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DAILY LISTINGS
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LIVE OR ONLINE
Jan 06 12:00_noon: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Masterclass: Julien Beaudiment, Flute. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Jan 07 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music. Vanessa Yu, piano. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.
Jan 07 6:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Chamber Music Masterclass: Julien Beaudiment, Flute. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Jan 08 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Rising Stars. Artists of The Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca. Free.
Jan 08 6:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Masterclass: Julien Beaudiment, Flute. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Jan 09 10:00am: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Chamber Music Masterclass: Julien Beaudiment, Flute. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Jan 09 11:45am: Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. Student Recital. Wilfrid Laurier University - Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. Wilfrid Laurier Faculty of Music. Free.
Jan 09 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Dance Series: the ties that Bind us, the ties that Bond us. Includes a Q&A session with the artist. Nickeshia Gerrick. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca. Free.
Jan 09 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Dvořák's New World Symphony. Bacewicz: Concerto for String Orchestra; Mozart: Clarinet Concerto K.622; Dvořák: Symphony No.9 "From the New World". Eric Abramowitz, clarinet; Anja Bihlmaier, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or www.tso.ca. From $30. Also Jan 11 (RTH @ 8pm) & Jan 12(George Weston Recital Hall @ 3pm).
Jan 10 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Vocal Recital. Susan Gouthro, soprano; Rachel Wood, mezzo. Western University - Music Building - Von Kuster Hall, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM.
Jan 10 6:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Masterclass: Julien Beaudiment, Flute. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Jan 10 8:00: Centre in the Square. Blue Rodeo + Elliott Brood. 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-1570 or www.centreinthesquare.com. From $49.50. Also Jan 11.
Jan 10 8:00: Toronto Consort. Incarnation. Carols from the 12th, 15th, and 20th century. Trinity St. Paul's United Church. Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. www.torontoconsort.org. Visit website for ticket information.
Jan 10 8:00: Trinity Bach Project. Bach & Epiphany. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G BWV 1048; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.4 in G BWV 1049; Bach: Keyboard Concerto No.1 in d BWV 1052; Godwin Friesen: Psalm 19 for Piano Quartet, Mvt 1 "The Skies Proclaim". Valerie Gordon, violin; Alison Melville, recorder; Felix Deák, cello; Christopher Bagan, harpsichord; Godwin Friesen, piano. Little Trinity Anglican Church, 425 King St. E. 306-250-4256. Pay what you choose - $30 / $20 / $10. Also Jan 11(8pm).
Jan 11 12:00_noon: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Maritsa Brookes Concerto Competition. Western University - Music Building - Von Kuster Hall, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.
Jan 11 3:00: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Piano Recital. Works by Scarlatti, Rachmaninoff, Chabrier, Debussy, and others. Ronald Tomarelli, piano. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. Ronald Tomarelli, Piano. $30.
Jan 11 7:00: Toronto Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Songfest. The North Toronto Players, the St. Anne’s Music and Drama Society, COSA (Centre for Operatic Studies and Appreciation), and the G&S Concert Group. St. Andrew's United Church, 117 Bloor St E. $5(non-G&S Society members); Free (G&S Society members). Refreshments included. All are welcome.
Jan 11 7:30: Music at the Toronto Oratory. Complete Organ Works of J. S. Bach, Part VII: Music for Christmastide. Includes Pastorale, Canonic Variations, Prelude and Fugue in d, and Christmas chorale preludes. Aaron James, organ. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church - Oratory, 1372 King St. W. 416-532-2879. Free admission. Donations accepted.
Jan 11 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Recital: Julien Beaudiment, Flute. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free. Livestream available.
Jan 11 8:00: Centre in the Square. Blue Rodeo + Elliott Brood. See Jan 10.
Jan 11 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Dvořák's New World Symphony. Bacewicz: Concerto for String Orchestra; Mozart: Clarinet Concerto K.622; Dvořák: Symphony No.9 "From the New World". Eric Abramowitz, clarinet; Anja Bihlmaier, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or www.tso.ca. From $30. Also Jan 9(RTH @ 8pm) & Jan 12(George Weston Recital Hall @ 3pm).
Jan 11 8:00: Trinity Bach Project. Bach & Epiphany. See Jan 10.
Jan 12 2:30: Kingston Symphony. Hindemith & Haydn. Works by Respighi, Wagner, Haydn, and Hindemith. Amelia Lyon, flute. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-546-9729 or www.kingstonsymphony.ca/concerts/hindemith-haydn. From $20.
Jan 12 2:30: VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Alceste. Music by Christoph W. Gluck. Sung in French with English Surtitles. Lauren Margison (Alceste); Colin Ainsworth (Admete); Sebastien Belcourt (Hercule); Ryan Hofman (The Infernal God); Austin Larusson (High Priest); Joseph Ernst (Apollo); Opera in Concert Chorus; Robert Cooper, chorus director; Suzy Smith, music director & pianist; Guillermo Silva-Marin, dramatic advisor. Trinity St. Paul's United Church. Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. www.operainconcert.com/tickets or 416-408-0208. From $42.
Jan 12 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Dvořák's New World Symphony. Bacewicz: Concerto for String Orchestra; Mozart: Clarinet Concerto K.622; Dvořák: Symphony No.9 "From the New World". Eric Abramowitz, clarinet; Anja Bihlmaier, conductor. Meridian Arts Centre - George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St. 416-598-3375 or www.tso.ca. From $30. Also Jan 9(RTH @ 8pm) & Jan 11(RTH @ 8pm).
Jan 12 4:00: Vesnivka Choir. Ukrainian Christmas Concert. A program of traditional and contemporary Ukrainian Christmas music. Vesnivka Choir; Toronto Ukrainian Male Chamber Choir. Guest artist: Roman Nykorovych, violin. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. www.vesnivka.com or Eventbrite or 416-246-9880. $30; Free(child under 16).
Jan 12 4:30: No Strings Theatre. Amahl and the Night Visitors. Music by Gian Carlo Menotti. Zev Stone (Boy); Denise Williams (Mother); Ian Corlett (Kaspar); Geoffrey Sanguine (Melchior); and others. Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle, 525 Bloor St. E. Amahl and the Night Visitors or 416-551-2093. From $5.
Jan 12 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Gillham & Iinuma Play Brahms. Brahms: Sonatas for Piano and Violin - Sonata in G Op.78; Sonata in A Op.100; Sonata in d Op.108; Scherzo from Sonata in c "FAE". David Gillham, violin; Chiharu Iinuma, piano. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $10(st). CANCELLED.
Jan 12 8:00: Opera Revue. Cabaret to Modern Day. Selections from Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Wicked, Hamilton, and works by Sondheim. Danie Friesen, soprano; Renée Salewski, soprano; Gregory Finney, baritone; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Claire Elise Harris, piano. The Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard Ave. E. 647-637-7491. From $25.
MUSICALS
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 to Apr 27, 2025. Visit www.mirvish.com for tickets.
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). 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.
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 until Jan 23, 2025.
WORKSHOPS
Jan 12 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization (TEMPO). Bridges and Borders: An English Renaissance Dialogue. The workshop will explore how works for 5 and 6-part ensemble by Parsans, Philips, and Johnson navigate both English traditions and broader European influences. Avery MacLean, presenter. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.tempotoronto.netor info@tempotoronto.net. Visit website or email for further information.