McGill Conservatory Boys' Choir

1:30 hrs/week, September to May, Tuesdays, 16:30 to 18:00
For boys age 8 to 12
Director: Scott Gabriel

Under the direction of Scott Gabriel, the McGill Conservatory Boys' Choir provides young male singers a fun and supportive context in which to explore the finest choral repertoire throughout the ages, from early music to contemporary sacred and secular, jazz, gospel, and R&B styles. Solos, duets, and ensemble singing provide a unique opportunity to develop and refine performance skills while fostering courage, awareness, teamwork, and leadership.

Membership in the Boys' Choir is open to boys aged 8 to 12. Previous musical experience is not required, but potential choristers must be sufficiently mature to participate in a highly-structured, collaborative activity for 1h30. The ability to read well (text, not music) is essential. Visitors (e.g. family or friends) are warmly welcome at rehearsals, which take place at McGill University's Macdonald Campus, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue on Tuesday evenings.

Please call the McGill Conservatory Office at 514-398-7673 or 514-398-4543 to schedule an audition. You may also contact us by Email

See audition requirements below.
Auditions on Friday, September 11, 2009
Please call 514.398.7673 for an audition

McGill Conservatory Children's Choir

1:30 hrs/week, September to May, Mondays, 16:30 to 18:00
For children age 8 to 12
Director: Erica Phare

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 or 514-398-4543 to schedule an audition. You may also contact us by Email

See audition requirements below.
Auditions on Friday, September 11, 2009
Please call 514.398.7673 for an audition

McGill Conservatory Youth Choir

2 hrs/week, September to end of June, Mondays, 18:15 to 20:15
For children age 12 to 19
Director: Erica Phare

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 or 514-398-4543 to schedule an audition.

See audition requirements below.
Auditions on Friday, September 11, 2009
Please call 514.398.7673 for an audition

McGill Conservatory Adult Choir

2 hrs/week, September to May, Tuesdays, 19:00 to 21:00
For adults (18 years and older)
Director: Erica Phare

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 or 514-398-4543 to schedule an audition.

See audition requirements below.
Auditions on Friday, September 11, 2009
Please call 514.398.7673 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.