Toronto Community Orchestra

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The Toronto Community Orchestra (TCO) is a welcoming and enthusiastic group of primarily amateur musicians of all backgrounds and professions united by our love of music. We have been proudly sharing our music with the community for more than 50 years. The orchestra had its humble beginnings in 1970 as the Timothy Eaton Memorial Orchestra. In 2011, the TCO moved to East End United where it has attracted even more local musicians expanding to a membership of 60. Rehearsals are currently held at 800 Greenwood Avenue with two “pay what you can” (PWYC) concerts performed at East End United each season.

Our repertoire is primarily classical, but we also do include more contemporary works. The repertoire team works hard to put together programs that are challenging, yet manageable and exciting. Over the past seven years, the orchestra has developed to a new level of proficiency and has enabled us to play music that has broadened our horizons. Since 2022, the TCO has been led by Artistic Director Nick Arrigo, and we are excited to have Nick return this season.