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DAILY LISTINGS
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LIVE OR ONLINE
Jan 20 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Bebop, Ballads, and Blues featuring The B-Jazzed Orchestra. Curated by Carmen Spada. The Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. www.tickets.brampton.ca/online or 905-874-2800. From $20.
Jan 21 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Alumni & Faculty Showcase - Robert McDonald & Friends. Artists of The Glenn Gould School. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca Free.
Jan 21 12:00_noon: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, Brock University. Department of Music: Guest Recital. Ryan Baxter & Connor O'Kane, piano 4 hands. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. Tickets: 905-688-0722 or 1-855-515-0722 or www.firstontariopac.ca. Free.
Jan 21 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. Featuring students from the Glenn Gould School. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.
Jan 21 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Tuesday Vocal Series: SOAR-atorio - Arias & Ensembles That Celebrate and Unite. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Jan 21 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Emmanuel Wong, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.
Jan 21 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival: The Journal of Hélène Berr. Rihab Chaieb, mezzo; Rachael Kerr, piano; Dior Quartet. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Mazzoleni Concert Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $21. Also Jan 22(7:30pm), 23(3pm).
Jan 21 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Student Composers Concert. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Jan 21 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Remembering Paul Quarrington in Stories and Song. Dave Gray, guitar; Tony Quarrington, guitar & songwriter; Joel Quarrington, double-bass; Burke Carroll, pedal steel guitar; Steve Lucas, bass; Megan Worthy, keyboard. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/remembering-paul-quarrington-in-stories-and-song. From $22.
Jan 22 5:30: Canadian Opera Company. Jazz Series: Forward Motion Ensemble. Rich Brown, electric bass/composer/educator/producer/online radio broadcaster leads this evening’s performance featuring modern jazz pieces performed by the funk groove-based Forward Motion Ensemble, showcasing some of Canada’s most promising young jazz artists at Humber Polytechnic. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca. Free.
Jan 22 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Uchida, Crozman, Chiu Piano Trio. Mel Bonis: Soir! Matin! Op.76; Rebecca Clarke: Piano Trio; Frank Martin: Trio on Irish Folk Tunes; Dvořák: Piano Trio No.4 in e Op.90 "Dumky". Robert Uchida, violin; Cameron Crozman, cello; Philip Chiu, piano. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $10(st).
Jan 22 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival: The Journal of Hélène Berr. See Jan 21. Also Jan 23(3pm).
Jan 22 7:30: String Orchestra Toronto. Open Rehearsal and Performance. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.1; Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite; Glazunov: Interludium in Modo Antico; Mozart: Symphony No.29 in A K.201/186a; Gardel: Por una cabeza. A performance of seven pieces followed by an open rehearsal. Bring instruments and join in or listen to the experience our rehearsal. St. Barnabas Anglican Church (East Latvian Lutheran Community Church), 361 Danforth Ave. stringorchestraTO@gmail.com. Email for further information.
Jan 22 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Beethoven's Violin. Beethoven: Violin Concerto; Unsuk Chin: subito con forza; R. Schumann: Symphony No.2. Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider, conductor & violin. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or www.tso.ca. From $30. Also Jan 23.
Jan 23 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Paraphrases on La Reine-garçon. Keyboard music of Julien Bilodeau including the world premiere of Paraphrases on La Reine-garçon, written for Adam Sherkin. Adam Sherkin, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca. Free.
Jan 23 12:00_noon: Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. Music at Noon - LAMA Faculty. Wilfrid Laurier University - Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/events/index. Free.
Jan 23 2:00: Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. Concerto Competition Semi-Finals. Wilfrid Laurier University - Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/events/index. Free.
Jan 23 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival: The Journal of Hélène Berr. See Jan 21.
