Live Listings

Film Screenings

Nov 03 3:00: Aga Khan Museum. Vengo Two Andalusian Romany families locked in an age-old struggle for power – the film features performances by Spanish flamenco singer Maria “La Caita” del Carmen Salazar. Event includes a performance by Toronto flamenco dancer Carmen Romero. Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr. 416-646-4677. $20; $18(Friends); $15(sr/st).

Nov 27 6:30: Royal Conservatory. Music on Screen: A Tuba to Cuba. Directed by T.G. Herrington, Danny Clinch (2018) Follow New Orleans’ Preservation Hall Jazz Band as they retrace their musical roots from the city of jazz to the shores of Cuba. Q&A hosted by Max Rubino with Jane Bunnett. Info: hotdocscinema.ca. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. $17.

Galas and Fundraisers

Nov 01 5:30: Canadian Opera Company. Centre Stage: the COC’s premier fundraiser discovers and celebrates the next generation. The Ensemble Studio Competition showcases young Canadian singers selected from nationwide auditions on the mainstage of the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, accompanied by the COC Orchestra led by Johannes Debus. Hosted by Ben Heppner. 145 Queen St. W. at University Ave. Performance only: $50, $65 or $80. Gala dinner tickets $1,500. Box office: 416-363-8231 or COCCentreStage.ca.

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Nov 02 1:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music, Western University. Voice Friday: Mental Health Discussion. A weekly symposium is presented by singers for singers. Talbot College, Room 100, Western University 1151 Richmond St, London. Free. music.uwo.ca/events/useful-information.html.

Nov 02 7:00: Canadian Opera Company/ Royal Ontario Museum. Opera Connect - Friday Night Live: VOX. A Friday night dance with DJs and live artists, and a stroll through the ROM’s galleries. Celebrate the power and diversity of the human voice - jazz, soul,hip-hop, and opera, at The Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park. Registration: For tickets/info visit rom.on.ca/en/whats-on/fnlrom-vox.

Nov 05 1:30: Miles Nadal JCC. Opera Appreciation: 5 Types of Comic & Light Operas presented by Iain Scott. Comedy is much more difficult to pull off successfully than tragedy. Explore the contrasting styles and conceptions of comic and light operas. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211 x0 or www.mnjcc.org Admission: $22.

Nov 06 7:30: The Toronto Chapter of the Duke Ellington Society. Anyone interested in Ellington’s music and his contributions to the art of jazz is welcome. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas St W. (at Islington Ave). Membership: $35/$50 (single/couple) with one free initial visit. Info: torontodukeellingtonsociety.com or 416-239-2683.

Nov 08 1:30: Miles Nadal JCC. Entartete Musik – Degenerate Music with Joseph Gilbert. “Jewish”, “Degenerate”, “Bolshevik” were terms the Nazis used to describe music not acceptable to the Third Reich. Jewish musicians and composers were dismissed: many fled or were killed. A Holocaust Education Week program. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. Admission: FREE, registration required, call 416-924-6211 x0 or
www.mnjcc.org.

Nov 12 7:00 Tafelmusik. The Listening Club: Did You Hear That? Delve a little deeper into baroque music with this special series with Tafelmusik musicians. BBC Radio host and musicologist Dr. Hannah French moderates with oboist John Abberger. Memorial Room, Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-964-6337. $25.

Nov 12 7:30: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. Geiger-Torel Lecture: Stephen Clarke – Opera and Song 100 Years Ago, presented by Stephen Clarke, adjunct professor with expertise in historic recordings and chair of the UK-based Historic Singers Charitable Trust. Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queens Park. 416-408-0208.

Nov 21 3:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music, Western University. Music, Cognition, and the Brain Seminar Series: Glenn Schellenberg. Talbot College, Room 101, Western University 1151 Richmond St, London. Free, all are welcome. Info: music.uwo.ca/events/useful-information.html.

Nov 21 7:00: Canadian Opera Company/Toronto Public Library. Opera Talks: Intro to the Opera, series with musicologist Margaret Cormier who will discuss the evolution of opera and how to navigate its rich music and stories. Toronto Public Library, Don Mills, 888 Lawrence Ave. E. Free, registration recommended, 416-395-5710.

Nov 23 3:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music, Western University. Music Graduate Colloquium: Robert Hatten. Robert Hatten (University of Texas at Austin) “A Theory of Virtual Agency for Western Art Music”. Talbot College, Room 101, Western University 1151 Richmond St, London. Free, all are welcome. Info: music.uwo.ca/events/useful-information.html.

Dec 06 3:30: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. METH Colloquia. Max Katz, College of William and Mary. Faculty of Music, Room 130, 80 Queen’s Park. Free.

Masterclasses

Nov 02 10:00am: Royal Conservatory. Cello Masterclass led by Zvi Plesser. Room 210, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca. Also at 2:00 (Room 210) and 7:00 (Room G016).

Nov 02 10:00am: Royal Conservatory. Tuba Masterclass, led by Carol Jantsch. Room 410, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca

Nov 02 11:00am: Royal Conservatory. Piano Masterclass, led by Stephen Prutsman. Temerty Theatre, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca. Also at 2:30 and 7:00.

