McGill Conservatory Choirs

McGill Conservatory Children's Choir

For children age 8 to 12
1:30 hrs/week, September to May
Mondays, 17:30 to 19:00, West-Island
Director: Lisa Perusse

The McGill Conservatory Children's Choir functions as a training choir to enable young singers to develop a love of choral singing and to establish good singing habits. Repertoire is varied and exposes students to classical, folk, ethnic, seasonal and contemporary music. Rehearsals take place on McGill University's Macdonald Campus, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Please call the McGill Conservatory Office at 514-398-7673 to schedule an audition. You may also contact us by choirs [dot] conservatory [at] mcgill [dot] ca (Email)

See audition requirements below.
Please call 514.398.7673 for an audition

McGill Conservatory Youth Choir

For youth age 12 to 19
2 hrs/week, September to end of June
Mondays, 18:15 to 20:15, West-Island
Director: Amy Henderson

The McGill Conservatory Youth Choir has won several awards and performs frequently in a variety of concert venues, including Pollack Hall. The Choir offers students a wide variety of musical styles and languages, and challenges choristers to work toward excellence in the art of choral singing. Rehearsals take place on McGill University's Macdonald Campus, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Please call the McGill Conservatory Office at 514-398-7673 to schedule an audition.

See audition requirements below.
Please call 514.398.7673 for an audition

McGill Conservatory Adult Choir

For adults (18 years and older)
2 hrs/week, September to May
Tuesdays, 19:15 to 21:30, West-Island
Director: Xavier Brossard-Ménard

The McGill Conservatory Adult Choir is a dynamic ensemble for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass singers. Choristers are offered the opportunity to sing in a variety of styles and languages, being challenged to work toward excellence in the art of choral singing. The choir performs 4 to 6 times per year and rehearses on McGill University's Macdonald Campus in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Although previous choral experience and the ability to read music is preferable, it is not mandatory. Please call the McGill Conservatory Office at 514-398-7673 to schedule an audition.

See audition requirements below.
Please call 514.398.7673 for an audition

McGill Conservatory PopTones

For adults (18 years and older, baby boomers welcome!)
2 hrs/week, September to June
Sundays, 15:30 to 17:30, Downtown
Director: Lisa Perusse

The McGill Conservatory PopTones is an SATB vocal ensemble which performs a wide range of popular music, including pop, classic rock, Motown and others. Accompanied by a live trio of guitar, bass, and drums, the ensemble will feature numbers by artists such as The Beatles, The Zombies, Michael Jackson, The Beach Boys, and many, many more! Rehearsals take place Downtown. Although previous choral experience and the ability to read music is preferable, it is not mandatory. Please call the McGill Conservatory Office at 514-398-4543 to schedule an audition.

See audition requirements below.
Please call 514.398.4543 for an audition

Audition requirements for all choirs
Must sing one song of your choice, plus "Happy Birthday".
Scale exercises will also be given.

Please refer to the Audition Schedule for dates.

For more information on term dates and fees, please download the pdf document Dates & Fees.