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Dec 16 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Complete Beethoven Piano Sonata Cycle, Part 2. Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos.5, 9, 27, and 32. Heather Taves, piano. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.k-wcms.com/concerts. $40; $10(st). Complete Beethoven Piano Sonata Cycle (all 8 concerts): $150.
Dec 16 7:00: Peterborough Singers. Handel's Messiah. Midori Marsh, soprano; Jennifer Enns Modolo, mezzo; Colin Ainsworth, tenor; Jonathan Liebich, bass; Ian Sadler, organ; Paul Otway, trumpet. Emmanuel United Church, 534 George St. N., Peterborough. 705-745-1820 or www.peterboroughsingers.com/concerts/handels-messiah. $40; $10(st).
Dec 16 7:30: The Edison Singers. O Hear the Angel Voices: The Music of Christmas. St. Mark's Anglican Church, 41 Byron St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. 226-384-9300. $45; $20(ages 13-21); $10(ages 12 & under). Running time: 75 min. (no intermission).
Dec 16 8:00: Massey Hall. Clario - Charm Tour. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $87. Also Dec 17 & 18.
Dec 16 8:00: Uxbridge Messiah Singers. Handel's Messiah. Leslie Higgins, soprano; Ellita Gagner, alto; Benjamin Done, tenor; Adam Kuiack, bass; Jonathan Liebich, bass; 80-person choir and professional orchestra; Thomas Baker, conductor. Uxbridge Baptist Church, 231 Brock St., Uxbridge. www.starticketing.com or 1-866-808-2006. Call or visit website for ticket pricing and information. Also Dec 17.
Dec 17 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Jazz Series: Holiday Celebrations. Steven Taetz, singer/songwriter/bandleader. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca. Free.
Dec 17 5:00: Elora Singers. Festival of Carols. An Elora Christmas-tide tradition! A candle-lit concert that will fill you with joy and wonder, and lift your spirit with timeless treasures and heartwarming stories. St. John's Anglican Church, 36 Henderson St., Elora. 519-846-0331 or www.elorasingers.ca. $55, $20 (student), $10 (12 & under). Also Dec 17(8pm), 18(5pm & 8pm).
Dec 17 7:00: Brampton On Stage. The Nutcracker by Ballet Jörgen. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker. Brampton Children’s Chorus; St. Roch Chamber Choir; St. Roch Alumni Choir; Samuel Tak-Ho Tam, conductor. The Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. www.tickets.brampton.ca/online or 905-874-2800. From $20.
Dec 17 7:30: Orpheus Choir of Toronto. A Ceremony of Carols. Britten: A Ceremony of Carols; Reena Esmail: Winter Breviary; and favourite Christmas and Chanukah music. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. 416-420-9660 or www.orpheuschoirtoronto.com or tickets@orpheuschoirtoronto.com. $50; $40(sr 60+); $25(st/arts workers).
Dec 17 8:00: Elora Singers. Festival of Carols. See Dec 17(5pm). Also Dec 18(5pm & 8pm).
Dec 17 8:00: Massey Hall. Clario - Charm Tour. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $87. Also Dec 16 & 18.
Dec 17 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Special Performance: Messiah. Handel: Messiah. Sherezade Panthaki, soprano; Nicholas Burns, countertenor; Josh Lovell, tenor; Enrico Lagasca, bass-baritone; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor & TMC Artistic Director. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or www.tso.ca. From $30. Also Dec 18(8pm), 20(8pm), 21(8pm), 22(3pm).
Dec 17 8:00: Uxbridge Messiah Singers. Handel's Messiah. See Dec 16.
Dec 18 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Golden Violin Award Winner 2023/24. David Montreuil, viola; Wei-Tang Huang, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca. Free.
Dec 18 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Kitchener). Noon Hour Series: Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Christmas Music. Fiddlesticks - Cambridge Girls' Choir; Jessica Strub, director. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430 or www.standrewskw.com. Free. Lunch available for $10 at 11:30am or bring your own.
Dec 18 5:00: Elora Singers. Festival of Carols. See Dec 17. Also Dec 18(8pm).
Dec 18 7:00: Hugh's Room Live. Broadsway. Diane Leah, Heather Bambrick, and Julie Michels. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com Visit website for information.
