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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thur Jun 26 - Thur Jul 3
Jun 26 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. A Journey Through Soul and Jazz: The Gavin Hope Trio. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Jun 26 7:00: Junction Jazz Festival. Brownman Electryc Trio. Brownman Ali, electric trumpet; Matt Gruebner, six-string electric bass; Adam Mansfield, drums. My House in the Junction, 2882 Dundas St. W. 416-604-4555 or www.myhouseinthejunction.com/junction-jazz-festival. $30/$20(adv).
Jun 26 7:00: MRG Live. Jay-Jay Johanson. TD Music Hall, 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255 or www.admitone.com/events/jay-jay-johanson-toronto-10016200. $50.
Jun 26 7:00: Peterborough Concert Band. First Concert of the Summer. Alexander Muir: The Maple Leaf Forever. Also, popular tunes from The Bare Necessities to Duke Ellington to Mamma Mia and a medley of songs from the James Bond movies and a tribute to Ray Charles. Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre - Catherine Parr Traill College, 315 Dublin St., Peterborough. www.peterboroughconcertband.ca. For additional information, contact Ken Abraham at manager@peterboroughconcertband.ca. Free. Suitable for all ages.
Jun 26 7:30: Arraymusic. Cascading Creativity Modifies Conception. Featuring new works by Morgan-Paige Melbourne, Maria-Eduarda Mendes Martins, Pouya Hamidi, and Eldritch Priest. Casey Sokol, grand piano; Nobuo Kubota, sound singing; Paul Dutton, sound singing; John Oswald, alto saxophone; Jacobus Kamevaar, electronics. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. generaldirector@arraymusic.ca. Email for ticket information.
Jun 26 7:30: Canadian Chamber Orchestra. Living Room Listening Party II. Vivaldi: Concerto for Strings in G “Alla rustica” RV151; Osvaldo Golijov: Last Round for String Nonet; Britten: Simple Symphony for String Orchestra Op.4; Jocelyn Morlock: Solace for String Orchestra; Kevin Lau: Joy for Solo Violin & Strings. Luri Lee, violin; Noa Sarid, violin. Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd. 905-512-6454 / www.LRLP2.eventbrite.ca. $45. Includes a complimentary drink and access to the full evening of music and conversation. 6:30pm - Happy Hour.
Jun 26 7:30: Prosserman Jewish Community Centre. The JCC Chamber Music Series: The Adler Project. Selected works by Vivaldi, Handel, and Dvořák. Traditional Jewish and Chinese-inspired selections (arranged by the Shalom-Mei Ensemble). Daniel Temnik, violin (Leader of the Shalom-Mei Ensemble); Members of the Shalom-Mei Ensemble: Cello, Piano, Viola; Fang Sheng, narrator (spoken word & personal reflections). 4588 Bathurst St., North York. 416-638-1881 X2132 or The Adler Project. $39.59.
Jun 27 12:00_noon: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Brass Duo Performance: Hamilton Public Library Noon Hour Concert. The duo will share familiar tunes and orchestral classics with stories about the featured composers. Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Duo. Hamilton Public Library - Central Branch, 55 York Blvd., Hamilton. www.hpl.ca. Free.
Jun 27 1:30: National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Big Little Concerts 2025. Repertoire to be announced. Wilfrid Laurier University - Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. www.nyoc.org/concerts/biglittleconcerts. Free.
Jun 27 7:00: Jazz at Durbar. The Matt Pines Trio. Featuring Maddie Leroy on vocals. 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.
Jun 27 7:00: National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Big Little Concerts 2025. Repertoire to be announced. Wilfrid Laurier University - Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. www.nyoc.org/concerts/biglittleconcerts. Free.
Jun 27 8:00: Hugh's Room. Elbows Up! Celebrating Great Canadian Songs. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. Visit Elbows Up!. $40; $20(st/arts worker/underemployed).
Jun 27 8:00: Junction Jazz Festival. Arecibo Latin Jazz. Brownman Ali, trumpet; Nick Maclean, keyboard; Marc Decho, six-string electric bass; Joaquin Nunez Hidalgo, drums. My House in the Junction, 2882 Dundas St. W. 416-604-4555 or www.myhouseinthejunction.com/junction-jazz-festival. $35/$25(adv).
Jun 28 1:30: National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Big Little Concerts 2025. Repertoire to be announced. Wilfrid Laurier University - Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. www.nyoc.org/concerts/biglittleconcerts. Free.
