Les Choristes

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Les Choristes is a soprano and alto choir made up of students from across campus, most of whom are voice majors at the Don Wright Faculty of Music. The choir performs a variety of music that includes different eras, styles, and languages.

Les Choristes has enjoyed a rich history of commissioning and premiering compositions, including works by Canadian composers such as Andrew Balfour, Nancy Telfer, Ruth Watson Henderson, Jeff Smallman, and Sarah Quartel.

The choir has received awards in the CBC Choral Competitions and from the Canadian Music Educators’ Association. They have also been featured at MusicFest Canada, the Ontario Music Educators’ Association conference, and the American Choral Directors Association conference. Tours have brought the group to Ottawa, Toronto and Cobourg, and they recently collaborated in concert with musica intima and Andrew Balfour.

Conductor: TBA
Choral Coordinator: Mark Ramsay
Audition required. Open to all Western University students. Audition information
Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5:30 p.m. Rehearsal information
Voice Division

2026-27 Performances

Please read the Audience Information page before joining us on campus.
Concert programs are available for download up to a week in advance.
Durations are estimated.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 7:30pm Paul Davenport Theatre (1.5 hours)

Annual Choral Kick-Off!

Chorale, Les Choristes, and Western University Singers share the stage in the annual Choral Kick-off! Come hear all three ensembles together in concert as they launch the choral season.

Monday, December 7, 2026 7:30pm Paul Davenport Theatre (1 hour)

Choral Combinations

Celebrate the end of the semester with Les Choristes and Chorale. Featuring music for both mixed-voice and equal-voice ensembles, the program highlights the unique colours, textures, and expressive possibilities of each vocal combination.

Wednesday, February 10, 2027 12:30pm von Kuster Hall (1 hour)

Lunchtime Choral Series

Take a midday break, unplug, and catch each of our faculty choirs in concert this week at 12:30 p.m.: Chorale on Tuesday, Les Choristes on Wednesday, and Western University Singers on Thursday.

Saturday, April 3, 2027 7:30pm von Kuster Hall (1.5 hours)

Voices of Spring

Les Choristes and Western University Singers share the stage in an evening of music to celebrate the arrival of spring. Spanning a variety of styles, languages, and musical traditions, the program celebrates the power of song to connect, reflect, and inspire.

Recent Repertoire

Lullaby – Matthew Emery
Alice – Sarah Quartel
Magnificat – Christine Donkin
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28 – Benjamin Britten
Blue Sky – Wei Cui
Hoj, Hura Hoj (O Mountain, O!) – Otmar Macha
Come Ye Makers of Song – Ruth Watson Henderson
Tancnota (Dancing Song) – Zoltán Kodály