Jan 23 7:00: Magisterra Soloists. Magisterra at the Museum: Holocaust and Music. Works by Górecki, Weinberg, and Zemlinsky exploring the music that emerged from the Holocaust. Magisterra Soloists: Annette-Barbara Vogel, violin; Mikela Witjes, violin; Menelaos Menelaou, violin; Jutta Puchhammer, viola; James Waldo, cello. Featuring Hannah Cole, soprano; Sarah Cupit, cello. Museum London, 421 Ridout St. N., London. www.magisterra.com. $35; $30(sr); $15(st); $10(under 10).
Jan 23 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Instrumentalis II. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Jan 23 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Beethoven's Violin. See Jan 22.
Jan 24 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Series: Trio Uchida-Crozman-Chiu. 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 24 3:00: Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. Concerto Competition Finals. Wilfrid Laurier University - Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/events/index. Free.
Jan 24 7:00: Jazz at Durbar. Rebecca Enkin Trio. Rebecca Enkin with Mike Allen on guitar and Brendan Davis on bass. 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.
Jan 24 7:00: TD Music Hall. Joe McLeod and Rubber Tire Peep Show. With Special Guest The Public Service. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. $25.
Jan 24 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Madama Butterfly. Music by Giacomo Puccini. Eri Nakamura (Cio-Cio San); Kang Wang (Lt. Pinkerton); and other soloists. Canadian Opera Company Chorus & Orchestra; Keri-Lynn Wilson, conductor; Michael Grandage, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653 or tickets@coc.ca. From $45. Also Jan 26(2pm), Feb 1, 6, 8(4:30pm), 12, 14, 16(2pm) At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.
Jan 24 7:30: North Wind Concerts. Brahms Plus. Brahms: Trio Op.114; and works by Bach, Piazzolla, Frühling, and DeBleser. Colin Savage, clarinet; Mary-Katherine Finch, cello; Stephanie Chua, piano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-588-4301 or www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/1034 or www.northwindconcerts.com. Pay-What-You-Can. Suggested amount $20.
Jan 24 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Lighthouse. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $59.50($54.50 member) - $79.50($74.50 member).
Jan 24 8:00: Drury Lane Theatrical Productions. My Corner of the Sky. Written and Performed by Alanna Merkovitch-Smith. Music directed by Anne Barshaw. Drury Lane Theatre, 2269 New Street, Burlington. www.drurylane.ca or 905-637-3979. Visit website or call for ticket information. Also Jan 25.
Jan 24 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Brass Transit. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca Limited seating. From $15.
Jan 24 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Best of R&B & Motown with Quisha Wint & Friends. Michael Shand and Sean Jones with Miles Finlayson, guitar; Elena Kapelaris, sax; Juwayon Clarke, bass; Alonzo Moore, drums. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. Quisha Wint. From $33.
Jan 24 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival: Measha Brueggergosman-Lee - Zombie Blizzard. Aaron Davis: Zombie Blizzard. Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, soprano; Hannaford Street Silver Band. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $21.
Jan 24 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Piazzolla & Palej / Tears and Tango. Mozart: Divertimento in F K.138; Wienawski: Fantasia on Themes from Gounod's Faust Op.20; Norbert Palej: Accordion Concerto - Lacrymae Rerum - Tears of Things (World premiere); Piazzolla: Five Tango Sensations. Maciej Frackiewicz, accordion; David Baik, violin; Sinfonia Toronto; Nurhan Arman, conductor. Trinity St. Paul's United Church. Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-499-0403 or www.sinfoniatoronto.com. $52; $40(sr); $20(st).
Jan 25 10:00am: Metropolitan United Church. Organ Masterclass. Amanda Renee Mole, organ. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Free admission.
Jan 25 2:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Toronto Saxophone Collective. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Jan 25 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Brass Day Concert With David Cooper, Horn. Western University - Music Building - Von Kuster Hall, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.
Jan 25 3:00: SoundCrowd. Spice Girls vs Backstreet Boys. Wannabe, As Long as You Love Me, Say You'll Be There, Everybody (Backstreet's Back), Spice Up Your Life. Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St. W. 647-970-1397 www.soundcrowd.ca. $30. Also 8pm.