Jun 28 2:00: Réjouissance Baroque Ensemble. Community Concert. Works by Handel, Purcell, and Telemann. Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd., Scarborough. rejouissancebaroqueensemble@gmail.com. Free. Email for further information.
Jun 28 7:00: Dudukhouse. A Sunset Serenade to Love: Duduk, Soul and Ethnic Fusion. Deidrey Francois, vocalist; Ethnosonic, music collective. Harmony Hall, 14663 Woodbine Ave., Gormley. www.dudukhouse.com or www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-sunset-serenade-to-love-tickets. $50; $40(Early Bird until May 18).
Jun 28 7:00: National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Big Little Concerts 2025. Repertoire to be announced. Wilfrid Laurier University - Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. www.nyoc.org/concerts/biglittleconcerts. Free.
Jun 28 7:30: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Festival: Grand Finale. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.tafelmusik.org/finale. Visit website for ticket information.
Jun 28 8:00: Freesound. Trumpet / Violin / Melodica - The Music of Martin Arnold. Martin Arnold: Strophe Rocket (world premiere). Émilie Fortin, trumpet; Aysel Taghi-Zada, violin; and Wesley Shen, melodica. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-894-6344. $20. Also Jun 29.
Jun 28 8:00: Junction Jazz Festival. Frank Sinatra Tribute Featuring Carlo B. Carlos Berardinucci, vocals; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Nick Maclean, keyboard; Bennett Young, upright bass; Frank Botos, drums. My House in the Junction, 2882 Dundas St. W. 416-604-4555 or www.myhouseinthejunction.com/junction-jazz-festival. $35/$25(adv).
Jun 28 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. The French Connection. Bizet: Carmen Suite No.2; Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales; Debussy: La Mer; Lalo: Symphony in g. Daniel Vnukowski, host; Kristian Alexander, conductor. Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front St. W. 905-604-8339. $50-$40 (adult) $40-$30 (senior) $30-$25 (youth). 7:10pm: Prélude (pre-concert recital). 7:20pm: Pre-concert talk. Intermission discussion and Q&A with Daniel Vnukowski.
Jun 28 8:00: Massey Hall. Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $96.
Jun 29 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Songs of Faith, Hope, and Love: Melissa Davis and Friends. An afternoon of gospel and inspirational music. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Jun 29 4:00: Junction Jazz Festival. Miles Davis: The Prestige Years. Brownman Ali, trumpet; Nick Maclean, keyboard; Bennett Young, upright bass; Frank Botos, drums. My House in the Junction, 2882 Dundas St. W. 416-604-4555 or www.myhouseinthejunction.com/junction-jazz-festival. $30/$20(adv).
Jun 29 8:00: Freesound. Trumpet / Violin / Melodica - The Music of Martin Arnold. See Jun 28.
Jun 30 10:00am: Aga Khan Museum. Rhythms of Canada 2025. To 9pm. Aga Khan Museum - Main Stage, 77 Wynford Dr. www.agakhanmuseum.com/roc. Free. Also Jul 1.
Jul 01 2:00: University of Toronto. Soldiers’ Tower Carillon Recital. Dr. Elisa Tersigni, Roy Lee, and Naoko Tsujita, carilloneurs. Soldiers’ Tower War Memorial, 7 Hart House Cir. 416-978-3485 or www.alumni.utoronto.ca/community/soldiers-tower/soldiers-tower-carillon. Free. Also Aug 4(2pm) & Sep 1(3pm).
Jul 01 5:00: Hamilton Civic Museums. Canada Day Military Tattoo. For all ages. Bring your lawn chair and settle in for an unforgettable night of celebration, filled with captivating performances that honour our heritage. Regimental Band of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry; Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada Pipes & Drums; and the Argyllshire Dancers. Dundurn Castle National Historic Site, 610 York Blvd., Hamilton. 905-546-2424 ext. 3168 or museums@hamilton.ca. Free outdoor event.
Jul 01 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Unionville Canada Day Celebration. Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance March Op.39 No.4; Bizet: Carmen Suite No.1; Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol Op.34; J. Strauss: An der schönen blauen Donau (By the Beautiful Blue Danube) Op.314; J. Strauss: Radetzki March Op.228; and other works. Soloists to be announced; Daniel Vnukowski, host; Matheus Coelho, conductor. Unionville Millennium Theatre, 150 Main St., Unionville. 905-604-8339. Free.
Jul 02 1:00: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Carillon Recital. Michael Gancz, carillonneur. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free.
Jul 02 8:00: Massey Hall. George Thorogood and The Destroyers. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $66.
