Toronto Northern Lights
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The Toronto Northern Lights is a Toronto
, Ontario
-based men's chorus
of about 50 singers drawn from the Ontario District of the Barbershop Harmony Society
. The chorus has earned the silver medal
at five consecutive International Chorus Competitions (2001 to 2005), as well as bronze medals in 2000, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
The chorus had released 4 CDs as of 2007.
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
-based men's chorus
Choir
A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
of about 50 singers drawn from the Ontario District of the Barbershop Harmony Society
Barbershop Harmony Society
The Barbershop Harmony Society, legally and historically named the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. , is the first of several organizations to promote and preserve barbershop music as an art form. Founded by Owen C...
. The chorus has earned the silver medal
Silver medal
A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and contests with similar formats....
at five consecutive International Chorus Competitions (2001 to 2005), as well as bronze medals in 2000, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
The chorus had released 4 CDs as of 2007.
Songs for the Season (2007)
- It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
- Merry Christmas, Darling
- Huron Carol
- Come & See What's Hap'nin' in the Barn
- What Sweeter Music
- Happy Holiday / Holiday Season Medley
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- Caroling, Caroling
- Low How a Rose E'er Blooming
- You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch
- Silent Night
- I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
The Sky's the Limit! (2005)
- Alabamy Bound
- Louise
- The Prayer (John Mallett soloist)
- Tonight
- It's Impossible
- King of Spain
- Right from the Start
- Polka Dots and Moonbeams
- Who Will Buy
- All the World Will Be Jealous of Me
- Yes Sir, That's My Baby
- Circle of Life (with Power PlayPower Play (quartet)Power Play is a barbershop quartet based in Michigan. They were the 2003 Barbershop Harmony Society International Quartet Champion. Each member of the quartet is a member of the Slamka family. Power Play was formed in 1988, and won the Pioneer District quartet championship in the fall of 1989...
)
Brother Can You Spare a Dime? (2002)
- Sentimental Gentleman from Georgia
- In the Still of the Night (Kern Lewin soloist)
- She's Like the Swallow
- This Little Light of Mine
- Something
- Embraceable You (solo: Moya Horan)
- It Had To Be You
- Lover Come Back
- Anthems / Ode to Joy (featured quartet: Acoustix)
- Daddy Sang Bass
- Guys and Dolls Medley (Various soloists)
- Fugue for Tinhorns
- Luck Be a Lady
- Adelaide's Lament
- Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat
- Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Do You Hear the People Sing? (2000)
- Orange Coloured Sky
- Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans
- Lonesome That's All
- The Longest Time
- Their Hearts Were Full of Spring
- Don't Break The Heart That Loves You
- When You and I Were Young Maggie
- South Rampart Street Parade
- When Day Is Done
- Les Misérables Montage
- Look Down
- At The End of The Day
- I Dreamed a Dream
- Castle On a Cloud
- Master of the House
- On My Own
- Damn Their Warnings
- Drink With Me
- Bring Him Home
- Empty Chairs at Empty Tables
- Do You Hear the People Sing