# Event Details - **Event Name**: Celebrating the Life and Music of Ruth Watson Henderson - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Dear friends of Ruth Watson Henderson - The Henderson family and four Toronto choirs and special guests invite you to celebrate the life and work of beloved composer, pianist, and organist Ruth Watson Henderson at 4:00 p.m., October 4th at Eglinton St. George's United Church (Lytton and Duplex), Toronto. The Elmer Iseler Singers, the Oriana Women’s Choir, the Toronto Children's Chorus, the Eglinton St. George’s United Church Choir, pianist Rowan Sawarna-Small and organist Shawn Grenke all combine to honour Ruth and her life's work in what promises to be a moving, uplifting and inspiring event. A special performance will feature the première of the winning composition of the 2026 Ruth Watson Henderson Choral Composition Award, 'Do Not Leave Me', by Kai Leung, and the presentation of the award. A most special aspect will be performances on Ruth’s Steinway grand piano throughout the program. Joining in the tribute will be conductors/speakers Jean Ashworth Bartle, C.M., O.Ont. and Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt. The choirs will be supported in this concert of the music of Ruth Watson Henderson by Joy Lee, piano; Suzanne Shulman, flute; and Robert Divito and Luise Heyerhoff, trumpets. A massed choir, including members of the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto and the Kingsway-Lambton United Church Choir will perform the final movement of ‘Voices of Earth’, and the audience is invited to join in singing Ruth’s ’Sing Ye Praises’ to finish the program. This is a wonderful opportunity to pay tribute to a beloved composer, and friend to many. We hope to see you there. In lieu of tickets, we invite you to make a donation to the Ruth Watson Henderson Choral Composition Award through Choirs Ontario. Through your donation, you will be honouring Ruth and supporting the next generation of emerging Canadian choral composers. You may donate at https://bit.ly/rwh-ccc-fund , the QR code on the flyer, or through the envelope provided in the program at the event. Thank you for your donation. Lydia Adams, Artistic Director, Elmer Iseler Singers and Shawn Grenke, Director of Music, Eglinton St. George’s United Church - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/celebrating-the-life-and-music-of-ruth-watson-henderson/200030744529007 - **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Nonprofit, Concerts, Art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Eglinton St. George's United Church - **lat**: 43.715397647772 - **long**: -79.40287561421 - **full address**: Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd, Toronto, ON M4R 1L2, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Celebrating the Life and Music of Ruth Watson Henderson - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/da339b39a4cc75c0870576a508234eac78ffb100774c67dee2106ad0e216c2ee-rimg-w1200-h1600-dcc8b8a8-gmir?v=1790513647 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Celebrating the Life and Music of Ruth Watson Henderson being held? - **A:** Celebrating the Life and Music of Ruth Watson Henderson takes place on Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd, Toronto, ON M4R 1L2, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Celebrating the Life and Music of Ruth Watson Henderson? - **A:** Celebrating the Life and Music of Ruth Watson Henderson is organized by Elmer Iseler Singers. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Celebrating the Life and Music of Ruth Watson Henderson is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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