Jul 03 3:15: Waterside Summer Series. Piano Duo. Solos and duets from their "Storms of Life" program including Chopin, Schubert, and others. Agné Radzeviciuté, piano; Dmitri Levkovich, piano. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on Amherst Island, 955 Stella 40 Foot Rd., Stella. www.watersidemusic.ca. $45; $22.50(child). NOTE: Amherst Island requires a ferry.
Jul 03 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Sounds of Stories: Dhaivat Jani Trio. Indian classical music, jazz, improvisation and cinematic soundscapes with the multilingual stories of spoken word poetry. Dhaivat Jani, drums & tabla; Jonathan Kay, woodwinds & esraj; Chris Pruden, keyboards & synths. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Jul 03 7:30: Guild Festival Theatre. Aqua's Red Rhythm & Blues. Bringing stories of Indigenous hope and resilience to the Greek Theatre through music and dance. Guild Park and Gardens - Greek Theatre, 201 Guildwood Pky, Scarborough. 647-250-7438 or visit www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca/aqua. $15.
Jul 03 8:00: Small World Music. Sarāb: Live in Toronto. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W. www.smallworld.com/shows/sarab. $42.
Jul 03 8:00: TD Music Hall. Klô Pelgag. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. General admission (standing): $38.
ADVANCE LISTINGS, Fri Jul 4 - Sun Jul 6
Jul 04 7:00: National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Big Little Concerts 2025. Repertoire to be announced. Faculty Concert. Wilfrid Laurier University - Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. www.nyoc.org/concerts/biglittleconcerts. Free.
Jul 05 3:00: Markham Museum. Kickin’ It Country. Featuring high-energy line dancing from Cheatin’ Hearts and refreshing local brews courtesy of Rouge River Brewing Company. Guests are invited to don their boots and join in for a night of music, movement, and community under the summer sky. 9350 Markham Rd., Markham. 905-305-5970. Call for further information.
Jul 05 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Two Parts for Coltrane. The Mark Hundevad Quartet: Mark Hundevad, vibes & drums; Shawn Nykwist, saxophones; James Thomson, bass; Sam Heineman, piano & drums. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. Visit www.contxtbytrane.com for information. $30/$20(adv). Also Jun 21.
Jul 05 7:30: Calvin Presbyterian Church (Toronto). The Evolution of French Flute Music: From Debussy to Bacri. Caara Yeung, flute; Sonya Sim, piano. 26 Delisle Ave. Visit Evolution of French Flute Music. $30; $20(arts workers); $15(st).
Jul 05 7:00: No Strings Theatre. Sophisticated Soul – Denise Williams – Afrocentric Classics. Blackhurst Cultural Centre, 777 Bathurst St. www.nostringstheatre.com. $30/$25(adv).
Jul 06 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Take Me to the Dance? – Yolanda Bruno and Michael Bridge. Escape to the nightclubs of Buenos Aires and the cabarets of Montmartre with this powerhouse violin and accordion duo. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Jul 06 6:30: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Symphony in the Park. A lakeside concert featuring light classical, pops, and popular movie themes. Port Credit Memorial Park, 40 Lakeshore Rd. E,, Mississauga. 905-306-6000. Free. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket from home. Seating will not be provided.
LECTURES
Jul 03 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Theatre Lecture - The Birth of Drama: Greek Theatre, the Perfect Republic, and the Impulse to Play. Join us for our Summer Lecture Series. Theatre producer Max Ackerman breaks down the walls surrounding classical theatre; starting with Greek drama, through Shakespeare, and into the Absurd. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-theatre-lectures. $25. Register online. Reception to follow.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre. Waitress. Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles. Book by Jessie Nelson. Capitol Theatre (Port Hope), 20 Queen Street, Port Hope. www.capitoltheatre.com/events. From $40. Jun 21(2pm & 7:30pm), 22(2pm), 24(2pm), 25(2pm), 26(2pm & 7:30pm), 27(7:30pm), 28(2pm & 7:30pm), 29(2pm).
Civic Light Opera Company. Lucky Stiff. Written by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty. Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen St. E. www.clotoronto.com/lucky-stiff. $25. Runs Jul 2-27. Wed(7pm), Thu(8pm), Fri(8pm), Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).
Drayton Entertainment. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lyrics by Tim Rice. Huron County Playhouse, 70689 B Line, South Huron. Visit Jesus Christ Superstar. From $36.50. Until Jun 28.
Drayton Entertainment. Million Dollar Quartet. Book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux. Original Concept and Direction by Floyd Mutrux. Inspired by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. Hildebrand School House Theatre, 11 Albert St. W., St. Jacobs. Visit Million Dollar Quartet. From $36.50. Until Aug 31.
