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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thur Sep 11 - Thur Sep 18
Sep 11 7:30: Opera Revue. Risqué at the Rivoli: An Opera Revue Burlesque Show. Works by Mozart, Weill, Bizet, Debussy, and Delibes. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; A'Slayna von Hunt, dancer; Tucker, dancer; Claire Elise Harris, piano. Rivoli, The, 334 Queen St. W. 647-637-7491 or www.bit.ly/46GfQsO. $35. Also Sep 12.
Sep 11 8:00: Hugh's Room. The Sattalites. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/the-sattalites-4. $35; $25(st/arts workers/underemployed).
Sep 12 7:30: Opera Revue. Risqué at the Rivoli: An Opera Revue Burlesque Show. See Sep 11.
Sep 12 8:00: Hugh's Room. The Beatles vs The Rolling Stones (Who'd You Rather Be?). Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. Visit Beatles vs. Rolling Stones. $40; $20(st/arts workers/underemployed).
Sep 13 7:30: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Song, Serenade & Symphony. Gabrieli: Canzonae for brass; Marjan Mozetich: Postcards from the Sky; R. Strauss: Serenade in E-flat Op.7; Sibelius: No.2 in D Op.43. Andrei Feher, conductor. St. Matthew's Centre, 54 Benton St., Kitchener. www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/concert-1-sept-13-fehersibelius. From $28.
Sep 13 8:00: Alliance Française de Toronto. Hard Bop Legends. An homage to trumpet player Kenny Dorham. Quiet Quintet: Lex French, Benjamin Deschamps, Charles Trudel, Nicolas Boulay, Sébastien Pellerin, Alain Bourgeois. Alliance Français de Toronto - Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Rd. www.alliance-francaise.ca. $18; $16/sr/st); $15(AFT loyalty card); $12(ages 5-12); Free (ages vunder 5).
Sep 13 8:00: Hugh's Room. Rum Ragged. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/showpass.com/rum-ragged-4. $35; $17(st/arts workers/underemployed).
Sep 13 8:00: Jean Darlene Piano Room. Heidi Savoie. 1203 Dundas St. W.. Visit www.heidisavoie.com/shows for information.
Sep 13 8:00: Small World Music. Incubator Concert Series: J. E. Lopez x Eunice Keitan. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. m. Visit www.smallworld.com for tickets and information.
Sep 14 2:00: Tranzac Club Main Hall. Get Together: Songs of Peace, Love, and Happiness. Get Together, Blowin' In The Wind, Teach Your Children, Feelin' Groovy, Mellow Yellow. Sue Peters, vocals; Henry Lees, vocals & percussion; Tony Laviola, bass; Dwight Peter, vocals & guitars. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. 416-594-3388 or www.sueanddwight.com. $20.
Sep 14 2:00: Visual and Performing Arts Newmarket. York Regional Classical Music Festival 2025. Peter McGillivray, baritone and Steven Philcox, piano. Newmarket Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket.. Visit www.vpan.ca for tickets and information.
Sep 14 3:00: Magisterra Soloists. Magisterra at the Museum: Musical Jokes. Dohnányi: Sextet; and works by Bach, Reinecke, Schreiner, Satie, and Igudesman. Guests: Cordula Hacke, piano; Peter Shackleton, clarinet; Ron George, horn. Annette-Barbara Vogel, violin; Menelaos Menelaou, violin; Jutta Puchhammer, viola; Katerina Juraskova, cello. Museum London, 421 Ridout St. N., London. www.magisterra.com. $35; $30(sr); $15(st); $10(under 10).
Sep 14 8:00: Hugh's Room. Sonic Peach Artist Night. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/showpass.com/sonic-peach-artist-night. $30; $15(st/arts workers/underemployed).
Sep 14 8:00: Massey Hall. Sam Barber. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $104.
Sep 16 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Jan Noordzij, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.
Sep 16 7:00: SweetWater Music Festival. SweetWater Mini Documentary Premieres and Meet the Artists. Join us for the premiere of two new mini-documentaries about the SweetWater Festival and meet our 2025 SweetWater musicians. Roxy Theatre, 251 9 St. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.
