Produced by Roy Oommen and Corey Butler, this holiday offering also features the talent of Mark Masri as guest soloist on the power ballad, ‘Don’t Save It All For Christmas Day’.  Masri recently released his new CD, ‘La Voce’ and is known as a vocal powerhouse who has recently collaborated with artists such as Jim Brickman and Amy Sky.  “The time has finally come for the world to know what we have always known about Mark Masri”, says director Karen Burke.

Other guest artists featured on this project are Robi Botos, award-winning jazz pianist and drumming phenom, Larnell Lewis.  Various styles from traditional ‘hand-clapping’ arrangements of ‘Go Tell It On The Mountain’ and ‘Joy To The World” are interspersed with provocative jazz and reggae spins on popular Christmas songs such as ‘Do You Hear What I Hear’ and “We Three Kings”.

The CD release concert for this new Christmas album will be held at Agincourt Pentecostal Church in Scarborough, ON on Sunday, November 21^st at 7 p.m.  Stay tuned for more information on how to get your ticket.

Why wait?  Why not pre-order your CD on the link provided in the side bar on our website. For only $15.00 plus taxes and shipping & handling, be among the first to receive your very own copy delivered directly to your home.

Merry Christmas!

To support us please go to the following link:

http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/charity/tmc.htm

PLEDGE A RUNNER/WALKER IN TMC’S TEAM: To sponsor someone already registered in the TMC-Choir in Motion team, click the link on the bottom that says “Sponsor a Participant” and search TMC-Choir In Motion for a list of team members.

PLEDGE THE ENTIRE TMC TEAM: To sponsor the Toronto Mass Choir rather than a specific runner, click the link on the bottom that says “Sponsor a Team” and search for TMC-Choir in Motion.

If you choose to join our team at reduced registration rates, please follow these steps:

STEP ONE:

To register online for the marathon, half-marathon or 5K run/walk go to

http://my.e2rm.com/TeamPage.aspx?teamID=162049&langPref=en-CA

Click on ‘Join this team’ at the bottom of the page.

Complete the mandatory form fields.
Be sure to select that you are a Charity Challenge Runner.
From the drop down list, select the charity “TMC”.
Enter PIN code CCDISC.
Click the check box to accept the waiver.
Click Submit = Result: An information confirmation will appear on the screen.
Confirm the Registration fee amount is correct.
Click Submit = Result: A transaction confirmation screen will appear.
Great! You are now registered for the event. Go to Step Two to register to fundraise.

STEP TWO:

Once you have successfully registered for the event, you will receive a confirmation email of your entry from Events Online and be directed to the online fundraising program.

For more information contact our team leader, Jennel Wilmot at iana_j@yahoo.com.

Thank you for your ongoing support of TMC!

Karen,
Just wanted to let you and the TMC family know that Power Up was awesome!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed myself… The seminars I attended with both Nicole and Cassandra Sommers were done profesionally and were very informative. The choir was gracious and welcoming and I felt so at home with all of them. They were great!!
I also was so blown away with the awesomeness of the talents that God has instilled in you. Your ability to teach and impart knowledge to the mixed group of registrants was amazing. I have gained a new respect for you and I am so honoured to know you.
May God continue to bless you and TMC in your pursuits in spreading the gospel through music.
Blessings!
I.C.

Hi Karen,
Thank you for a wonderful weekend.  Not only did I learn a lot, I had the privilege to meet so many wonderful people.  It was an awesome weekend, with awesome people and absolutely incredible music. The Spirit surely did move me!Have a wonderful day and weekend.
M.N.

Thank you so much Karen & Choir.  I enjoyed it & learned from it tons!!!  I am still talking about it to anyone who will listen.  My husband and friends enjoyed the Sunday evening concert tons also !!!  We are now bigger TMC fans than we were before.  Cannot wait for the Christmas CD.
Praise The Lord,
B.A. from Port Hope, ON

HURRY ON 2011 !!!

If you are interested in finding out more about what Power Up is, please click HERE where you can read about what we did in the 2010 workshop, and HERE to read about our 2010 clinicians. We usually hold Power Up over the last weekend in February, so put the time aside and plan to attend in 2011!

