Founded in 1968, Toronto Accolades is an all-female a cappella choral group singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style. We are members of Harmony, Inc., an international organization promoting friendship and personal growth through music and music education. Our repertoire includes a variety of music, both old and new, fast and slow. We put on shows, compete at Harmony, Inc. annual contests, and perform within the community. Please browse through our website to find out more about us.
OLG CHARITABLE GAMING CENTRE
One of the goals of the chorus is to give of our time and talents to enrich the life of our community. The funds we received from volunteering at Kennedy Road Charitable Gaming Association recently allowed us to significantly enrich the life of our community – literally! In 2023, we were able to deliver generous financial contributions to four community agencies which do so much to support those in need: NeighbourLink North York, the Salvation Army, North York Community House and North York Harvest Food Bank. Thank you Kennedy Road Charitable Gaming Association for helping us to fulfill our mission. Visit our "Latest News" page to view cheque presentation photos.
If you belong to a charitable or non-profit organization looking for new fundraising opportunities, take a look at this link and consider volunteering at one of Ontario's Charitable Gaming Centres for a few hours a month in return for a share of their proceeds. https://www.globalheroes.com/successful-fundraising-with.../
VISIT A REHEARSAL
The Accolades meet every Thursday evening at Earl Bales Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St. (Bathurst and Sheppard) for fun, friendship and song! Rehearsals take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. We are thrilled to have added several new members recently. We invite anyone who is interested to come out and join us for an evening to see what our chorus is all about, and discover the joys of making music together. (Masks are optional.)Email our membership chair for more information. Join us and find your voice!
Text Lisa Taylor: 647-886-1766,
Latest News
CONGRATULATIONS TO STACEY MCKAY AND MEENA PURI -- OUR NEWEST CHORUS MEMBERS. AN ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME FROM ALL OF US!
Holiday chorus concert, November 30, 2023
At the beginning of November, the chorus welcomed 15 enthusiastic women who took up our invitation to come out and learn some Holiday songs with us in four-part harmony. We were excited that several women chose to join each of the harmony parts, as well as several choosing to sing the lead or melody part. After four rehearsal evenings, we put on a performance featuring the Toronto Accolades and highlighting this year's "Holiday Chorus". Special guest performers were the North Toronto Songbirds children's choir and two terrific quartets -- brand new Belles and Whistles and Silver Medalists in this year's Ontario Men's Competition, Constructive Criticism. The venue at Earl Bales Community Centre was filled to capacity by an enthusiastic audience of friends and family of chorus members and our special holiday chorus singers. We are pleased to say that 3 of those holiday chorus singers have since joined the chorus!
OUR "LINKS" PAGE
If you click on our "Links" page in the Menu under "Other", you will find website addresses and information about our Harmony, Inc. organization, and Area 5, to which all the Ontario choruses within our organization belong. You will also find information and internet links to Sing Canada Harmony which promotes a cappella singing in Canadian schools and communities, Rama Toronto East where we volunteer, the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association which helps fund our chorus,and several charities which the chorus supports or has supported in the past.
Want Toronto Accolades to sing at your next function?
Why not hire Toronto Accolades to entertain at your next event? We can perform at corporate functions, charity events, community Entertainment events, birthday parties, christmas parties, awards nights, weddings, engagements, anniversaries, engagements, and even funerals and memorial services.