Sep 16 8:00: Massey Hall. Polaris Music Prize Concert & Award Ceremony. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. $53.
Sep 17 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Kitchener). Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. 50th Anniversary. Leonard Cohen: Hallelujah; and other works. Annette Haas, singer & instrument; Bruce Skelton, violin; Andrea Weber-Steckly, violin; Martha Kalyniak, viola; Cathy Anderson, cello. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. Free. Lunch available for purchase at 11:30am or bring your own.
Sep 18 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Penderecki String Quartet and Arthur Rowe, Piano. Part of the Shostakovich Festival. Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in g Op.57 and other works. Venue TBA. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. FESTIVAL PASS for all 7 concerts $120; $40; $10 (st).
Sep 18 7:00: SweetWater Music Festival. Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. From $20.
Sep 18 7:30: Aurora Cultural Centre. Skydiggers: Dreams & Second Chances. Aurora Town Square - Davide De Simone Performance Hall, 50 Victoria St., Aurora. 365-500-3313 or www.auroraculturalcentre.ca. $60; $15(st).
Sep 18 7:30: Prosserman Jewish Community Centre. The JCC Chamber Music Series: Roman Rabinovich & Daniel Temnik. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.31 in A-flat Op.110; Debussy: Estampes; Franck: Violin Sonata in A. Roman Rabinovich, piano; Daniel Temnik, violin. 4588 Bathurst St., North York. 416-638-1881 X2132 or Roman Rabinovich & Daniel Temnik. $49.18.
Sep 18 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks: Carmina Burana. Wynston Marsalis: Concerto for Orchestra (Canadian premiere / TSO Co-commission); Orff: Carmina Burana. Julie Roset, soprano; Andrew Haji, tenor; Sean Michael Plumb, baritone; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; Toronto Children's Choir; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. www.tso.ca or 416-598-3375. From $38. Also Sep 20(7:30pm) & 21(3pm).
Sep 18 8:00: Hugh's Room. Lynn Miles. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/lynn-miles-2. $35.
Sep 18 8:00: Massey Hall. Esteriore Brothers. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $97.
ADVANCE LISTINGS, Fri Sep 19 - Sun Sep 21
Sep 19 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.
Sep 19 7:00: SweetWater Music Festival. Chamber Music Under a Starry Sky. Historic Leith Church, 419498 Tom Thomson Ln., Leith. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. $55.
Sep 19 7:30: The Jeffery Concerts. Penderecki String Quartet with Arthur Rowe, Piano. London Public Library - Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas St., London. www.grandtheatre.com or 519-672-8800 or jefferyconcerts@gmail.com. $40; Free(st).
Sep 19 8:00: Hugh's Room. Ontario Creates: Tanika Charles. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/tanika-charles-2. $30; $15(st/arts/underemployed).
Sep 19 8:00: Massey Hall. X & Los Lobos. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $49.
Sep 20 10:30am: SweetWater Music Festival. Music for Munchkins. Bring the youngsters in your life for a fun and interactive hour of music led by Coco Love Alcorn. For ages 1-5. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.
Sep 20 12:00_noon: SweetWater Music Festival. Brendan Evans, Guitar. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.
Sep 20 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Free Concert. Part of TSO's Open House event. A spirited preview of what’s to come in the 2025/26 concert season. Tickets are required for this free performance, and with an expected crowd of more than 2,000 patrons, early registration on Sep 8 is recommended. Gustavo Gimeno & Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductors. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. Registration required at www.TSO.CA/OpenHouse. Free.
Sep 20 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Cuore Piano Trio. Part of the Shostakovich Festival. Venue TBA. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. FESTIVAL PASS for all 7 concerts $120; $40; $10 (st).
Sep 20 7:00: SweetWater Music Festival. Castle in the Sky: Where Voices and Instruments Meet. Holst: Suite; Caroline Shaw: Entr’acte; selected songs by Caroline Shaw and Gabriel Kahane; Elgar: Serenade. Georgian Shores United Church, 997 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. From $20.
