(2018 Ellison Canadian Honour Choir)
ECHC is sponsored by/commanditée par:
MusicFest Canada, “The Nationals” invites you to audition for the Ellison Canadian Honour Choir, an honour group for vocalists 14 to 24.
The 2025 ECHC will sing together in the presentation of choral masterworks, under the direction of Scott Leithead and Kitbielle Pasagui! Scott is the founder and Artistic Director of Edmonton’s Korora Choir Association and TIME Jazz Association. Kitbielle is the Associate Conductor of Korora and most recently was the assistant conductor or the National Youth Choir of Canada. The ensemble will rehearse from Sunday, May 11th to Friday, May 16th at York University in Toronto, culminating with 2 feature concerts – in the afternoon and evening on May 16.
Participation in the ECHC includes eligibility for some of more than $50,000 of industry-sponsored scholarships.
The deadline for applications is March 20, 2025. The fee for successful applicants is $70. If you have any questions about the ECHC, please email John Chalmers (john.chalmers@musicfest.ca).
Accommodations for out-of-town honour ensemble members have been arranged at York University. Honour ensemble members are encouraged to stay at the university, but ARE NOT required to do so.
MusicFest is subsidizing the cost to have participants reside close to the rehearsal locations. Because of this subsidy, they are limited to members of the honour groups and can only be booked through the MusicFest Canada office. These arrangements are limited to six (6) nights only. For those wishing to stay at York University, the cost is $499.00 for the week. If you have a preference for the person sharing the room, that can be indicated on your online registration if you are accepted into the ensemble.
Check In: Sunday, May 11, 2025 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Check Out: Saturday, May 17, 2025 11:00am
Transportation to and from Toronto is the responsibility of each individual musician. Any honour ensemble member travelling by air to Toronto will be met promptly by MusicFest staff either wearing a MusicFest T-shirt and/or carrying a MusicFest sign. We will provide ground transportation to the university (and back).
