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DAILY LISTINGS
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LIVE OR ONLINE
Mar 10 12:00_noon: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Music Oasis Series. Deerfield Hall - University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Mar 10 12:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Voice Studies: Nicole Percifield, Voice. Walter Hall, University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Mar 10 7:30: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy/Syrinx Concert Series. Marbin Matinees Series: Daniel Tselyakov - Beethoven's Waldstein and More. Works by Beethoven and Ravel. Daniel Tselyakov, piano. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. Visit Daniel Tselyakov. Register online for free admission. Reception to follow.
Mar 10 7:30: Heliconian Hall. Wonder Women! Piano works by 18th- and 19th-century female composers, including Cécile Chaminade, Marianna Martines, Agathe Backer-Grøndahl, and others. Sarah Hagen, piano. 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-454-2363 or visit Wonder Women. $30; $10(st/arts workers).
Mar 11 12:00_noon: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, Brock University. Department of Music: Student Recital. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - Cairns Recital Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. Tickets: 905-688-0722 or 1-855-515-0722 or www.firstontariopac.ca. Free. Ticket required.
Mar 11 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. Featuring performance students from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Music. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.
Mar 11 12:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Nolan Hildebrand, Composition. Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Mar 11 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Michael Pirri, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.
Mar 11 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Student Recital: César Arturo Aguilar Ramirez, Voice. Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Mar 11 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Voice Studies: Vocalis I - An Evening of Chamber Music & Operatic Arias. Coached & curated by Liz Upchurch. Trinity St. Paul's United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts, 427 Bloor St. W. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Mar 11 8:00: Massey Hall. Big Smoke Brass. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $30.
Mar 12 12:00_noon: Zula Presents. Something Else! Music Series: Imagine the Sound. Hamilton Public Library - Central Branch, 55 York Blvd., Hamilton. Reserve at Imagine the Sound. Free.
Mar 12 12:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Chamber Music: Music Oasis Series. University of Toronto - Faculty of Law - Jackman Law Building, 78 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Mar 12 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Mar 12 8:00: Massey Hall. Chris Botti. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $77.
Mar 13 11:45am: Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. Student Recital - Keyboard. Wilfrid Laurier University - Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/events/index. Free.
Mar 13 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. University of Toronto Pianists Recital. Angela Ng, Chiya Hou, Phoebe Lin, and Claire Xiao. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226. Freewill donation.
Mar 13 1:00: University of Toronto - Trinity College Chapel. Organ Concert. Organ Performance Major students from the Faculty of Music. 6 Hoskin Ave. 416-978-2522. Free. Donations to the Trinity College organ restoration project are welcome.
Mar 13 1:30: Women's Musical Club of Toronto. Music in the Afternoon: Marmen Quartet. Haydn: String Quartet in E-flat Op.33 No.2; Bartók: String Quartet No.3; Salina Fisher: Heal; Debussy: String Quartet in g Op.10. Johannes Marmen, violin; Laia Valentin Braun, violin; Bryony Gibson-Cornish, viola; Sinead O’Halloran, cello. University of Toronto - Edward Johnson Building - Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-923-7052 X1 or www.wmct.on.ca. $50; free(st with ID at door).
Mar 13 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: Mozart's Così fan tutte. Sandra Horst, conductor; Anna Theodosakis, stage director. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. Links to purchase tickets will be available soon. Visit www.music.utoronto.ca for updates. NOTE: MacMillan Theatre at University of Toronto is temporarily closed. Also Mar 14(7:30pm), 15(7:30pm), 16(2:30pm).
Mar 13 7:30: Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. Opera Laurier: The Marriage of Figaro. Music by W. A. Mozart. Wilfrid Laurier University - Theatre Auditorium, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/events/index. Free. Also Mar 14, 15, 16.
Mar 13 8:00: Centre in the Square. Chris Botti. 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-1570 or www.centreinthesquare.com. From $59.50.
Mar 13 8:00: Massey Hall. Classics Albums Live: David Bowie - Changesonebowie. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $52.
Mar 14 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series: The Looking Glass Ensemble. Western University - Music Building - Von Kuster Hall, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM.
