about

East Chamber Music is Canada’s only publisher devoted exclusively to sacred and mystical works by Canadian composers, specializing in choral, vocal, and spiritually inspired chamber music. Our catalog spans a wide range of works, from liturgical music for church and community use, to spiritual settings of sacred poetry and mystical texts for professional and community choirs. We also publish chamber music that is spiritually resonant or inspired by mystical ideas, even when not explicitly text-based. Through stillness, symbolism, or sonic gesture, these instrumental pieces share a pursuit of inner depth and transcendent expression. We support choirs, soloists, and ensembles seeking music that nurtures reflection, fosters community, and engages the sacred across denominations, traditions, and artistic spaces.

East Chamber Music also presents live opportunities for musicians and composers. Our “Musician Spotlight Series” introduces a featured musician each month to Sunday services, providing a platform to perform, lead hymns, and connect with the local community. The “Classical Concert Series” is a festival of classical performances held in the GTA, particularly near Stouffville and Uxbridge, bringing high-quality chamber music to local audiences. “ComposerFEST” and “ArtsongLAB” offers composers mentorship through a month-long workshop, culminating in performances and recordings of newly completed works, fostering both artistic growth and public engagement.

mission statement

At East Chamber Music, our mission is to empower and support Canadian composers of sacred and concert music by providing professional representation, promoting their works, and ensuring fair royalty collection. We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant music community through festivals, education, networking, and ongoing collaboration. By offering resources such as SOCAN registration, OneLicense licensing, and strategic score promotion, we aim to help composers expand their reach and succeed in the ever-evolving music industry. Through initiatives like the Musician Spotlight Series, Classical Concert Series, and composerFEST, we create meaningful opportunities for performance, mentorship, and community connection, bringing audiences and musicians closer together.

what we do on the publication side

• Register and manage works with SOCAN and OneLicense
• Handle digital PDF score sales
• Split royalties fairly (50/50) with composers (read more here)
• Promote composers and their works to churches, choirs, music directors, performers, and ensembles  
• Support composers through festivals, mentorships, lectures, and educational sessions

dr. daniel mehdizadeh, founder & president