Thursday, April 20, 2023 7-10pm Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. Toronto MAP
Tickets $20. can be purchased at the door or on-line through: Eventbrite
Echo is long-overdue for a live fundraiser! You’re invited to join us on Thurs. Apr. 20 for a fabulous night of tunes with iconic folk musicians Gwen Swick and Caitlin Hanford.
Free snacks, cash bar and fabulous Silent Auction!
Caitlin Hanford is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter living in Toronto. Gwen Swick, born in Winnipeg, is a singer-songwriter, guitarist and bassist, living in Elora. Both are members of Quartette, with Sylvia Tyson and Cindy Church, and of The Marigolds with Susie Vinnick. Their music is part bluesy, part jazzy, and part traditional country and bluegrass.
All proceeds support Echo, a non-profit community choir and registered charity.
Thank you Annabelle for a great workshop! Join us for a community choral singing workshop with singer-songwriter, fiddler and composer Annabelle Chvostek. In-person and Zoom
Date and time Saturday, Feb. 25, 10:00am-12:30pm, Toronto EST, 2023 Join Zoom Meeting
Location Church of the Holy Trinity 19 Trinity Square, MAP (beside the Eaton Centre, accessible) Echo is thrilled to be working with Annabelle Chvostek as a guest artist this term. Chvostek is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter, composer and producer whose musical achievements range from folk to jazz to indie pop. She has composed music for dance and film, co-written songs and toured with Bruce Cockburn, and was once in the band The Wailin’ Jennys. Annabelle will be teaching Echo and friends some new music. Sponsored by the Echo Choir as part of our Canada Council for the Arts ECHO!! Revived grant project, this workshop is open to adult and teen singers of all genders and all (or no!) experience. You do not need to be able to read music to participate.
Participants are welcome in-person or on Zoom. In-person participants are asked to wear masks.
Payment: suggested $15. Or PWYC, cash in hat style, or Tickets can be purchased here: Eventbrite
Join us on Jan. 24, 7-8:30pm for an Open Rehearsal at the Church of the Holy Trinity Map 19 Trinity Square, Toronto (next to the Eaton Centre/accessible ramp & WC) or on Zoom (see link below)
You will have the opportunity to see what it’s like to sing with Echo. We have openings. You are welcome to join us for the season that evening if you like. *We are requesting that masks be worn.
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 musical genres and diverse cultures. Echo is dedicated to remaining an accessible community to all Torontonians by offering a sliding scale, both for membership fees and for concert tickets.
ZOOM LINK: Topic: ECHO Rehearsal Time: Jan 24, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81223956237 Meeting ID: 812 2395 6237
We are looking forward to singing with you!
More Details about our Spring Session 2023 Rehearsals are in-person and on Zoom every Tuesday evening and the occasional Saturday at Holy Trinity. We’ll have 2 workshop with Annabelle Chvostek , sectionals, audiences and Spring Concert and a fundraiser at the Tranzac Club April 20.
Fees: $175. (Jan. – May 2023) We strive to keep fees reasonable to make singing accessible for all we have a sliding scale policy up or down.
Would you like to sing with Echo? We begin our Spring Session on January 10, 7-9pm at Church of the Holy Trinity Map and ON ZOOM. 19 Trinity Square, Toronto, next to the Eaton Centre/accessible ramp & WC. Enter through the N-E door.
If you would please contact our Administrator Anne: [email protected]
Echo has an exciting year ahead as we continue with our “ECHO!! Revived “, Canada Council, grant project which focuses on getting artists back to work now! It was a pleasure to collaborate with Maria Dunn last fall and create two videos, one of which has just been releasedJoyful Banner Blazing – A Conversation with Maria Dunn. and to sing with Common Thread Chorus at our Dec. 4 Winter Concert, Through Darkness into Hope – Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYzKEpgZCGw
This spring we’ll be working with special guest artist Annabelle Chvostek.
Rehearsals will be hybrid, in-person and on Zoom with host Kelly and we’ll be back to our usual times, from 7-9pm, with a longer break. We’ll have 2 workshops with Annabelle, sectionals, break-end singing, orientation for new members, an open rehearsal and Spring Concert on May 14. Masks will be worn during rehearsals, and we will continue to review the masking protocol with reference to public health data as the season progresses. We will no longer be requesting proof of vaccination.
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Fees: $175. (January 10 to May 14), see schedule below We strive to keep fees reasonable to make singing accessible for all. Echo has a sliding scale policy up or down. Like most non-profit arts organizations we’re doing our best during these uncertain times. We encourage you to pay what you can. Payments can be made through e-trans *NEW [email protected] Question: What makes us happy? Answer: singing If you would like to pay by cheque contact Anne and she’ll send you the NEW mailing address: [email protected]
We look forward to singing with you! Let Anne know if you’re interested: [email protected]
For more information about Echovisit:www.echochoir.ca Take a look at our new profiles page: Meet the Choir Echo Spring Schedule 2023 *All at Church of the Holy Trinity with Guests Artist Annabelle Chvostek January Tues. 10 *all Tuesdays 7-9pm Tues. 17 Orientation for new members Tues. 24 Open Rehearsal Tues. 31 February Tues. 7, 14, 21 Sat. 25 10am-12:30pm Workshop Annabelle Chvostek Tues. 28 March(March Break 13-17) Tues. 7, 14, 21 Sat. 25 Rehearsal 10am-12:30pm Tues. 28 April Tues. 4 Tues. 11 Workshop Annabelle Chvostek Tues. 18 , 25 May Tues. 2, 9 Sat. 13, Dress Rehearsal, 10-2pm (compulsory) Sun. 14, Concert 3pm arrive at 1pm (Mother’s Day)
The Echo Choir, with special guest Common Thread Community Chorus, presents a Winter program of uplifting music from around the world.
