For the Love of Singing
Guelph Male Choir brings people together through the joy of singing, offering individuals of all abilities the opportunity to grow musically, build friendships and share music with the wider community.
Vision
To be a vibrant and welcoming non-auditioned choir that enriches community life through song, honours its Welsh male choir heritage, embraces diverse musical traditions and inspires and supports a lasting love of choral music
Our Values
Learning
We welcome singers of varied backgrounds and abilities, and with professional guidance we support one another in learning, growing and performing together.
Fellowship
We respect the opinions and contributions of all, building fellowship and support among a varied membership.
Diversity
We celebrate the rich musical traditions of many cultures, faiths, and languages.
Community
We believe in giving back to the community through performance, partnerships, support for local charities and providing opportunities for youth.
Sustainability
We are committed to responsible stewardship, self-sufficiency, transparency, and sustainability so that the choir can continue to thrive for years to come
Come Join Us!
The Guelph Male Choir is an all-welcoming, no-audition choir that celebrates and shares the joy of choral singing.
Rehearsals for the 2025 fall season begin Wednesday, September 10th at 7:00PM.
All rehearsals are held at All Saints Lutheran Anglican Church, 210 Silvercreek Parkway North, Guelph, Ontario.
Upcoming Events
Fall Choral Workshop
CALLING ALL TENOR AND BASS SINGERS!
Guest performer: Amelia Avdoulos, AMCO Scholarship Winner 2025.
Location: All Saints Lutheran Anglican Church, 210 Silvercreek Parkway N., Guelph
Saturday, November 14, 2026 1-4 p.m., (Registration starts at 12:30 p.m.)
Cost: $20, includes music and snacks!
Clinician: Dr. Jamie Hillman, Chair of Choral Studies, University of Toronto
Participation open to all high school and community tenors and basses and their conductors. Interested singers and conductors should contact GMC at wesing@guelphmalechoir.com so we can be sure that we have enough music for everyone
"The Gift" in What Sweeter Music!
The Guelph Male Choir’s December 2025 concert, What Sweeter Music, is a celebration of seasonal festivals from Diwali to Christmas to Indigenous peoples in Canada. To represent Indigenous peoples’ festivals, GMC Choir Director Gordon Burnett selected The Gift by Russell Wallace. The composer had never heard it performed by an all-male chorus. Mr. Burnett asked choir members to record a rehearsal. And, he sent their recording to Mr. Wallace for his thoughts about their performance. They were warm, appreciative, and encouraging.
Kevin Dallaire is the soloist.
Below is information about Russel Wallace and the recording of the Guelph Male Choir performing his The Gift.
"The Gift" by Russell Wallace
- Interpreted by the Guelph Male Choir
Russell Wallace is an award-winning composer, producer and traditional singer from the Stʼatʼimc and Lil’wat Nation. Wallace learned about traditional singing from his mom Flora Wallace from Xaxlip/Lil’wat. His music can be heard on soundtracks for film, television and theatre/dance productions across Canada and the U.S. Wallace received a Leo Award for best music for a documentary for his work on “1491” the TV series and received the Lieutenant Governor’s Art and Music Award in 2022 for artists who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, community engagement, and commitment through fostering and mentoring others in the fields of Visual Arts, Music or Performance.
Wallace’s music has been performed internationally and was featured at Biennale Arte 2022-The 59th International Art Exhibition in Venice. He works with many choirs in Vancouver and has been the Director of Indigenous Vocal Ensemble at Vancouver Community College. [Source]
About the GMC
The Guelph Male Choir was founded in October 1997 by Roy Connolly and Dr. Murdo McKinnon, motivated especially by their great love for choral singing in the Welsh male choir tradition.
As a non-auditioned community choir, membership is open to men of all ages and stages. The repertoire of the choir is chosen by the Director and now reflects a broad diversity of styles and genres; songs from Broadway shows, movies and operas, arrangements of folk songs, spirituals, Christmas carols and hymns.
The selections are prepared during weekly rehearsals and presented at two annual concerts – Christmas and Spring.
Tom Rayner Scholarship Awarded to Amelia Avdoulos
Bob Moore, President of the Guelph Male Choir, presenting Amelia Avdoulos first prize for the Tom Rayner Scholarship Award. The award is sponsored by the Associated Male Choruses of Ontario.
Amelia is a graduate of Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute, where she was active in the music program. This summer, Ms. Avdoulos is on staff at the Guelph Youth Music Centre. In September, she will be attending the Don Wright Faculty of Music at Western University in London, Ontario to study Voice. Congratulations Amelia!