Mar 14 2:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Percussion Ensemble with TORQ. Western University - Talbot College - Paul Davenport Theatre, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. Also 7:30pm.
Mar 14 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Janina Fialkowska, Piano. Weber: Invitation to the Dance; Grieg: Three Lyric Pieces; Schumann: Fantasiestücke Op.12; Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales; Chopin: Berceuse and Scherzo No.1. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $45; $10(st). NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE.
Mar 14 7:00: Massey Hall. Iliza Shleshinger: The Get Ready Tour. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $78. Also 9:30pm.
Mar 14 7:30: Caliban Arts Theatre. Trumpet Tributes: Week 2 - Clark Terry. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. Visit www.contxtbytrane.com for information. $35/$25(adv); $80 for all 4 shows. Limited tickets.
Mar 14 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Percussion Ensemble with TORQ. Western University - Talbot College - Paul Davenport Theatre, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. Also 2pm.
Mar 14 7:30: North Toronto Players. Dracula, or The Fiancée and the Fiend. Works by Sullivan, Mozart, Puccini, Handel, and Rossini. Lindsay Burrows, soprano; Emily Romano, soprano; Holland Ziemann, tenor; Nick Ritchey, tenor; Michael Harms, bass. Todmorden Mills - Papermill Theatre, 67 Pottery Rd. 905-717-6065. $35; $30(st); $25 each(Groups of 10 or more); Free(14 and under when accompanied by an adult). Also Mar 15(7:30pm), 16(2pm), 21(7:30pm), 22(2pm & 7:30pm), 23(2pm).
Mar 14 7:30: TO Live. How To Train Your Dragon – In Concert. Performed live to picture! Featuring the TO Live Orchestra. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. From $40. Visit www.tolive.com for tickets. Also Mar 15.
Mar 14 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: Mozart's Così fan tutte. See Mar 13. Also Mar 15(7:30pm), 16(2:30pm).
Mar 14 7:30: Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. Opera Laurier: The Marriage of Figaro. See Mar 13. Also Mar 15 & 16.
Mar 14 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Classic Albums Live - The Who - Who's Next. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. From $64.50.
Mar 14 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Russell deCarle and Jerry Leger. Russell deCarle, vocals; Steve Briggs, guitar; Russ Boswell, bass; and John Sheard, piano. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/russell-decarle. $40.
Mar 14 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Jazz Lounge: Liberty Silver. 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-207-2020 or www.oldmilltoronto.com. $20 cover. Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+. Dinner reservations open at 6pm. Show at 8pm.
Mar 14 8:00: TD Music Hall. Hermitage Green With The Fógues. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. $35.
Mar 14 9:00: Small World Music. Nowruz Party with Lady Pista DJ Ps. Revival Bar, 783 College St. www.smallworldmusic.com. $40/$30(adv). CANCELLED!
Mar 14 9:30: Massey Hall. Iliza Shleshinger: The Get Ready Tour. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $78. Also 7pm.
Mar 15 12:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. William Ray Bonness, Jazz Piano. Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.
Mar 15 2:00: TO Live. How To Train Your Dragon – In Concert. See Mar 14.
Mar 15 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. Marcus Miller: Voices of Freedom. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.bravoniagara.org or www.firstontariopca.ca. From $40.
Mar 15 7:30: Music at the Toronto Oratory. Complete Organ Works of J. S. Bach, Part XI: By the Waters of Babylon. Includes An Wasserflussen Babylon, Trio Sonata No.2, Little Fugue in g, Fantasia and Fugue in g, and chorale preludes. Aaron James, organ. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church - Oratory, 1372 King St. W. 416-532-2879. Free admission. Donations accepted.
Mar 15 7:30: North Toronto Players. Dracula, or The Fiancée and the Fiend. See Mar 14. Also Mar 16(2pm), 21(7:30pm), 22(2pm & 7:30pm), 23(2pm).
Mar 15 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: Mozart's Così fan tutte. See Mar 13. Also Mar 16(2:30pm).
Mar 15 7:30: Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. Opera Laurier: The Marriage of Figaro. See Mar 13. Also Mar 16.
Mar 15 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Rhythm of the Dance. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. From $15. Limited availability.
