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Aeolian Pride Choruses

OUR MISSION

Aeolian Pride Choruses London create experiences through choral music that promotes community, diversity, inclusivity and excellence. The choruses are open to all regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. With the goal of combatting stereotypes and perceptions, we challenge the heteronormative worldview by inspiring our audience, the Pride community and our broader community through advocacy and music. We celebrate victories won, we mourn lives lost, we find unconditional acceptance, and we celebrate all life in harmony, through our songs.

OUR VISION

We will celebrate those who came before us and whose activism was hard fought. United through song, our voices will be freely heard as we fight for a nation and world where diversity is met with tolerance, equality and respect.

Aeolian Pride Choruses envisions a world where the human voice is lifted up through song in celebration of diversity; where music is valued as a powerful gift and seen as a universal tool to achieve and sustain inclusivity; and where united voices are an instrument of change.

Aeolian PRIDE CHORUSes WILL SEEK TO:

• Continuously improve the artistic and vocal talent of its members.
• Challenge the societal norms or perceptions of its members through understanding of its own diversity.
• Challenge perceptions of the Pride community.
• Combat fear, eliminate hatred, and encourage compassion through the timeless fundamental human connection to music.
• Change or enrich the hearts of those whom we meet.

WELCOME

Singing Out. Changing Hearts.

A chorus open to all identities, genders, and abilities. All voices are welcome!

More than 40 people sing in the chorus, and those with all levels of musical knowledge are invited to join us, no audition is required. Aeolian Pride Choruses are part of a movement of 2SLGBTQIA+ choirs in the world. The Chorus made its unexpected debut at the Vigil for The Orlando Massacre hosted at Aeolian Hall on June 14, 2016. In the global arena of eroding human rights and particularly the rights of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, we sing to enlighten and help those with closed minds and hearts to open up and celebrate diversity and love.

Aeolian Pride Choruses creates experiences through choral music that promotes community, inclusiveness and celebrates the gift of artistic expression. With the goal  of combatting stereotypes and perceptions, we challenge the heteronormative worldview by inspiring our audience and our broader community through advocacy and music. We celebrate victories won, we mourn lives lost, we find unconditional acceptance, and we celebrate life in harmony through our songs.

“They said, yup you’re part of this, and I just felt like I had come home.” – Jay Caldwell

 

JOIN A chorus

We are accepting new members for our 10th anniversary 2025-2026 Season. 

Complete the registration form by clicking  JOIN NOW.

Terms of Agreement for Aeolian Pride Choruses London 2025-2026

Rehearsals are held Sunday evenings from 7pm-9:30pm.

Schedule for 2025-2026 Season:

September 7 – November 23rd: Fall Season Rehearsals

(no rehearsal October 12)

Dress Rehearsal: November 26

Fall Concert: November 30

January 18 – May 24: Spring Season Rehearsals

(no rehearsals February 15, April 5, May 17)

Dress Rehearsal: May 27

Spring Concert: May 31

Summer community performances and rehearsal schedule will be announced.

Interested in taking part, but not quite sure? Want to ask questions or chat with a Choir member first? Does your star power need a bit of encouragement?  Contact us for more information: pridechoruses@theaeolian.ca

 

 

 

leadership team

For information about rehearsals, performances, and attendance, email pridechoruses@theaeolian.ca.

Conductor/Artistic Director: Andrew Rethazi

Chorus Manager: Andrew Kaszowski

Administrative Coordinator: Maggie Perquin

Assistant Conductor: Sydney Brouillard-Coyle

Andrew rethazi, conductor

Andrew received his Honours Bachelor of Music (B.Mus) in voice performance with Honours from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2009, under the teaching of Kimberly Barber. His Master of Music (M.Mus) followed in 2011, from the University of Western Ontario, under the teaching of Todd Wieczorek. Continuing at the University of Western Ontario, he received his Doctor of Musical Arts in voice in 2018, with a monograph entitled, Teaching Prospective Verdi Baritones: A Repertoire-Based Approach.

Andrew has been active in the local theatre community, both as a director and as a musical director. He has worked closely with Original Kids Theatre Company and Musical Theatre Productions London, realizing musical and stage visions for over 40 titles. Andrew has been a full member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing since 2014. He currently teaches with the Thames Valley District School Board.

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CONCERTS & TICKETS

Fall Concert: November 30, 2025

Spring Concert: May 31, 2026

Watch www.aeolianhall.ca/events and our social media for announcements and on-sale dates or subscribe to the weekly Aeolian Newsletter to be the first to know!

 

 

 

Pride Choruses Application Form

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I have read the Membership Agreement and I agree to all the Terms and Conditions for membership in Aeolian Pride Choruses. Note: this includes an agreement to allow images and recordings of myself, with the choir, to be made public (on our web pages and social media as well as print). Terms and Conditions can be read online https://aeolianhall.ca/aeolian-pride-choruses/
Fee: The choruses has an annual membership fee of $120 for 2025-2026. Payment information is detailed in the membership agreement. Partial season dues may be arranged. We do not want financial barriers to exclude anyone from joining: we can reduce or waive the fee. Fees can be paid in person at Aeolian Hall, by cheque to "AHMAA" or by e-transfer to accounting@theaeolian.ca

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While particularly renowned for its acoustic/live music presentations, the Aeolian is a versatile facility and can also host conferences and fundraisers.

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