Nov 02 2:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music, Western University. Masterclass: Michael Ouzounian (Viola). Don Wright Faculty of Music viola students work with guest artist Michael Ouzounian. Music Building, Studio 242, Western University 1151 Richmond St, London. Free, auditors welcome. Info: music.uwo.ca/events/useful-information.html.

Nov 05 9:00am: Royal Conservatory. String Quartet Masterclass, led by Danish String Quartet. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca.

Nov 09 10:00am: Royal Conservatory. Flute Masterclass. Led by Keith Underwood. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca. Also at 2:00.

Nov 09 5:00: Royal Conservatory. Violin Masterclass, led by Cecily Ward. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca. Also at 7:00.

Nov 10, 17, 18 & 24 10:00am-2:00: Opera for All. A masterclass and performance opportunity for professional singers in their early career, to work with Álvaro Lozano Gutiérrez on arias, duets and trios, and perform in the Opera for All Concert. Four 4-hour masterclasses $349 (no tax), scholarships are available for tenors and baritones.Info:
contact@operaforall.ca.

Nov 10 10:00am: Royal Canadian College of Organists/Lawrence Park Community Church. Ken Cowan works with advanced organ students. Lawrence Park Community Church. 2180 Bayview Ave. 416-489-1551. Free

Nov 11 2:00: ORMTA Central Toronto Branch. Piano Master Class with Anya Alexeyev. Chalmers Performance Space, Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph St. 416-532-1539. ORMTA Member (Auditor): $20; Regular (Auditor): $30.

Nov 16 10:00am: Royal Conservatory. Clarinet Masterclass, led by Mark Nuccio. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca. Also at 2:00.

Nov 16 10:00am: Royal Conservatory. Violin Masterclass, led by Philippe Graffin. Temerty Theatre, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca. Also at 2:00 (Temerty Theatre) and 7:00 (Mazzoleni Hall).

Nov 16 12:00noon: Royal Conservatory. Voice Masterclass, led by Liz Upchurch. Temerty Theatre, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca.

Nov 16 5:00: Royal Conservatory. Piano Masterclass. Led by Michael Berkovsky. Room 410, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca. Also at 7:00 (Temerty Theatre).

Nov 16 7:00: Royal Conservatory. Voice Masterclass. Led by Wendy Nielsen. Room 310, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca.

Nov 18 1:00. ORMTA Central Toronto Branch. Composition Master Class with Kelly-Marie Murphy. Participant composers will present their compositions and work one-on-one with Dr. Murphy. All styles and genres welcome. Score submission deadline: Nov. 9. More info at ormtactb.com. Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph St.. 416-485-6562. Participants: $40-$50. Auditors: $15-$20.

Nov 23 11:00am: Royal Conservatory. Piano Masterclas, led by Dang Thai Son. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome.Info: rcmusic.ca. Also at 2:30 (Mazzoleni Hall) and 7:00 (Temerty Theatre).

Nov 23 1:30: York University. Vocal Masterclass with Mezzo-Soprano Krisztina Szabó. A masterclass for young singers from the vocal performance studios of York music faculty members Catherine Robbin, Stephanie Bogle, Norma Burrowes and Karen Rymal. Observers are welcome: please use discretion entering and exiting the hall. Tribute Communities Recital Hall, 112 Accolade East Building, York University, 83 York Blvd. Free.

Nov 16 5:00: Royal Conservatory. Violin Masterclass, led by Jerzy Kaplanak. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca.

Nov 24 2:00 Tafelmusik. Guest Artist Public Masterclass – David Blackadder, Trumpet. Mr. Blackadder will work with advanced students and professional musicians on the period trumpet. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-964-6337. Free, all are welcome, donations appreciated.

Nov 28 10:00am: Royal Conservatory. Piano Masterclass. led by Louise Bessette. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca.

Nov 30 10:00am: Royal Conservatory. Viola Masterclass, led by Masumi Per Rostad. Location: TBA, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca. Also at 2:00.

Nov 30 10:30am: Royal Conservatory. Piano Masterclass, led by Leon Fleisher, Ihnatowycz Chair in Piano. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca. Also at 2:25

Nov 30 12:00noon: Royal Conservatory. Voice Masterclass, led by Adrianne Pieczonka. Temerty Theatre, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome to attend. Info: rcmusic.ca.

Nov 30 5:00: Royal Conservatory. Piano Masterclass, led by Dianne Werner. Room 410, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca. Also at 7:00 (Temerty Theatre)

Nov 30 7:00: Royal Conservatory. Violin Masterclass, led by Erika Raum. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free , all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca.

Dec 07 10:00am: Royal Conservatory. Voice Masterclass, led by Brian Zeger. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca. Also at 2:00.

Dec 07 10:00am: Royal Conservatory. Percussion Masterclass, led by Joseph Tompkins. Temerty Theatre, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome.Info: rcmusic.ca. Also at 2:00.

Dec 07 5:00: Royal Conservatory. Piano Masterclass, led by Leslie Kinton. Room 410, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome.Info: rcmusic.ca. Also at 7:00 (Temerty Theatre).

Dec 07 5:00: Royal Conservatory. Violin Masterclass, led by Valerie Li. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca.

Dec 07 7:00: Royal Conservatory. Cello Masterclass, led by Andrés Diaz. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free, all are welcome. Info: rcmusic.ca.

