*Our in-person and online song circles are no longer running in Toronto. We are still offering seasonal workshops and events, which you can learn more about here on our website.
Sing for Joy is an all-inclusive community of choirs in the City of Toronto. We welcome all voices, and require no singing experience – just a desire to sing with others. Our songs are learned by ear in the oral tradition of call-and-response, drawing from many cultures and backgrounds. We have three locations to choose from.
Sing for Joy is unique from traditional choirs in that we don’t use sheet music or written words. Our songs are learned by ear, and reflect a diversity of roots, origins, and inspirations. We sing songs of many themes, including songs for courage and justice, joy and peace, comfort and healing. We choose songs that you can weave into the rhythm of your daily life, and take home to share with your loved ones.
Sing for Joy is a member of the Ubuntu Choir Network, a global community of singing groups who believe that the joy of singing is a universal birthright, and that together, regardless of musical background, we can help improve the world by joining voices in song. Ubuntu is a Zulu word, meaning “I am because we are”. To learn more about Ubuntu singing, click here.
For us, being all-inclusive means that all voices are welcome, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, and musical experience. We strive to share songs that are universally accessible, that celebrate the diverse roots and origins of where we come from. This is how true harmony is made.
Did you know that singing together has all kinds of proven benefits, from physical and mental health and wellbeing, to increased energy and confidence, to a heightened sense of belonging and connection? If you’re new to choirs or group singing in general, check out these 5 reasons to start singing today.
