The Maple Leaf Chord Company

Ontario Seniors Men’s Chorus 2026 – 2027

The past few years has confronted our Singing Communities with many changes. Despite these many challenges, the great news is that we are reviving the Ontario District Male Seniors Chorus, the MLCC,  for the 2026 season.
 
We will rehearse about once a month during the summer and perform at the District Fall Convention, October 16-17 in Woodstock.
 

Basics

The basic philosophy and goals of the MLCC have not changed since we started in 2016.  Lets return to the foundations of our hobby   – get learning, singing, ringing, making new friends, and having fun.
 

Eligibility

Must be  55 years of age or older, must be male members of the BHS and the Ontario District.  Singers of all ability levels are invited to participate.
 

Format for 2026

  • Rehearsals will be on Saturday Afternoons
  • The rehearsals will be at Sharon-Hope United Church. With the exception of two rehearsals at Harmony Ranch. See the schedule below for dates and location.
  • The Music Team
    • Music Director – Derek Stevens
    • Assistant Directors – Ken Fisher
    • Lead Section Leader – Derek Stevens
    • Tenor SL. – Bobby Gibson
    • Bari S.L. – Moe Schroter
    • Bass S.L. – Ken Fisher
    • Chorus Manager – Ken Fisher
 

Rehearsals

6 rehearsals plus one at the Fall Convention.
 
When & Where
Saturdays 12:30 pm (singing at 1:00) to 3:30. Note – when using Sharon-Hope United Church as our practice venue slight modifications of the timing may happen due to church needs. Please see the updated schedule below.

  • May 30 – Harmony Ranch, 184 Baldwin Road, Baldwin, ON.
  • June 27 – Sharon-Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie Street, Newmarket, ON.,
  • July 25 – Sharon-Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie Street, Newmarket, ON.
  • August 29 – Sharon-Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie Street, Newmarket, ON.
  • Sept 19 – Sharon-Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie Street, Newmarket, ON.
  • OCT 3 – Harmony Ranch, 184 Baldwin Road, Baldwin, ON.
  • OCT 17 – Woodstock, ON – Ontario District Convention – Location TBD
 

Short Term Goals – until October 2026

  1. Have fun learning, singing together in a bigger, chorus,, make new friends, etc.
  2. Perform at the 2026 Ontario District Fall Convention and qualify for 2027 Seniors Chorus Festival in Virginia Beach
 

Long Term Goals – MLCC 2026-2027

The 2027 Mid-Winter Convention and Seniors Chorus Festival will be held in Virginia Beach, from Feb 3 – 7, 2027. The chorus will vote on participating or not.

 

Expectations

You are responsible for your own independent learning. Ask for help if you need it.
 
Your Music Team is asking that you attend all 6 rehearsals if at all possible. Chat with the Directors if you run into problems with this. Sign-in sheets will be at each rehearsal.  Each rehearsal will be recorded and put onto our secure District website.
 
The Music Team wants to be able to offer individual coaching to our members on things like vocal quality, breathing, general tuning.  Thus, we will be inventing ways to offer individual and sectional rehearsals.  This may include some personal recordings done during rehearsals.
 

Repertoire

My Honey’s Lovin Arms
Stock No. BHS #203130
arr.  Don Gray
 
Smilin’ Through
Stock No. BHS #8833
arr.  Lou Perry
 

Cost

Register online by clicking the REGISTRATION button on this page. Be prepared to pay using your credit card. The cost is $55 plus the Eventbrite fee.
After you are registered you will get a password for the Learning Tools.

For other methods of registering or if you have questions, please contact:
Ken Fisher, 519 823-1977,
cel 519 820-3163
kfisher@uoguelph.ca.