Dec 18 8:00: Elora Singers. Festival of Carols. See Dec 17.
Dec 18 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy: A Celtic Family Christmas. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. From $15. Limited availability.
Dec 18 8:00: Massey Hall. Clario - Charm Tour. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $87. Also Dec 16 & 17.
Dec 18 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Special Performance: Messiah. See Dec 17. Also Dec 20(8pm), 21(8pm), 22(3pm).
Dec 18 8:00: Voices Chamber Choir. Joyeux Noël. Charpentier: Messe de minuit pour Noël, and other seasonal favorites. Conrad Gold, accompanist; Ron Cheung, conductor. St. Martin-in-the-Fields Anglican Church, 151 Glenlake Ave. 416-519-0528. $25; $20(sr/st); Free(under 12).
Dec 18 8:00: Voices Chamber Choir. Joyeux Noël. Join the choir for our 28th annual Christmas concert featuring Marc-Antoine Charpentier's Messe de minuit pour Noël and other seasonal favourites. Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 151 Glenlake Ave. www.voiceschoir.com. $20-$25.
Dec 19 7:30: Array Music. Playscape Emporium: Of Dances and Dreams. Curated and performed by Duo Cichorium. Features a distinct artistic medium, blending music, dance, theatre, visual art, poetry, puppetry, and video games. Featuring Angela Blumberg Dance (ABD), Teething, and Adrian Berry. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-894-6344 or Playscape Emporium. $20 or PWYC (live); $10 or PWYC(livestream).
Dec 19 7:30: Centre in the Square. Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy: A Celtic Family Christmas Party Tour. 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-1570. From $39.50. www.centreinthesquare.com.
Dec 19 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Boreal and Betty & The Bobs. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/boreal-and-betty-and-the-bobs. Visit website for pricing.
Dec 19 8:00: Labyrinth Ontario. Makam Night. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. info@labyrinthontario.com. Pay What You Can.
Dec 19 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Jazz Lounge: A Jewish Boy's Christmas - Sam Broverman. 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-207-2020 or www.oldmilltoronto.com/event/a-jewish-christmas. $20. Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+. Dinner at 6pm. Show at 8pm.
Dec 20 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. A Very Charlie Brown Concert featuring Enchorus Children's Choir. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. From $34.50.
Dec 20 7:00: Church of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas Story. Professional musicians and a volunteer cast present this charming hour-long pageant. 19 Trinity Sq. www.thechristmasstory.ca or 416-598-4521. Suggestion donations: $25(adult); $10(child). Also Dec 21(4:30pm), 22(4:30pm).
Dec 20 7:00: Jazz at Durbar. The Matt Pines Trio. Durbar Indian Restaurant, 2469 Bloor St. W. 416-762-4441. No cover. Reserve a table for dinner or come by for a drink at the bar.
Dec 20 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Pub Caroling. With Steve Holowitz & Paul Grambo. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com. Suggested donation: $10.
Dec 20 7:30: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. A Holiday Celebration. St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 54 Benton St., Kitchener. www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-holiday-celebration-tickets-1061775050759. From $25. Also Dec 21.
Dec 20 7:30: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Handel Messiah. Myriam Leblanc, soprano; Krisztina Szabó, mezzo; Jacob Perry, tenor; Philippe Sly, bass-baritone. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.tafelmusik.org. $35-$140. Also Dec. 21.
Dec 20 8:00: Batuki Music Society. Okavango African Orchestra Concert in Toronto. Redwood Theatre, The, 1300 Gerrard Ave. E. www.Okavango20Dec24.eventbrite.ca. $25(door); $20(adv).
Dec 20 8:00: Exultate Chamber Singers. Holiday Cheer! An evening of holiday favourites including the world premiere of a new work by Canadian composer Brianna Levesque. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. 416-971-9229 or www.exultate.net/performances. Pay What You Wish: $5, $20, $40(suggested).
Dec 20 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Holiday Blues. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com. Visit website for information.
Dec 20 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. A Very Bettys Christmas. The Bettys: Lisette St. Louis, Patty Pedersen, and Kalya Ramu. 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-207-2020 or www.oldmilltoronto.com/event/a-very-bettys-christmas. $20.
