We are truly lucky to have such a diverse cultural landscape in Canada. From the Indigenous peoples, to the settlers and now immigrants from every part of the globe, Canada is a place where there is such variety in our food, entertainment and social circles that one cannot but rejoice and celebrate Canada. Photo credit: James Wheeler Our spring concert, on Saturday April 27th, 2024 at 2pm, will feature a variety of Canadian -and Canadian inspired music-from many different musical genres. We are having an amazing time learning about Canada through the musical texts and contexts surrouding the ..read more

This spring we will be learning Canadian Folk songs. I was inspired recently by the work titled Woodsmoke and Oranges (Tamblyn). Afterwards, I immediately knew it was time to program a folk themed concert. (Psst…. For those that know me, don’t be surprised to also anticipate other pieces that are not Canadian folk as well). Photo Credit: Joanne Schwindt You know those annoying flies we battle in the summer while camping? Well, there is a song about it! And it’s fun. It is called “Black Fly”. We will also sing about all the gorgeous Canadian rivers in a piece titled “All the Little Rivers in C ..read more

Do you ever think about death? I do. It is not a morbid cognitive task for me. It is born out of a fascination for it, nothing else. Actually, it is one of my favourite things to ponder and philosophize about. Death was an underlying theme at the concert this past December 2nd. It was a powerful night of wonder. Thank you to Asal Iranmehr, Piano, and Sarah Steeves, Cello, who performed with us at the concert during Sarah Quartel’s Snow Angel. Both of whom, with the glorious work of the singers, gave such a meaningful, heartfelt performance. For myself, the highlight of this work is in movement ..read more

Cantala’s seasonal concert is one month away and we are excited to share with you the beautiful Canadian work Snow Angel, by Sarah Quartel. We will be performing with Asal Iranmehr, pianist and Sarah Steeves, Cellist. The second half of the concert will again feature small ensembles showing off the incredible talent we have in Cantala. Also included are works by Geilo and Schubert. Order your tickets today Order tickets today ..read more

 Welcome to Cantala! Cantala is a musical home for those who have a passion for achieving choral excellence. Traditionally, this has been an experience for those with experience-choral or music experience, that is. But we now recognize that this is not an inclusive practise,nor equitable. Cantala is rethinking its commitment to provide an equitable, inclusive and diverse musical experience for any and all that want to sing. To see our initiative through, we have started a mentorship program. Who is this mentorship program for? This program is for those that have little to no musical read ..read more

A fall choral retreat sounds exciting, right? Singing. Laughing. Making memories with new friends… old friends. Eating. Some sleep. More singing. Long walks along Lake Simcoe. Gorgeous fall colours. Joyful escape to a different reality for a while. It’s what you need. It’s what we all need, especially when the weather starts to turn cold and grey. Photo Credit: Joanne Schwindt Photography Cantala is super excited that we are finally returning to a Fall retreat weekend. We will be going to Jackson Point, located on the southern shore of Lake Simcoe the weekend of October 13-14th. Full disclosu ..read more

Who is Cantala? Now in its 16th season, Cantala is an award winning treble choir in the Toronto choral community. We are raving mad about choral music, singing together and making an experience that is both inspiring, moving and uplifting for both singer and audience member. We are committed to performing diverse choral music at the highest level. Cantala is a musical home for those who have a passion for achieving choral excellence. One of our missions is to provide an equitable, inclusive and diverse musical experience. As part of this vision we will be starting a new program of mentorship f ..read more

Have you noticed that our name has changed over the years? Ever wonder why? Read on… Cantala and many of the silly people that make it up. In the Cantala of 2023 not everyone identifies as a woman and many of our members have transgendered children wanting to sing. In 2023 it is time to be a gender neutral space and inclusivity is one focus of our organizations mission. We strive to be a special, welcoming, inclusive choral creating place. Photo Credit: A. Armstrong Just a review of historical facts: We used to be called the Cantala Women’s Choir. We are now officially referred to the Cantala ..read more

Have you ever swirled around in a big ball gown on a concert stage that is all yours? We did this past May at Roy Thomson Hall. We can report back that it is a fantastic experience and highly recommend it. Cantala performing in Roy Thomson Hall, May 2023 Performing at Roy Thomson Hall this past May was a spectacular experience for both myself (the conductor) and the singers. What a treat it was to be able to hear other singing members so clearly in such a large space. It will be an experience that will not fade anytime soon in our musical memories. Thank you for all your support at our concer ..read more

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our upcoming recitals. We are featuring brand new works that are looking forward to their world premiere. As we are entering our final rehearsals with this challenging program the excitement is growing at Cantala. On Thursday May 25th at noon we will preforming a small program at Roy Thomson Hall with David Simon, Organist. This concert is free to the public but you will still need a concert ticket. Please see this link for details. Thursday May 25th RTH, 12 noon concert FREE ticket link. On Saturday May 27th, we will present our full spectrum choral ..read more