NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and street addresses for venues are Toronto locations unless otherwise specified.
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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thur Jul 3 - Thur Jul 10
Jul 03 3:15: Waterside Summer Series. Storms of Life. 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.
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 7:00: No Strings Theatre. Sophisticated Soul – Denise Williams – Afrocentric Classics. Blackhurst Cultural Centre, 777 Bathurst St. www.nostringstheatre.com. $30/$25(adv).
Jul 05 7:30: Calvin Presbyterian Church (Toronto). The Evolution of French Flute Music: From Debussy to Bacri. Enesco: Cantabile et Presto; Debussy: Syrinx for solo flute; Poulenc: Sonata for flute & piano; Nicolas Bacri: Spring Sonata; Corentin Boissier: Sonata for flute & piano. Caara Yeung, flute; Sonya Sim, piano. 26 Delisle Ave. Visit Evolution of French Flute Music. $30; $20(arts workers); $15(st).
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.
Jul 08 7:00: Toronto Reference Library. Steve Koven Trio (Summer Concerts). Steve Koven, piano; Sergio Ponde Dhelomme, bass; Zachary Dawood, drums. Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Hall (1st Floor), 789 Yonge St. For information, call the Arts Department at 416-393-7157. Free. No registration required.
Jul 08 8:00: TD Music Hall. Dear Silas. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. Visit website for ticket information.
Jul 09 8:00: Small World Music. Warsaw Village Band. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W. www.smallworld.com. $52.
Jul 10 1:00: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Carillon Recital. Annie Gao, carilloneuse. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free.
Jul 10 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Songs of Birds and Love. The Merry Band: Michele Deboer, soprano; Laura Pudwell, mezzo; Cory Knight, tenor; John Pepper, bass; Jonathan Stuchbery, lute; Alison Melville, recorder & flute. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Jul 10 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Opening Night: The Coronation of Poppea (In Concert). Music by Claudio Monteverdi. L’incoronazione di Poppea (concert performance). Sophie Junker (Poppea); Nicolò Balducci (Nerone); Mariana Flores (Ottavia / Virtù); Cappella Mediterranea; Leonardo García-Alarcón, conductor. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/opening-night-poppea/. From $20. Join us for a champagne reception for the entire audience after the concert.
ADVANCE LISTINGS, Fri Jul 11 - Sun Jul 13
Jul 11 7:00: Jazz at Durbar. The Matt Pines Trio. Featuring Francine Kirsh 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.
Jul 11 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 11 7:30: Elora Festival. Opening Night Gala: The Genius of Mozart. Chelsea Ahn, piano; Hélène Brunet, soprano; The Elora Singers; Musicians of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony; Mark Vuorinen, conductor. Gambrel Barn Elora, Corner of County Rd. 7 and 21, Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $65 / $75(adult); $20(st); $10(child).
Jul 11 7:30: Georgian Bay Concert Choir. Organ Recital. Norman Reintamm, organ. Guest soloist: Chris Burton, piano. Georgian Shores United Church, 997 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 416-550-6465. Pay what you can. All proceeds will go to Georgian Bay Concert Choir.
Jul 11 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Rosamunde String Quartet. Noah Bendix-Balgley, violin; Shanshan Yao, violin; Teng Li, viola; Juan-Miguel Hernandez, viola; Nathan Vickery, cello. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. From $20.
Jul 12 1:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration 1. Chamber music & art song. TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. $20. Also at 4pm & 7:30pm.
Jul 12 3:15: Waterside Summer Series. Duo. Cameron Crozman, cello; Meagan Milatz, 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 12 4:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration 2. Chamber music & art song. TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. $20. Also at 1pm & 7:30pm.
Jul 12 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Symphony Under the Stars. Music from movies, Broadway, pops, and light classics favourites. Creemore Village Green Park, 181 Mill St., Clearview Township. www.collingwoodmusicfestival.ticketspice.com/summer-concerts-2025. Visit website for ticket information.
