The St. Thomas’s Choristers
A choral program for children in grades 2 to 12
About Our Program
As part of the music program at St. Thomas’s Anglican Church we offer a free choral program for children with unchanged voices, ages seven and up. Founded in 2023, the children’s choir rehearses after school on Thursdays and sings at the 9:30 a.m. Sung Mass on Sundays, led by Assistant Director of Music Manuel Piazza.
Our vision for a chorister program is inspired by similar institutions in cathedrals, parish churches, and academic colleges across the United Kingdom and North America. The St. Thomas’s Choristers benefit from an immersive and comprehensive music education, with a focus on the sacred repertoire of the Anglican Church. The program is entirely free of charge and children of all faiths are welcome.
Find Out More
Click the arrows at the right to read more about the schedule, program year, easy audition process, and frequently asked questions.
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All choristers must attend one after-school session per week, on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The Sunday morning time commitment is 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Here is a more detailed schedule:
Thursdays
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM – Supervision available in the parish hall.
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM – All choristers arrive by 4:30 PM for a vocal warm-up, vocal coaching, music theory instruction, a break with a substantial snack, and a choir rehearsal.
6:30 PM – PickupSundays
8:30 AM – Rehearsal
9:30 AM – Service
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The program year runs from late August to late May. We begin with a choir day camp during the last week of August. Families interested in the choir are welcome to enroll their child(ren) in the day camp to try it out before committing to the whole season! The camp features group singing, vocal coaching, games, visual arts activities, time at the park, music theory, and a field trip! For more information, contact Manuel Piazza.There are no rehearsals or services for two weeks after Christmas. There will be no rehearsals during March Break. A more detailed schedule for the year is provided.
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Auditions are by appointment with Assistant Director of Music Manuel Piazza. No experience is necessary. We ask everyone to sing “Happy Birthday,” read a text aloud, and complete some simple ear-training tests. Click here to sign up and choose a time, or email Mr. Piazza directly at mpiazza@stthomas.on.ca.
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Click here to find answers to commonly asked questions.
“We are so pleased to see the growth and success of the St. Thomas’s Choristers. Our child is learning new things and building confidence.”
Parent Testimonial
“We are all friends and we like singing together. I really liked being in the concert with Molly Johnson.”
Chorister Testimonial