Join us Sunday, December 4, 7:30pm at the Church of the Holy Trinity , Toronto 19 Trinity Square, behind the Eaton Centre). This venue is accessible for folks with mobility needs. We request the audience wears masks, as the singers will be. This concert includes a new video featuring 2022 Juno-award winner Maria Dunn working with the choir, as part of the ECHO!! Revived project.
Tickets can be purchased here:Eventbrite or at the door. $25. Adult, $15. Seniors, Children & Under waged
Hello Chocolate Lovers, Orders are now closed. Thank you for supporting Echo. We just wanted to give you an update. The chocolate is being shipped from Nova Scotia. We don’t have an arrival date, but will be in touch with you when we have the details for pick dates, in early December.
If you have not had a chance to pay please send an e-trans using [email protected] Question “what makes us happy?” Answer “singing” or mail a cheque made out to Echo Women’s Choir to: Ximena Escobar, Echo Treasurer 1004-350 Queens Quay West Tor. ON M5V 3A7
If you can’t remember the amount owed we can let you know: [email protected]
The Echo Chocolate Team:)
Echo is proud to be partnering 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. This Fundraiser will be supporting Echo as well as Peace by Chocolate peace initiatives..
Join us for a community choral singing workshop with singer-songwriter Maria Dunn. Visiting musician and composer Maria Dunn welcomes singers to this Toronto event.
When:Nov. 3, 7-8:30pm in-person and on Zoom Where:College St. United Church, 452 College St, Toronto MAP
A true preserver of the spirit of folk music, 2022 Juno Award Winner Maria Dunn is often compared to Woody Guthrie for her keen social awareness and unvarnished melodic songs about ordinary people. Her latest album Joyful Banner Blazing (2021) celebrates resilience, grace, gratitude, solidarity, joy and the love that fires our actions to make the world a better place.
Sponsored by the Echo Choir as part of our Canada Council for the Arts ECHO Revived! grant project, this workshop is open to adult and teen singers of all genders and all (or no!) experience. You do not need to be able to read music to participate.
We welcome participants either in-person and on Zoom. *In-person participants are requested to wear masks. Tickets $15.ea can be purchased here: Eventbrite Echo and Common Thread members PWYC suggested $15. at workshop, cash in hat style.
Echo Wine Fundraiser! Thank you for supporting Echo!
We will send you a reminder to confirm the pick up dates, either the weekend of Oct. 20-30 or Nov. 5-6, East end – 81 East Lynn Ave. West end – 589 Indian Rd. or Tues. Nov. 1 at choir practice (Neighbourhood Unitarian on the Danforth)
We invite you to join us on Sept. 20, 7-8:30pm at the Church of the Holy Trinity Map 19 Trinity Square, Toronto (next to the Eaton Centre/accessible ramp & WC) or on Zoom (see link below)
You will have the opportunity to see what it’s like to sing with Echo. We have openings and you are welcome to join us for the season that evening if you like. *Covid safety protocols – as this is an ongoing issue for choirs to ensure the safety of their singers, we request that masks be worn at all times indoors and social distancing be practiced. Proof of Covid vaccinations will be required.
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 musical genres and diverse cultures. Echo is dedicated to remaining an accessible community to all Torontonians by offering a sliding scale, both for membership fees and for concert tickets.
ZOOM LINK: Topic: ECHO Rehearsal Time: Sep 20, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87522052009 Meeting ID: 875 2205 2009We are looking forward to singing with you!
Nancy Whitla Artist Retrospect and Holy Trinity Church 175 Anniversary Event, Sunday, June 19. Echo had a fine turn out of singers to sing Bread and Roses.
Wanda St. Party, Saturday June 11, Talent Show 6pm performance.
Initiated by Romero House over 30 years ago as a way to welcome and engage newly arrived refugees and back for the first time in 3 years! Join us! Echo will be singing outside without masks a safe distance apart. The Talent Show” starts at about 6:00pm and there will be street festivities. MAP facebook
SING! Free: Concerts in Trillium Park June 5
What a great time it was! We were small in number but mighty! Thanks for coming out!
