Book Launches and Record Releases

Nov 11 8:00: Gathering Sparks. “All That’s Real” CD Release. Eve Goldberg, acoustic guitar/ukulele/vocals; Jane Lewis, piano/ukulele/accordion/vocals with guest musicians. Niagara Artists Centre, 354 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-641-0331. $25/$20(adv).

Dec 06 8:30: Hugh’s Room Live. Ensemble Vivant: Latin Romance CD Release Concert. 2261 Dundas St. W. 416-533-5483. $40/$35(adv).

Clubs & Groups

Nov 02 1:00: 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. 292 Brunswick Ave. 416-599-8440. Free. Also Nov 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7.

Nov 10 2:00: Toronto Opera Club. Dvořák’s Bewitching Rusalka. Guest speaker: John Holland, bass-baritone. Edward Johnson Bldg., Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park, Room 330. 416-924-3940. $10.

Nov 17 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Offenbach Bicentennial Celebration. For further information, visit classicalmusicclubtoronto.org or contact John Sharpe at 416-898-2549 or torontoshi@sympatico.ca. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Nov 23 7:15: Toronto Gilbert & Sullivan Society. Join us for a sing-through of Trial by Jury, a 35-minute delight and the partnership’s first big success plus a quiz and more! St. Andrew’s United Church, 117 Bloor St. E. Refreshments included. $5 for non-members.

Dec 01 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Bach: Christmas Oratorio. For further information, visit classicalmusicclubtoronto.org or contact John Sharpe at 416-898-2549 or torontoshi@sympatico.ca. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Competitions and Applications

Nov 29 application deadline: TD Discovery Series Special Projects. Designed to encourage the creation, development and presentation of special projects by local jazz musicians. Provides successful applicants with marketing and public relations support, including a bursary, from Toronto Downtown Jazz. Projects must take place between Jan 15 and Apr 30, 2020, and must fall outside of the usual scope of an artist’s work. For complete details, please visit torontojazz.com/special-projects.

Dec 01 application deadline: Toronto Mozart Violin Competition. Further information at mozartproject.ca.

Dec 01 application deadline: Toronto Mozart Vocal Competition. Further information at mozartproject.ca.

Festivals, Fairs and Festivities

Nov 30 10:00am: Aurora Community Band. Eighth Annual Holiday Market. Christmas and holiday favourites by the Aurora Community Band. Enjoy one-of-a-kind gifts from unique local vendors. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora. auroracommunityband@gmail.com. Free admission.

Galas, Tributes and Fundraisers

Nov 02 8:00: Roy Thomson Hall. 6th Annual Dream Serenade Benefit Concert. Dream Serenade is a benefit concert and celebration of the Toronto community of children with developmental or physical disabilities and their caregivers. 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255. $34.50-$199.50.

Nov 22 7:00: High Notes Avante Productions. Mental Health Image-Raiser. Luba Goy, Selardor Duo, and friends. An intimate combination of a concert, social and image-raising event. Selardor Duo plays and sings favourite tunes. Talks by special guests who have been touched by mental illness. Enjoy free appetizers, buy a drink, browse the silent auction, and bid on items in the live auction. Heintzman House, 135 Bay Thorn Dr., Markham. Information at 416-605-8915 or highnotesavante@gmail.com or visit Eventbrite. $20.

Nov 24 5:00. Denise Williams In Concert: A Benefit for Orquesta Sinfónica De Oriente, Santiago de Cuba. Ernesto Lecuona: Lamento Africano and Mi Vida Eres Tu; and works by Handel, Mozart, Bellini and Gershwin. Denise Williams, vocalist; and others. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Boor St. W. cubafundraiser2019.eventbrite.com. $40; $30(st).

Nov 30 7:00: Incontra Vocal Ensemble. Creator of the Stars of Night. Advent and Christmas music by Britten, Mendelssohn, Chilcott, and J. Scott Brubacher. Matthew Otto, artistic director/conductor. Knox College Chapel, Fundraiser to support the Institute for Christian Studies. 59 St George St. 416-979-2331 ext. 260 or email: communications@icscanada.edu. $35.

Dec 02 7:30: Casey House Foundation. Voices for World AIDS Day. A fundraising concert for Casey House, Ontario’s HIV/AIDS hospital. A mixed program of classical and jazz for the whole family. Shannon Mercer, soprano; Asitha Tennekoon, tenor; Julie Nasrallah, host; Emily Steinwall Trio; Pearle Harbour, tragicomedienne; and others. Glenn Gould Studio. CBC Building, 250 Front St. W. 416-962-4040. For further information: caseyhouse.com. Free (suggested donation $20).

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Nov 16 10:00am: Royal Canadian College of Organists Toronto. The Employment of a Church Musician. Expert panel discussion. Wycliffe College, 5 Hoskin Ave. 416-929-6400. Free and open to the public.

Tours

Nov 03 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 Nov 10, 17, 24, Dec 1.

Tributes

Nov 17 8:00: The Music Gallery. History Series: Celebrating Casey Sokol. Tribute to one of the greatest teachers of improvisation that Canada has ever produced, as he retires. Part improvised soiree, part interview, with nibbles and drinks to set the tone. 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. PWYC.

Workshops & Classes

Nov 09 1:00: Canadian Music Centre. Theremin Composition Workshop. Join theremin player Pamelia Stickney in the midst of the 100th anniversary of the theremin; lecture/demonstration on writing for the instrument and techniques; discussion of the differences and similarities between writing for theremin and writing for voice or strings. Composer Alexander Rapoport will also be on hand to discuss his use of the theremin in his sonatas. Canadian Music Centre, Chalmers Performance Space, 20 St. Joseph St. 416-961-6601. Free admission.

Nov 17 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for Singers and Instrumentalists of Haydn’s Te Deum and Bruckner’s Te Deum. Maria Case, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 905-877-0671. $10; $6(members).