Jan 25 4:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. TOT Cabaret Series: The Magic of Venice. Edward Jackman Centre, 947 Queen St. E., 2nd Floor. 416-366-7723 or 1–800-708-6754 or www.tolive.com. $45.
Jan 25 5:00: Kirtan Culture Initiative. An Evening of Musical Mantras. Music Therapy Centre, 1175 Bloor St. W. 416-616-5136 or www.kirtanculture.com. $17.
Jan 25 6:00: Canzona Chamber Players. Trio Uchida-Crozman-Chiu. Celebrating the 100th birthday of Morry Kernerman. Mel Bonis: Soir! Matin! Op.76; Rebecca Clarke: Piano Trio; Frank Martin: Trio on Irish Folk Tunes; Dvořák: Piano Trio No.4 in e Op.90 "Dumky". Robert Uchida, violin; Cameron Crozman, cello; Philip Chiu, piano. Arts and Letters Club, 14 Elm St. reservations@canzona.org. $30. Cash at the door or email transfer to jkrehm@look.ca.
Jan 25 7:30: Kingston Symphony. Tasty Tunes with Quartetto Gelato. A mix of classical masterworks with tangos, gypsy, klezmer, jazz, and folk songs from around the world. Guests: Quartetto Gelato. Grand Theatre, 218 Princess St., Kingston. 613-530-2050 or Quartetto Gelato. From $20.
Jan 25 7:30: Music at the Toronto Oratory. Complete Organ Works of J. S. Bach, Part VIII: Songs of Joy. Includes "Gigue" Fugue, Concerto in d, In dir ist Freude, and other chorale preludes. Aaron James, organ. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church - Oratory, 1372 King St. W. 416-532-2879. Free admission. Donations accepted.
Jan 25 7:30: Opera by Request. Bach's Peasant Cantata and Coffee Cantata. Peasant Cantata: Miecke: Michaela Chiste, soprano (Miecke); Nathan Dyck, baritone. Coffee Cantata: Cameron Mazzei, tenor (Narrator); Taylor Gibbs, baritone (Schlendrian); Michaela Chiste, soprano (Lieschen); William Shookhoff, music director. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Also Feb 1(Crown and Press Gallery and Cafe, Hamilton).
Jan 25 7:30: Stratford Symphony Orchestra. Celtic Celebration. Anderson: Blue Bells of Scotland; John Williams: Suite from Far and Away; Bruch: Adagio on Celtic Melodies Op.56; Hindemith: Suite of French Dances VI. The Bookends; William Rowson, conductor. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-0990 or Celtic Celebration. $60; $15(st); Free(under 12).
Jan 25 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Wind Ensemble - Inner Life. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Visit website for ticket information. Livestream available.
Jan 25 8:00: Drury Lane Theatrical Productions. My Corner of the Sky. See Jan 24.
Jan 25 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Omar Sosa & Seckou Kaita SUBA Trio Featuring Gustavo Ovalles, Percussion. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. From $15.
Jan 25 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Albert Lee. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/albert-lee-3. Visit website for ticket information.
Jan 25 8:00: Massey Hall. Slowdive. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $67.53.
Jan 25 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival: Continuum Contemporary Music - Spanning. Saariaho: Terrestre; Anna Höstman: New Work (premiere); and works by Carolyn Chen, Jocelyn Morlock, and Ana Sokolivić. Leslie Newman, flute. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Temerty Theatre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $21.
Jan 25 8:00: SoundCrowd. Spice Girls vs Backstreet Boys. See 3pm.
Jan 25 8:00: Toronto Consort. Gregorius - The Holy Singer. Trinity St. Paul's United Church. Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. www.torontoconsort.org. From $10.
