Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

The roots of the large Toronto Mendelssohn Choir date back to the late 19th century, making the group one of Canada's best-established and most characteristic musical ensembles. The choir has had a long association with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Among the ensemble's many notable recordings was that of the score to the film Schindler's List (1993), conducted by John Williams. In 2021, Jean-Sébastien Vallée was appointed as its artistic director, marking a new era for the choir. The first major record to come out under his leadership was the 2024 anniversary celebration Remember: 130 Years of Canadian Choral Music. The choir has about 150 members, also maintaining a 70-member Toronto Mendelssohn Singers and, since 1977, a Toronto Mendelssohn Youth Choir. The group performs at Toronto's Koerner Hall at Telus Center and at a variety of Toronto churches.