Nov 23 10:30am: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Singsation Saturday Choral Workshop. Guest conductor Dr. Andrew Donaldson will lead participants through part-songs, call-and-response freedom songs, and dance songs from various faith traditions and many countries. Cameron Hall, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. Information at tmchoir.org/singsation-saturdays/. $10 fee includes refreshments.

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AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF PENETANGUISHENE requires an ORGANIST for Sunday service plus funerals and weddings, to start immediately. Ability to direct a choir preferred. Remuneration based on experience. Email resume to anglicanparish@bellnet.ca or deliver to church office at 1 Peel Street, Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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

MUSIC DIRECTOR, GLEN ACRES BAPTIST CHURCH. WATERLOO; part-time (10 hours/week). See http://www.glenacres.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Music-Director-vfinal.pdf for further details and to apply.

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

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION CONCERT BAND has openings for wind, brass, and percussion players. Be part of an exciting ensemble. Please contact John Walker for more information jwwalker75@yahoo.com

TENOR AND BASS SECTION LEADERS NEEDED, for Anglican Church in Unionville. Paid positons. Contact nwucotton@spoth.ca

TENOR OR BASS SECTION-LEAD POSITION for Cummer Ave. United Church (near Yonge and Finch) Paid position. Contact Taylor Sullivan   taylorsullivan@yahoo.com

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

MARTIN GUITAR MODEL DX1 2002 Excellent condition – hardly used. Hard Case included. $700.00 Contact: Phil 1-613-923-5156 Mallorytown, On

PIANO and BENCH: Franz Schubert by Canrus International Ltd, Studio 47”x55”x24”. Near Neilson and Sheppard. Call Shirley. 416-282-8402

TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius model 37 (never used); TENOR saxophone, Yamaha; TRUMPET, Olds Ambassador; Phone 416-964-3642.

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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

FRIENDLY, WISE PIANO TEACHER with loyal following and buckets of patience. Royal Conservatory refugees and nervous adults/teens most welcome. Lovely Cabbagetown studio. “Best teacher ever!” - Beaches tween. “Beats studying with those Quebec nuns!” - Rosedale senior. Peter Mose, 416.923.3060. MosePianoForAll.com. (My students have never won any prizes, except for love of music.)

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 lilackayak@gmail.com.

PIANO TUNING BY EAR: 43 years distinguished service. In Toronto Nov 11-16. $140, no tax. Dr Charles Lage, MPT. 1-800-360-1116, lagepianos@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.

MUSIC CONSULTANT 30+ yrs experience in USA, Canada & Europe. Publicity - Contracts - Recording - Counsel for all music career matters. Affordable rates. 416.703.1543

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.

Against the Grain Theatre. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Joel Ivany, stage director; David Eliakis, music director/piano. Bob’s Burger Bar, 152 Main St. S., Kenora. tickets@againstthegraintheatre.com. $25-$40. Oct 5, 7:30pm.

Against the Grain Theatre. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Joel Ivany, stage director; David Eliakis, music director/piano. Red Lion Smokehouse, 16 Cumberland St. S., Thunder Bay. tickets@againstthegraintheatre.com. $25-$40. Oct 6, 7:30pm.

Against the Grain Theatre. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Joel Ivany, stage director; David Eliakis, music director/piano. SRO Night Club, 93 Durham St., Sudbury. tickets@againstthegraintheatre.com. $25-$40. Oct 8, 7:30pm.

Against the Grain Theatre. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Joel Ivany, stage director; David Eliakis, music director/piano. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. tickets@againstthegraintheatre.com. $25-$40. Opens Oct 8, 8pm. Also Oct 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25.

Brampton Music Theatre. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $29-$38. Opens Nov 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 16. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(1pm).

Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. Measha Brueggergosman. Opening night of Bravo Niagara! Measha Brueggergosman, soprano; Jennifer Tung, piano. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 289-868-9177. $25-$50. Oct 19, 7:30pm.

Cahoots Theatre/b current performing arts. Hilot Means Healer. By Jo Simalaya Alcampo, music by Luyos Mc (MaryCarl Guiao). The Theatre Centre BMO Incubator, 1115 Queen St. W. 416-203-9000. $25; $20(sr/st). Opens Oct 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 27. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

Canadian Opera Company. Turandot. Music by Giacomo Puccini, completed by Franco Alfano, libretto by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni. Carlo Rizzi, conductor; Robert Wilson, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Sep 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 27. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Parlami d’Amore - Speak to Me of Love. Sandra Horst and Michael Patrick Albano, co-directors, U of T Opera. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Oct 8, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Rusalka. Music by Antonín Dvořák, libretto by Jaroslav Kvapil. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Oct 12, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 26. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.

Crow’s Theatre/Eclipse Theatre Company. Ghost Quartet. Music, lyrics and book by Dave Malloy. Streetcar Crowsnest Scotiabank Studio, 245 Carlaw Ave. 647-341-7390. $27-$47. Opens Oct 5, 8pm. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary; visit crowstheatre.com for details.

Danie Friesen. Opera Revue. Danie Friesen, soprano; Claire Harris, piano; and others. The Emmett Ray, 924 College St. 647-637-7491. PWYC. Oct 2, 9:30pm. Also Nov 6, Dec 4.

Drayton Entertainment. Good Ol’ Country Gospel. Conceived by David Rogers. St. Jacob’s Schoolhouse Theatre, 11 Albert St. W., St. Jacob’s. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Sep 11, 2pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Annie. Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, book by Thomas Meehan, based on the comic. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Oct 2, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 27. Days and times vary; please visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Etobicoke Musical Productions. La Cage aux Folles. Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the play. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga. 416-248-0410. $35; $32(sr); $31(st). Opens Oct 18, 8pm. Runs to Oct 27. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Also Oct 26(2pm).

