Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Voces Boreales and its octet VB8 explore the rich choral repertoire and support the creation of new works, particularly those by Quebec and Canadian composers. Both ensembles, directed by Andrew Gray, champion choral music through concerts, commissioned works and master classes. Now under the direction of Andrew Gray, the Montreal Choral Institute was founded in 2006 by Swiss conductor Michael Zaugg.

However, to continue on this musical journey, we need your help. To enable Voces Boreales to present concerts planned for its 2024-2025 season, the board has set a fundraising goal of $60,000. Thank you for your generosity!

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3 Pillars of Voces Boreales

ENRICHING MONTREAL'S CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

As the only professional choir in Montreal whose repertoire spans 400 years of music—from Bach to Pärt—Voces Boreales enriches the daily lives of Montrealers by offering profound musical experiences, whether through its stand-out concerts, its multisensory installation Camino, or audio recordings like its debut CD Winter Magic. Your donation helps maintain and expand these cultural offerings. More than 50% of Voces Boreales' annual budget goes directly to artists and cultural professionals, contributing to the sustainability of their careers and the development of Montreal's dynamic cultural ecosystem.

INNOVATING AND SUPPORTING EMERGING TALENT

Each year, Voces Boreales supports the careers of dozens of emerging artists. The donations collected by the ensemble fund educational programs such as choral workshops, master classes in choral conducting, and composition workshops for young Canadian composers. Since 2014, the choir has presented around fifty new works, several of which were world premieres. Donations also help finance commissioned works, and workshopping innovative forms of expression.

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY TIES

Voces Boreales events bring together a large audience of all ages and backgrounds, fostering a sense of community and sharing. Through post-concert meet and greet between artists and the audience, choral singing workshops, and family concerts, they create opportunities for exchange.