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Jan 27 10:00am: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Composition Masterclass #1. Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, Room 215, 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Jan 27 12:00_noon: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Roger D. Moore Distinguished Visitor in Composition Lecture - Reza Vali, Composer. Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, Room 130, 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Jan 27 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Karen Kieser Prize Concert. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Jan 28 10:00am: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Composition Masterclass #2. Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, Room 109, 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Jan 28 12:00_noon: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, Brock University. Department of Music: Guest Recital. Timothy White, trumpet & Lesley Kingham, piano. 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.

Jan 28 12:00_noon: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Tuesday Vocal Series - Canadian Art Song Showcase. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Jan 28 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music. Rowan Sawarna-Small, piano. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Jan 28 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Aaron James, Toronto Oratory, U of T; Corey Gemmell, violin. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Jan 28 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Chamber Music Concert - Rob McDonald, Guitar. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Jan 29 10:00am: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Orkest De Ereprijs Composition Student Workshop. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Jan 29 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Identität / 個性. Mahler: Selections from Das Lied von der Erde. Samuel Chan, baritone. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca. Free.

Jan 29 7:30: Lula Lounge. Hilario Duran Solo: Celebrating a Canadian Cuban Jazz Master Pianist. Hilario Durán, piano. 1585 Dundas St. W. Visit www.EventBrite.ca for information. General admission/Standing Room Tickets.

Jan 29 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Orkest De Ereprijs Concert. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Jan 29 8:00: NPT Music. Chao, Tet to 2025. Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St. W.

Jan 30 9:30am: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Jack Quartet Reading Session. Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, Room 330, 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Jan 30 11:45am: Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. Student Recital. Wilfrid Laurier University - Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. Free.

Jan 30 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: 歌曲 / Kakyoku - A Journey Through Japanese Song. Teiya Kasahara, soprano; Chihiro Yasafuku, soprano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca. Free.

Jan 30 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Thursdays at Noon Series - Orkest De Ereprijs Concert (Student Works). Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Jan 30 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Jazz Ensemble at the Wolf. London Public Library - Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas St., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Jan 30 7:30: Music Toronto. JACK Quartet: The Sound of Modern Art. Philip Glass: String Quartet No.5; Taylor Brook: Organum; Amy Williams: Tangled Madrigals (world premiere); Christopher Otto: Angelorum Psalat, after Rodericus; Ruth Crawford Seeger: String Quartet, 1931. Christopher Otto, violin; Austin Wulliman, violin; John Pickford Richards, viola; Jay Campbell, cello. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front St. E. 1-800-708-6754 or tickets@music-toronto.com or www.musictorontoconcerts.com/concerts/jack-quartet. From $55. $20(arts workers).

Jan 30 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Stagedoor Stories: Twin Flames. Rose Theatre, The (Brampton) - Rose Studio, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. www.tickets.brampton.ca/online or 905-874-2800. $39.

Jan 30 8:00: Flamencolía Dance Company. Flamenco at The Monarch. Live flamenco music and dance. Nicolas Hernandez, flamenco guitar; Lia Grainger, dance; Ana Lía, song; Chendy León, percussion. Monarch Tavern, The, 12 Clinton St. 647-768-5288 or Flamenco at Monarch Tavern. $20.

Jan 30 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Jake Shimabukuro. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. From $15.

Jan 30 8:00: Hirut Restaurant. Lesley Mitchell-Clarke & The Fabulous Melotonins. Featuring Tom Szczesniak, piano; Jordan O'Conner, bass; Frank Botos, drums; Tim Hamel, trumpet. 2050 Danforth Ave. www.hirutjazz.ca.

Jan 31 12:00_noon: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Recital - Amy Williams, Piano. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Jan 31 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Series: Thomas Wiebe, Cello & Angela Park, Piano. Western University - Music Building - Von Kuster Hall, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM.

Jan 31 6:15: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Chamber Soloists. Repertoire and artists to be announced. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or www.tso.ca/chambersoloists. Access included with TSO concert ticket for Jan 31.

Jan 31 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. La Reine-Garçon. Music by Julien Bilodeau. Libretto by Michel Marc Bouchard. Kristen MacKinnon / Kirsten LeBlanc (Queen Christine); Owen McCausland (René Descartes); Philippe Sly (Count Karl); and other soloists. Canadian Opera Company Chorus & Orchestra; Angela Konrad, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653 or tickets@coc.ca. From $45. Also Feb 2(2pm), 5, 7, 9(2pm), 13, 15(4:30pm).  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Jan 31 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky & Vaughan Williams. Sibelius: Pohjola's Daughter; Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto; Vaughan Williams: Symphony No.4. Sergey Khachatryan, violin; Tarmo Peltokoski, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or www.tso.ca. From $30. Also Feb 1.

