Metropolitan has one of the finest music programs in Toronto, and is blessed with a number of ensembles. Here's a short description of each of them.
The Metropolitan Choir
The Metropolitan Choir is an auditioned choir of 32 members who sing regularly during worship and at special events. Thursday evening rehearsals are more than a time of preparation for Sunday Service, as choir members are truly a family of friends who minister to each other through their shared ministry of music to the congregation.
Metropolitan Festival Choir
The Metropolitan Festival Choir is an augmented choir assembled for our annual Good Friday concert (a Toronto tradition of more than 30 years). The Festival Choir rehearses on Sunday afternoons for the six weeks prior to Good Friday. Past repertoire has included Bach's St. John Passion and B Minor Mass, various Cantatas, and Faur's Requiem.
Handbell Choir
The Metropolitan Handbells rehearse on Thursday evenings under the direction of Margaret Metcalfe. Our three-octave set of Schulmerich handbells was donated in memory of Peter Campbell and Roy Rigg.
CIC Ensemble
Metropolitan's music group for youth ages 12 and older. This ensemble rehearses on Sunday afternoons and sings a wide variety of music under the direction of composer-arranger and Metropolitan soloist Benjamin Stein.
The Choristers
This group for ages 7-11 rehearses on Sunday mornings and participates in each Sunday Service. Everyone is welcome with no prior music experience. Part of each morning is devoted to the development of music reading skills.
Metropolitan Sparklers
A beginning music-education time for children ages 4-6. Taught by Dr. Carol Matthews, a member of the Metropolitan Choir and teacher of music education at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music.