Dec 20 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Special Performance: Messiah. See Dec 17. Also Dec 21(8pm), 22(3pm).
Dec 21 2:00: Knox Presbyterian Church/Toronto Beach Chorale. Messiah for the City. Toronto Beach Chorale; Mississauga Chamber Singers; St. Anne's Anglican Church Choir; Soloists; Musicians from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra;. Knox Presbyterian Church, 630 Spadina Ave. Tickets are distributed by United Way and its partner agencies to Torontonians who wouldn’t normally have access.
Dec 21 2:00: Massey Hall. CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! Un-Silent Night: An Epic Holiday Sing-Along. 178 Victoria St. www.masseyhall.mhrth.com/tickets/ccc-unsilent-night. $57.30. Also 8pm.
Dec 21 4:00: The Edison Singers. O Hear the Angel Voices: The Music of Christmas. St. Andrew's United Church, 95 Darling St., Brantford. 226-384-9300. $45; $20(ages 13-21); $10(ages 12 & under). Running time: 75 min. (no intermission).
Dec 21 4:30: Church of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas Story. See Dec 20. Also Dec 22(7pm).
Dec 21 5:00: Tranzac Club. JS Presents! Ep. 55: Erik Schramek x Jessica Stuart. One set of original songs per artist, including a mandatory "world premiere," and the stories behind them all. Jessica Stuart, guitar & vocals; Erik Schramek, guitar & vocals. 292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137. PWYC, suggested $10.
Dec 21 7:00: Brampton On Stage. A Next Generation Leahy Christmas. The Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. www.tickets.brampton.ca/online or 905-874-2800. From $20.
Dec 21 7:30: Caliban Arts Theatre. Sylvester Goshay's Organ Quartet. Sylvester Goshay, drums; Steve Cole, guitar; Chris Brown, organ; Samatha Clayton, vocals. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. info@calibanartstheatre.com. Email for tickets and info.
Dec 21 7:30: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. A Holiday Celebration. See Dec 20.
Dec 21 7:30: Milton Philharmonic Orchestra. Winterlude XI. Tchaikovsky: Excerpts from The Nutcracker Suite; Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Greensleeves; Anderson: Sleigh Ride; Christmas Sing-Along and other holiday favourites. FirstOntario Arts Centre, 1010 Main St., Milton. 905-875-5399. $30; $25(sr); $15(st/child - ages 1-17).
Dec 21 7:30: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Handel Messiah. See Dec 20.
Dec 21 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. A Whitehorse Winter Classic. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. From $54.50.
Dec 21 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. The Jersey Nights Before Christmas Show. Four superb vocalists, a live band, the legendary music of Frankie Valli and the four seasons, nostalgic hits by artists of the magic area, and a special presentation of Christmas classics. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. From $69.50.
Dec 21 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Christmas Caravan: Global Grooves & Holiday Cheer with Sultans of String. Special guests: Ken Whiteley, Rebecca Campbell, Kristine St-Pierre, Aviva Chernick, Saskia Tomkins, Amanda Martinez, and others. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com. Visit website for information.
Dec 21 8:00: Massey Hall. CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! Un-Silent Night: An Epic Holiday Sing-Along. 178 Victoria St. www.masseyhall.mhrth.com/tickets/ccc-unsilent-night. $57.30. Also 2pm.
Dec 21 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Special Performance: Messiah. See Dec 17. Also Dec 22(3pm).
Dec 22 2:00: Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble. Jazz at the Legion. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 82, 35 Front St. N., Port Credit. friends@mbbje.com or 905-270-4757. PWYC.
Dec 22 2:00: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Sing-Along Messiah. Myriam Leblanc, soprano; Krisztina Szabó, mezzo; Jacob Perry, tenor; Philippe Sly, bass-baritone. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255 or www.tafelmusik.org. $59.70.
Dec 22 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Special Performance: Messiah. See Dec 17.
Dec 22 4:30: Church of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas Story. See Dec 20.
Dec 22 4:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Nine Lessons and Carols. Yorkminster Park Choir; Sharon L. Beckstead, organ; William Maddox, conductor;. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com Free.
Dec 22 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. A Family Christmas with Pavlo & John McDermott. O Holy Night, Christmas in the Trenches, The Huron Carol. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. From $64.50.