Sep 20 7:30: Guitar Society of Toronto. The Ottawa Guitar Trio. A program spanning video game music and movie soundtracks as well as standards from the classical repertoire. Nathan Bredeson, Alex Bougie, Francois Lacelle. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com. From $20.
Sep 20 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. The Journey Begins. Roman Rabinovich, piano; James Kahane, conductor. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. www.hpo.org/egvent/the-journey-begins. From $20.
Sep 20 7:30: Mark Battenberg Music. Autumn Trilogy of Music: Part 1 - Music for the Autumnal Equinox. A presentation of eclectic original work welcoming the Autumn season with the spirit of music. Mark Battenberg, composer & guitar; Debbie Danbrook, shakuhachi flute. Danforth Mennonite Church, 2174 Danforth Ave. www.markbattenbergcreations.com. $20 or Pay What You Can.
Sep 20 7:30: North Wind Concerts. Ephemera: Corelli in China. Cristina Zacharias, violin; Jin Cho, flute; Margaret Jordan Gay, cello; Louise Hung, harpsichord; Matt Antal, visuals & sound. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/1044. Pay-What-You-Wish.
Sep 20 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks: Carmina Burana. See Sep 18. Also Sep 21(3pm).
Sep 20 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Friends of Fiddler's Green. St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.ticketscene.ca/events/52522 or www.acousticharvest.ca. $35.
Sep 20 9:30: SweetWater Music Festival. Late Night Jazz with Hilario Durán Trio. Hilario Durán, piano; Roberto Occhipinti, bass; Mark Kelso, drums. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. From $20.
Sep 21 12:00_noon: SweetWater Music Festival. Next Wave Showcase. Enjoy performances by some of the best up and coming local talent who will be in residence working with SweetWater artists all weekend long led by next wave alumna Bridget Walsh. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.
Sep 21 2:30: Barrie Concert Association. Behind the Bellows. A variety of styles from classical to pop. Michael Bridge, accordion. Bethel Community Church, 128 St. Vincent Street, Barrie. www.barrieconcerts.org or 705-436-1232. $40; $10(st).
Sep 21 2:30: OperOttawa. Gala Concert. Italian arias, duets, trios, quartets, and choruses. Erinne-Colleen Laurin, Kathleen Radke, Morgan Strickland, sopranos; Beverly McArthur & Pauline van der Roest, mezzos: Danny Leclerc & Grayson Nesbitt, tenors; Alasdair Campbell, bass; OperOttawa Chorus; Judith Ginsburg, piano. First Baptist Church, 140 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa. www.eventbrite.ca/e/1088258814409. $50; $25(st); Free(under 10).
Sep 21 3:00: SweetWater Music Festival. Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante. Keith Hamm, viola; Edwin Huizinga, violin; and friends. Meaford United Church, 7 Boucher St. E., Meaford. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. $20.
Sep 21 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks: Carmina Burana. See Sep 18.
Sep 21 4:00: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Fergus). Stephenson Organ Concert Series. Followed by a 30-minute Compline Service. Christopher Dawes, organ. 325 St. George St. W., Fergus. 519-843-3565. Free.
Sep 21 7:00: Small World Music. B-Band: Live in Toronto. Revival Bar, 783 College St. www.smallworld.com. $68(door); $56(general).
Sep 21 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Friends of Fiddler's Green. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com. Tickets available at Marienbad Restaurant, Chaucer's Pub, Grooves (Wortley Village), Long & McQuade North. $30/$25(adv).
Sep 21 8:00: Hugh's Room. Luke Winslow-King. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/luke-winslow-king. $30.
LECTURES, TALKS & OTHER NON-CONCERT EVENTS
Sep 19 11:00am: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Talk & Tea: The Firsts. We dive into the early works of major composers Sibelius, Prokofiev, Shostakovich and the HPO’s own Composer-in-Residence, Abigail Richardson-Schulte. Abigail Richardson-Schulte, host. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. www.hpo.org/event/talk-tea-the-firsts. $17.
