The Victoria College Choir has been a fixture of the Vic community since the move to Toronto from Cobourg in 1892. Though it has seen many different forms and incarnations over the past century, including the Victoria Glee Club and a Gilbert and Sullivan Appreciation Society, the musical presence at Vic has been consistently dominated by the Chorus. Many important moments in Vic history have involved the Chorus, including but not limited to the first staging of The Bob comedy review (oldest such performance in Canada) and the founding of The Strand newspaper.  The present Vic Chorus was established in 1991 as a non-audition, community wide chorus open to students, faculty, alumni, and staff. Our performances have included the opening of the Isabel Bader Theatre and various gala events around Toronto, as well as our bi-annual concerts and many Christmas events.

By participating in all of these events, the choir has become an integral part of the campus life, continuing its strong musical tradition .

Having studied at the University of Toronto and the Royal Conservatory of Toronto, Taylor Sullivan has served as a church musician for over 25 years.

He is the music director of Cummer Avenue United Church which resulted form the amalgamation of Northminster and Newtonbrook United Church.  Under his leadership, a strong music program was established, one that embraces songs from all around the world and features a wide variety of styles and genres of music.

Taylor is also the Music Director for the Taiwanese United Church in Toronto, where he leads the youth & junior choirs and provides musical leadership on the organ at weekly Sunday afternoon worship services. Working with this congregation, Taylor has also provided musical leadership in various venues outside of the church, both locally and as far away as Taipei, Taiwan and Sao Paulo, Brazil.

As a freelance artist, Taylor has performed in such places as Toronto’s Glenn Gould StudiO,  St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland and most recently Gloucester Cathedral, UK.. As a composer and arranger, he has also produced a number of anthems and other choral resources used regularly at Cummer Avenue United Church and Victoria College.

Taylor has been director of the Victoria College Choir since 1991.  Since that time, the choir has grown and established itself as a significant part of campus life. Taylor also regularly plays the organ for numerous ceremonies, convocations and other special events on campus.

Throughout his career, Taylor has endeavored to offer audiences musical programs that are well balanced and of high musical standards. No matter the venue, Taylor brings experience and passion to inspire audiences both at home and abroad.