Canada's Premiere Professional Liturigical Choir
for Young SIngers
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We are not a children’s choir: we are a choir! We do not get together to have fun: we get together to study, learn and become musicians! We do not sing tuneful, fun, uplifting music; we sing music! We don’t sing music that is trendy and we don’t disavow music just because of its origin or period. We grow by striving to continually improve. We grow by working hard. We grow by constantly challenging ourselves. We are a choir of young musicians who care deeply about excellence and don’t apologize for it! We are the Choristers of The Metropolitan United Church Choir School.
Membership at Metropolitan United Church is not a requirement for participation, neither is membership in the United Church of Canada or in any other religious denomination. The program is offered without cost, but it is not free. Consistent commitment on the part of the choristers and their families to the work of the Choir School is their payment for participation.
Membership at Metropolitan United Church is not a requirement for participation, neither is membership in the United Church of Canada or in any other religious denomination. The program is offered without cost, but it is not free. Consistent commitment on the part of the choristers and their families to the work of the Choir School is their payment for participation.
Upcoming opportunities to hear the Choir
Sunday, May 4 at the 11 AM Service
Thursday, May 15 at 645 - Choral Evensong
Sunday, June 22nd at 1230 PM - Year End Concert
Thursday, May 15 at 645 - Choral Evensong
Sunday, June 22nd at 1230 PM - Year End Concert
England 2024 Tour
In July of 2024 the Choristers will returned to England to sing a week residency at Norwich Cathedral, and additional services at Ripon and Durham Cathedrals. During their time in Norwich, the Choristers deputized for the Cathedral Choir and sang the weekly rotation of eight services in their place.
Click the link below to Read the 2024 Choir Tour Blog
What People are saying about the Metropolitan United Church Choir School
"The Metropolitan Choir School is truly doing essential work, and changing the face of choral music in Canada. Gregg Redner and Catherine Gray's remarkable ability to inspire young people is evident at every turn. The Choir School bares great fruit now, but equally, this is an investment in the future of music. I would strongly recommend this outstanding musical experience to any young musician, and I look forward very much to watching the Choir evolve for years to come." - John Robinson, FRCO (Director of Music, Blackburn Cathedral, UK)
"The chorister programme at Metropolitan United Church is a vibrant and wonderful community of dedicated staff, musicians and educationalists who are determined to provide an enriching and fulfilling musical education to the children of London, Ontario, CA. Through its annual chorister festival and at services throughout the year children learn what it is to sing, learn and grow alongside each other in a caring environment, increasing their musical skills and knowledge to enable them not just to sing together in a resonant, healthy manner but to explore the riches of choral repertoire both past and present and learn how to be together in a team. It is a pleasure to have been involved with the chorister festival and to be part of a very special community." - Katherine Dienes-Williams, FRCO (Organist and Master of the Choristers, Guildford Cathedral, Guildford, UK)
"I enjoyed working with the Met Choristers enormously over the weekend. They are really focused and keen, and are learning all of the right sorts of skills. There's plenty of potential in the sound, and what Gregg has achieved with them already is impressive in such a short space of time. They were also incredibly welcoming and friendly!" - Sarah MacDonald, FRCO (Director of Chapel Music, Selwyn College, Cambridge University and Director of the Ely Cathedral Girls Choir)
"A superb choir, achieving a level of excellence one rarely experiences these days!" - Bruce Neswick - FAGO, FRSCM (Director of Music, Trinity Cathedral, Portland, OR)
"I enjoyed working with the Met Choristers enormously over the weekend. They are really focused and keen, and are learning all of the right sorts of skills. There's plenty of potential in the sound, and what Gregg has achieved with them already is impressive in such a short space of time. They were also incredibly welcoming and friendly!" - Sarah MacDonald, FRCO (Director of Chapel Music, Selwyn College, Cambridge University and Director of the Ely Cathedral Girls Choir)
"A superb choir, achieving a level of excellence one rarely experiences these days!" - Bruce Neswick - FAGO, FRSCM (Director of Music, Trinity Cathedral, Portland, OR)