Jan 31 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Iranian Music Concert Featuring a Premiere by Reza Vali. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Jan 31 7:30: Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. Laurier Student Composer Concert. Wilfrid Laurier University - Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/events/index. Free.

Jan 31 8:00: Hillside Festival. Hillside Inside 2025: Logan Staats & Katie Tupper. Royal City Mission, 50 Quebec St., Guelph. www.hillsidefestival.ca. $32.50.

Jan 31 8:00: Massey Hall. David Gray. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $86.

Jan 31 8:00: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Brilliant Baroque. Handel: Concerto grosso in G Major; Avison: Concerto no. 6 in D Major, after Scarlatti; Purcell: Suite from Fairy Queen & King Arthur; Pisendel: Sonata for orchestra in C Minor; Bach: Sinfonia from Cantata 42 & Concerto for violin in A minor, BWV 1041Reichenauer Suite in B-flat Major. Rachel Podger, director/violin soloist. Trinity St. Paul's United Church. Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. 1-833-964–6337 or www.tafelmusik.org. $20-$95. Also Feb. 1 & 2.

Jan 31 8:30: Propter Hawk. Propter Hawk Single Release: The Boneheads, Feral Minks, The Young Scone. Rivoli, The, 334 Queen St. W. 705-919-2110. $20/$17(adv).

Feb 01 12:00_noon: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Iranian Music Symposium with Reza Vali. Panelists: Reza Vali; Professor Nasim Niknafs, Associate Dean, Research; Kaveh Mirhosseini, composer and conductor; Shahab Paranj, composer and tombak virtuoso; Afarin Mansouri, composer and vocalist; Hadi Milanloo, Executive Director, Canadian Golha Orchestra; Professor Farzaneh Hemmasi, moderator. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Feb 01 2:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. A Family Music Matinee with Darrelle London. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $14.00($10.00 member).

Feb 01 2:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera and Musical Theatre Gala With Early Music Studio. Western University - Talbot College - Paul Davenport Theatre, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Feb 01 2:00: Sudbury Symphony Orchestra. A Knight of Mozart. Bologne: Overture to L’Amant anonyme; Mozart: Violin Concerto No.3 in G K.216; Mozart: Symphony No.36 in C K.425 "Linz". William Rowson, conductor; Geoff McCausland, violin. Sheridan Auditorium, 154 College St., Sudbury. www.ci.ovationtix.com/36875/performance/11512493. $30; $15(under 30). Also 7:30pm.

Feb 01 4:00: Hillside Festival. Hillside Inside 2025: Rowan Tree. Red Brick Cafe, 8 Douglas St., Guelph. www.hillsidefestival.ca. Pay what you can.

Feb 01 4:30: Beach United Church. Jazz & Reflection with the Ferrport Jazz Ensemble. Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. 416-691-8082. Pay-what-you-can. Suggested minimum $10.

Feb 01 6:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Kenneth Tse, Saxophone & Casey Dierlam Tse, Piano. Western University - Music Building - Von Kuster Hall, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Feb 01 7:00: Joy of Music. Joy of Music Showcase: Winterberries. Evoking the glimmer of hope and joy amidst the chilling and barren desolation that winter can bring. You are invited to find solace and beauty in the dazzling music making and wondrous dancing - curated to inspire and amaze you! Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis St.

Feb 01 7:00: Timothy Eaton Memorial Church/Royal Canadian College of Organists Toronto Centre. Concert for Ukrainian Relief. Introducing audiences to rarely performed works by Ukrainian composers of the 19th to 21st centuries. Gail Archer, organ. Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, 230 St. Clair Ave. W. www.TEMC.ca or 416-925-5977. Call or visit website for further information.