Religious Service

Nov 23 12:30: Miles Nadal JCC. Celebrating Shabbat in Song with Charles Heller. Jewish-themed concert featuring popular musicians and renowned cantors. Also a participatory Shabbat ceremony with challah and traditional treats. Presented in partnership with the Bernard Betel Centre and Healthy at Home. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. Free, registration required. 416-924-6211 x0 or visit www.mnjcc.org

Sing-alongs, Jams, Circles

Nov 03 7:15: Toronto Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Join us for an evening of war songs, G&S music and remembrance and refreshments. St. Andrew’s Church, 117 Bloor St. E. $5(non-members).

Nov 11 2:00 Classical Music Club Toronto. Debussy in Historically Informed Performance. Listen to familiar music from early decades of the past century in a new way through recent recordings. Info:
classicalmusicclubtoronto.org or John Sharpe at 416-898-2549, or
torontoshi@sympatico.ca. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors, donation accepted for refreshments.

Nov 14 6:00: North York Central Library. Salsa, Bolero, Cha-cha-cha! Bachata, Bembe, and More! Join our drum circle and learn basic Afro-Latin rhythms and drum techniques with instructor: Rodrigo Chavez, percussionist and Latin band leader. No musical background required. Auditorium, North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St. Free, registration required. 416-395-5639.

Dec 01 7:15: Toronto Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Join us for a lovely and lively evening Christmas-related entertainment, refreshments included. St. Andrew’s Church, 117 Bloor St. E. Parking below off Hayden. $5(non-members).

Tours

Nov 11 10:30am: Canadian Opera Company. 90-Minute Tour of the Four Seasons Centre. Visit the Isadore and Rosalie Sharp City Room, the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre and R. Fraser Elliott Hall, as well as backstage areas such as the wig rooms and dressing rooms, the orchestra pit. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. coc.ca. $20(adults); $15(sr/st). Also Nov 18 & 25. Tours are available in French on select dates.

Workshops

Nov 03 10:30am. Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Singsation Saturday. a choral workshop for everyone who loves to sing. Join guest conductor Ross Inglis for Handel’s beloved Coronation Anthems, music and refreshments provided. Cameron Hall, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. 1585 Yonge St. $10. Info: www.tmchoir.org/singsation-saturdays

Nov 04 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by recorder player Sophie Larivière. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. 416-779-5750. www.tempotoronto.net. $20.

Nov 16 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque workshop for recorders and other early instruments. refreshments included. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. Guests: $15. rpstoronto.ca

Nov 18 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. Reading for instrumentalists and singers with concentration on choruses and chorales. Joan Andrews, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 905-877-0671. $10; $6(members).

Dec 07 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque workshop for recorders and other early instruments, refreshments included. Coach: Avery MacLean. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. Guests: $20. rpstoronto.ca

Art Exhibitions

Oct 20 1:00: Propeller Gallery. Sound Scape. Inspired by R. Murray Schafer’s Dream-e-scape. Opening reception with artist Nancy Newton attending. Artscape Building, 30 Abell St. Artist talk on Nov 4 at 2:00. Exhibition from Oct 17 to Nov 4.

Galas and Fundraisers

Oct 12 7:00: Magisterra Soloists. Kaleidoscope: Fundraiser Gala and Silent Auction. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Special guests: Allison Walmsley, soprano; Chad Louwerse, baritone; Young Performer’s Award recipients Tina Huan and Raina Welburn. Design House London, 165 York St., London. $65; $55(online). magisterra.com. 519-615-0163.

Nov 01 5:30: Canadian Opera Company. A Night of Voices: Centre Stage. Experience the country’s most talented young singers as they compete for prizes and a chance to enter the prestigious Ensemble Studio training progam. Cocktail reception followed by Ensemble Studio Competition at 6:30. Followed by Centre Stage Gala. Tickets start at $50. 416-363-8231 and coccentrestage.ca or
centrestagegala.ca.

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Oct 04 1:00: Canadian Opera Company. Eugene Onegin: From Novel-in-Verse to Opera. A half-day conference brings together specialists on Russian literarture and opera to discuss Pushkin’s novel in verse and its operatic adaptation and performance history. Victoria College Chapel, University of Toronto, 91 Charles St. W. Reserve free tickets (maximum of 2 per person) at 416-363-8231.

Oct 07 2:00pm Classical Music Club Toronto. Schubert’s 1818 Compositions. Throughout his composing career, Schubert was always a prolific composer. We will examine a selection of his works from one hundred years ago. For further information, visit classicalmusicclubtoronto.org or call John Sharpe at 416-898-2549. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Oct 09 7:30: The Toronto Chapter of the Duke Ellington Society. Montgomery’s Inn, corner of Dundas St. W. and Islington Ave. Anyone interested in Ellington’s music and his contributions to the art of jazz is welcome. Information at torontodukeellingtonsociety.com or 416-239-2683. Membership fee is $35 per person or $50 per couple, with one free initial visit.

Oct 11 1:30: Miles Nadal JCC. Fascinating Rhythms: The Gershwin Brothers. With pianist/musicologist Jordan Klapman. Composer George Gershwin and his brother Ira became one of the most influential songwriting teams in the history of the American musical theatre. Collaborating on more than two dozen of Broadway’s and Hollywood’s most innovative scores, they elevated musical theatre and popular songwriting to unprecedented levels of sophistication. 750 Spadina Ave. Admission: $5 online at mnjcc.org or at the door. For more information call 416-924-6211 ext 155.

