OVERVIEW
ONE SONG GLORY is a fully subsidized, four-weekend, in-person musical theatre training intensive for youth that builds community, self-confidence, and self-expression through masterclasses, musical theatre performance training, and performance presentations.
Our goal is to offer participants aged 13–19 a professional rehearsal environment, insight into the industry, opportunities to engage with new works, and guidance to help them build a fruitful career in the performing arts.
We are thrilled to offer the program once again in 2026, growing our community of young performers, and giving students from across Ontario access to fully subsidized training led by the country’s leading musical artists.
We are proud to report that, to date, over 1,000 young Canadians have completed ONE SONG GLORY, without any cost to the participants. Past participants are now gracing international stages and Canadian concert halls including Broadway and the Stratford and Shaw Festivals.
With ONE SONG GLORY, youth will come together to train and grow under the guidance of theatre professionals in a positive and encouraging environment.
REGISTER TODAY
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OVERVIEW
ONE SONG GLORY is a fully subsidized, four-weekend, in-person musical theatre training intensive for youth that builds community, self-confidence, and self-expression through masterclasses, musical theatre performance training, and performance presentations.
Our goal is to offer participants aged 13–19 a professional rehearsal environment, insight into the industry, opportunities to engage with new works, and guidance to help them build a fruitful career in the performing arts.
We are thrilled to offer the program once again in 2026, growing our community of young performers, and giving students from across Ontario access to fully subsidized training led by the country’s leading musical artists.
We are proud to report that, to date, over 1,000 young Canadians have completed ONE SONG GLORY, without any cost to the participants. Past participants are now gracing international stages and Canadian concert halls including Broadway and the Stratford and Shaw Festivals.
With ONE SONG GLORY, youth will come together to train and grow under the guidance of theatre professionals in a positive and encouraging environment.
REGISTER TODAY
Photos by Dahlia Katz
THE ONE SONG GLORY SHOWCASE
To conclude our free training intensive, participants will perform new musical theatre songs under the guidance of top Canadian musical theatre artists in their final showcase performance.
When:
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, 7:30PM
Where:
Meridian Arts Centre, Studio Theatre
5040 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 6R8
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Run time:
75 minutes
INTENSIVE DATES
Registration Submission Deadline
The deadline for all ONE SONG GLORY registrants to apply is Wednesday, January 7th, 2026.
Click here for our registration form
Auditions for performing artists:
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Intensive Sessions (Weekends)
- Saturday, January 31st 2026 at 10:00-5:30 pm
- Saturday, February 7th 2026 at 10:00-5:30 pm
- Saturday, February 14th 2026 at 10:00-5:30 pm
- Saturday, February 21st 2026 at 10:00-5:30 pm
Live Performance Showcase:
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
- 10:00 – 5:30 rehearsals
- 7:30 performance
PLEASE NOTE: Participants are expected to be available for all 4 Saturday intensive sessions, and all day on the day of the performance.
AUDITION GUIDELINES
What to Bring/Prepare
Song Selection
Please prepare 32 bars or up to 2 minutes of one musical theatre song. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist or choose to sing with a track. An accompanist will be provided. You may accompany yourself if comfortable.
How to Prepare Sheet Music
Place your sheet music in a binder for the accompanist. You can either print it double-sided and hole-punch it, or tape single-sided pages back-to-back and then hole-punch them. This helps the accompanist read your music clearly and turn pages smoothly.
What to Bring to Your Audition
If you are auditioning in person, please bring physical copies of your headshot and résumé. If you don’t have professional materials, a clear printed photo with your name and any relevant experience is perfectly acceptable — no need to purchase professional photos.
If Sending a Track
If you are singing in-person to a backing track, please send the track to outreach@musicalstagecompany.com in advance of your audition so we can play it in the room for you.
Video Submission Option
On a case-by-case basis, we are also accepting video submissions until 10am on January 9th, 2026. Please record yourself in landscape (horizontally) singing 32 bars or 2 minutes of a musical theatre song. You may sing to a track, have someone accompany you, or accompany yourself. Please state your name and where you are from at the start of the tape. Please email your video link (no files) to outreach@musicalstagecompany.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is ONE SONG GLORY being delivered?
ONE SONG GLORY will be offered in person in February 2026 in Toronto. We are thrilled to be back delivering the program in person, giving young performers access to fully subsidized training led by Canada’s leading professional musical artists.
Is there a cost to the program?
No! We are thrilled to say that the entire program is fully subsidized so that cost is not a barrier to participation.
What is the time commitment for the program?
If selected, you will be required to attend all 4 Saturday intensive sessions and the final Sunday performance (see details on the Training Intensive Dates tab).
How do I register for an Audition? What do I need to have prepared?
Fill out this form to register for an Audition! If you are unable to attend the auditions in person, please fill out the form and also follow the Video Preparation Guidelines to send in your audition video by Friday, January 9th, 2026. Please note that the weekly training intensives will all be in-person for ONE SONG GLORY 2026 in Toronto.
Who can be involved in ONE SONG GLORY?
40 youth between the ages of 13-19 in Toronto and the GTA will come together to train under the guidance of Canada’s top musical theatre professionals in a positive and encouraging environment. Participants will be invited to join the ONE SONG GLORY Training Intensive after the Auditions. We are actively seeking performers who love to sing, act, and move, who are looking to learn more about the professional musical theatre world and train in the field.
When will ONE SONG GLORY take place?
The 40 artists invited to join the program will meet in person on four Saturdays in February 2026 (please see exact dates on the Training Intensive tab). The final presentation will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Who will participants be learning from in the program?
Participants will be placed into cohorts, under the guidance of a Canadian director and music director/composer. Masterclasses and Panels will be with other top Canadian musical theatre professionals.
What will the final ONE SONG GLORY presentation look like?
In groups, the participants will perform new musical theatre songs under the guidance of top Canadian directors, choreographers, and music directors to be performed onstage on February 22nd, 2026.
Who should I contact with further questions?
Feel free to email outreach@musicalstagecompany.com with further questions. We are happy to hear from you!
One Song Glory in the Classroom offers a 70-minute masterclass with one of our local One Song Glory trainers in your very own classroom for a subsidized rate of $210 + HST! Our masterclasses build skills, self-confidence, and self-expression through a combination of new music creation, acting, singing, or dancing masterclass sessions.