Dec 23 5:00: The Edison Singers. O Hear the Angel Voices: The Music of Christmas. Knox Presbyterian Church, 51 Church St., Elora. 226-384-9300. $45; $20(ages 13-21); $10(ages 12 & under). Running time: 75 min. (no intermission).
MUSICALS
Canadian Stage/Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres. The Wizard of Oz: The Toto-ly Awesome Family Musical. Written by Matt Murray, directed by Ted Dykstra. The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre, 189 Yonge St. Visit www.canadianstage.com for tickets and information. Runs Dec 6, 2024 to Jan 5, 2025. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Infants and toddlers under the age of 2 will not be admitted.
Grand Theatre. The Sound of Music. Music & Lyrics by Rodgers & Hammerstein; Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse; Directed by Rachel Peake. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. $24-$101. Runs Nov 19-Dec 29. Visit www.grandtheatre.com for full performance dates and pricing.
Mirvish Productions. Disney's The Lion King. Directed by Julie Taymor. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 1.800.461.3333. $59-$259. Runs Nov 2, 2024 - Apr 27, 2025. Visit www.mirvish.com for tickets.
Shaw Festival. A Christmas Carol. Directed by Ryan G. Hinds, Original music by Paul Sportelli. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen St, Niagara on the Lake. 905-468-2172 or www.shawfest.com. $28.25-$111.87. Prices vary by date. Runs to Dec 22.
Shaw Festival. My Fair Lady. Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.shawfest.com/playbill/my-fair-lady. To Dec 21.
T.Y.T. Theatre. The Snow Queen Musical. Be spirited away by this new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fantastical coming-of-age adventure that inspired the hit Disney movie Frozen. Wychwood Theatre (Toronto), 76 Wychwood Ave. Visit www.tyttheatre.com for complete show times and tickets. $33.49-$42.49. Runs Nov 22, 2024-Jan 5. 2025.
Young People's Theatre. Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Book by David Greig. Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman. Based on the novel by Roald Dahl. Songs from the Motion Picture by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Recommended for ages 6 and up. www.youngpeoplestheatre.org or 416-862-2222. From $10. Weekdays: Dec 17, 18 & 19 at 10:15am & 1pm. Weekends: Dec 22 at 11am & 2pm; Dec 21, 27, 28, 29 & 30 at 1pm & 4pm.
ONGOING EVENTS
Encore Symphonic Concert Band. Monthly Concert Band Concert. The first Thursday of every month at 11am. 35-piece concert band performing band concert music, pop tunes, jazz standards (2 singers) and the occasional march. Trinity Presbyterian Church York Mills, 2737 Bayview Ave. www.encoreband.ca. $10.
Trinity College, University of Toronto. Evensong. Traditional Anglican choral music. Trinity College Chapel Choir; Thomas Bell, director of music; Peter Bayer, organ scholar. Trinity College Chapel, University of Toronto, 6 Hoskin Ave. 416-978-2522 or Trinity College. Free. Evensong is sung every Wednesday at 5:15pm in the beautiful Trinity College chapel during term time.
ONLINE EVENTS
Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.
North Toronto Community Band. Openings for clarinet, trumpet, trombone, tuba and auxiliary percussion. Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Contact ntcband@gmail.com.
Recollectiv. For anyone living with cognitive challenges from Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke or PTSD. The group meets weekly to rediscover the joy of making music. Community members and music students are welcome to this fun, rewarding and inter-generational experience. Sessions take place from 2 to 3pm (with sound checks and socializing at 1:30pm). No summer sessions after Jun 22. Weekly sessions resume on Sep 7. Please contact recollectiv@gmail.com for more information.
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
A new community Baroque orchestra is being launched in Toronto! All instruments (particularly violin and oboe) and all levels of playing accommodated. Interested? Please contact me, Jane Ubertino, at lucindabell56@hotmail.com
The Choralairs is a non-audition, adult choir that welcomes new members in September and January. Rehearsals are on Tuesday 6:45-8-45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave. W, Toronto. Please contact Elaine at choralairs.delighted.720@silomails.com to RSVP. Check out our new website at www.Choralairs.com.