Oct 14 10:30am-5:30pm: Canadian Opera Company. Hearing Hadrian: An Opera for Our Time. In partnership with the Faculty of Music at U of T, the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies, and the Humanitities Initiative of the Munk School of Global Affairs, this one-day, interdisciplinary confererence focusing on the questions raised by the COC’s production of Hadrian, a new opera by Rufus Wainwright and Daniel MacIvor. The event explores Hadrian and its place within the larger context of 21st-century opera and queer storytelling. Includes a Q&A with members of Hadrian’s cast and creative team, a panel on opera and technology with Against the Grain Theatre’s Joel Ivany and Tapesrty Opera’s Michael Mori, and engaging lectures by eminent scholars in musicology, classics, and gender studies. The 519, 519 Church St. Tickets at coc.ca. Free.

Oct 14 6:00: The Music Gallery. X Avant XIII Panel Discussion: Building The Halluci Nation. Curated by Bear Witness (A Tribe Called Red). The Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. Free.

Oct 20 4:00: Canadian Opera Company. Harawi: Song of Love and Death. Simone McIntosh and Rachael Kerr of the COC Ensemble Studio will explore Messiaen’s song cycle. Education Centre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Reserve free tickets (maximum of 2 per person) at 416-363-8231.

Nov 06 09 7:30: The Toronto Chapter of the Duke Ellington Society. Montgomery’s Inn, corner of Dundas St. W. and Islington Ave. Anyone interested in Ellington’s music and his contributions to the art of jazz is welcome. Information at torontodukeellingtonsociety.com or 416-239-2683. Membership fee is $35 per person or $50 per couple, with one free initial visit.

Masterclasses

Oct 6 11:00am: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Parsons and Poole Masterclass. Sara Davis Buechner, piano. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. Free.

Religious Service

Oct 26 1:00: Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre. Celebrating Shabbat in Song. We invite you to celebrate Shabbat with us at our monthly Friday afternoon program. Enjoy a Jewish-themed concert featuring popular musicians and renowned cantors, as well as a participatory Shabbat ceremony, challah and traditional treats. Presented in partnership with the Bernard Betel Centre and Healthy at Home. 750 Spadina Ave. Free. For more information call 416-924-6211 ext 155.

Screenings

Oct 30 6:30: Royal Conservatory. Music on Screen: Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World. Directed by Catherine Bainbridge. 2017. 102 min. A Hot Docs and Sundance award-winner, Rumble reveals an essential missing chapter in the history of popular music: the Indigenous influence by First Nations and Native American musicians including Robbie Robertson, Link Wray, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Charley Patton, Jimi Hendrix, and others, Blending audio archives, concert footage, and interviews with industry icons from Tony Bennett to Steven Tyler and Martin Scorsese. Q&A hosted by Max Rubino, including short performance by Oneida/Six Nations singer-songwriter Lacey Hill. Information at hotdocscinema.ca. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. $17.

Tours

Oct 14 10:30am: Canadian Opera Company. 90-Minute Tour of the Four Seasons Centre. Led by a trained docent. Includes information and access to the Isadore and Rosalie Sharp City Room, the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre and R. Fraser Elliott Hall, as well as backstage areas such as the wig rooms and dressing rooms, the orchestra pit, and other spaces that only a stage door pass could unlock. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. coc.ca. $20(adults); $15(sr/st). Also Oct 28. Tours are available in French on select dates.

Workshops

Oct 05 12:30: Canadian Opera Company. Exploring Opera. This program welcomes families with children of all ages to explore an opera in the COC’s 2018/19 season through accessible music and drama activities. The first one-hour workshop focuses on Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky. No previous experience with opera or the performing arts is required. Education Centre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). For more information and to reserve free tickets, visit coc.ca/EO.

Oct 09 5:00-9:30: Canadian Opera Company. HadrianYouth Opera Lab: Queerness, Classics and More. This free event for teens and young adults ages 18 to 24 provides an opportunity to explore and dissect an opera being presented on the COC’s mainstage. Participants in this first Lab of the 2018/19 season will explore the many themes of the COC’s world premiere of Hadrian, led by opera educator Bryna Berezowska and special guests. No previous experience with opera is necessary. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Complete the application available atcoc.ca/YOL by Oct 4 or email education@coc.ca for more information.

Oct 13 10:30am: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Singsation Saturday Choral Workshop. For everyone who loves to sing. Guest conductor David Bowser, Founder and Artistic Director of the Mozart Project and Artistic Director of Pax Christi Chorale, will lead participants through Mozart’s Coronation Mass. Bring your voice; we provide the music. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Cameron Hall, 1585 Yonge St. $10 fee includes refreshments. More info: tmchoir.org/singsation-saturdays/

Oct 14 1:00: Thornhill United Church. Rejoice: Expressing Our Faith Through Music. A workshop with singer/hymn-writer Linnea Good and drummer/guitarist David Jonsoon. David will also lead a mini-workshop on drumming in worship from 1 to 2pm. Linnea and David will also lead music in our morning service at 10:30am. Thornhill United Church, 25 Elgin St., Thornhill. 905-889-2131. $15; free(children).

