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 AUGUST 24 for the SEPTEMBER Issue.
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AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ADVANCED AMATEUR SINGERS! Auditioning all vocal parts for Madrigal workshops starting in September. We will be singing 5 and 6-part English and Italian Madrigals, 1-on-a-part. Call or text Sheila at 416-574-5250.
Available pro bono positions with the KINDRED SPIRITS ORCHESTRA: Oboe, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Violins, Violas, Violoncellos and Contrabasses. For information, visit KSOchestra.ca or email GM@KSOrchestra.ca
MCS CHORUS HAS OPENINGS FOR ALTOS, TENORS AND BASSES. MCS Chorus is an auditioned SATB chamber choir, performing a wide variety of choral music, with an emphasis on classical repertoire. We offer a diversified season of extensive community engagement events and ticketed concerts performed with chamber orchestras, instrumental ensembles and soloists. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings, 7:15-10:00pm at St. Andrew’s Memorial Presbyterian Church, 24 Stavebank Road North, Mississauga beginning the first Tuesday after Labour Day, and continue through to the end of May. We’d be delighted to have you audition us – come join us at one of our weekly rehearsals. Contact Jen at 647-546-4524 / eMail: mcschorus.crawford@gmail.com
NAVAL RESERVE BAND IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO IS LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS: Clarinet, French Horn, other positions available. Take pride and join. Get paid to play. Email david.pottinger@forces.gc.ca
SINGERS WANTED – ALL VOICES Toronto Beach Chorale, entering its 12th season, is an auditioned adult concert choir of up to 65 voices under the direction of founding artistic director Mervin William Fick. Singers share a passion for great classical choral music and a strong commitment to engaging the community in musical experiences. TBC presents a season of three or four formal concerts and participates in community and charitable events in the East End and elsewhere. Voice placements/auditions are held in September and January. The ability to read music is strongly recommended www.torontobeachchorale.com. Contact David Garde at 416-699-6634 or email dgarde20@gmail.com
THE WYCHWOOD CLARINET CHOIR is seeking enthusiastic clarinetists! Contact www.wychwoodclarinetchoir.ca to arrange an audition. Rehearsals on Wednesdays evenings.
BUY & SELL
CLASSICAL RECORD AND CD COLLECTIONS WANTED. Minimum 350 units. Call, text or e-mail Aaron 416-471-8169 or A@A31.CA
FRENCH HORN: double horn in excellent condition. Suitable for a committed student or working musician. mjbuell@gmail.com
HEINTZMAN 126-C BLACK FULL UPRIGHT PIANO. 3 years old in immaculate condition and tuning. Asking $4000 OBO. Free tuning on delivery. Contact Jonah Libster 416-898-7719 jlibster@evolveit.ca
STRING QUARTET GIG BINDERS AND SHEET MUSIC for weddings, receptions, corporate functions. Over Baroque, Classical, Romantic, popular. $250 obo. stu.rogers@sympatico.ca
TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius model 37 (never used); TENOR saxophone, Yamaha; TRUMPET, Olds Ambassador; Phone 416-964-3642.
WHAT’S IN YOUR CLOSET? Does your old guitar gently weep? Send that nice old accordion / clarinet / drum kit back to school by finding it a new owner! WholeNote classified ads start at just $24.00 INQUIRE BY August 24 for the SEPTEMBER issue. classad@thewholenote.com
WONDERFUL STEINWAY MODEL O GRAND PIANO, 1907 NY. Fully restored in 2005. Asking 35K, NO TAX. In GTA. Contact Dr. G Manning musicdirector@saintgeorge.ca
INSTRUCTION
CELLO LESSONS DOWN TOWN TORONTO Individual approach to every student. Young professionals, adults and beginners. Dr. Dobrochna Zubek zubekdobrochna@hotmail.com http://dobrochnazubek.com http://celloteaching.ca
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 lilackayak@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
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 lilackayak@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.
GREAT CONCERT VENUE – HOPE UNITED CHURCH. Amazing acoustics, with two grand pianos, Keats Pipe Organ. Accessible, near parking. 2550 Danforth (Main subway stn). 416-691-9682. Email HopeUnitedChurch@gmail.com.
PERFORMANCE / REHEARSAL / STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE: great acoustics, reasonable rates, close to Green P Parking, cafés & restaurants. Historic church at College & Bellevue, near Spadina. Phone 416-921-6350. E-mail ststepheninthefields@gmail.com.
