About Penthelia

The Choir
Penthelia Singers is a small women's choir in Toronto, Ontario. The choir was formed in 1997 by enthusiastic alumnae from the Earl Haig Girls' Chamber Choir. The group was named after Penthelia, an ancient Egyptian priestess-musician believed by some to be the true author of the Iliad. Our repertoire includes music spanning from the Renaissance to the 21st century, in a multitude of languages.

Mission Statement
Penthelia Singers Mission is to provide singers and audience alike, opportunities for musical and personal growth through participation in concerts, festivals, and musical collaborations. The choir aims to demonstrate the diversity of choral music and to cross ethnic and cultural boundaries by reaching out to and connecting with their community through music. Penthelia Singers are committed to excellence and have a diverse and musically sophisticated repertoire. The choir strives to stimulate and challenge both themselves and their audience, and to promote contemporary choral music by talented Canadian composers.

Values
Penthelia Singers is a welcoming, accepting, and supportive group of women committed to high standards of music-making, promoting diversity, reaching out to the community via music, and finding enjoyment through the learning process. The choir adheres to the City of Toronto Declaration of Non-Discrimination.