Mission/Introduction

The ministry of the MCCT Choir is to support and enhance community worship by singing at the two weekly services held each Sunday at the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto.

After You Become A Member

Meet Your Section Leader
Each of the four sections of the choir (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) has a section leader:

Introduce yourself to the leader assigned to your section at your first rehearsal and ask them to explain their role as a section leader. Your section leader (or a designate) should help you prepare for your first service. They will assist you on getting a gown assignment and other important aspects of participating in your first few services.

Getting Your Gown

On the morning of your first service singing in the choir, you will be assigned a gown. Ask your section leader for help with this at the Thursday rehearsal. The Choir Gown Coordinator will assign you a temporary or permanent choir gown.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

I've Been Thinking Of Joining. What Do I Do First?

If you are interested in becoming a member of the choir, you must come to a rehearsal. Choir rehearsals are usually held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the church. Once a month, there is an extra three hour rehearsal typically held on a Saturday morning.

When Can I Actually Start Singing with the Choir?

Before you can sing as a member of the choir, you need to:
1. Attend three or more weekly Chancel Choir rehearsals
2. Attend one or more worship services as a member of the congregation
3. Audition with the Music Director

To Join Do I Have To Audition?

At your first rehearsal, you have an opportunity to arrange a time for your audition with the Musical Director. An audition is a brief evaluation of your singing style and ability. Singing with the choir is at the discretion of the Music Director

If I Decide to Join What Is Expected of Me?

As a choir member, you are expected to:
1. Arrive on time for rehearsals
2. Bring your music and a pencil to every rehearsal
3. Alert your section leader if you can not attend a rehearsal
4. Attend the extra 8:00 am Sunday rehearsal and 9:00 am service at least once a month or when requested by the Music Director

Are There Any Times When The Time Committment Is Greater?

Choir responsibilities shift relative to certain times of the year (Lent, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Black History Month, the summer months). Special instructions for those times are provided by the Music Director

Does Every Choir Member Get A Gown and How?

On the morning of your first service singing in the choir, you will be assigned a gown. Ask for your section leader for help with this at the Thursday rehearsal. The Choir Gown Coordinator will assign you a temporary or permanent choir gown.

I Am Still Not Sure How Do I Get More Information?

Come to a rehearsal and speak to either Music Director Diane Leah or Associate Music Director Jeannie Wyse after service. Contact The Choir Secretary.

In Consideration of Others

Avoid the use of heavily scented products, perfumes or cologne. The use of unscented deodorant is encouraged.

Be considerate to your fellow volunteers. Choir members are expected to follow a code of conduct that supports the goals of the Choir and MCCT.

Conduct or behaviour that detracts from these goals or the spirit in which we work together to serve both the church, and one another, should be avoided.

Worship Service Expectations

When singing with the Chancel choir, you are expected to:
1. Sing at both the 9:00 am and 11:00 am services for at least four Sundays

2. Arrive at the Church by 8:00 am Sunday mornings to warm-up and rehearse for the 9:00 am service

3. Become familiar with the order of service, the role of the choir in each aspect of the service and learn the ‘service’ music that the choir is expected to sing from week to week and month to month

4. Wear your assigned gown or follow the dress code specified by the Music Director