Upper Canada Chorus Competitors

Big Apple Performing Arts is the non-profit management company for the New York City Gay Men's Chorus and Youth Pride Chorus. The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus is celebrating its 37th Anniversary and is one of the oldest and possibly the most well-known chorus in the LGBTQ choral movement. NYCGMC’s commitment to equality for LGBTQ citizens is matched by their commitment to fabulous singing, and their musicianship and professionalism has connected with audiences in all five boroughs as well as across the globe. Able to perform in a wide range of vocal styles, from classical to pop, jazz, gospel and Broadway, NYCGMC has worked with acclaimed talents in every genre: Marilyn Horne, Roberta Peters, Barbara Cook, Elaine Stritch, Stephen Sondheim, Kelli O’Hara, Carolee Carmello, Victoria Clark, Martha Wash, and Sia—to name just a few. NYCGMC performs three main concerts a year, and also runs the Connect program, a series of smaller concerts that aims to engage people in all corners of New York City. The Chorus is led by Artistic Director Dr. Charles Beale and Interim Executive Director of Big Apple Performing Arts Jason Cannon. Youth Pride Chorus YPC harnesses the power of the performing arts to galvanize lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and straight young people ages 13-22 as agents of change. YPC refuses homophobia, bullying, and all forms of hate by boldly asserting the joy, diversity, strength, and pride of today's youth. YPC singers discover their own power by empowering others in schools, online, and for the general public through electrifying performances of the highest caliber. YPC has performed as guest artists at the GLAAD Media Awards, GLSEN's Respect Awards, Broadway Backwards at Lincoln Center, and with Cyndi Lauper on her True Colors Tour. YPC is a joint program between Big Apple Performing Arts and the LGBT Community Center's Center Youth program. Since 2005, YPC has been under the artistic direction of Wes Webb.

Toronto Mendelssohn Choir's mission is to be the champion of choral music in Canada. Founded in 1894, TMChoir has long been heralded for its grand symphonic sound and clarity of expression. Our ensemble includes a core of 24 professional singers – the TMSingers, and expands to the full TMChoir which includes 160+ auditioned and experienced volunteer choristers. TMChoir appointed Jean-Sébastien Vallée as Artistic Director - only the 8th in its history - on May 31, 2021. With the guidance of our new leadership team and the vision of our Artistic Director, we see our future growth as balanced between tradition and fresh innovation. We are evolving to include diverse, contemporary works in our repertoire, and to reimagine our performances in new, surprising, experiential ways. Our dedication to new choral experiences also extends to creating meaningful and impactful educational and community programs, and to forging new relationships and partnerships with friends and neighbours in the Canadian choral landscape.

Hancock Medical is a not-for-profit acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. It is county-owned since 1960 and is a member of the Ochsner Health System. A dedicated group of more than 100 physicians representing a broad spectrum of medical specialties make up the hospital’s active and consulting medical staffs. Combined with the dedication of more than 300 professional staff members, the Hancock Medical health care team strives to provide the highest quality medical care for the communities it serves.