Jul 13 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Wild Strings and Tuning Things. Musicians from the Labyrinth Ensemble explore music from Iran, Turkey, Arabic traditions, and the contemporary modal repertoire in a winding cross-cultural journey. Roa Lee, gayageum; Aysel Taghi-Zada, violin; Amely Zhou, erhu. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Jul 13 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Tsai & Li. Jung Tsai, violin; Jui-Sheng Li, piano. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $10(st).
Jul 13 8:00: Flamenco on Tour. Flamenco at The Monarch. Experience the delicate guitar arpeggios and rapid "rasgados." Makeda Benitez, dancer; Lia Grainger, dancer; Dennis Duffin, guitar; Dani Carbonell, percussion & singer. Monarch Tavern, The, 12 Clinton St. Visit Flamenco at The Monarch. Visit website for details.
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.
Jul 08 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Music Lecture - The Birth of Classical Music: From Chant to Polyphony. Join us at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy for our Summer Lecture Series. Musicologist Dr. John Holland guides us through music history, from Gregorian Chant to the Symphony, and even Opera, then into the music of modern times. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-music-lectures. $25. Register online. Reception to follow.
Jul 10 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Theatre Lecture - The Play’s the Thing: Shakespeare & Humanism. Join us at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy 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.
MASTERCLASSES
Jul 11 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Art of Song Masterclass with Mary Bevan. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.
MUSICAL THEATRE
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. 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.
Thousand Islands Playhouse. Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical. Original Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman. Book by Julian Fellowes. New Songs & Additional Music & Lyrics by George Stiles & Anthony Drewe. Thousand Island Playhouse, 185 South St., Gananonque. boxoffice@1000islandsplayhouse.com. Email for tickets and info. Jul 8-Aug 16. Tue(2pm), Wed(2pm & 7:30pm), Thu(7:30pm), Fri(7:30pm), Sat(2pm & 7:30pm), Sun(2pm).
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 4(9:30pm), 6(7pm), 7(3pm), 8(8pm), 10(3:30pm), 12(6pm).
Tweed and Company Theatre. Bad Hats Theatre's Alice in Wonderland. Adapted by Fiona Sauder. Music by Landon Doak & Victor Pokinko. Dramaturgy by Matt Pilipiak. Sue Miner, stage director. Marble Arts Centre, 13 Bridgewater Rd., Tweed. www.marbleartscentre.ca/bad-hats-theatres-alice-in-wonderland. Various times. Visit website for details. Jul 2-5(Tweed) & Jul 9-20(Bancroft).
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.
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia. Nunsense: A Musical Comedy. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Dan Goggin. 411 Greenfield St., Petrolia. 1-800-717-7694 or 519-882-1221. Call for further information. Runs Jul 8-25.
YES Theatre Sudbury. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Sudbury Theatre Centre, 170 Shaughnessy St., Greater Sudbury. www.showpass.com/jcsgrandparent. Visit website for ticket information. Runs Jul 8-Aug 16. Various times.
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 10, 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.
SUMMER CAMPS
Canadian Opera Company. Summer Music Camps. Jul 7–11: Little Company (entering Grades 1–3). Jul 14–18: Junior Company (entering Grades 4–6). Jul 21–25: Intermediate Company (entering Grades 6–8). Jul 28–Aug 1: Senior Company (entering Grade 9 to 1st year college/university). Times: 9am–3:30pm (Grades 1–8); 9am–3pm (Senior Company). Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Target: Children and teens, ages 6–18. The COC’s Summer Music Camps invite young creatives from grade 1 through first year university to learn about music, drama, and design. Participants are supported in a creative and non-competitive environment where they learn and experiment with several modes of artistic expression, including singing, composing, movement, drama, and design. In creating their own original work, campers are guided by the COC’s roster of teaching artists, highly skilled professionals in their respective fields, culminating in a final showcase performance for family and friends. No previous experience with music required. Tuition: $395. Registration for each company is available until the Friday before their first day. Extended care is available until 5pm for Little Company and Junior Company participants for an additional $40. To register, visit coc.ca/Camps.