Factory Theatre/Nightswimming. Broken Tailbone. Written and performed by Carmen Aguirre, featuring DJ Don Pedro. Factory Studio Theatre, 125 Bathurst St. 416-504-9971. $40-$50. Opens Oct 2, 8pm. Runs to Oct 13. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Fall For Dance North. Program 1. Toronto Dance Theatre (G.H 5.0 by Hanna Kiel, music by Greg Harrison); The New Zealand Dance Company (Sigan by Kim Jae Duk); Skånes Dansteater (Dare to Wreck by Madeleine Månsson and Peder Nilsson); Grupo Corpo (Dança Sinfônica by Rodrigo Pederneiras). Meridian Hall (formerly the Sony Centre), 1 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $15. Oct 2, 7:30pm. Also Oct 3.

Fall For Dance North. Program 2. Shantala Shivalingappa (Shiva Tarangam); Caroline ‘Lady C’ Fraser (Conversation, music by re.verse); National Ballet of Canada (The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude by William Forsythe); Ryerson School of Performance (Fiddle Embrace by Anne Plamondon). Meridian Hall (formerly the Sony Centre), 1 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $15. Oct 4, 7:30pm. Also Oct 5(2pm).

Fall for Dance North. Program 3. The New Zealand Dance Company (In Transit by Louise Potiki Bryant); Bulareyaung Dance Company (LUNA by Bulareyaung Pagarlava); Northfoot Movement (Mani.deux by Cody Berry); Jasmin Sheppard (Choice Cut). Ryerson Theatre, 43 Gerrard St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $15. Oct 4, 7:30pm. Also Oct 5, 6(2pm).

Grand Philharmonic Choir. Candide. Music by Leonard Bernstein, book by Hugh Wheeler. Elora Singers; Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony; Grand Philharmonic Choir; Mark Vuorinen, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-5660 x5290. $30-$40; $14(st/under 30); $5(child/HS student). Oct 26, 7:30pm.

Hart House Theatre. The Rocky Horror Show. Music, lyrics and book by Richard O’Brien. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-2452. $28; $20(sr); $15(st). Opens Sep 27, 8pm. Runs to Oct 12. Wed-Sat(8pm). Also Oct 12(2pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Anne of Green Gables. Music by Norman Campbell, lyrics by Don Harron, Norman Campbell, Elaine Campbell, and Mavor Moore, book by Don Harron, based on the novel. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $49.99. Opens Aug 16, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 6. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, based on the film. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $49.99-$79.99. Opens Oct 4, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 3. Thurs-Sun(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm).

Mirvish. Come From Away. Music, lyrics and book by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $69 and up. Ongoing. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. The Band’s Visit. Music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Itamar Moses, based on the film. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $49 and up. Opens Sep 17, 8pm. Runs to Oct 20. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Piaf/Dietrich: A Legendary Affair. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Sep 17, 8pm. Runs to Dec 8. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Girl from the North Country. Music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, book by Conor McPherson. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Sep 28, 2pm. Runs to Nov 24. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Musical Stage Company. Uncovered: Stevie Wonder & Prince. Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St.W. 416-927-7880. $50 and up. Opens Nov 4, 8pm. Also Nov 5-7.

Musical Stage Company. Uncovered: Stevie Wonder & Prince. George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St. 416-927-7880. $65 and up. Opens Nov 8, 8pm. Also Nov 9.

National Ballet of Canada. Giselle. Music by Adolphe Adam. Sir Peter Wright, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $41 and up. Opens Nov 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 10. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm).

Nightingale Music Festival. Serenade de la France: Concert & Art/Fashion Show. Bizet: Arias and Dances from Carmen; Les Misérables (selections); Notre Dame de Paris (selections); works by Debussy and Saint-Saëns; and songs from Edith Piaf’s repertoire. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. tiny.cc/serenadeFrance. $20-$55. Oct 27, 6pm.

Opera Atelier. Don Giovanni. Music by W. A. Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $39-$194. Opens Oct 31, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 9. Days and times vary; visit operaatelier.com for details.

Opera by Request. OperOttawa: Bizet’s Pearl Fishers. Music by Georges Bizet, libretto by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Oct 4, 7:30pm. Also Oct 5(8pm, Oakville), 20(2:30pm, Belleville).

Opera by Request. OperOttawa: Bizet’s Pearl Fishers. Music by Georges Bizet, libretto by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré. St. Jude’s Anglican Church, 160 William St., Oakville. 613-806-0512. $25. Oct 5, 8pm. Also Oct 4(7:30pm, Toronto), 20(2:30pm, Belleville).

Opera by Request. OperOttawa: Bizet’s Pearl Fishers. Music by Georges Bizet, libretto by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré. St. Matthew’s United Church, 25 Holloway St., Belleville. 613-806-0512. $25. Oct 20, 2:30pm. Also Oct 4(7:30pm, Toronto), 5(8pm, Oakville).

Opera York. La Traviata. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. $40 and up; $25(st). Nov 1, 7:30pm. Also Nov 3(mat).

Rose Orchestra. For the Love of Musicals. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $10-$45. Oct 26, 7:30pm.

Royal Conservatory of Music. The Glenn Gould School Fall Opera: Siren Song. Music by Jonathan Dove, libretto by Nick Dear. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $20. Nov 1, 7:30pm. Also Nov 2.

Sapling Productions/Bygone Theatre. Something for the Buoys. Music, lyrics and book by Eli Pasic. George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire Pl. bygonetheatre.com. $20-$40. Opens Oct 9, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 20. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2:30pm).

Scarborough Music Theatre. Into the Woods. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $30; $27(sr/st). Opens Oct 31, 8pm. Runs to Nov 16. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: Nov 16 show at 2pm.

Shaw Festival. Brigadoon. Music by Frederick Loewe, lyrics and book by Alan Jay Lerner. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30 and up. Previews begin May 5, 1pm. Runs to October 13. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details.

Show One Productions. Classical Stars at Koerner: Soprano Hibla Gerzmava. Arias from Anna Bolena, Norma, La forza del destino, and works by Tchaikovsky, Glinka, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Rachmaninoff. Ekaterina Ganelina, piano. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $46-$120. Nov 3, 7pm.