Oct 14 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop. Coached by viol player Felix Deak. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. St. Leonard’s Church, Canon Dykes Memorial Room, 25 Wanless Ave. 416-779-5750. www.tempotoronto.net. $20.

Oct 21 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Haydn’s Creation: Reading for Singers and Iinstrumentalists. Elaine Choi, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 416-551-5183. $10; $6(members).

Oct 26 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque Workshop for Recorders and Other Early Instruments. Coach, Janos Ungvary. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. Guests: $20. Refreshments included. http://www.rpstoronto.ca/

Nov 04.1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop. Coached by recorder player Sophie Larivière. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. 416-779-5750. www.tempotoronto.net. $20.

Galas and Fundraisers

Sep 13 5:00: Mississauga Symphony. Annual Giant Used Book Sale. Books, puzzles, games, CDs, DVDs, music scores, sheet music, and music books at bargain prices. Also Sep 14(10am-8pm), Sep 15(10am-5pm), and Sep 16(11am-3pm). Sheridan Centre Mall, 2225 Erin Mills Pkwy., Mississauga.For information visit mississaugasymphony.ca.

Sep 29 8:15: Kiss CF Goodbye 4: Annual All Ages Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis. Performances by Rock and Roll Over (Canada’s premiere KISS tribute band), Wanted (America’s top Bon Jovi tribute band), Jukebox Heroes (Canada’s premiere Foreigner tribute band). Opera House, 735 Queen St. E. Hosted by Rudy Blair. $20-$30. Tickets at 416-550-7181.

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Sep 12 6:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Sound Knowledge Lecture Series: Sing Me a Song of Canada! Presented by Robin Elliott and followed by a brief Q & A. Walter Hall, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. $100 + HST for the Series.

Sep 19 6:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Sound Knowledge Lecture Series: What Is This Thing Called Jazz? Presented by Gordon Foote and followed by a brief Q & A. Walter Hall - 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. $100 + HST for the Series.

Sep 20 3:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. METH Colloquia. Presented by Jennifer Iverson, University of Chicago. Edward Johnson Building, Room 130, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. Free.

Sep 23 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Marc-André Hamelin. Our program will explore the wide range of Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin’s recordings of works of the established repertoire, as well as the rarities of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. For further information, visit theclassicalmusicclubtoronto.org or call John Sharpe at 416-898-2549. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Sep 23 2:00: Toronto Opera Club. Jonas Kaufmann: Today’s Über-Tenor. Guest Speaker: Iain Scott. Room 330, Faculty of Music, Edward Johnson Bldg., 80 Queen’s Park Cr. W. 416-924-3940. $10.

Sep 24 6:00: Canadian Opera Company/Toronto Public Library. Opera Talks: Intro to the Opera. Join musicologist Margaret Cormier and learn about the fascinating world of opera. In this engaging presentation, she will discuss the evolution of opera and how to navigate its rich music and stories. Richview Library, 1806 Islington Ave. (at Eglinton Ave. W.) . Free admission. Advance registration is not required. Visit learn.coc.ca for more details.

Sep 26 6:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Sound Knowledge Lecture Series: Music, Traumatic Experience, and Survival - From East to West and Then to Now. Presented by Joshua Pilzer and followed by a brief Q & A. Walter Hall, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. $100 + HST for the Series.

Sep 29 10:00am: Southern Ontario Chapter of the Hymn Society. A Celebration of the Hymn Society’s Centre for Congregational Song. An opportunity to meet the director of the Centre, Brian Hehn, participate in plenaries with presenters of note, attend breakout sessions of interest, and raise your voice in a “big sing” to finish the day. Registration 9:30am. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. Free admission.

Oct 3 6:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Sound Knowledge Lecture Series: Collaborative Improvisation, Music and Social Justice. Presented by Bina John and Nasim Niknafs and followed by a brief Q & A. Walter Hall, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. $100 + HST for the Series.

Oct 4 3:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. METH Colloquia. Presented by Nicholas Mathew, University of California Berkeley. Edward Johnson Building, Room 130, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. Free.

Oct 7 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Schubert’s 1818 Compositions. Our program will focus on selections from several works composed two hundred years ago. For further information, visit theclassicalmusicclubtoronto.org or call John Sharpe at 416-898-2549. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Masterclasses

Sep 10 7:00: Gallery 345. Karrin Alysson Masterclass for Jazz Vocalists. Students will be accompanied by Rod Fleeman (guitar) and George Koller (bass). 345 Sorauren Ave. 416-436-8864. $100(participant); $50(audit).

Sep 21 2:00: Canadian Music Centre. Bandoneón Masterclass for Composers. This masterclass will be conducted by Amijai Shalev and will explore the sonorities, textures, harmonic, melodic and polyphonic aspects using both traditional and modern music featuring bandoneón. The event is oriented to composers or arrangers and composition students from all genres. This event will also be livestreamed. Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph St. 416-961-6601. Free.

Memorials

Oct 07 4:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Memorial Concert Celebrating the Life of Peter Longworth. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. Contact eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-the-life-of-peter-longworth-tickets-49450894958 to confirm attendance. Free.

Open Rehearsals

Sep 11 7:00: Chorus York. Open Rehearsal and Meet-&-Greet. Interested singers for all voice parts are invited to sit in on a rehearsal, meet the director, mingle with the choir, and enjoy some refreshments. Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. For more information visit chorusyork.ca or call 905-884-7922.