Feb 01 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Madama Butterfly. Music by Giacomo Puccini. Eri Nakamura (Cio-Cio San); Kang Wang (Lt. Pinkerton); and other soloists. Canadian Opera Company Chorus & Orchestra; Keri-Lynn Wilson, conductor; Michael Grandage, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653 or tickets@coc.ca. From $45. Also Feb 6, 8(4:30pm), 12, 14, 16(2pm).  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Feb 01 7:30: London Symphonia. A New Moon Celebration. Blending stories, folk music and contemporary music from Asian cultures and traditions in London that celebrate the Lunar New Year. Rei Hotoda, conductor; Scott St. John, violin; Derek Kwan, narrator; Lina Cao, guzheng; and musicians from the London Youth Symphony. Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington St., London. 226-270-0910 or www.londonsymphonia.ca. $55 General Admission, $75 Reserved Seating, and $55 for unlimited Video On Demand 21-day access.

Feb 01 7:30: Opera by Request. Bach's Peasant Cantata and Coffee Cantata. Peasant Cantata: Miecke: Michaela Chiste, soprano (Miecke); Nathan Dyck, baritone. Coffee Cantata: Cameron Mazzei, tenor (Narrator); Taylor Gibbs, baritone (Schlendrian); Michaela Chiste, soprano (Lieschen); William Shookhoff, music director. Crown and Press Gallery and Cafe, 308 Ottawa St. N., Hamilton. 416-455-2365. $25.

Feb 01 7:30: Sudbury Symphony Orchestra. A Knight of Mozart. Bologne: Overture to L’Amant anonyme; Mozart: Violin Concerto No.3 in G K.216; Mozart: Symphony No.36 in C K.425 "Linz". William Rowson, conductor; Geoff McCausland, violin. Sheridan Auditorium, 154 College St., Sudbury. www.ci.ovationtix.com/36875/performance/11512493. $45; $25(under 30). Also 2pm.

Feb 01 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: UTSO - Bartók: Violin Concerto No. 2. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Visit website for ticket pricing.

Feb 01 7:30: Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. VOX Concert. Wilfrid Laurier University - Theatre Auditorium, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. Wilfrid Laurier Faculty of Music. Free.

Feb 01 8:00: Brampton On Stage. 54•40. Neil Osborne, vocals & guitar; Brad Merritt, bass; Matt Johnson, drums; Dave Genn, guitars/keyboards/backing vocals; David “Oz” Osborne, organ & backing vocals. The Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. www.tickets.brampton.ca/online or 905-874-2800. From $20.

Feb 01 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Caity Gyorgy. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. From $15.

Feb 01 8:00: Hillside Festival. Hillside Inside 2025: Golden Feather with Special Guests The Vaudevillian. Royal City Mission, 50 Quebec St., Guelph. www.hillsidefestival.ca. $32.50.

Feb 01 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Dining & Dancing Series: Tina Turner Tribute. 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-207-2020 or www.oldmilltoronto.com. From $20. Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+. Dinner at 6pm. Show at 8pm.

Feb 01 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage: Piaf! The Show. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $50.

Feb 01 8:00: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Brilliant Baroque. Handel: Concerto grosso in G Major; Avison: Concerto no. 6 in D Major, after Scarlatti; Purcell: Suite from Fairy Queen & King Arthur; Pisendel: Sonata for orchestra in C Minor; Bach: Sinfonia from Cantata 42 & Concerto for violin in A minor, BWV 1041Reichenauer Suite in B-flat Major. Rachel Podger, director/violin soloist. Trinity St. Paul's United Church. Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. 1-833-964–6337 or www.tafelmusik.org. $20-$95. Also Feb 2.

Feb 01 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky & Vaughan Williams. See Jan 31.

Feb 02 2:00: Canadian Opera Company. La Reine-Garçon. See Jan 31. Also Feb 5, 7, 9(2pm), 13, 15(4:30pm).  At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Feb 02 2:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. GGS Brass & Friends. Gordon Wolfe, trombone; Stephen Woomert, trumpet; Christopher Gongos, horn. With students of the Glenn Gould School. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Mazzoleni Concert Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. www.rcmusic.com/tickets. $25.

Feb 02 2:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: DOG Ensemble & Jazz Faculty. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Feb 02 3:00: Barrie Concert Association. Hall & Farley: A Nightingale Sang. Meredith Hall, soprano; Bernard Farley, classical guitar. Bethel Community Church, 128 St. Vincent Street, Barrie. www.barrieconcerts.org or 705-436-1232. $35; $10(st).

Feb 02 3:00: Hillside Festival. Hillside Inside 2025: Shane Cook &The Woodchippers. Miijidaa Café and Bistro, 37 Quebec Street, Guelph. www.hillsidefestival.ca. Pay what you can.

