CONCERT MEMO

Metropolitan United Church

Sunday, March 3, 2024

This weekend's show marks the third concert of the TCC's 46th Season and will feature the Toronto Children's Chorus Training Choirs and the Cantare & Chorealis ensembles of the Main Choir.

We are also excited to welcome special guests: Jamie Drake (percussion), Jordana Goddard (soprano), and Enquan "Frank" Yu (tenor)!

In this Concert Memo:

• Venue Information
• Individual Choir Calltimes
• What to Wear
• What to Bring
• Dismissal Procedure
• Concert & Ticket Information
• Day-of-Absence Protocol

CONCERT LOCATION

Where: Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen Street East

• Enter through the northeast entrance of the church (corner of Church St & Shuter St). TCC signs will be posted on the doors and staff will greet choristers at the entrance. Parent Volunteers and Rehearsal Assistants will then escort choristers to their holding room.

Parents are NOT PERMITTED to accompany their choristers to the holding rooms.

HOW TO GET THERE

BY TRANSIT

• Subway: Get off at Queen Station and take the northeast exit out of the station. Walk two blocks east (away from the Eaton Centre) and then turn left on Church St. The entrance will be on your left.
• Streetcar/Replacement Bus: Get off at the Church St & Queen St E stop. Walk north on Church St; the entrance will be on your left.

BY CAR:

If you are coming by car, plan accordingly for traffic delays and weather. Remember to leave well in advance in order to arrive on time for your choir's call time. Public parking spots are available all around the venue on a "first come, first served" basis.

As per TCC policy, all choristers MUST be in attendance for the

on-stage dress rehearsal at all concerts.

Choristers are required to arrive at the time listed below for the dress rehearsal. Choristers who are late or miss this part of the day for any reason without first discussing this with their conductor may not be permitted to sing at the concert. Please plan for weather, traffic, transit delays and getting lost!

For more information, please consult the 2023-2024 TCC Chorister Handbook.

SPIRITO

Calltime: 2:00pm

Holding Room: Learning Room

PASIO

Calltime: 2:00pm

Holding Room: Music Room

ANIMA

Calltime: 1:30pm

Holding Room: Met Centre

CORO

Calltime: 1:30pm

Holding Room: Met Centre

CANTARE & CHOREALIS

Calltime: 1:15pm

Holding Room: Chancel Room

Choristers are encouraged to eat a good meal before arriving.

All choristers will remain in the venue with the TCC until their dismissal at the end of the concert.

Choristers without proper concert dress pants, shoes, and accessories will be asked to change. If alternate clothing is not available, the chorister will not be permitted to perform on stage.

Pictures mauy also be taken during the soundcheck and dress rehearsals, so choristers are asked to be in full and proper uniform during this time.

TRAINING CHOIRS (SPIRITO, PASIO, ANIMA, CORO)

Please ARRIVE in performance uniform:

• White TCC T-shirt (provided by TCC)
• Black dress pants (NO skirts, leggings, jeggings, track pants, or jeans)
• Bottoms must be completely black and without any additional colours, logos, or patterns
• Black belts are encouraged for boys and male-identifying children
• Black socks (must go above the ankle)
• Flat black dress shoes (no heels or runners, or additional colours and designs)
• Hair tied back and off the face (hair accessories must match hair colour - no sparkly hair pins please!)

MAIN CHOIR - CANTARE & CHOREALIS

Please ARRIVE in your formal performance uniform:

OPTION 1

• Red velvet top
• Black palazzo pants
• Black socks (must be knee length)
• Black dress/dance shoes

OPTION 2

• Black dress shirt
• Black dress pants
• Black socks (must be above the ankle)
• Red TCC tie
• Black dress/dance shoes

Important Uniform Reminders:

Jewellery of any kind should be removed and kept somewhere safe BEFORE arriving at any TCC concert or event where choristers are required to be in uniform. This includes all earrings (except studs), necklaces, bracelets, and anklets. Choristers found wearing these items will be asked to remove them. Thank you for your cooperation!

If you have any questions or are unsure about your specific attire, please send us a message by replying to this email or contact Jackie Stothers, Uniform Coordinator ([email protected]). 

DO NOT BRING YOUR MUSIC BAG. The less you bring, the better!

1. Nut-free snacks (no pop/soda, please). Choristers are encouraged to eat a good meal before arriving.
2. Quiet activity (book, game, drawing material) - NO electronics, please!
3. Labelled reusable water bottle
4. Zip-up sweater to wear in holding rooms to protect uniform while eating and to wear if chilly (something easy for chorister to take on and off)

Please note: the TCC is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or misplaced items. Thank you!

At the end of each TCC concert, families are asked to pick up their chorister(s) at the appropriate location due to the sheer volume of people in the venue. We kindly request your patience and cooperation with the sign-out procedure to release choristers as quickly as possible.

The TCC is committed to providing a safe, secure, and respectful environment at all of our events, including external collaborations and special performances. As such, we also expect all participants (choristers, staff, and parents & families) to be respectful of all members of the Toronto Children's Chorus and the venue staff. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

MAIN CHOIR (Cantare & Chorealis)

Main Choir choristers will find family & friends in the sanctuary at the end of the concert; no sign-out process is required.

ALL TRAINING CHOIRS (Spirito, Pasio, Anima, Coro)

Immediately after the concert, Training Choir choristers will be brought back to their holding rooms to pick up their belongings. Afterwards, they will be escorted to designated areas in the sanctuary for pickup and sign-out purposes. Follow the signs in the venue directing you to the correct area.

PICK UP PROCEDURE

Choristers will be dismissed following the end of the concert (roughly 5:30 pm). Please note that ALL Training Choir Choristers need to be signed out by a parent or guardian.

A staff member or rehearsal assistant will be stationed at each area - please check in with them to collect your chorister.

We take each chorister's safety seriously - we want to make sure that every child goes home with the correct parent/guardian.



Please be patient and respectful towards the RAs, staff, and parent volunteers on duty.

Not Attending?

**If there is no family member/guardian ATTENDING the concert, please advise the parent volunteers and RAs upon arrival at Metropolitan United Church. Your chorister will be brought to the drop-off doors once ALL other choristers have been picked up from their pickup locations. Please be patient as this will take some time. The estimated concert end time is 5:30pm and pickup procedures will finish around 6:00pm. Thank you!

Radiant Rainbows

March 3, 2024 | 4:00pm (doors open at 3:30pm)

Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St E

Be sure not to miss Radiant Rainbows, a concert featuring the Toronto Children's Chorus Training Choirs, Cantare, and Chorealis. We will showcase the radiant voices of our ensembles through a wide mixture of folk songs and imaginative compositions for young voices. 

Featuring performances from students of the University of Toronto and the Centre for Opera Studies and Appreciation (COSA) Canada:

• Jordana Goddard, soprano
• Enquan "Frank" Yu, tenor

Reporting a Rehearsal Absence

Unplanned Absence (on the day of rehearsal/event)

• Reply to this message with the reason for your absence, or;
• Email the choir at: [email protected].