[2] The ensemble was originally an extension of the choir of Jarvis St. Baptist Church in Toronto which Vogt directed and Hewlett accompanied.
Since 1926, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir has made or been featured in 20 recordings, the most popular being Handel's Messiah with Kathleen Battle, Florence Quivar, John Aler, Samuel Ramey and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Sir Andrew Davis (1987).
In 2024, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, under the direction of Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée, released Remember: 130 Years of Canadian Choral Music.
This landmark recording celebrates the Choir's rich history and its longstanding commitment to Canadian choral music.
Featuring a selection of works by prominent Canadian composers, Remember pays tribute to the ensemble's legacy while also highlighting its forward-looking artistic vision.