WholeNote CLASSIFIEDS can help you recruit new members for your choir, band or orchestra; find a new music director or accompanist; sell your banjo! Starting at only $24/issue. INQUIRE BY MARCH 21 for the APRIL 2020 issue. classad@thewholenote.com

AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR needed, with experience and training in leading a variety of choral music, and an understanding of community singing, for Echo Women’s Choir, Hours: 6- 8 hours per week, to start August 2020. For a complete job description and the application process, visit echowomenschoir.ca. Deadline March 18, 2020.

Available pro bono positions with the KINDRED SPIRITS ORCHESTRA: Horn, Trumpet, Violins, Violas, Violoncellos and Contrabasses. For information, visit KSOchestra.ca or email GM@KSOrchestra.ca

CHOIR DIRECTOR WANTED. The Rockway Entertainers, an inclusive 40 member community chorus mainly composed of older adults, sing four-part harmony. The Kitchener chorus performs monthly at retirement communities and gives four concerts per year. We seek an experienced chorus director for the 2020-21 season. (Honourarium) Apply to Brenda.vanDeKeere@Kitchener.ca. City of Kitchener.

RESA’S PIECES STRINGS ENSEMBLE is currently welcoming new members in all sections, violin, viola, cello and bass, who enjoy making music in weekly rehearsals. For more information, go to www.resaspieces.org

BUY & SELL

ARE YOU LOOKING TO SELL YOUR VINYL OR CD COLLECTION? Contact THE RECORD GUYS for professional and courteous service. We are music specialists with thirty years’ experience, and offer the best prices for collections of distinction: classical, jazz, etc. We come to you, anywhere in GTA and beyond. www.therecordguys.com tuneup@sympatico.ca 416-778-6933

CLASSICAL RECORD AND CD COLLECTIONS WANTED. Minimum 350 units. Call, text or e-mail Aaron 416-471-8169 or A@A31.CA

FRENCH HORN: Selmer prototype by Reynolds. Double horn in excellent condition. mjbuell@gmail.com

TENOR saxophone, Yamaha; TRUMPET, Olds Ambassador; EUPHONIUM Besson silver, compensating. Phone 416-964-3642.

WHAT’S IN YOUR CLOSET? Does your old guitar gently weep? Sell that nice old accordion / clarinet / drum kit and find it a new owner! WholeNote classified ads start at just $24.00 INQUIRE BY MARCH 21 for the APRIL 2020 issue. classad@thewholenote.com

INSTRUCTION

DO YOU SING IN A CHOIR? Would you like to practice your sight-singing skills? Or need a little help learning your notes or rhythms? Or experience the joy of singing duets? Treat yourself! Private and group lessons available near Woodbine subway. Call or text Sheila at 416-574-5250, or woodbine.joyofsinging@gmail.com

FLUTE, PIANO, THEORY LESSONS. RCM Certified Advanced Specialist. Samantha Chang, FTCL, FLCM, LRAM, PGDip, ARCT. Toronto, Scarborough 416-801-9196, samantha.studio@gmail.com www.samanthaflute.com

LESSONS FOR ALL! Friendly and firm - I’m an experienced musician and mom teaching piano and singing to children (and the young at heart) in my Toronto home (East Leslieville). To discuss your child’s need for music-making please contact kskwhite@gmail.com

SIGHT-SINGING WORKSHOPS: sacred/secular Renaissance music, on the last Monday of the month. 7:30-9:30pm. Drop-in $10. Free for members of the Toronto Early Music Centre. All levels are welcome. Near Woodbine subway. Call/text 416-574-5250.

SERVICES

ACCOUNTING AND INCOME TAX SERVICE for small business and individuals, to save you time and money, customized to meet your needs. Norm Pulker, B. Math. CMA. 905-251-0309 or 905-830-2985.

DOG BOARDING (near Woodbine subway). Heading away for a while and can’t bring your favourite canine companion? I take just one dog at a time and give it a very special vacation. Your dog will pull you to my door on repeat visits! Call or text Sheila at 416-574-5250 or eastyork.dogboarding@gmail.com

RESTORE PRECIOUS MEMORIES lost on old records, tapes, photos etc.? Recitals, gigs, auditions, air checks, family stuff. on 78’s, cassettes, reels, 35mm slides etc?. ArtsMediaProjects will lovingly restore them to CD’s or DVD’s. Call George @ 416-910-1091.

VENUES AVAILABLE / WANTED

ARE YOU PLANNING A CONCERT OR RECITAL? Looking for a venue? Consider Bloor Street United Church. Phone: 416-924-7439 x22. Email: tina@bloorstreetunited.org.

STUDIO RENTAL IN EAST YORK - Home/studio with piano available September-June. Long or short term rentals. Great acoustics. Free street parking. Wednesday or Thursday evenings. Suitable for unplugged vocal or instrumental rehearsals. Max 12 people. Barker.studiorental@gmail.com