“Syd’s Legacy Fund is not a monument, but rather a toolkit. It will help the choir with things like supporting emerging young artists, hiring world-class soloists who lift the roof, and maintaining all the invisible gears that keep the machine running. And it will ensure that the Singers is here 35 years from now, still making Peterborough a more beautiful, caring city.”
– Syd Birrell, Peterborough Singers Founder
Supporting the Future of Choral Music in Peterborough
The Syd Birrell Legacy Fund was created to honour the vision and passion of our founding conductor. It’s a long-term commitment to ensuring that the Peterborough Singers can continue to bring powerful, high-calibre choral performances to our community – now and for generations to come.
This fund supports more than just concerts. It helps us bring in guest soloists, nurture young talent, expand our outreach and education efforts, and sustain the behind-the-scenes work that makes everything possible.
Whether you’re thinking about a legacy gift or a one-time donation, your support helps keep the music alive in Peterborough.
What to learn more?
Download our Donor Guide or watch the short video below.
Why leave a legacy gift?
Everyone has their own connection to the Peterborough Singers. You may be a long-time chorister, a loyal audience member, or someone who has simply been moved by the sound of voices in harmony.
A legacy gift is a way to turn that personal connection into lasting impact. Your gift helps ensure that the choir continues to thrive, grow, and inspire future generations through performance, education, and community outreach.
Legacy giving is not just about the guture. It is a meaningful way to show what matters to you today.
If you have already included the Peterborough Singers in your estate planning, we would love to hear from you.
“For our family music has never been just about the performance. It’s about connection and community and the legacy that it brings. This gift wasn’t just about remembering our Dad, it’s about carrying forward what he stood for. Nurturing young voices, creating moments of wonder, and helping the arts to thrive for generations to come.”
Susan Dunkley, Legacy Fund Contributor
How to give
Supporting the Syd Birrell Legacy Fund can be as simple or as structured as you choose. Whether you’re looking to make a one-time gift or planning for the future, every contribution helps sustain the choir’s work and legacy.
Here are a few ways you can give:
- Include the Peterborough Singers in your will
- Name the choir as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy
- Donate through a TFSA, RRSP or RRIF
- Make a one-time or monthly donation online
We encourage you to speak with your legal or financial advisor to determine the option that best aligns with your goals and values. If you’re ready to take the next step, the resources below include everything you need to get started.
Legacy Fund Information Guide
An overview of the Syd Birrell Legacy Fund, it’s purpose, and how your support can make a lasting impact on the Peterborough Singers.
Legacy Gift Confirmation Form
Let us know if you’ve included or plan to include the Peterborough Singers in your plans. It helps us honour your gift and plan ahead with care.
Suggested Will Language
Sample legal wording you can share with your lawyer or advisor to include a gift to the Peterborough Singers in your will or estate plans.
Contact Us
For more information about including a gift to the Peterborough Singers in your will, or naming the choir as beneficiary of a life insurance policy or registered fund, please get in touch.
Peterborough Singers
211-171A Rink St.
Peterborough, ON
K9J 2I6
705.745.1820
singers@peterboroughsingers.com
Dr. Carey Gibson, Board Chair
Sydney Birrell, Artistic Director
Peg McCracken, Business Manager