Drayton Entertainment. The Full Monty. Book by Terrence McNally Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek. King's Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene. Visit The Full Monty. From $36.50. Until Jul 5.
Mirvish Productions. Disney's The Lion King. Directed by Julie Taymor. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 1.800.461.3333. From $59. Runs until Aug 30. Visit www.mirvish.com for tickets.
Shaw Festival. Anything Goes. Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 905-468-2172. From $28. Various dates and prices. Visit www.shawfest.com for information. Runs to Oct 4.
Stratford Festival. Annie. Book by Thomas Meehan. Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Stratford Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info. Runs until Oct 25.
Stratford Festival. As You Like It. New songs by Ron Sexsmith. Directed by Chris Abraham. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Runs until Oct 24. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info.
Stratford Festival. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Book by Jeffrey Lane. Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Runs until Oct 25. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info.
Toronto Fringe. People Suck: A Musical Airing of Grievances. Written by Peter Cavell & Megan Phillips. Cast: David Silvestri, Chris Johnson, Megan Phillips, Michelle Nash, and Liana Bdewi. Theatre Passe Muraille - Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. www.peoplesuckmusical.com. Visit website for information. Jul 2(3:45pm), 4(9:30pm), 6(7pm), 7(3pm), 8(8pm), 10(3:30pm), 12(6pm).
TYT Theatre. A Year With Frog and Toad. Music by Robert and Willie Reale. 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. Every Sat & Sun at 11am & 3:30pm until Jul 13.
YES Theatre Sudbury. Never Break the Chain: The Music of Fleetwood Mac. Music & Lyrics by Fleetwood Mac. Orchestrations & arrangements by Barry Miles. The Refettorio, 131 Durham St., Sudbury. www.yestheatre.com/never-break-the-chain-the-music-of-fleetwood-mac. Visit website for ticket information. Until Jul 12.
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 violins and violas) 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.
North York Concert Band: Rehearsals every Thursday from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. At 864 Sheppard Ave. W., just east of Wilson Heights Blvd. Openings in most sections - especially drum kit, percussion, woodwinds and trumpet. If you're looking for a challenging and exciting band, text or call Janis at 416-953-5283.
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.
Sacred Harp Singing. Warm-up/Q&A at 7:15pm, singing at 7:30pm. Come and sing shape note music from the Sacred Harp every third Wednesday of the month. Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave. Please enter through the entrance at the northwest corner of the building. Accessible entrance from the parking lot. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary. The singing is participatory, not a performance or rehearsal. There are songbooks to borrow. Visit www.torontoshapenote.org for information. Dates: Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17, 2025.
Serenata Singers. Senior singers, are you free Wednesday mornings? Do you love the joy of singing and the camaraderie it brings? Active since 1976, this 55-voice adult SATB community choir ranges in age from 55 to 97, under the direction of accomplished choral director Michael Morgan. 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!
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.
String Orchestra TO is a non-audition orchestra for intermediate and advanced players, beginning its second season on Sep 19, 2025. We explore the string orchestra repertoire developing technical and musicality skills. We meet Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15 pm at St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave. (Chester Subway Station). Go to our website at www./sites.google.com/view/stringorchestrato/home/ or contact us at stringorchestrato@gmail.com for more information.
Toronto Summer Music. Chamber Choir. A chance to refresh vocal skills and study inspiring works of choral literature in the intimacy of a chamber vocal ensemble. Aside from daily choir rehearsals with director Kathleen Allan, you will also enjoy sectionals with various vocal coaches. The week will culminate with a performance on the final day of the Festival. Spend a week singing and rehearsing exciting works with fellow choral enthusiasts! Applications for the 2025 Chamber Choir are now open. Application deadline: Jun 26, 2025. Information at TSM Application Form.
VOCA Chorus of Toronto. Openings for experienced tenors and basses. VOCA is an auditioned ensemble. Rehearsals are held at Eastminster, 310 Danforth Ave. (Chester subway) on Monday evenings. Contact Jenny Crober at crober.best@gmail.com for more info.
Yorkminstrels Show Choir is an SATB choir. We sing mostly Broadway, plus oldies, popular and seasonal music, many with simple choreo/stage. If you are a past or current musical theatre performer or have choral experience, we welcome you to check us out. Rehearsals start back in September in the Willowdale-Cummer area of North York on Wednesday eve. TTC accessible. Website: www.yorkminstrels.com Email to mail@yorkminstrels.com.
