Every day across Toronto, elementary teachers show up for their students. We teach, we mentor, we care for children, and we hold together classrooms that are often
stretched far beyond what they should be. But sometimes teachers raise their voices in another way. Through music.
The Elementary Teachers of Toronto Choir is joining the Common Thread Community Chorus for a powerful evening of music, storytelling, and solidarity called Songs of Resistance.
This special concert will feature selections from Common Thread’s repertoire alongside a set of original songs written by Toronto teachers, titled Voices from the Frontlines.
These songs were created by educators reflecting on the real experiences inside our schools — the challenges, the resilience, the humor, and the deep commitment teachers bring to their students every single day. This is more than a concert. It is a celebration of the creativity, courage, and collective spirit of educators.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Doors Open: 6:15 PM / Concert Begins: 7:00 PM
- Location: Holy Trinity Church – 10 Trinity Square, Toronto (Behind the Eaton Centre)
- Holy Trinity Church is a fully accessible venue.
- Tickets for the concert are $20 general admission.
- To help ensure that ETT members and their families can attend, ETT has secured a limited number of subsidized $5 tickets reserved exclusively for ETT members.
- Each ETT member may reserve up to four tickets.
- These subsidized tickets are limited and will be available while supplies last.
All proceeds from this event will support the Doane Music School, a charitable organization dedicated to ensuring that children across Toronto have access to music education regardless of their financial circumstances. When we support music education, we support the creativity, confidence, and joy that every
child deserves.
We invite ETT members, their families, and their friends to come together for an evening of music, solidarity, and community. Come witness what happens when teachers raise their voices together.
ETT members who wish to attend should reserve their tickets using the registration form below. Once registered, members will receive confirmation and instructions for securing their tickets. We encourage members to register early, as subsidized tickets are limited.
If you know colleagues, friends, or family members who would enjoy an evening of powerful choral music and community, please invite them to attend. This will be a special night celebrating the voices of educators and supporting music education for young people across Toronto. We hope to see you there.