Soulpepper Concert Series. Riverboat Coffee House: The Yorkville Scene. Created by Frank Cox-O’Connell and Mike Ross. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. $35 and up. Opens Nov 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 17. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm). Note: no show Nov 10.

Stratford Festival. Billy Elliot the Musical. Music by Elton John, lyrics and book by Lee Hall. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $35 and up. Previews begin Apr 16, 2pm. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details.

Stratford Festival. Little Shop of Horrors. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics and book by Howard Ashman. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $35 and up. Previews begin Apr 29, 2pm. Runs to Nov 2. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details.

Stratford Symphony Orchestra. Once Upon a Time. Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel; Offenbach: Tales of Hoffman; Ravel: Mother Goose Suite. Katy Clark, Leanne Kaufman, sopranos; Stephen Russell, narrator. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-0990. $40; $10(st); free(under 12). Oct 5, 7:30pm.

St. Jude’s Celebration of the Arts. The Pearl Fishers with OperOttawa. Selections from Bizet: The Pearl Fishers. St. Jude’s Anglican Church, 160 William St., Oakville. 905-844-3972. $30; $20(st). Oct 5, 8pm.

Talk Is Free Theatre. Pal Joey. Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart, book by John O’Hara. Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop St. W., Barrie. 705-792-1949. $40; $20(st). Opens Oct 10, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 19. Wed/Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

Theatre Sheridan. Canadian Musical Theatre Project 2019. Mainstage Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $25. Opens Oct 9, 7pm. Also Oct 10.

Toronto Musical Concerts. Urinetown, the Musical (in concert). Music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis, book by Kotis. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 647-298-9338. $30; $25(sr/st). Opens Oct 25, 7:30pm. Also Oct 26.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Opera in Concert: Thaïs. Music by Jules Massenet, libretto by Louis Gallet. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. $35 and up. Nov 7, 8pm. Also Nov 9.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Early Music Concerts: Acis and Galatea. Music by George Frederic Handel, libretto by John Gay. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting. Oct 19, 2pm. Also Oct 20(eve).

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon: Opera Spotlight - The Marriage of Figaro Preview. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Oct 31, 12:10pm.

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. L’enfant et les sortilèges & L’heure espagnole. Music by Maurice Ravel. Sung in English. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754. $20-$50. Oct 20, 2:30pm.

Wavestage Theatre. The Secret Garden. Music by Lucy Simon, lyrics and book by Marsha Norman, based on the novel. Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres., Newmarket. wavestagetheatre.com. $29; $25(sr/st). Opens Nov 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 10. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Westben. Dickens with a Musical Twist! First-Friday Lunchtime Tick Talk. Chris Cameron, musician. Clock Tower Cultural Centre, 36 Front St. S., Campbellford. 705-653-5508 or 1-877-883-5777. PWYC($10 minimum suggested). Nov 1, 12pm.

120 Diner

120 Church St. 416-792-7725

120diner.com (full schedule)

Most shows $10-$20

All shows: PWYC ($10-$20 suggested)

Alleycatz

2409 Yonge St. 416-481-6865

alleycatz.ca

All shows: Call for cover charge info.

Mon 8:30pm Salsa Night with DJ Romantico with free lessons.

Tues 8:30pm Bachata Night with Weekly Guest DJ with free lessons.

Wed 7pm Midtown Blues Jam hosted by Andrew “Voodoo” Walters.

Thurs 7pm Spotlight Thursdays.

Fri & Sat 9:30pm Funk, Soul, R&B Top 40 $10 cover after 9pm.

Sat 3pm-6pm Matinee Jazz.

Sun 4pm Blues in The Alley w/ Big Groove.

Oct 3 Johnny Cox & Magnetic Line. Oct 4 Von. Oct 5 URequest. Oct 10 Where it Zat. Oct 11 Red Velvet. Oct 12 Lady Kane. Oct 17 Mark Harding. Oct 18 North of 7. Oct 19 Disco Night w/ Escapade. Oct 24 Johnny Cox & Magnetic Line. Oct 25 Gyles. Oct 26 York Jazz Ensemble (matinee), Halloween Party w/ URequest (eve). Oct 31 Halloween Party w/ DJ Marlon.

Artword Artbar

15 Colbourne St., Hamilton. 905-543-8512

artword.net (full schedule)

The Blue Goose Tavern

1 Blue Goose St. 416-255-2442

thebluegoosetavern.com (full schedule)

Bloom

2315 Bloor St. W. 416-767-1315

bloomrestaurant.com (full schedule)

All shows 7pm 19+. Call for reservations.

Burdock

1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033

burdockto.com

Ticket prices vary by show, but typically $10-$20; check website for individual show prices.

Oct 1 9pm Jom Comyn w/ Sam Tudor. Oct 2 6:30pm Kaili Kinnon, 9:30pm Field Guide & Georgia Harmer. Oct 3 9:30pm David Krystal. Oct 4 6:15pm Fintan, 9:30pm Silver Pools w/ Leucrocuta and Bazarian. Oct 5 6:30pm Matthew Byrne, 9:30pm Burhan Berken. Oct 6 6:30pm Jennis, 9:30pm Louise Landes Levi. Oct 7 9:30pm Burrows and Company w/ Graham Young. Oct 8 9pm Above Ground Pool. Oct 9 9:30pm Field Guide & Dani Nash. Oct 10 8:30pm Café Counterculture. Oct 12 3pm Manus McGuire and Emily Flack, 6:30pm Diar. Oct 12 9:30pm Emma Frank w/ Thom Gill and Ryan Driver. Oct 15 6:30pm Mike Evin. Oct 16 9:30pm Laurent Bourque. Oct 17 9:30pm Li’l Andy. Oct 18 9:30pm Blonde Elvis and Lake Versions. Oct 19 6:30pm Darling Cora w/ La Faute, 9:30pm Rebecca Binnendyk. Oct 21 6:30pm Rob McLaren, 9:30pm Dan Pitt Trio w/ SALT. Oct 22 9:30pm Paris Pick & The Pricks. Oct 23 8:30pm Maintoba Music Showcase. Oct 25 9:30pm Most People w/ Crystal Light Collective. Oct 26 9:30pm Dylan Perkons, Animal Parts, James Irwin. Oct 29 9:30pm Bernice. Oct 30 6:15pm Eybler Quartet.

