Events
Throughout the year, we provide opportunities for you to engage and get involved with Programs for 50+ and Community Engagement.
Our events include thought-provoking presentations and lectures, performances, volunteer programs, and more.
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A Winter's Gathering: Carols, Candles, and Song
Toronto Metropolitan University Concert Choir presents an evening of choral music celebrating the Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter solstice traditions.
Featuring Marc-Antoine Charpentier's Messe de Minuit pour Noël (Midnight Mass), the concert brings together traditional French Noël melodies and a vibrant collection of seasonal music spanning centuries, cultures, and traditions.
Enjoy holiday favourites including "Silent Night," "Maoz Tzur," and a solstice medley. Celebrate the end of the year with an uplifting evening of music, reflection, and community.
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Christ Church Deer Park
1570 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1Z8
Ticket Prices:
Early bird (until November 27): $25
Regular admission (from November 28): $35
Children under 10: Free
Tickets can also be purchased in cash at the door.
Meet the Music Director
J. Rigzin Tute is an accomplished singer and conductor who has been performing since childhood. He holds a BA and MA in Music from Wilfrid Laurier University and Westminster Choir College in Princeton.
Rigzin has performed with the world-renowned Westminster Choir at the Festival of Two Worlds in Charleston, South Carolina, and Spoleto, Italy, as well as with the New York Philharmonic and choirs across Canada. He brings a wealth of experience, a deep love of music, and an engaging teaching style to every performance.
With thanks to The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation for their generous support.