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 INSTRUCTION

An ENTHUSIASTIC AND INSPIRING PIANO/ VOICE TEACHER is accepting students. RCM, Broadway, Jazz, Classical styles. Beginning and Advanced students. Nancy Singla M.Mus. 416-629-8805.  nancy.singla@hotmail.com
 
EVE EGOYAN seeks advanced, committed piano students (emu@interlog.com  or 416-894-6344)
 
FLUTE, PIANO, THEORY LESSONS.   RCM exam preparation. Samantha Chang,  Royal Academy of  Music PGDip, LRAM, ARCT. 416-293-1302, samantha.studio@gmail.com  www.samanthaflute.com
 
HARMONY/RUDIMENTS LESSONS  RCM exam preparation. Experienced RCM  examiner/music teacher. UofT music graduate. Downtown Toronto  location. Contact M. Molinari at 416-763-2236 or  info@mariamolinari.com
 
PIANO LESSONS:  All ages, styles – beginner, classical, jazz, pop, RCM exams. Feel the joy of making music! Peter Ness, ARCT. 416-767-9747.
 
PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS    All ages, various styles. Beginner/intermediate levels for classical, pop, country. Sing for fun or prepare for an audition – Express yourself through song!  Melissa De Cloet MMus. 416-591-1695 or melissa_de_cloet@hotmail.com   
 
SINGING LESSONS with a friendly and qualified teacher. Professional performer with Master of Music degree. All levels welcome.  Call 416-200-4721.
 
SUGARLASS VOCAL STUDIO offers people of all ages the opportunity to develop their musical potential through singing. Learn to sing jazz, classical and pop styles. For more info. check our website:  www.sugarlassvocalstudio.com  or email: lessons@sugarlassvocalstudio.com


THEORY, SIGHT-SINGING, EAR-TRAINING LESSONS:  All grades, RCM exam prep (rudiments, harmony, history, counterpoint). Learning can be fun and easy! Peter Ness, ARCT. 416-767-9747.
 
WARM, EXPERIENCED AMERICAN PIANO TEACHER with sterling credentials, unfailing good humor, and buckets of patience. Royal Conservatory washouts and adult learners especially welcome. Lovely Cabbagetown studio, with easy parking/TTC access.  Testimonials: “Now there’s a teacher!”  R.D., age 13.  “Deep pleasure. Sure beats studying with those Quebec nuns!” S.A., age 50+. Peter Kristian Mose, 416-923-3060 or pkmose@planeteer.com . My students have never won any prizes, except for love of music. (And loyalty.)

 
INSTRUMENTS BOUGHT &SOLD
 
NEW MASON & HAMLIN grand pianos are the very best in the world. Only 300 per year hand-made. To see and hear the entire collection (5’4" to 9’4") go to www.masonhamlin.ca
 
ORGAN KIMBALL SWINGER 400 with Entertainer II with bench, 2 layer board. Excellent condition. $225.00 or best offer. Call Theresa 416-743-9245.
 
MISCELLANEOUS
 
ARE YOU PLANNING A CONCERT or recital? Looking for a venue? Consider Bloor Street United Church. Phone: 416-924-7439 x22  Email: tina@bloorstreetunited.org
 
FABULOUS MUSIC RETREAT AVAILABLE  1 hr from Toronto on Lake Simcoe.  Sleeps 35, fully equipped for large or small groups looking to get away.  Beautiful walking  trails, swimming, loads of room for rehearsal breakouts.   Call 416-461-5083.
 
JAZZ REHEARSAL SPACE   New downtown rehearsal space available for jazz players - 1800 sq ft. Great acoustics. Perfect for trio or 20 pc band. Fully equipped with grand piano, electric piano, guitar and bass amps and drums. Great Rates. For more info contact Jordan Glick @ 416-884-7221 or email marigoldstudio@gmail.com

 
MUSICIANS AVAILABLE
 
BARD – EARLY MUSIC DUO playing recorder and virginal available to provide background atmosphere for teas, receptions or other functions – greater Toronto area. For rates and info call 905-722-5618 or email us at mhpape@interhop.net  
 
MUSIC FOR ALL OCCASIONS! Small ensembles, Dance Band, Big Band; Cocktail Hour, Dinner music, Concerts, Shows; Classical, Contemporary, Dixieland, Traditional and Smooth Jazz! JSL Musical Productions 905-276-3373.

