Mission

The central purpose and role of Sacred Music Society is defined as:

The Sacred Music Society (SMS) seeks to preserve and foster a heightened appreciation of quality sacred music, through scholastic instruction and choral performances, and to encourage its use in liturgical settings.

Such music is considered sacred by association with;

1. A sacred text;
2. That which is set apart, or separate from the worldly or profane;
3. What is truly art;
4. A particular tradition.

The aforementioned classification has been derived from the spirit of the Second Vatican Council documents.

Vision

Sacred Music Society aims to enhance Canadian musical heritage and bring sacred music to people who are not generally exposed to this form of culture. SMS aims to;

• Develop the intellectual capacity, resourcefulness and innovation of the young people in our community, by providing them with a positive creative outlet of expression and opportunities for volunteerism through music.
• Enhance our country's cultural and musical heritage through the exploration of choral music of Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Mozart, Palestrina, Victoria, Haydn, Reger and others.
• Provide affordable and accessible classical large-scale choral music to the community and to improve musical literacy through low cost musical education programs.
• Provide a career path for classical choral singers, musicians, conductors and music directors.

Corporate Values

• Sacred Music Society operates in accordance with the highest standards in all relationships with members, supporters, donors, patrons and the broader community.
• Sacred Music Society fosters a corporate climate that encourages, friendship, innovation, creativity and diligence amongst staff and members, and rewards accordingly.
• The Sacred Music Society upholds equal opportunity and non-discrimination policy by which discrimination on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, political or religious affiliation, gender, age, marital status, family relationship and disability is prohibited by and within the organization.