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Under the direction of their new musical director, Angelik Jones, the Barrie Concert Band is excited to begin their 2019/20 season this fall, starting with the “Salute to the Veterans” concert on Tuesday, October 15.

Founded in 1869, the Barrie Concert band is the longest running musical organization north of the Golden Horseshoe and has over 50 members. This year’s concert subscription series will be an exciting mixture of music genres. The series kicks off on December 7 with “A Christmas Chocolate Box” filled with tasty Christmas tunes, followed by a rocking good time on March 7 as the band performs a “Barrie Concert Rock Band”. The series wraps up on June 6 with an afternoon of musical favourites as the “Band Goes Broadway”. Don’t miss a single concert when you buy a subscription! 

As always, the Barrie Concert Band looks forward to supporting their local community by performing throughout Barrie & Simcoe County as they share their passion for music with enthusiasm and excellence.

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The Barrie Concert Association, a charitable non-profit organization, presents 12 live performances of mainly Classical music in two series. The 2019/20 Barrie Concerts: violinist Elisso Gogibedashvili with Sinfonia Toronto – October 19, 2019; “Voices of Angels” (Hamilton Children’s Choir) – Nov 9, 2019; “Beethoven Celebration” (Xiaohan Guo, violin; Zhengyu Chen, piano; Daniel Hass, cello) – January 18, 2020; Gillian MacKay and U of T Brass Ensemble – February 29, 2020; “A Night at the Opera” (soprano Sara Papini and tenor Romulo Delgado, the Kerry Stratton Orchestra) – March 21, 2020; Hannaford Street Silver Band – April 27, 2020. Hiway Pentecostal Church, Barrie.

Georgian Music: Mendelssohn and Hummel Trios (flutist Kaili Maimets, cellist Rachel Mercer and pianist Angela Park) – October 6, 2019; Gryphon Piano Trio – Nov 24, 2019; Rolston String Quartet – “Death and the Maiden” – February 9, 2020; “The Trout” (Annette-Barbara Vogel, violin; Raquel Bastos, viola; Katerina Juraskova, cello; Joseph Phillips, bass; and Pieter Grobler, piano) – April 5, 2020; Kawartha Trio (Judy Loman, harp; Linda Umbrico, viola; and Ross Edwards, clarinet) – April 19, 2020. Bethel Community Church, Barrie. 6th “Pianofest” (pianists Younggun Kim and Benjamin Smith) – January 20, 2020. Bethel Community Church.

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Inspired by Jewish values and the vision and resilience of our founder, the late David J. Azrieli, the mission of Azrieli philanthropy is to improve the lives of present and future generations through education, research, healthcare and the arts, mainly in Canada and Israel. The Foundation has eight priority funding areas: education; music and the arts; fellowships; community; Holocaust education and legacy; science, research and healthcare; neuro-development; architecture, design and engineering. In addition to strategic philanthropic investments in organizations large and small, the Foundation operates a number of programs including: the Azrieli Music Prizes, the Azrieli Prize in Architecture, the Azrieli Fellows Program, the Azrieli Neuro-developmental Research Program, and the Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program.

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“Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert” returns to Toronto (Roy Thomson Hall, January 1 at 2:30pm) and Hamilton (FirstOntario Concert Hall, December 29 at 2:30pm) this holiday season, with a joyous, unforgettable new program and cast of European singers, ballroom dancers, ballet and full orchestra. Also co-produced with Roy Thomson Hall: “Bravissimo! Opera’s Greatest Hits” (New Year’s Eve, 7pm). Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style as acclaimed international opera stars, backed by the colossal power of the Opera Canada Symphony and Chorus, perform the finest arias, choruses, and duets from history’s most famous operas.

Glatz Concerts also co-presents the “Cinematic Series with TO Live” - films presented in stunning HD with live orchestra. Upcoming performances: “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert” (October 31 to November 2); “Skyfall in Concert” (February 21 and 22); and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 in Concert” (May 29 to 31).

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Who are the Associates of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (ATSO) and what do we do? The ATSO is made up of people who sponsor and organize “The Small Concerts” series, featuring musicians of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, presenting first-class chamber music. With the support of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, ATSO volunteers secure musicians for concerts, publicize concerts through various media, and ensure that events run smoothly. If you would enjoy working with people who appreciate and promote classical music, please consider becoming a volunteer with the ATSO. You can phone 416-221-8342 or visit our website to learn more about volunteer opportunities. Let’s keep “The Small Concerts” going! After a one-year lapse, the Associates have succeeded in reviving the series through the generosity of an audience member and matching crowdfunding, and will be very pleased to present a five-concert, 47th season from January to May! However, ongoing donations are essential to ensure that these fine concerts continue in the future. Please visit the ATSO website, and ‘Like’ or ‘Share’ us on Facebook.

