ODE TO JOY!
SING WITH THE SYMPHONY
Co-presented by Luminato Festival and Toronto Symphony Orchestra
In association with Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
Supported by
June 12, 2026
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Sankofa Square
1 Dundas Street East
CALL FOR SINGERS AND CHOIRS
On June 12 at 7:30 PM, Luminato Festival will live-stream the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMC), and esteemed international soloists performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 from Roy Thomson Hall to Sankofa Square.
Sankofa Square will be filled with hundreds of voices joining together to sing along to the iconic fourth movement, featuring the “Ode to Joy” chorus.
Singers, choirs, and members of the public will be conducted by Jean-Sébastien Vallée on-site at Sankofa Square, creating a powerful shared choral experience in the heart of the city.
Participants are expected to rehearse on their own using the materials provided [ODE TO JOY LEARNING RESOURCES]. There will be one optional group rehearsal on Saturday, June 6 (venue TBC). Otherwise, participants will come together at Sankofa Square on June 12 to rehearse briefly and perform as part of this extraordinary event.
To participate in Ode To Joy on June 12 at Sankofa Square, please register below.
Learning Resources
These resources have been compiled by the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir for the massed choir event, Ode to Joy, as part of Luminato Festival 2026. They are free for you to use.
Attending as a singer? Register here
For any queries, please contact
chollway@luminato.com.
A welcome message from Jean-Sébastien Vallée
Artistic Director of
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and on-site conductor
Score
View or download the full score for Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (Ode to Joy), provided as a PDF.
Choral Learning Tracks
Carnegie Hall prepared choral learning tracks for “Ode to Joy” from the fourth movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Singers who are preparing can use these tracks to supplement their exploration of the work in full choral rehearsals.
Diction Guide
Recording of German pronunciation tips and tricks (perfection is NOT the goal! Fun is the goal.)
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