“The Evolution of Gospel Music” is one show I will never forget; I was entertained, I was informed and most of all I was moved! The vocal performances were incredible, the production spectacular and one could not have asked for a better band. This powerful drama takes you on a journey of the black experience in North America via the soundtrack of their lives. From the Spirituals birthed in the suffering of the plantation slaves to today’s chart topping hits each era of Gospel Music is explored exposing one to the challenges and victories of the times. The ear is treated to a wonderfully diverse palette of sounds and styles while the heart is stirred by the courage and dignity of the people who in the midst of oppression gave us a gift of music that sets the soul free! Don’t miss the opportunity to experience “The Evolution of Gospel Music” your body will move with the rhythm and your heart will cry out with the conviction …”thank God Almighty I’m free at last!”

“Gospel music is a powerful genre of music and so it is always exciting when we can collaborate with artists that are known for excellence in their genre.  Amani is also known for her emotive and passionate delivery.”

This will not be the first time that TMC has paired Gospel music with Spoken Word.  Dwayne Sewell’s creative contribution was featured on the title track of TMC’s 2007 all-Caribbean gospel album, ‘Going Home”.

TMC is one of Canada’s longest serving and most successful gospel music choirs, having performed in Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. They have also visited Europe, including Poland in May 2008 where they performed for more than 8000 people. This is the second year for this elegant gala and the theme this year is ‘freedom’, and the impact that gospel music has had inspiring people to find freedom and hope.

Advance tickets are available for $50 and after October 20th, $60. Price includes full access to the event, including inspirational gospel music, food, and the silent auction.

The Juno Awarding winning Toronto Mass Choir (TMC) is pleased to announce their fall concert featuring Newworldson.  The Toronto Mass Choir is led by musical director, Karen Burke, York University professor of music, and is made up of some of the best singers and musicians in the Greater Toronto Area.  This gospel choir has been touring and recording since 1988 in Toronto, and around the world. The Juno-nominated and 2007 Covenant Award winning NewWorldSon brings their blend of pop, soul, jazz and gospel to the table and their sound is unlike anything going on in popular music today.

Come, see and hear TMC and NewWorldSon together “live” for the first time ever at 7:00 pm on Saturday November 21, 2009 at the Willowdale Pentecostal Church, 288 Cummer Ave, Toronto, ON (W. of Bayview & N. of Finch).  Advanced ticket price – $15, At the door – $20.

TORONTO MASS CHOIR’s mission is “To create and perform Gospel music that will draw people into the awesome presence of God.” The choir is committed to taking the Gospel message through music across Canada and the nations of the world.

Armed with inspirational lyrics and world class musicianship, NEWWORLDSON rescues soul music from being a mere genre and returns the art form to its sacred roots.

Together on stage, the atmosphere will become electrified. This is a must-see event.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Author:Tara Burke

Toronto, ON – The cream of the crop in Toronto gospel music’s scene unite for a wonderful night of music and praise! The Juno award-winning Toronto Mass Choir headlines the event along with other participants including jazz-influenced steel pan artist Joy Lapps, and gospel soul artist, Jenna Burke. The evening proposes a night of high quality music available for the whole family at a very affordable price. In partnership with Scarborough’s Malvern Christian Assembly, located at 6705 Sheppard Avenue East, the event takes place at 7pm on August 29, 2009.

The gospel music scene in Toronto is very vibrant, and this night promises nothing less than collaboration between some of its brightest lights. Leaving behind the rainy weather and the Toronto garbage strike, this night guarantees a night of uplifting music after a not-so-uplifting summer. Joining the artists mentioned above, the night will include recording artist Nordene, steel pan player, Winston Dayal, and the jazz sounds of the Joy Brown Quintet. A family can enjoy the night for the great price of only $10, with children age 4 and under getting in for free! The night will also include giveaways and refreshments on sale.

The night is dubbed “Malvern Micah Mix”, allowing the sponsor, Micah Records to showcase some of its talents at Malvern Christian Assembly. After enjoying a long-standing partnership of almost two decades, both are excited to host this event for local gospel music lovers. Toronto Mass Choir director Karen Burke says, “This not-to-be missed event will reunite the musicians from our Caribbean gospel music album, “Going Home” including producer Joy Brown and drummer, Larnell Lewis.  It is sure to be a night to remember.”

Micah Records, established in 1988, exists to provide gospel music that moves listeners into the presence of God by giving a stage for talented artists to share their God-given talents. The Malvern Micah Mix continues a tradition of amazing nights of worship, praise and community. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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