Sep 11 7:30: Etobicoke Centennial Choir. Open Rehearsal. Interested singers for all voice parts are invited to sit in on a rehearsal, meet the director, and mingle with the choir. The choir also welcomes non-singing associate members and volunteers. Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd., Etobicoke. For more information visit etobicokecentennialchoir.ca, email info@ etobicokecentennialchoir.ca or call 416-433-5495.

Sing-alongs, Jams, Circles

Sep 22 11:30am: SweetWater Music Festival. Classical Jam. Community playalong; open to all players at any level. Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833. Free.

Tours

Sep 23 10:30am: Canadian Opera Company. 90-Minute Tour of the Four Seasons Centre. Led by a trained docent. Includes information and access to the Isadore and Rosalie Sharp City Room, the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre and R. Fraser Elliott Hall, as well as backstage areas such as the wig rooms and dressing rooms, the orchestra pit, and other spaces that only a stage door pass could unlock. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. coc.ca. $20(adults); $15(sr/st).

Workshops

Sep 7 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque Workshop for Recorders and Other Early Instruments. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. Guests: $15. 416-480-1853. Refreshments included.
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Sep 9 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by recorder player Avery MacLean. St. Leonard’s Church, Canon Dykes Memorial Room, 25 Wanless Ave. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. $20. 416-779-5750.
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Sep 10 & 17 7:30: North Toronto Community Band. Open Rehearsal. Adult musicians (winds, brass and percussion) are invited to join with the Band as it begins its fall season of rehearsals under the direction of conductor Danny Wilks.  Lawrence Park Collegiate, 125 Chatsworth Dr. Please pre-register at 416-481-8183 or www.ntcband.ca.

Sep 16 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for singers and instrumentalists of Handel’s Israel in Egypt. Daniel Taylor, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 416-781-4745. $10; $6(members).

Galas and Fundraisers

Jun 9 11am: Dundas Valley Orchestra. Musical Café Fundraiser. Musical entertainment by members of the Dundas Valley Orchestra and friends. Includes Silent Auction. The Healthy and Happy Food Market, 24 King St. W., Dundas. dundasvalleyorchestra.ca.

Jun 9 7:30pm: Symphony on the Bay. A Summer Serenade: Fundraising Chamber Concert. Musicians and friends of Symphony on the Bay playing works by Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Warlock, Kevin Lau and others. Reception to follow. Brant Hills Presbyterian Church, 2138 Brant St., Burlington. Tickets available through symphonyonthebay.ca or at the door $30(families); $20(adults); $10(12 and under).

Jun 9 8pm Arraymusic. Come Feel the Beat with Us. Featuring Rick Sacks, re-creating “Life in the Factory.” This piece features a conveyor belt that Sacks outfitted himself with found objects. There will be food, a cash bar, silent auction, and a surprise interactive art piece to which you are invited to contribute. Arraymusic, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-532-3019. $20.

Jun 10 1pm: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Face to Face and Fabulous. Meet Toronto Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Jonathan Crow at an intimate gathering in a charming vineyard setting for a memorable afternoon to benefit the NSO. Hosted by NSO music director Bradley Thachuk, guests and friends will revel in an elegant 3-course luncheon, sample a selection of marvellous wines, meet and chat with Jonathan Crow, and enjoy Jonathan’s fabulous performances! The Pavilion Trius Winery at Hillebrand, 1249 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake. Seating is limited. For reservations call 905-687-4993 ext. 221. $125.

Jun 10 7:30pm: Storytelling Toronto. Fundraising Benefit for Storytent. Curated program and open stage featuring Rubina Sinha, Sarah Abusarar, Ruth Danziger and others. Contact Pat Bissett at 647-346-1907 for tickets. $20. For dining reservations call 416-967-1078. Free Times Café. 320 College St, $20.

Jun 14 6:30 Regeneration Community Services. Annual Big Band Benefit. Please join us for an evening of fun and entertainment featuring the Toronto All-Star Big Band. Revive the spirit of the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Silent auction to follow. In support of Regeneration Community Services. For dinner reservations and to guarantee seating, contact Lula Lounge at 416-588-0307 or www.lula.ca. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W. $35.

Jun 17 3-5pm: Upper Canada Choristers. Strawberry Social Fundraiser. Featuring the popular songs of George Gershwin and Cole Porter, with staged performances of some of their best-loved numbers. Special guests: Cantemos. Parish Hall of Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. 416-256-0510. For more information visit uppercanadachoristers.org. $30; free(child).

Jun 24 1pm: Westben. Garden Gala. At a garden near Castleton. Barbra Lica Trio; Howard Baer & Michael Monis. 705-653-5508. $125 per person; $895 for a table of 8.

Jul 18 7pm: Elora Festival. 39th Anniversary Fundraiser Dinner. Come celebrate our 39th anniversary in style! Dine with us in the newly inaugurated Wellington Room of the Elora Mill. What better way to toast the past and build the future than an intimate evening of fine dining and comic opera antics with Millan & Faye in this world-class venue. Cocktails at 5:30pm and dinner at 7pm. Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, 77 Mill St. W., Elora. 519-846-0331 or 1-888-747-7550. $225 per person ($150 tax receipt).