Cameron House

408 Queen St. W. 416-703-0811

thecameron.com

Castro’s Lounge

2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272

castroslounge.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

C’est What

67 Front St. E. (416) 867-9499

cestwhat.com (full schedule)

All concerts are PWYC unless otherwise noted.

Oct 4 9pm Fraser Melvin Band. Oct 5 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Oct 6 7pm The ReCaps. Oct 10 9pm VETS Canada. Oct 12 3pm The Boxcar Boys. Oct 13 6pm Too Dumb To Quit! Oct 19 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Oct 26 3pm Kristin Lindell w/ Jesse Whiteley. Oct 27 5pm Too Dumb To Quit!.

Emmet Ray, The

924 College St. 416-792-4497

theemmetray.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

Grossman’s Tavern

379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000

grossmanstavern.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover (unless otherwise noted).

Every Sat 4:30pm The Happy Pals Dixieland Jazz Jam. Every Sun 4:30pm New Orleans Connection All Star Band; 10pm Sunday Jam with Bill Hedefine. Every Wed 10pm Action Sound Band w/ Leo Valvassori.

Hirut Cafe and Restaurant

2050 Danforth Ave. 416-551-7560

hirut.ca

Every Sunday 3pm Hirut Sundays Open Mic. First and Third Tuesday 8pm Fingerstyle Guitar Association.

Oct 5 8:30pm Tanya Wills Quartet.

Home Smith Bar – See Old Mill, The

Hugh’s Room

2261 Dundas St. W 416 533 5483

hughsroom.com

All shows at 8:30pm unless otherwise noted. See website for individual show prices.

Oct 1 8pm Dr. Mike Daley Presents: The Bob Dylan Story. Oct 2 Yamaha Presents: Bobby Shew. Oct 3 Gathering Sparks CD Release. Oct 4 Martin Simpson. Oct 5 Bill Durst. Oct 6 David Francey. Oct 7 Joan Bessie. Oct 8 The Stanfields. Oct 9 Lloyd Spiegel. Oct 10 Mad Dogs and Englishmen: Music of Joe Cocker & Leon Russell. Oct 11 Dar Williams. Oct 12 Claire Lynch. Oct 16 8pm Steve Goldberger & The Gentle Spirits. Oct 17 Tom Rush. Oct 18 Old Man Luedecke. Oct 19 Ray Montford. Oct 20 Mary Fahl. Oct 22 9am Ravel, 8:30pm The Al Purdy Songbook. Oct 23 8:30pm John Wort Hannam. Oct 24 8:30pm Etta James Tribute. Oct 25 The French Connection. Oct 26 Sheila Jordan. Oct 27 Russel DeCarle w/ Paul Pigat & Steve Briggs. Oct 30 Coco Love Alcorn. Oct 31 Shrinehouse and Stardust.

Jazz Bistro, The

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca (full schedule)

Oct 2 8pm Sam Kirmayer Trio. Oct 3 9pm Latin Festival: Amanda Martinez. Oct 4 9pm Latin Festival: Rafael Zaldivar. Oct 5 9pm Latin Festival: Santerias. Oct 6 7pm Payadora. Oct 9 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jazz Jam. Oct 10 9pm Halie Loren. Oct 11 9pm Lew Tabackin w/ The Bernie Senensky Trio. Oct 12 9pm Lew Tabackin w/ The Bernie Senensky Trio. Oct 13 7pm Simone Morris. Oct 15 8pm Chandrika Tandon / Kenny Werner Duo, w/ Collen Allen Trio. Oct 16 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jazz Jam. Oct 17 9pm Mark Eisenman / Mike Murley Quartet. Oct 18 9pm Mark Eisenman / Mike Murley Quartet. Oct 19 9pm Mark Eisenman / Mike Murley Quartet. Oct 20 7pm Mary Kelly. Oct 23 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jazz Jam. Oct 24 8:30pm Colin Hunter and The Anthony Terpstra Seventet. Oct 25 9pm Colin Hunter w/ The Joe Sealy Quartet. Oct 26 Colin Hunter w/ The Joe Sealy Quartet. Oct 30 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jazz Jam. Oct 31 9pm William Carn Quintet.

Jazz Room, The

Located in the Huether Hotel, 59 King St. N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565

kwjazzroom.com (full schedule)

All shows: 8:30-11:30pm unless otherwise indicated. Attendees must be 19+. Cover charge varies (generally $12-$25)

Oct 4 Sam Kirmayer. Oct 5 Luis Deniz Group. Oct 6 4pm Sonic Perfume. Oct 11 Venuti String Quartet, Dialectica Saxophone Quartet. Oct 12 Norman Marshall Villeneuve’s Art Blakey Celebration. Oct 18 Jon Crespo Quartet. Oct 19 The Ault Sisters. Oct 25 Dave Young Trio w/ The Penderecki String Quartet. Oct 26 Thompson Egbo-Egbo.

Lula Lounge

1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307

lula.ca (full schedule)

Every Fri 7:30pm Afterwork Global Party Series free before 8pm; Every Fri 8:30pm Havana Club Fridays $15; Every Sat 10:30pm Salsa Saturdays $15.

Oct 2 8:30pm Juan Wauters. Oct 3 6:30pm Tia Brazda. Oct 6 6pm Celebrating The Music of Gladys Knight. Oct 8 7pm Dwayne Morgan 26^th Anniversary Celebration. Oct 9 7pm Tiki Collective and John Finely. Oct 10 6:30pm JV’s Boogaloo Squad. Oct 16 6pm Hustling Verse Book Launch. Oct 17 6:30pm Toronto Witches’ Ball 2019. Oct 22 7pm Renascent Laughs: Comedy Fundraiser. Oct 25 10am Pure Expansion Fall Summit.

Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club

951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440

manhattans.ca (full schedule)

Mezzetta Restaurant

681 St. Clair Ave. W. 416-658-5687

mezzettarestaurant.com (full schedule)

Sets at 9pm & 10:15pm

Oct 2 Kye Marshall & Dan Ionescu. Oct 9 Julia Pal & Kevin Barrett. Oct 15 Lorne Lofsky & David Occhipinti. Oct 16 Ted Quinlan & Mike Downes. Oct 17 Brian Katz & Jonno Lightstone. Oct 18 Dave Young & Reg Schwager. Oct 19 Tres Kilos Trio. Oct 20 Mike Murley Trio. Oct 30 Maureen Kennedy & Ben Bishop.

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

Oct 1 8pm Belleville-Ville. Oct 2 8pm Sequoyah Murray w/ cutsleeve. Oct 3 7pm Biblioasis 15^th Anniversary. Oct 4 8:30pm Bodywash w/ For Keeps, Roach, Spirit Josh. Oct 5 9pm William Tyler w/ Joseph Shabason. Oct 7 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra. Oct 11 8pm Grizzly Coast w/ Lenny Bull. Oct 12 9pm Operator Music Band w/ Fresh Snow. Oct 16 8:30pm Tsushimamire w/ Vipers, Nikki Fierce. Oct 17 8pm Calliope Musicals. Oct 18 8pm BENEE. Oct 19 8:30pm Safia Nolin. Oct 24 8:30pm Paper Beat Scissors w/ Merival. Oct 25 9pm Biblical w/ Witchrot, Fake Humans. Oct 29 8pm Quintron & Miss Pussycat. Oct 31 8pm Ryan McMullan.

N’awlins Jazz Bar & Dining

299 King St. W. 416-595-1958

nawlins.ca

All shows: No cover/PWYC.

Every Tue 6:30pm Stacie McGregor. Every Wed 7pm The Jim Heineman Trio. Every Thur 8pm Nothin’ But the Blues with Joe Bowden. Every Fri & Sat 8:30pm N’awlins All Star Band; Every Sun 7pm Brooke Blackburn.

Nice Bistro, The

117 Brock St. N., Whitby. 905-668-8839

nicebistro.com (full schedule)

Live jazz and dinner, $45.00 per person. Dinner from 6pm and music from 7pm to 9pm.

Oct 9 Larry Bond & Bob Mills. Oct 23 Farrucas Latin Duo.

Old Mill, The

21 Old Mill Rd. 416-236-2641

oldmilltoronto.com (full schedule)

The Home Smith Bar: No reservations. No cover. $20 food/drink minimum. All shows: 7:30-10:30pm unless otherwise listed.

Oct 1 Gene DiNovi. Oct 4 Canadian Jazz Quartet w/ Brian O’Kane. Oct 9 John MacLeod. Oct 10 Sophia Perlman & Adrean Farrugia’s Thursday Night Jazz Party. Oct 12 Brian Blain’s Campfire Jam. Oct 16 Russ Little. Oct 17 Bob DeAngelis. Oct 18 6pm Groove Night w/ DJ Ian. Oct 19 6pm Enrico Galante. Oct 25 6pm Groove Night w/ DJ Ian. Oct 26 6pm Spooktacular Halloween Party. Oct 30 John MacMurchy.

Only Café, The

972 Danforth Ave. 416-463-7843

theonlycafe.com (full schedule)

Pilot Tavern, The

22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716

thepilot.ca

All shows: 2:30pm. No cover.

Oct 5 Jim Gelcer Quartet. Oct 12 Aaron Davis Quintet. Oct 19 Bernie Senensky Quartet. Oct 26 Jeff King Quartet.

Poetry Jazz Café

224 Augusta Ave. 416-599-5299

poetryjazzcafe.com (full schedule)

Reposado Bar & Lounge

136 Ossington Ave. 416-532-6474

reposadobar.com (full schedule)

Reservoir Lounge, The

52 Wellington St. E. 416-955-0887

reservoirlounge.com (full schedule).

Every Tue & Sat, 8:45pm Tyler Yarema and his Rhythm. Every Wed 9pm The Digs. Every Thurs 9:45pm Stacey Kaniuk. Every Fri 9:45pm Dee Dee and the Dirty Martinis.

Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The

194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475

therex.ca (full schedule)

Call for cover charge info.