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Renowned concert pianist Andrew Burashko formed Art of Time Ensemble in 1998 by inviting a group of like-minded musicians and prominent figures in dance, theatre and other art forms to perform one-off concerts in Toronto. The company has gone on to become a leader in Toronto’s vibrant performing arts scene, through its subscription season at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre, regular appearances at Koerner Hall, album releases, performances with leading Canadian orchestras, and tours of its unique offerings to dozens of cities throughout Canada and the United States.

Exploring the relationship between classical music and other genres such as jazz, pop, electronica, rock, folk, electroacoustic, gospel and others, Art of Time seeks to reveal the qualities that lie at the heart of all great music.

The ranks of Art of Time Ensemble’s artists are deep and their talents unmatched; featured collaborators include authors Margaret Atwood and Michael Ondaatje, jazz legend Branford Marsalis, vocalists Madeleine Peyroux, Sarah Slean, Hawksley Workman and Tony Award-winner Brent Carver, composers such as Gavin Bryars and Jonathan Goldsmith, and many more.

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Arraymusic is an artist-driven contemporary music organization committed to creating and presenting speculative Canadian works within an international, interdisciplinary context. As performing ensemble, curator, commissioner, producer, venue, and educator, Arraymusic has been a leading advocate for Canadian composers for nearly 50 years. Through composer commissions, interdisciplinary collaboration, and boundless curiosity, Arraymusic creates music that finds wonder in the discovery of the unexpected and draws listeners into new musical worlds.

Founded in 1972 by a collective of student composers from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music, Array’s ensemble has toured worldwide, released nine CDs, and established Canada’s longest-running mentorship program for emerging composers - the Array Young Composers Workshop - in 1987.

Today, Arraymusic acts as a centre hub in the vast network of Toronto’s vibrant musical communities. In addition to Arraymusic’s own 14 concert season and outreach activities, The Array Space hosts over 600 concerts and rehearsals by nearly 350 groups and 2,800 individuals, encompassing a vast range of cultures, artists, collectives, and organizations from all walks of life.

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The Annex Singers of Toronto, now in its 40th season, is a spirited, auditioned choir with an eclectic repertoire spanning seven centuries. Under the dynamic and creative leadership of artistic director Maria Case, the choir performs three programs each season, collaborating with professional vocalists, instrumentalists and ensembles. Recent performances include Poulenc’s Gloria, Dobrogosz’s Jazz Mass, Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor, and the acclaimed original choral drama December Diaries. The Annex Chamber Choir, a smaller ensemble drawn from the main choir, is dedicated to presenting gems from the chamber repertoire. We offer choral development workshops led by some of Toronto’s most innovative musical coaches and clinicians, engage in community outreach, and encourage young singers with a sponsorship program.

In the 2019/20 season, we will present three concerts: “Winter Light” (December 14); “Carmina Burana: Sacred and Profane” (April 18); and “This Shining Night” (May 30). We rehearse Monday evenings at St. Thomas’s Anglican Church (383 Huron St.) and perform at Grace Church on-the-Hill and St. Andrew’s United Church. Experienced singers who wish to audition, please contact our membership coordinator.

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Amici Chamber Ensemble invites you on a truly diverse musical journey. Join Amici for outstanding performances that promise to push the boundaries and expectations of chamber music! From rarely performed gems to re-imagined masterpieces, here is your treat to some of the best chamber music Toronto has to offer. 

Amici is celebrating 32 years as one of Canada’s finest and most distinguished chamber music ensembles. The artistic directors, clarinetist Joaquin Valdepeñas, cellist David Hetherington and pianist Serouj Kradjian, invite some of the finest musicians to join them in innovative and eclectic programming, celebrating friendship through music. Alongside numerous broadcasts of their concerts on national radio, Amici’s recordings have placed them firmly among the world’s best chamber musicians and garnered the ensemble two JUNO awards. The 2019/20 season includes five concerts: October 25 at 8pm – “Komitas: A Canadian Tribute”; November 24 at 4pm – “Mosaic Gala”; February 9 at 3pm – “Bohemian Rhapsody”; March 29 – “Cinema”; and May 31 at 3pm – “Schubert Octet.” Visit our website for more information.

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The Amadeus Choir, following 35 years under the leadership of Lydia Adams, welcomes Kathleen Allan as artistic director and conductor in the 2019/20 season. The choir performs diverse programs, featuring Canadian and international composers through a self-produced concert series, guest performances and special events at various venues in Toronto and beyond.

The Amadeus Choir actively engages in educational and community outreach through choral workshops for students, music educators, composers and conductors. Regular rehearsals are held on Tuesday nights in the Don Mills and Lawrence area. The choir’s membership comprises singers from across the GTA. Annual auditions for all voice parts are held in May and June. Please call or email the choir office for more information.