo: Marilyn Dolmage

https://holytrinity.to/stained-glass-gala/



Echo is grateful for the ongoing support of the Toronto Arts Council.

Market St. Music Event – We had an excellent sing at the St.Lawrence Market. “Good group, very spirited, and we attracted a good audience!” Photo Video
Faith Nolan will 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

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Echo is grateful for the ongoing support of the Toronto Arts Council.

Hello Echo Singers, Alumnae and friends,

We have 3 events to tell you about.

1) Join us! Echo Women’s Choir

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

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Echo Fall Schedule 2025 at Church of the Holy Trinity

Saturday Workshop 10-12:30pm tba 

Outreach Events
August 24, Potluck Singalong Dufferin Grove Park
September 12, Market St. Music Gig

September  *all Tuesdays 7-9pm

Tues. 2 soft start with tea & snacks  

Tues. 9 Orientation for new members

Tues. 16 Open Rehearsal & Welcome Tea

Tues. 23

Tues. 30

October 

Tues.  7

Tues. 14

Tues. 21

Tues. 28

November

Tues. 4

Tues. 11

Tues. 18

Tues. 25

December

Tues. 2

Sat. Dec. 6, Dress Rehearsal, 10-2pm (attendance essential)

Sun. Dec. 7, Concert 7:30pm (arrival 6pm)

Echo Spring Concert Photo by David Lister