Oct 1 6:30pm Chris Wallace Group, 9:30pm Big Smoke Brass. Oct 2 6:30pm Ernest Cervini’s Tetrahedron, 9:30pm Rafael Zaldivar Group. Oct 3 6:30pm Artie Roth Quartet, 9:45pm Barry Elmes Quintet. Oct 4 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Colleen Allen, 9:45pm Barry Elmes Quintet. Oct 5 12pm Adam & Adam’s Remnants, 3:30pm Chris Hunt Tentet + 2, 7pm Jenna Marie R&B, 9:45pm Dave Young Quintet. Oct 6 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Club Django, 7pm Alex Lakusta Electric Trio, 9:30pm Barry Romberg Group. Oct 7 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Mike Malone & The Writer’s Jazz Orchestra. Oct 8 6:30pm Chris Wallace Group, 9:30pm Chris Gale Hosts Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Oct 9 6:30pm Ernesto Cervini’s Tetrahedron, 9:30pm Snarky Puppy’s Chris Bullock. Oct 10 6:30pm Artie Roth Quartet, 9:45pm Annual Coltrane Tribute feat. Pat LaBarbera, Kirk MacDonald, Joe LaBarbera. Oct 11 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Colleen Allen, 9:45pm Annual Coltrane Tribute feat. Pat LaBarbera, Kirk MacDonald, Joe LaBarbera. Oct 12 12pm Adam & Adam’s Remnants, 3:30pm Laura Hubert Band, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:45pm Annual Coltrane Tribute feat. Pat LaBarbera, Kirk MacDonald, Joe LaBarbera. Oct 13 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Red Hot Ramble, 7pm Alex Lakusta Electric Trio, 9:30pm Dan Willis. Oct 14 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Hannah Barstow Trio. Oct 15 6:30pm Chris Wallace Group, 9:30pm Chris Gale hosts Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Oct 16 6:30pm Ernesto Cervini’s Tetrahedron, 9:30pm Andrew Boniwell. Oct 17 6:30pm Artie Roth Quartet, 9:30pm Paul DeLong’s One Word. Oct 18 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Colleen Allen, 9:45pm Joe Policastro Trio. Oct 19 12pm Adam & Adam’s Remnants, 3:30pm Swing Shift Big Band, 7pm Jenna Marie R&B, 9:45pm Joanna Majoko Sextet. Oct 20 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Dr. Nick & The Rollercoasters, 7pm Alex Lakusta Electric Trio, 9:30pm Brian Charette Organ Trio. Oct 21 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Chelsea McBride’s Socialist Night School. Oct 22 6:30pm Chris Wallace Group, 9:30pm Chris Gale hosts Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Oct 23 6:30pm Ernesto Cervini’s Tetrahedron, 9:30pm Florian Hoefner Trio. Oct 24 6:30pm Artie Roth Quartet, 9:30pm Florian Hoefner Trio. Oct 25 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Colleen Allen, 9:45pm Dayna Stephens & Pluto Juice. Oct 25 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Colleen Allen, 9:45pm Dayna Stephens & Pluto Juice. Oct 26 12pm Adam & Adam’s Remnants, 3:30pm Paul Reddick Blues, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:45pm Dayna Stephens & Pluto Juice. Oct 27 12pm Dixieland: Louisiana Havana, 3:30pm The Butter & Egg Men, 7pm Alex Lakusta Electric Trio, 9:30pm Jacob’s Cattle. Oct 28 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 8:30pm John MacLeod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra. Oct 29 6:30pm Chris Wallace Groups, 9:30pm Chris Gale hosts Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Oct 30 6:30pm Ernesto Cervini’s Tetrahedron, 9:30pm JV’s Boogaloo Squad. Oct 31 6:30pm Artie Roth Quartet, 9:30pm Mareika Weining Quintet.

Salty Dog Bar & Grill, The

1980 Queen St. E. 416-849-5064

thesaltydog.ca (full schedule)

Every Tue 7-10pm Jazz Night. Every Thu 8:30pm Karaoke. Every Fri 9:30pm Blues Jam - house band with weekly featured guest. Every Sat 3pm Salty Dog Saturday Matinée.

Sauce on Danforth

1376 Danforth Ave. 647-748-1376

sauceondanforth.com

All shows: No cover.

Every Mon 9pm Gareth Parry’s Book Club. Every Tue 6pm Julian Fauth. Every Wed Paul Reddick & Friends. Every Thu 8pm Steve Koven and Artie Roth. Sat and Sun Matinees 4pm various performers.

The Senator Winebar

249 Victoria St 416 364-7517

thesenator.com (full schedule)

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137

tranzac.org (full schedule)

3-4 shows daily, various styles, in three different performance spaces. Mostly PWYC.

Clubs & Groups

Oct 06 2:00: Toronto Opera Club. Scenes from Verdi’s Macbeth. Guest speaker: Iain Scott. Edward Johnson Bldg., Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park, Room 330. 416-924-3940. $10.

Oct 13 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Massenet and His Exotic Operas. For further information, visit classicalmusicclubtoronto.org or contact John Sharpe at 416-898-2549 or torontoshi@sympatico.ca. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Competitions

Dec 01: Toronto Mozart Violin Competition. Application deadline: Dec 1 but applications are being accepted now. Further information at mozartproject.ca.

Dec 01: Toronto Mozart Vocal Competition. Application deadline: Dec 1 but applications are being accepted now. Further information at mozartproject.ca.

Film Screenings

Oct 19 7:30: Mississauga Festival Choir. Phantom of the Opera. Film screening of the 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera. Music for chamber orchestra by Andrew Downing. RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. 905-306-6000 or livingartscentre.ca. $30.

Oct 29 7:30: Toronto Theatre Organ Society. Silent Film Screening: Nosferatu. Live improvised pipe-organ accompaniment. David Simon, organ. Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles Ave. 416-499-6262. $20/$17(adv).

Galas, Tributes and Fundraisers

Oct 06 2:00: Orpheus Choir of Toronto. Sidgwick Scholars 30th Anniversary Fundraiser. Opera hits in celebration of the 30th anniversary of our emerging artists program. Holy Blossom Temple, 1950 Bathurst St. 416-530-4428. Free admission (suggested minimum donation $150).

Oct 11 7:00: Magisterra Soloists. Glitz & Glam Fundraiser. Sonja Gustafson, vocalist. Performances by Young Performer’s Award recipients. Hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. Design House London, 186 York St., London. Information at magisterra.com.

Oct 11 7:00: Musical Colleagues and Friends of Neil Crory. Tribute Concert. Presented by his musical colleagues and friends. A fundraiser for The Neil F. Crory Endowment Fund in support of the Stratford Summer Music Vocal Academy. An celebration of music and the human voice in honour of legendary CBC Music producer, mentor, impresario, colleague, and friend who died on January 10 at the age of 68. Performers include Phillip Addis; Isabel Bayrakdarian; Isaiah Bell; Benjamin Butterfield; Tracy Dahl; Ellen McAteer; Nathalie Paulin; Brett Polegato; Jean Stilwell; Krisztina Szabó; Daniel Taylor; Erin Wall; Monica Whicher; members of the Stratford Summer Music Academy; Howard Dyck, conductor; Joseph Macerello; Ryan Scott; members of the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Canadian Opera Company Orchestra, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra; pianists Emily Harper, Robert Korgaard, Stephen Ralls, and Peter Tiefenbach. Participating will be CBC Radio-Canada personalities Ben Heppner, Eric Friesen, and Françoise Davoine. This concert will be recorded by CBC Music for future broadcast. Featuring spoken tributes and a pre-concert panel discussion moderated by Robert Harris. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. Tickets and information are available at 416-964-6337 or tafelmusik.org/crory. $60 general admission.

