TCC Chamber Choir presents internationally-inspired program of choral music in Toronto and then in B.C. at International Choral Kathaumixw Festival
June 2nd, 2025
The senior choir of the Toronto Children’s Chorus (TCC)—the internationally renowned Chamber Choir—presents its final Toronto concert of the season on June 21 at 3 pm at Eglinton St. George’s United Church in Toronto. They will then take elements of this program on tour to Vancouver and Powell River, BC where they will represent Canada as an invited guest choir at the International Choral Ḵathaumixw Festival.
The concert program will sparkle with talented young voices, evocative choral music from many traditions, percussion and innovative choreography. The program features contemporary and art music from Canada, Denmark, Germany, Latvia, Malaysia, Slovenia, Syria, USA, Norway, Estonia, and Venezuela, with the Choir singing in nine different languages in addition to American Sign Language.
TCC Chamber is proud to premiere new commissioned works and treble choir arrangements at this concert, part of TCC’s mission to grow choral repertoire for young voices by working with composers.
The Choir of talented singers aged 12-18 is led by Artistic Director—acclaimed choral conductor and children’s choir pedagogue—Zimfira Poloz with the artistic team of . Charissa Bagan, Associate Artistic Director, Michael Denomme, Main Choir Assistant Conductor, Dakota Scott-Digout, Collaborative Pianist, and Jamie Drake, Percussion.
Toronto Concert Program
A selection of these works will also be performed on tour.
Bog daj dobro večer (Belokranjski Kres) by Damijan Mocnik. Sung in Slovenian.
Velcomne med Aera by Geirr Tveitt, arranged by Linn Andrea Fugiseth. Sung in Norwegian.
Abendlied (Evening Song) by Josef Rheinberger, arranged by Nadezhda Averina. Sung in German
Ain’t No Grave Can Hold My Body Down, Traditional Spiritual, arranged by Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory. Sung in
English and Sign Language
Elements by Katerina Gimon. Sung in English. Arranged for Treble Choir at request of Zimfira Poloz. Video of TCC
performing Earth, Part 1 of Elements: https://youtu.be/JqPkuObrWrU?feature=shared
Singkap Siaga (Ever Ready, Quick Change) by Tracy Wong. SSAA version is dedicated to Zimfira Poloz. Sung in
Malay
Rasa Nusantara (A Taste of Nusantara), arranged by Tracy Wong with choreography. Sung in Malay.
Eternity by Michael Bojesen, sung in English.
Father Thunder by Laura Jekabsone. Sung in Latvian. The treble arrangement was created at the request of
Zimfira Poloz.
Lao Rahal Soti, arranged by Shireen Abu-Khader. Sung in Arabic
Ilus Hääl by Margrit Kits, arranged by Laura Jekabsone for Treble Choir at the request of Zimfira Poloz. Sung in
Estonian
Stars by Ēriks Ešenvalds, with accompaniment of tuned wine glasses, sung in English.
Dies Irae by Jude Roldan. Sung in Latin. Canadian Premiere
Earth: 1. Core by Cristian Grases. Sung in nonsense language. TCC and UofT Choruses Commission - premiered
in February 2025. Video of the premiere performance: Earth: Movement #1 "Core" by Cristian Grases
Ta Na Solbici by Samo Vovk. Sung in Resian (Resian is a unique Slovene dialect spoken in northeastern Italy,
specifically in the Resia Valley). Video of TCC performing Ta Na Solbici: https://youtu.be/k5t6HbWMEnQ?feature=shared
Roar by Katy Perry, arr. Alan Billingsley. Sung in English.
Can You Feel It?
TCC Chamber Choir
Jamie Drake, percussion
Saturday, June 21 at 3 pm
Eglinton St. George’s United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd., Toronto
$25 general admission
Tickets available in advance:
Tour Concerts
VYC with Special Guests
Vancouver Youth Choir, Toronto Children’s Chorus, Young People’s Chorus of NYC, and Megaron Chamber Choir
Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 pm Pacific Time
The Chan Centre, Vancouver
More info: VYC with Special Guests - Chan Centre - June 28, 2025
Ḵathaumixw Gala Opening Concert
Wednesday, July 1 at 7 pm Pacific Time
Great Hall, Powell River
More info: International Choral Kathaumixw
Ḵathaumixw Festival Concert
Wednesday, July 2 at 3 pm Pacific Time
Max Cameron Theatre, Powell River
More info: International Choral Kathaumixw
Ḵathaumixw Festival Concert
Wednesday, July 2 at 7:30 pm Pacific Time
Evergreen Theatre, Powell River
More info: International Choral Kathaumixw
Ḵathaumixw Choral Showcase
Thursday, July 3 at 7:30 pm Pacific Time
Great Hall, Powell River
More info: International Choral Kathaumixw