Mar 15 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Raoul and The Big Time. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/raoul-and-the-big-time-3. $35.
Mar 15 8:00: Massey Hall. Experience Hendrix. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $119.
Mar 15 8:00: North York Concert Orchestra. The Music of Freddie Mercury. Tolga Kashif: The Queen Symphony. Rafael Luz, conductor. Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd. www.nyco.ca or 1-888-687-6926. $30; $25(sr); $15(under 30); $10(under 12).
Mar 15 8:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Kodo: One Earth Tour 2025 - Warabe. 60 Simcoe St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $41.
Mar 15 8:00: Trinity Bach Project. Bach & Passages. Bach: Cantata BWV 196 "Der Herr denket an uns"; Cantata BWV 106 "Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit" (Actus Tragicus); and a cappella works by Monteverdi, MacMillan, and Harris. Choir and chamber orchestra with Nicholas Nicolaidis, conductor; Felix Deák, viola da gamba; Laura Jones, viola da gamba; Alison Melville, recorder; Colin Savage, recorder. St. Martin-in-the-Fields Anglican Church, 151 Glenlake Ave. 306-250-4256 or www.trinitybachproject.org/concerts or at the door. $30; $20(budget); $10(st). Also Mar 23(3pm).
Mar 16 10:00am: Link Music Lab. Welcome Nowruz and Springtime: A Thousand and One Nights. Hani Niroo, guitar & vocals; Sophia Grigoriadis, Maryem Tollar & Brenna MacCrimmon, tambura/ukulele/percussion/vocals; Begum Boyancı, guitar & vocals. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. Visit Welcome Nowruz. .
Mar 16 2:00: Chamber Music Hamilton. Russell Braun, Baritone. Bach: Cantata BWV 117 "Wenn Trost und Hilf’ ermangeln muss"; Bach: "Mache dich mein Herze rein"; from St. Matthew Passion; Beethoven: "Die Himmel rühmen…" from Gellert Lieder; Mozart: Das Veichen; Beethoven: Ich liebe dich; and works by Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Massenet, Ravel, and others. Russell Braun, baritone; Carolyn Maule, piano; Michael Schulte, violin/viola/cello da spalla. Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King St. W., Hamilton. chambermusichamilton@gmail.com or 905-627-1627 or at the door. $35; $15(st).
Mar 16 2:00: HCA Dance Theatre. PASS Presents Janina Fialskowska: The Legend Returns. Weber: Invitation to the Dance; Grieg: 3 Lyric pieces - Once Upon a time; At Your Feet; Butterfly; Schumann: Fantasiestücke Op.12; Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales; Chopin: Berceuse; Chopin: Scherzo No.1 in b. Janina Fialskowska, piano. Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts - Dance Theatre, 126 James St. S., Hamilton. 905-528-4020 or www.hcadancetheatre.com. From $35.
Mar 16 2:00: North Toronto Players. Dracula, or The Fiancée and the Fiend. See Mar 14. Also Mar 21(7:30pm), 22(2pm & 7:30pm), 23(2pm).
Mar 16 2:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: Mozart's Così fan tutte. See Mar 13.
Mar 16 3:00: Gallery Players of Niagara. Bach on Turtle's Back - Year 3 - Rebirth. Bach: Violin Sonata in C; Bach: Partita in E; Bach arias (selection); Andrew Balfour: A Newly Commissioned Work for period string quartet and baritone. Eybler String Quartet; Brian Solomon, choreographer & director; Jonathan Adams, baritone. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. Call 905-468-1525 or email info@galleryplayers.ca. From $10(Live); $10(Virtual). LIVESTREAM.
Mar 16 3:00: Off Centre Music Salon. When Paris Sizzled: The Fabulous 1920s! Ravel: Sonata for violin and piano and selected mélodies by Debussy, Poulenc, Milhaud, and Satie. Jonathan Crow, violin; Sheila Jaffé, violin; Elina Kelebeev, piano; Andrea Ludwig, mezzo; (OCMS Artist-in-Residence); Rémi Pelletier, viola; Inna Perkis, piano; Giles Tomkins, bass-baritone; Boris Zarankin, piano; Winona Zelenka, cello. Trinity St. Paul's United Church. Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. www.offcentremusic.com. $50; $40(sr); $15(ages 13-25); $15(ages 12 and under).
