This year, the prestigious Ontario Youth Choir will be conducted by our very own Artistic Director Jamie Loback, and accompanied by the other half of ORYC's artistic team, Pianist Aude Urbancic! Several of our choristers and alumni are also part of this roster. Learn more about the 2025 ensemble here. At the end of an […]
The ORYC is currently recruiting for its Board of Directors - please see our Volunteer Opportunities page for details.
ORYC's Annual General Meeting of Members will take place on October 21, 2025 from 8:30-9:15pm at St. Joseph's Parish. Notice will be sent directly to members and invited guests by October 10, 2025. Please be advised, the candidates for the election to the Board of Directors are as follows: Candidates for Director-at-Large: Nassim G. Barakat, […]
Join us as we open our 2025 season with a stunning performance of Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610 — a masterpiece of early Baroque choral music! This powerful and expressive work showcases the brilliance of Monteverdi's vocal writing, and offers a rich tapestry of sacred music that is both majestic and intimate. Performed by candlelight, […]
Giving Tuesday 2025: The Performance Fund This year, the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir’s Giving Tuesday campaign focuses on The Performance Fund — a fund dedicated to supporting the instrumentalists, musicians, and technical enhancements that help bring our performances to life. As a choral organization that regularly performs works from the great choral symphonic repertoire, instrumentalists are essential to giving our […]
Celebrate the season with our annual Holiday Concert, a festive Christmas event highlighting beautiful French music, featuring Saint-Saëns' Christmas Oratorio. This uplifting retelling of the Nativity blends angelic melodies and rich harmonies, performed by our talented young singers. A joyful evening of festive music and tradition awaits! Save the date! All of these […]
Save the Date! Come in from the cold and warm your heart at our annual fundraiser concert in support of St. Joe's Supper Table program. This uplifting event brings together youth choirs from across the region — and even from Montreal! — to give back to a community partner that means so much to […]
What happens when Latin tango meets sacred choral music? Experience the thrill this spring as we present Martin Palmeri's Misatango — a bold fusion of classical tradition and Argentine passion. With live instrumental accompaniment, this season finale promises soaring melodies, rich harmonies, and soul-stirring rhythms you won't forget. Save the date! All of […]
Celebrate the creativity and leadership of ORYC's rising stars at our Coffee House Showcase! In a cozy, café-style setting, enjoy heartfelt performances by our choristers as they step into solo, ensemble, and conducting roles. It's an inspiring evening of music, passion, and connection with the next generation of musical leaders. Save the date! […]
Requiems are often heavy, but Duruflé's take is different. It is built entirely on warmth, comfort, and floating melodies. At the heart of the work are ancient Gregorian chants that have been sung for centuries. Duruflé transforms these simple melodies into something that feels both timeless and surprisingly modern. Sung by ORYC choristers, the music […]
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