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

June, July, and Aug 7pm Classical Music Club Toronto. During June, July and August, the club will meet on one Saturday evening a month. Individual programs and dates were not available at the time of printing and will be finalized in the coming weeks. For further information, visit theclassicalmusicclubtoronto.org or call John Sharpe at 416-898-2549. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Jun 01 10am: Jewish Music Week. The Record Men. Alan Edelstein introduces the Jewish businessmen who played prominent roles creating early rhythm and blues and rock ‘n’ roll. Featuring three of the most important – The Chess Brothers of Chess Records in Chicago, Art Rupe of Specialty Records in Los Angeles, and Syd Nathan of King/Federal in Cincinnati. Jazz FM91 Studioo, 4 Pardee Ave, Suite 100, Liberty Village (south of King). 416-638-4492. Free (ticket required).

Jun 03 2pm: Toronto Opera Club. Is The Internet Destroying Opera? Guest speaker: Robert Harris. Room 330, Faculty of Music, Edward Johnson Building. 80 Queen’s Park Cr. W. 416-914-3940. $10.

Jun 12 7pm: The Toronto Chapter of the Duke Ellington Society. Montgomery’s Inn, corner of Dundas St. W. and Islington Ave. Anyone interested in Ellington’s music and his contributions to the art of jazz is welcome. Information at torontodukeellingtonsociety.com or 416-239-2683. Membership fee is $35 per person or $50 per couple, with one free initial visit.

Jun 30 2pm: Westben. Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra: Bach and His World. Who are the baroque craftsmen who helped J.S. Bach realize his genius? Who carved the violins? Who hand-pulled brass harpsichord strings, and who tapped pine trees for the resin that would set gut strings into vibration? Explore the wonderful world of Bach and his times through the master’s music, narration and video projections with Canada’s premiere Baroque Orchestra and narrator Blair Williams (Shaw Festival). Featuring the works by Bach, including Sinfonias from BWV 249a, the Third Brandenburg Concerto & excerpts from the Goldberg Variations. The Barn, 6698 County Road 30 North, Campbellford. 705-653-5508. $75(adult); $74(adult wing); $73(sr); $72(sr wing); $15(st & under 30); $5(under 19).

Jul 14 10:30pm: Westben. Nocturne Under the Stars. An exploration of the Chopin Nocturnes with Westben’s Artistic Director, Brian Finley, and author Helen Humphreys reading from her memoir, Nocturne. The Barn, 6698 County Road 30 North, Campbellford. 705-653-5508. $44(adult); $43(adult wing); $42(sr); $41(sr wing); $15(st & under 30); $5(under 19).

Jul 18 10am: Stratford Summer Music. Robert Harris Illustrated Musical Lecture Series: Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. Tchaikovsky’s work is both loved and hated. It is his most famous piece, and his most reviled. Robert Harris will examine both composer and work to discover that juswt about everything we think about him is wrong. University of Waterloo Stratford Campus, 125 St. Patrick St., Straford. 519-271-2101. $25.

Jul 30 1pm: Ottawa Chamberfest. What Makes It Great?: Beethoven’s Archduke Trio. Composer and educator Rob Kapilow sheds light on the inner workings of one of Beethoven’s most eloquent and compassionate chamber works. National Gallery of Ottawa, 380 Sussex Dr., Ottawa. 613-234-8000. $25.

Jul 30 2pm: Stratford Summer Music Community Percussion Workshop. DIY Recording for Percussion: Lecture by Ray Dillard. Intended for college-level percussionists, this intense but rewarding week of rehearsals, discussions, master classes, creation, and performance is under the direction of the TorQ Percussion Quartet (Richard Burrows, Adam Campbell, James Drake, and Daniel Morphy). Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-2101. PWYC.

Jul 31 2:45pm. Ottawa Chamberfest. Chamber Chats: The Story of Francis Pegahmagabow. Learn the story behind the multiamedia performance of Sounding Thunder: The Songs of Francis Pegahmagabow. Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St., Ottawa. 613-234-8000. Free.

Aug 1 10am: Stratford Summer Music. Canadian Percussion Music: An Illustrated Lecture. Presented by TorQ Percussion Quartet (Richard Burrows, Adam Campbell, James Drake, and Daniel Morphy). Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-2101. PWYC.

Aug 8 10am: Stratford Summer Music. Robert Harris Illustrated Musical Lecture Series: Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier. Bach’s masterpiece is the foundation on which Western music for the past 300 years has been built. Robert Harris will guide us to unravel some of the manifold mysteries of this work. University of Waterloo Stratford Campus, 125 St. Patrick St., Stratford. 519-271-2101. $25.

Aug 22 10am: Stratford Summer Music. Robert Harris Illustrated Musical Lecture Series: Our Beloved CBC – The Future Meets the Past. An examination of the history, current state, and possible future of one of the most significant cultural institutions in Canada. University of Waterloo Stratford Campus, 125 St. Patrick St., Stratford. 519-271-2101. $25.

Master Classes

Jun 21-23 9am: Westben. Vocal Intensive with Michael Warren. One of New York City’s top vocal experts, Dr. Michael Warren returns for another powerful 3-day immersion experience designed for all levels and genres of singers, age 16 and older. Sessions seek to heighten a singer’s vocal and artistic development in group and private settings. Working one-on-one with this gifted and positive vocal coach, participants can choose to participate in master classes or private lessons. Clock Tower Cultural Centre, 36 Front St. S., Campbellford. Contact the Westben Box Office at 705-653-5508 for schedule, fees and availability. Space is limited, so book early).