Sep 19 12:00_noon: SweetWater Music Festival. Artist Talk. Learn more about the lives and artistic processes of our SweetWater Artists with this interactive and moderated one-hour chat. Grey Gallery, 883 2nd Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.
Sep 20 9:00am: SweetWater Music Festival. A Well-Being Concert: Yoga and Guitar. An hour of stretching and music, preparing you for a wonderful day of Festival activities and music. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing you can stretch in. Brendan Evans, guitar; Stuart Reid, yoga instructor. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.
Sep 20 1:30: SweetWater Music Festival. Instrument Makers. Our annual exhibit of luthiers features a chance to meet some of Canada’s top string instrument makers and hear their new instruments tested by SweetWater artists. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.
Sep 21 9:00am: SweetWater Music Festival. A Well-Being Concert: Soul Care Sunday. Give yourself this hour of intentional care and you’ll leave feeling more present, peaceful, and ready for the week ahead. Join Karen Choi and guitarist Brendan Evans for a restorative blend of live music, gentle movement, breath work, and poetry—designed to ease stress, calm the mind, and refill your cup. All levels of mobility are welcome. Bring a mat or blanket to lie on and wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Optional: an eye pillow or covering. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Crow’s Theatre & Musical Stage Company. Octet. Written by Dave Malloy & directed by Chris Abraham. An a cappella musical about internet addiction. At Crow’s Theatre (Dundas and Carlaw). crowstheatre.com. Until Oct 12 with possible extension.
Mirvish. MJ The Musical. Until Nov 2. www.mirvish.com. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.
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.
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
Sep 14 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization (TEMPO). Guided by Voices: Favourite Renaissance Music from Voces8 Songbook. Works by Byrd, Gabrieli, Mouton, Allegri, and others. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.tempotoronto.net or info@tempotoronto.net. Pay what you can. Tax receipts for donations of $20 or more. Cash preferred. Cheques and e-transfers accepted.
Sep 16 7:00: York Harmony Chorus. Vocal Program. Love to sing but never had the opportunity to grow your skills? Discover your voice with York Harmony Chorus. Join us on Sep 16 for a 7-week vocal program. Learn the art of four part a cappella singing. Connect with your community and let your voice be heard. Sharon-Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie Street, Sharon. Register at www.yhcmembership@gmail.com.
Sep 20 2:30: SweetWater Music Festival. Classical Jam Sesh - Strings. Bring your instruments and join us for a classical jam session read through of St. Paul’s Suite by Holst. Local musicians are invited to play along with featured SweetWater musicians led by Artistic Director Edwin Huizinga. Anyone who plays a string instrument, no matter your level of expertise, is welcome to be a part of this fun, community-building experience in a comfortable, welcoming environment. Join in the Jam as a player or sit back and listen. Bring your music stand! Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.
Sep 20 2:30: SweetWater Music Festival. Choral Jam Sesh. This afternoon workshop will cover warm-ups, stylistically flexible vocal technique and repertoire led by Coco Love Alcorn. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.
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. Contact ccbtoronto@gmail.com for more information 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: 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. E-mail us first at info.stringsattached@gmail.com to receive music and other details or visit 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 Metropolitan University Concert Choir is now accepting auditions for the 2025-2026 Season. This choir offers an inclusive and rewarding choral experience for singers across the GTA and TMU community including: Weekly in-person rehearsals on Monday from 7 PM - 9 PM
- Classical and Contemporary Repertoire
- Emphasis on diverse composers, including women, LGBTQ+, and Indigenous voice
- A welcoming, intergenerational environmen
- Two public concerts per year, plus other events at Toronto Metropolitan Universit
- Coaching from Music Director Rigzin Tute and rehearsal accompanist support
Fill out the audition application form or contact us at programsfor50plus@torontomu.ca for more information.
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. E-mail to mail@yorkminstrels.com.