Echo performed at the SING! free concert series runs on both weekends of SING! 2022, and features a wide range of performers, including choirs, spoken word poets, small vocal groups, live loopers, and more! Take in a beautiful view of the Toronto city skyline from Trillium Park (Ontario Place) while you enjoy a wide variety of local Toronto talent. No ticket required! Echo performs on Sunday, June 5, 2:30pm, Location: Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto View Map Event Links: Eventbrite Facebook
Join us Sept. 6 for our first fall session hybrid rehearsal at the newly renovated Church of the Holy Trinity Map 19 Trinity Square, Toronto (next to the Eaton Centre/accessible ramp & WC)
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 musical genres and diverse cultures. Echo is dedicated to remaining an accessible community to all Torontonians by offering a sliding scale, both for membership fees and for concert tickets.
Echo has an exciting 18 months ahead! We’ve received a grant from the Canada Council. Digital Now focuses on getting artists back to work now! ECHO!! Revived! will allow us to collaborate with Maria Dunn this fall 2022, Annabelle Chvostek in the spring 2023 and Andrew Craig next fall 2023. We also look forward to collaborating with TC3along with all of these artists. Our Winter Concert on Dec. 4, 2022 will be a performance with special guests Common Thread Chorus!
Rehearsals and workshops will be in person and on Zoom at several lovely locations, Holy Trinity, Neighbourhood Unitarian (across from the Carrot Common) and College St. United Church at Bathurst. *Covid safety protocols – as this is an ongoing issue for choirs to ensure the safety of their singers, we request that masks be worn at all times indoors and social distancing be practiced. Proof of Covid vaccinations will be required.
Zoom Participants do you have hosting experience? Would you like to be one of our rotating Zoom host? Please contact Anne for more details: [email protected]
Fees: $175. (Sept.-Dec. 2022) We strive to keep fees reasonable to make singing accessible for all. Echo has a sliding scale policy up or down. Like most non-profit arts organizations we’re doing our best during these uncertain times. We encourage you to pay what you can. Payments can be made through e-trans using: [email protected] Question: ‘What makes us happy?” Answer: singing (please note Dues so our Treasurer can keep a record) or by cheque. Contact Anne and she will give you the NEW mailing address. [email protected]
If you would like to join us please contact Anne: [email protected] We are looking forward to singing with you!
Thank you for joining us! Echo’s first live concert in over 2 years, back home at the newly renovated Church of the Holy Trinity. Celebrating our 30th Anniversary!
Photos from our May 1 Concert, River Just Keeps Rolling… by Wynn-Ann Wakeham Sunday, May 1, 3pm, 2022, Toronto
‘The concert was a magical experience – it was a retreat from the busy city. I closed my eyes and let the music transcend me. It was a lovely performance. I had a physical calming reaction to it – I enjoyed the lovely strong voices and the musical selections. It could have been anywhere.’ Patty Lynes
‘The concert was wonderful! I didn’t think I’d be able to hear your voices through the masks but the sound was very focused and crisp, not muffled at all. The first piece – Bread and Roses – was a beautiful, rousing opening to the concert. The second piece – Open my Heart – was so moving. These two pieces really made me realize how nourishing choral music is to the soul, and how much I’ve missed it. You all sounded amazing and I actually enjoyed the smaller size of the choir.’ Thanks Brenda
________ We are excited to be back home at the newly renovated Church of the Holy Trinity MAP 19 Trinity Square, Toronto (next to the Eaton Centre/accessible) To ensure safety and comfort for us all we request that masks are worn. Chairs will be spaced to provide social distancing. Our concert will be one hour with no intermission, nor the regular raffle and refreshments. Bring your friends!
Join us for our first live concert in over 2 years and in celebration of Echo’s 30th Anniversary!
Sunday, May 1, 3pm, 2022 Doors open 2:30pm, Concert 3-4pm
We are excited to be back home at the newly renovated Church of the Holy Trinity MAP 19 Trinity Square, Toronto (next to the Eaton Centre/accessible) To ensure safety and comfort for us all we request that masks are worn. Chairs will be spaced to provide social distancing. Our concert will be one hour with no intermission, nor the regular raffle and refreshments. Bring your friends!
Details for current spring season here: We’ll have optimistically planned a full term this spring…..just like the old days using a hybrid zoom model. However due to the current situation we look forward to welcoming your lovely faces on zoom for the time being with the hope that we can move to hybrid later and a spring concert. There are more details below and to be announced as the season progresses.
Dues $150. (January – May) We have a sliding scale to make singing accessible for everyone. If you are able to pay more, we’d appreciate the donation and will send you a charitable tax receipt. Payment Options You can send an e-transfer using: [email protected] What makes us happy? Answer: singing Or write a cheque payable to Echo Women’s Choir and mail it directly to Shelley our Treasurer. Anne will give you the address upon request: [email protected] ________
Echo Spring Schedule 2022
Hybrid Zoom, NUUC & Church of the Holy Trinity *all Tuesdays 7-8:30pm January Tues. Jan. 11, 18, 25 February Tues. 1, 8, 15, 22 March Tues. 1 Workshop Dr. Becca Whitla & Emma So Whitla, 8, 15, 22 david sereda guest spot, 29 April Tues. 5, 12, 19, 26 Apirl 30, Sat. 10-11:30am Dress Rehearsal Compulsory, Church of the Holy Trinity May 1, Sun. Echo Spring Concert 3pm (arrive at 1pm) Church of the Holy Trinity