Feb 02 3:00: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Brilliant Baroque. See Jan 31.

Feb 02 4:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Hymn Festival: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism. Yorkminster Park Choir and members from other choirs; Dr. James Abbington, leader. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free.

Feb 02 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Pari & Chong. Jaeyoung Chong: Folk Suite for Solo Cello; Anita Pari: Escape; Prokofiev: Cello Sonata Op.119. Anita Pari, piano; Jaeyoung Chong, cello. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $25; $10(st).

Feb 02 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Chamber Music Concert - Bedford Trio & Sirius Duo. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Feb 02 8:00: FabCollab. La Cueva: Flamenco Underground. Live flamenco music and dance. Ben Barrile, guitar; Ana Lía, vocals; Rocío Conde, dance. BSMT 254, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.fabcollab.ca/la-cueva or 416-801-6325. $27.

Feb 02 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Samuel Bonnet Trio: Winter Tour. Rex Hotel Jazz and The Blues Bar, 194 Queen St. W. www.therex.ca or 416-598-2475. Also Feb 3.

Feb 03 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto New Music Festival: Percussion Ensemble. MacMillan Theatre (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Feb 03 8:00: The Rex Hotel. Samuel Bonnet Trio: Winter Tour. Rex Hotel Jazz and The Blues Bar, 194 Queen St. W. www.therex.ca or 416-598-2475. Also Feb 2.

COMPETITIONS

International Music Festival and Competition. May 1-18. In-person and via video recordings. Registration deadline: Mar 2, 2025. Piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, harp, guitar, percussion, conducting, composition, chamber music, masterclasses. Jurors: professors from the University of Toronto, York University, the Royal Conservatory of Music, and the Glenn Gould Professional School. Awards: prizes and scholarships, recitals, concerts, workshops, career development, marketing, and promotions. For information visit www.intermusic.ca, call 905-604-8854, or email office@intermusic.ca.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Jan 29 7:00: FAWN Chamber Creative/NUMUS. Cells of Wind. Music by Anna Höstman. Libretto by Oana Avasilichioaei. Exploring the psychological and emotional toll of solitary confinement on incarcerated people. Rebecca Gray, soprano; Rebecca Cuddy, mezzo; Xander Bechard, tenor; Evan Korbut, baritone; Chorus: Justine Owen-Garber, Gwenna Fairchild-Taylor, Keely McPeek, Danielle Aprile, and Emma Heaton; Sara Constant, flute; Tiago Delgado, clarinet; Michael Bridge, accordion; Ilana Waniuk, violin; Dobrochna Zubek, cello; Nathan Petitpas, percussion. Registry Theatre (Kitchener), 122 Frederick St., Kitchener. www.numus.on.ca/event/cells-of-wind. VIsit website for ticket information.

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. Come From Away. Directed by Christopher Ashley. Royal Alexandra Theatre. Runs to March 1. www.mirvish.com

St. Anne's Music and Drama Society. The Yeomen of the Guard. By Gilbert and Sullivan. St. Anne's Anglican Church, 276 Gladstone Ave. www.stannesmads.com. $35; $30(sr/st). Also Jan 31(7:30pm), Feb 1(2pm), 2(2pm), 6(7:30pm), 7(7:30pm), 8(2pm), 9(2pm).

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.

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.

TRAINING PROGRAMS

Toronto Summer Music. TSM Academy - Emerging Artists Program. Designed for musicians who are launching their professional careers and provides unique educational opportunities for chamber musicians and singers from 18 to 35 years old. String players and pianists are invited to apply for the Chamber Music Institute Program; vocalists and pianists are invited to apply for the Art of Song Program. Please visit our website for more information on program dates and applications at tosummermusic.com/the-academy/emerging-artist-program/. Applications are open until Jan 23, 2025.

WORSHOPS

Jan 29 5:00: Canadian Opera Company. Opera Lab: The Art of the Score. Designed for young adults aged 16-28, in conjunction with the COC’s upcoming production of Bilodeau and Bouchard’s La Reine-garçon exploring the composition process from the eyes of the composer and the conductor! Join COC Music Director Johannes Debus and COC Teaching Artist and composer Saman Shahi to learn how to create and bring new music to life. Participants can try their hand at composition, explore graphic notation and dive into the music of La Reine-garçon before attending the dress rehearsal. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/OperaLab. $15. Register at website.