Students from Claude Watson School for the Arts (CWSA) were proudly featured in the renowned Noon at Met concert series at Metropolitan United Church on February 19, 2026. The performances showcasing the extraordinary depth of music education and vocal performance across the Toronto District School Board.
Under the direction of music educator Linda Song, multiple CWSA choirs representing Grades 4 through 8 performed a diverse and technically demanding repertoire for a live and livestreamed audience.
Performance Highlights
The program reflected both classical choral tradition and contemporary vocal music, including:
- A Marshmallow World — Grade 4 Choir
- Snowy Day — Boys Choir
- Remember Me — Girls Choir
- Bach-A-Rock — Grade 5 Choir
- Fly — Grades 5/6 Choir
- Like a Singing Bird and Why We Sing — Grades 6/7 Choir
- White Winter Hymnal — Grades 7/8 Choir
- Summertime — Grade 8 Choir
- Can’t Help Falling in Love — Chorale
- Finale: Roar
Student musicians also contributed instrumental accompaniment on piano, double bass, and alto saxophone — demonstrating the school’s integrated arts model and commitment to collaborative performance.
Celebrating System Excellence in the Arts
The Noon at Met concert series is a highly respected Toronto music venue that features professional artists, post-secondary ensembles, and select youth groups. CWSA’s invitation to perform reflects:
- The excellence of TDSB arts education programming
- The strength of elementary vocal music instruction
- Student dedication to rehearsal and performance excellence
- The impact of specialist arts schools within public education
Community Partnership & Public Access
Hosted in downtown Toronto and livestreamed globally, the performance provided students with:
- A professional concert setting
- Real-world performance experience
- Exposure to community arts audiences
- Digital broadcast participation
This opportunity highlights the value of school-community partnerships and the role of the arts in student engagement, confidence, and well-being.