 
MUSICIANS WANTED
 
AMATEUR MUSICIANS NEEDED    For Adult Concert Band - Start Sept 8th. Percussion, Oboe, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, French Horn. Fun filled friendly atmosphere. Reading music is a must.
(Monday evening rehearsals)    www.resaspieces.org   email: resaspieces@gmail.com   or nswartsman@kofflerarts.org
 
CHOIR MEMBERS WANTED. University Settlement Music and Arts School’s “Settlement Singers” has spaces in all sections for teens and adults who love to sing. No audition or experience is necessary. We perform a wide variety of music from madrigals to show tunes. Choir meets on Wednesdays from 7:30- 9:30 in the downtown area. Call 416-598-3444 ext 243 for more information.
 
CONDUCTING SCHOLAR WANTED for the Oakville Choral Society commencing September 2008.  We are a non-audition 85-voice community choir, seeking an enthusiastic individual to work with the music director in providing leadership to the choir.  Please forward resumes and/or enquiries by September 30 to J. Bev Stainton, Music Director, Phone 416-259-9152; Email vstainton@hotmail.com  
 
MUSIC DIRECTOR WANTED. Central Baptist Church, Oakville. 8-10 hrs./wk. Keyboarding and organ skills required. Must be familiar with traditional and contemporary Christian music. For more information, or to apply, e-mail Jeff Caldwell at jeff.caldwell@humber.ca
 
OAKVILLE CHORAL SOCIETY is seeking new TENOR voices.  Registration for 2008/09 begins on Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00pm, at Sheridan College, Trafalgar Campus, Oakville, Room B125.  Please call 905-845-5359 or visit www.oakvillechoral.com
 
PLAY WITH US in celebration of Counterpoint Community Orchestra´s 25th anniversary season. Rehearsals on Monday evenings. Contact Music Director Terry Kowalczuk (416-658-5359) or write to info@ccorchestra.org
 
SOPRANO AND BASS CHOIR LEAD positions available, Sept - May, competitive rate, traditional and challenging repertoire, good sight reading ability and choral sound preferred, orchestral concert solo opportunities, St. John’s York Mills Anglican, near subway, 401/Yonge.  Email robin.davis@rogers.com   to arrange audition.
 
SINGERS WANTED!  The Irish Choral Society of Canada is a community SATB choir under the direction of Karen L.A. D’Aoust exploring sacred, secular and folk works centered around Irish and other Celtic themes. Rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings in downtown Toronto.  We are currently auditioning experienced singers for all sections for our upcoming seventh concert season. Interested singers can book an audition or obtain further details by calling 416-467-5961 or email bjahnke@sympatico.ca .
 
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER for established school.  Must have minimum Suzuki Book 1 accreditation to start and be qualified for advanced students. Email resume to
admin@northyork-suzuki.com

 
TENOR LEAD WANTED.  Bloor Street United Church (at Huron), Toronto. Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings. Please contact David Passmore, 416-924-7439 X30.
 
VESPERA WOMEN’S CHOIR  Sarah John, Music Director. We will be holding auditions September 3rd, 2008. For more information or to schedule an audition please email auditions@vesperaensemble.com  or call 647-267-0750. www.vesperaensemble.com
 
The YORKMINSTRELS SHOW CHOIR seeks male singers. We sing arrangements from Broadway shows and popular music. Rehearsals Wednesday evenings near Cummer/Willowdale; performances at community events, fundraisers, senior residences, etc. Come to our rehearsals in September and make new friends. Questions welcome: Eva (905-881-2228) or Sandi (416-229-9313).

 
SERVICES
 
ACCOUNTING AND INCOME TAX SERVICE for small business and individuals, to save you time and money, customized to meet your needs. Norm Pulker, B. Math. CMA. 905-251-0309 or 905-830-2985.
 
The PERFORMING EDGE Performance enhancement training in tension management, concentration, goal setting, imagery. Individualized to meet your performance situation. Kate F. Hays, practising clinical and performing arts psychology. 416-961-0487, www.theperformingedge.com
 
TAX SAVVY  25%+ P.A. Limited investment syndicate min. $25,000. www.fxsuisse.com   Michael Radulovic  416-503-3488.