July 26-28 7pm: Highlands Opera Studio. Master Classes with Richard Margison. Meet the singers of Highland Opera Studio 2018 and hear them work with internationally acclaimed Canadian tenor Richard Margison. This is a great opportunity for those interested in singing to learn more about what makes a great performance even better. If you like watching The Voice or American Idol, you’ll love the Master classes! St George’s Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. Tickets $15.

Jul 31 5pm: Stratford Summer Music. Open Master Class I. This master class is open to the public. Intended for college-level percussionists, this intense but rewarding week of rehearsals, discussions, master classes, creation, and performance is under the direction of the TorQ Percussion Quartet (Richard Burrows, Adam Campbell, James Drake, and Daniel Morphy). Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-2101. PWYC.

Aug 2 2pm: Stratford Summer Music. Open Master Class II. This master class is open to the public. Part of a week-long program intended for college-level percussionists under the direction of the TorQ Percussion Quartet (Richard Burrows, Adam Campbell, James Drake, and Daniel Morphy). Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-2101. PWYC.

Aug 15 10am: Stratford Summer Music. Vocal Academy: Voice Master Class with Krisztina Szabo. Open to the public. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-2101. PWYC.

Aug 16 2pm: Stratford Summer Music. Vocal Academy: Master Class with Johannes Debus. The Music Director of the Canadian Opera Company with lead a master class in opera and career mentoring. Open to the public. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-2101. PWYC.

Aug 17 10am: Stratford Summer Music. Vocal Academy: Voice Master Class with Phillip Addis. Open to the public. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-2101. PWYC.

Aug 18 10am: Stratford Summer Music. Vocal Academy: Oratorio Master Class with Howard Dyck. Open to the public. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-2101. PWYC.

Aug 18 10am: Stratford Summer Music. Vocal Academy: Voice Master Class with Nathalie Paulin. Open to the public. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-2101. PWYC.

Aug 23 1-4pm: Opera Muskoka Festival. Vocal Master Class with Jennifer Tung. Pinegrove Fellowship Church, 295 Taylor Rd., Bracebridge. 705-765-1048. $100; $10(audience). Concert at 7:30pm. 705-765-1048. $25.

Aug 24 1-4pm: Opera Muskoka Festival. Violin Master Class with Moshe Hammer. Pinegrove Fellowship Church, 295 Taylor Rd., Bracebridge. 705-765-1048. $100; $10(audience). Concert at 7:30pm. 705-765-1048. $25.

Open Houses

Jun 24 10am-6pm: Royal Conservatory of Music. Wide Open House. Join us for our free all-ages event! Highlights include a courtyard party with performances by Cadence A Cappella, an instrument petting zoo, an activity zone for children, sample lessons and classes for all ages, music appreciation sessions, free concerts in Koerner Hall, and a music trade show! For information visit rcmusic.com/who. Free.

Outdoor Experiences

Jul 8 7am: Westben. One-of-a Kind Experiences: Find the Birds, Find the Pianist. Local bird watching as the sun rises then find Brian Finley who will be serenading the forest and you on a hidden piano somewhere close by. Ferris Provincial Park, Campbellford. 705-653-5508. $55.

Jul 17 10am: Stratford Summer Music. Play Me, I’m Yours Street Pianos. Daily until Aug 19 from 10am to 7pm, weather permitting. Four beautifully decorated pianos painted by local artists James Colbeck, Allan Dhingra, Lasha Mutual and Maxine Noel. Downtown Stratford. 519-271-2101. Free.

Screenings

Aug 13 7pm: Tanya Tagaq: Interpreting Nanook of the North. Experimental vocalist and artist Tanya Tagaq is a forceful advocate for her Inuit brothers and sisters. Her creativity blends Inuit throat singing with electronic, classical, punk and rock. A screening of the 1922 silent docudrama Nanook of the North will be presented accompanied by Tanya Tagaq’s live vocal interpretations. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-2101. $40.

Sing-alongs, Jams, Circles

Jun 12 7pm: Villa Charities. Canta Italia Tuesday Series. Join us for weekly Italian classic sing-alongs as we celebrate Italian Heritage Month. These lively events feature renowned Italian-Canadian musician Claudio Santaluce who was an active member of the Columbus Centre community. This will be a great opportunity to bring the whole family out to participate in Italian heritage and culture. Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. 416-789-7011 x248. Free. Also Jun 19 & 26.

Workshops

Jun 03 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for Singers and Instrumentalists. Mozart: Opera choruses from La Clemenza di Tito, The Abduction from the Seraglio, Idomeneo, and The Magic Flute. Erna Van Daele, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 416-482-6562. $10; $6(members).

Jun 15 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque Workshop. For recorders and other early instruments and Annual General Meeting. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd (entrance off Belsize). (416) 480-1853. Guests: $15. Refreshments included. http://www.rpstoronto.ca/

Jun 15-16. Parent-Child Mother Goose. Teacher Training Workshop. Learn rhymes, songs and stories from around the world and build skills to start running a program in your community. For more information, visit nationalpcmgp.ca/training/calendar/.