Mar 16 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Brahms & Shostakovich with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Marcus Goddard: Mountain Visions; Brahms: Violin Concerto; Shostakovich: Symphony No.5. Vadim Gluzman, violin; Vancouver Symphony Orchestra; Otto Tausk, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or www.tso.ca. From $30.
Mar 16 3:00: Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. Opera Laurier: The Marriage of Figaro. See Mar 13.
Mar 16 4:00: Flute Street. Myths and a Legend. Johann Stamitz: Concerto in D; Franz Doppler: Chanson d’amour; Robert Aitken: Solemnes; Alan B. Leech: Mount Olympus Scenes (Canadian premiere); Alexandra Molnar-Suhajda: Greek Tableaux. Guest artist: Robert Aitken, composer & flute. Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle, 525 Bloor St. E. 416-462-9498 or www.flutestreet.ca. $25; $20(sr/arts workers); $15(full-time st).
Mar 16 6:30: Drake Hotel. Heidi Savoie: Dinner with a Side of Sounds. 1150 Queen St. W. www.heidisavoie.com or 416-531-5042. Also Mar 29.
Mar 17 7:30: University of Toronto - Trinity College Chapel. A Season of Choral Music: Trinity College Chapel Choir in Concert. Works by Purcell, Holst, Lassus, Victoria, and others. Guest: Arthur Jones, trumpet. 6 Hoskin Ave. 416-978-2522. Admission by donation.
MUSICAL THEATRE
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.
Mirvish Productions. Just for One Day. Featuring the songs of Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen, and others. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 1-800-461-3333 or www.mirvish.com. From $59. Start times vary. Runs until Mar 15. 10% from the sale of all tickets will be donated directly to The Band Aid Charitable Trust.
TYT Theatre. Disney's The Little Mermaid. Music by Alan Menken. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Evan Harkai, director & producer; Quinton Naughton, music director; Sydney LaForme, choreographer. Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave. www.tyttheatre.com/ticketterms. Visit website for ticket information. From Feb 15 to Apr 13 with Fri shows beginning Mar 14.
Mar 11 7:30: Red Snow Collective. Carried by the River. Director & Choreographer: William Yong (楊漢源). Playwright: Diana Tso (曹楓). Composer: Alice Ping Yee Ho (何冰頤). Tarragon Theatre - Extra Space, 30 Bridgman Ave. www.tarragontheatre.com. From $20. Until Mar 28.
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.
Music for Life Adult Choir meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:30pm-2pm at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, 460 Avenue Road, just south of St. Clair. It's a great way to meet other adult singers in the community, and learn some new music, all under the direction of Dr. John Holland. We focus on growing our voice and our abilities, and we are open to anyone with a desire to sing, regardless of experience. Join us for snacks afterwards. Register here, or call 416-922-0855. We'd love to have you sing with us. All are welcome!
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 annual 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.
WORKSHOPS & EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
Mar 12 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. COC March Break: Stories of Opera through Art Song. An interactive workshop led by COC Teaching Artists from the Community Partnerships & Programs department, exploring the world's most beloved art songs and their role in understanding opera through the language of cultural storytelling. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/freeconcerts. Free. Please check website for any programming updates.
Mar 14 10:00am: Royal Canadian College of Organists Toronto Centre. Pipes, Pedals and Pizza. Interactive organ demo, live music, tour of the pipe chamber and an opportunity to build a mini-pipe organ. For Kindergarten to Grade 6. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 647-966-7124. Call for further information. Also: Afternoon session 1pm-3pm at Christ Church Deer Park for students in Grade 7 and up.
Mar 14 1:00: Royal Canadian College of Organists Toronto Centre. Pipes, Pedals and Pizza. Interactive organ demo, live music, tour of the pipe chamber and an opportunity to build a mini-pipe organ. For students in Grades 7 and up. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 647-966-7124. Call for further information. Also: Morning session 10am-12pm at Yorkminster Park Baptist church for Kindergarten to Grade 6 students.
