of Robert Phillips. At the outset, the choir consisted of about forty mixed voices. Some of those who sang at that first night are still active with the choir, either as singers or board members. The choir members come from across Durham Region, and bring a variety of choral experience from churches, community and college/university choirs. Several are professional musicians some involved in musical theatre, others as educators and/or private teachers.

 

The DPC is an auditioned choir, which has grown to consist of about 70 singers. Since returning from our nearly three-year “intermission”, the choir raises a collective 50 voices. The choir is often in demand by community organizations to perform and fundraise. The DPC has performed with the Oshawa-Durham Symphony Orchestra, and has won local and provincial awards in music competition.

 

In September of 2022, the Durham Philharmonic Choir welcomed Markus Howard to the podium.