Columbus Concert Band. Rehearsals: Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm at Villa Colombo, 40 Playfair Ave., Toronto. Openings for flute, clarinet, tenor sax, and trumpet; however, all who are in search of being a part of a great band are welcome. Our members are warm and welcoming. For more information, contact ccbtoronto@gmail.com or visit our website at www.columbusconcertband.com.
Etobicoke Community Concert Band. Full rehearsals every Wednesday night at 7:30pm. 309 Horner Ave. Open to all who are looking for a great band to join. Text Rob Hunter at 416-878-1730.
Harmony Singers of Etobicoke. The women of The Harmony Singers survived COVID and are regrouping for 2024! If you'd like to sing an exciting repertoire of pop, jazz, folk and light classics, the group will give you a warm welcome! Rehearsals start in January on Wednesday nights from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at Richview United Church in Etobicoke. Contact Conductor Harvey Patterson at: theharmonysingers@ca.com or call 416-239-5821.
New Horizons Band of Toronto. All levels from beginners to advanced for brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Weekly classes led by professional music teachers. Loaner instrument provided to each new registrant in the beginners’ program. Visit www.newhorizonsbandtoronto.ca.
North Toronto Community Band. Openings for drums, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, French horns. Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30-9:30 pm. Contact ntcband@gmail.com.
Quinte Regional Youth Chorus. This is a new group based in Belleville, Ontario, for singers aged 6-16. St. Thomas Anglican Church, Parish Centre, 201 Church St., Belleville. Call 613-962-3636 for information.
Serenata Singers. Are you free Wednesday mornings? Do you love the joy of singing and the camaraderie it brings? Join the Serenata Singers who have sparkled in Toronto’s constellation of choral gems since 1976! Seniors singers, come together with voices united in song. Inspire generations to follow! This 55-voice adult SATB community choir, ranging in age from 55 to 97, will gather again under accomplished choral director Michael Morgan who shares his talents and expertise to perform a “Winter Cabaret” on November 30, 2024, with other performances during the year at seniors’ residences. Our season crescendos with two annually spring concerts on May 8 & 9, 2025. Our spring concerts entitled “Tuned In” will feature favourites from the movies, Broadway, and television. Consider joining this caring, friendly group of retirees at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd, every Wednesday from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Two free trial rehearsals are allowed before deciding to join! Check us out at our website at www.serenatasingers.ca or call Charlotte at 416-449-4053! Come join us!
String Orchestra TO is a new string orchestra in Toronto for amateur intermediate and advanced string players. No auditions. Our season runs from Sep 11, 2024 to May 28, 2025. Wed rehearsals: 7:15-9:15 pm at St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave.. Visit www.sites.google.com/view/stringorchestrato/home or email us at StringOrchestraTO@gmail.com.
Strings Attached Orchestra, North York. All string players (especially viola, cello, bass) are welcome. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. from Sep to Jun. Email us first at info.stringsattached@gmail.com to receive music and other details or visit our website at www.stringsattachedorchestra.com for more information.
Toronto Shape Note Singers. Sacred Harp Singing. Shape note selections from the Sacred Harp tunebook.Singing is participatory, not a performance. No experience necessary. All are welcome and there are books to borrow. Monthly on the third Wednesday from Feb 21 to Dec 8, 2024. Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave. 647-838-8764. Pay what you can. Dec 18.
VOCA Chorus of Toronto. Openings for experienced tenors and basses. VOCA is an auditioned ensemble, currently preparing a broad range of selections (including premieres) for our Dec 14 "Season Songs" concert, featuring Michael Occhipinti, guitar and Jamie Drake, percussion. On May 10, 2025, we'll be performing "Carmina Burana", featuring special guest, Andrew Haji, tenor. Rehearsals are held at Eastminster, 310 Danforth Ave. (Chester subway) on Monday evenings. Contact Jenny Crober at crober.best@gmail.com for more info.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Toronto Summer Music. TSM Academy - Emerging Artists Program. Designed for musicians who are launching their professional careers and provides unique educational opportunities for chamber musicians and singers from 18 to 35 years old. String players and pianists are invited to apply for the Chamber Music Institute Program; vocalists and pianists are invited to apply for the Art of Song Program. Please visit our website for more information on program dates and applications at tosummermusic.com/the-academy/emerging-artist-program/. Applications are open from Dec 5, 2024, until Jan 23, 2025.