Jan 25 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Matilda in Concert. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for this concert and include a post-concert meet and greet and photo opportunity with Danny DeVito. Danny DeVito, narrator; David Newman, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or www.tso.ca. From $59.
Jan 25 9:30: Wintersong Music Festival. Midnite Gossip Live. Latcham Hall, 8 Park Dr., Stouffville. www.wintersong.ca or info@wintersong.ca. Visit our website or email us for information.
Jan 26 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. Madama Butterfly. See Jan 24. Also Feb 1, 6, 8(4:30pm), 12, 14, 16(2pm). At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.
Jan 26 2:00: Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra. The Great Sing-Off. Symphony meets spoken word in this innovative Discovery concert! Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf. Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra; Craig Doyle of CDHLive; Matthew Jones, music director. Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd., Etobicoke. 416-239-5665 or www.eporchestra.ca. $20; $10(child).
Jan 26 2:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Songwriting Concert. Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, Boyd Neel Room, 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Jan 26 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Mozart & Beyond. Mozart: Overture to The Magic Flute; Chopin: Piano Concerto No.1 in e Op.11; Mozart: Symphony No.41 in C K.551 “Jupiter”. Eric Guo, piano. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. From $39; $52(arts workers); $46(under 35); $29(st); $24(18 and under).
Jan 26 3:00: Gallery Players of Niagara. Eybler Quartet: Haydn 20 for 20 (Part 2). Haydn String Quartets Op.20 Nos.4, 5 and 6. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. Call 416-319-2657 or www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/1033. Pay what you can ($40 suggested).
Jan 26 3:00: Metropolitan United Church. Organ Recital. The Second Patricia Wright Workshop & Recital. Amanda Renee Mole, organ. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Free admission.
Jan 26 4:00: St. Olave's Anglican Church. The Song-Book of Anna of Cologne. Opens with Choral Evensong, a religious service followed at 4:45pm by an illustrated music feature with singer and mediaeval fiddler Katherine Hill, who will explain the book’s history and perform a selection of its Latin and German songs. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. www.YouTube.com/StOlavesAnglicanChurch or 416-769-5686. Contributions appreciated.
Jan 26 5:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at Granite Brewery. Works by Mozart, Weill, Puccini, Verdi, and Guettal. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Claire Elise Harris, piano. Granite Brewery, 245 Eglinton Ave. E. 416-322-0723 or www.bit.ly/3A715B3. $10 cover.
Jan 26 7:00: INNERchamber Inc. Transplanted. Dinner from 5:45pm. Concert at 7pm. Brahms: Serenade No.2 in A; Mahler: "Der Einsame im Herbst" from Das Lied von der Erde (Song of the Earth); Ravel: Cinq mélodies populaires grecques (Five Greek Songs); Christos Hatzis: Anaktoria; Alice Ping Yee Ho: A Hong Kong Night Market; Vaughan Williams: Six Studies in English Folk Song. Maria Soulis, mezzo; The INNERchamber Ensemble: James Mason, oboe; PeterShackleton, clarinet; Andrew Chung, violin; Ben Bolt-Martin, cello; Charmaine Fopoussi, piano. Factory 163, 163 King St., Stratford. www.innerchamber.ca. $50. Includes dinner.
Jan 26 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Penderecki String Quartet. Debussy: String Quartet in g Op.10; Peter Hatch: New Work for String Quartet (2025 premiere); R. Murray Schafer: Piano Quintet (2010). Jeremy Bell, violin; Jerzy Kapłanek, violin; Christine Vlajk, viola; Katie Schlaikjer, cello. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $10(st).
Jan 26 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Recital - Maciej Frackiewicz, Accordion. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Jan 27 10:00am: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Composition Masterclass #1. Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, Room 215, 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Jan 27 12:00_noon: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Roger D. Moore Distinguished Visitor in Composition Lecture - Reza Vali, Composer. Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, Room 130, 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Jan 27 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Karen Kieser Prize Concert. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
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.