Oct 15 7:00: BALANCE for Blind Adults. An Evening in the Key of B: Benefit Concert for BALANCE. Works by Bach, Brahms and Prokofiev; Arnowitt: jazz compositions; and other works. Michael Arnowitt, piano; Susanna McCleary, fiddle. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 416-236-1796 or balancefba.org/events. $45; donations welcomed. Wine and cheese to follow.

Oct 19 8:00: Acoustic Harvest/Live Music East/Patio Records. The Healing Garden Musicfest Fundraiser. Featuring Marla & David Celia and Kobo Town. Opening set: Meg Tennant. St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. Wheelchair accessible. $30/$25(adv) on our website acousticharvest.ca.

Oct 24 7:30: Canadian Music Therapy Fund. The Second Annual Un-Gala. Come dressed however you feel, listen to great live music, and support an incredible cause. Food truck, open bar, and an intimate performance featuring K-Os, Skratch Bastid, and Matata 6. Propellor Coffee Co., 50 Wade Ave. musictherapyfund.ca.

Oct 31 5:30: Ken Page Memorial Trust. The Irresistible Spirits of Rhythm Halloween Jazz Party. Warren Vaché, cornet; Guido Basso, trumpet/flugelhorn; Ken Peplowski, reeds, Houston Person, tenor saxophone; Russ Phillips, trombone; and others. Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Rd. Call Anne at 416-515-0200. Complimentary cocktail reception, gala dinner service and grand raffle. $200.

Nov 02 8:00: Roy Thomson Hall. 6th Annual Dream Serenade Benefit Concert. A benefit concert and celebration of the Toronto community of children with developmental and or physical disabilities and their caregivers. 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255. $34.50-$199.50.

Lectures, Salons and Discussions

Oct 02 7:00: Canadian Opera Company. Opera Insights: Crossing Borders – The Origins and Evolution of Puccini’s Turandot. Led by musicologist Anthony Sheppard. A special guest will perform one of their favourite arias from Turandot. Education Centre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Reserve free tickets in advance by visiting coc.ca/OperaInsights or calling the COC Box Office at 416-363-8231.

Oct 03 3:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Graduate Colloquium in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, and Theory. Anthony Sheppard (Williams College). Room 130, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free and open to the public.

Oct 10 3:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Graduate Colloquium in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, and Theory. Marié Abe (Boston University). Room 130, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free and open to the public.

Oct 17 7:00: North York Public Library. Erika Nielsen: Sound Mind. Renowned cellist Erika Nielsen shares her book Sound Mind, chronicling her battle with bipolar disorder and her road to mental health. In conversation with music critic Stephen Cera. Q&A and book signing to follow. North York Public Library Auditorium, 5120 Yonge St., North York. 416-395-5535. Free.

Oct 19 10:30am: Canadian Opera Company. Music and Wellness – Yoga. Feel the integration of live music and movement as a singer and pianist weave melody into this unique yoga experience designed for all levels of ability. Bring your own mat. All instructors are accredited. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Reserve tickets in advance by visiting coc.ca or by calling the COC Box Office at 416-363-8231. All tickets must be purchased in advance. $24; $20(st).

Oct 19 6:00: The Music Gallery. X AVANT XIV: Panel - The Future of Creative Music in Toronto. David Dacks, moderator; Michael Rancic; Jessica Cho aka Korea Town Acid; Amanda Smith; Rich Brown. 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. Free.

Oct 20 6:00: The Music Gallery. X AVANT XIV: Panel - Forward Together. Del Cowie, moderator; Cheryl Duvall; Ange Loft; Chelsea McBride; Keysha Fresh. 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. Free.

Oct 23 5:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. A New Dawn for Art Song Performance. Performance, panel discussion and Q&A. Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free and open to the public.

Oct 24 3:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Graduate Colloquium in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, and Theory. Alan Dodson (Mount Allison). Room 130, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free and open to the public.

Oct 28 7:00: Canadian Opera Company. Opera Insights: Music and Mental Health Lecture-Recital. In this casual evening music therapist and registered psychotherapist SarahRose Black explores the art and science of music’s effect on our physical, mental and emotional health. Learn about the role of music therapy in the healthcare industry and the practical applications of music to promote well-being. Education Centre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Reserve free tickets in advance by visiting coc.ca/OperaInsights or calling the COC Box Office at 416-363-8231.

Oct 29 10:00am: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Just Breathe! A Voice Pedagogy Symposium. Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free and open to the public.

Master Classes

Oct 23 12 noon: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Master Class with Eric Owens, Bass-Baritone. John R. Stratton Visitor in Music. Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free and open to the public.

Oct 24 1:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Master Class with James Gourlay (brass chamber). Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free and open to the public.

Oct 24 5:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Master Class with James Gourlay (low brass). Boyd Neel Room, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free and open to the public.

Scholarships

Oct 11. Canadian Music Therapy Fund. The George Stroumboulopoulos Music Therapy Scholarship. Application deadline is Oct 11. For eligibility and further information, contact info@musictherapyfund.ca.

Tours

Oct 06 10:30am: Canadian Opera Company. 90-Minute Tour of the Four Seasons Centre. Led by a trained docent. 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, and other spaces that only a stage door pass could unlock. Tours available in French on select dates. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. coc.ca. $20(adults); $15(sr/st).

Workshops & Classes

Oct 01 7:00: Vera Causa Opera. Sing Your Heart Out! This workshop series makes learning to sing fun and accessible by exploring pop, jazz, rock, and classical music with games, activities and exercises. For anyone looking to improve singing or public speaking skills, try something new, or just have fun! Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St., Cambridge. Sign up at ca.apm.activecommunities.com/cambridgeont/Activity_Search/sing-your-heart-out/. $77(members); $90(non-members) for 5 sessions. Also on Oct 8, 15 & 22.

Oct 03 6:45: Vera Causa Opera. Language Lessons: Language Quartet - Learn How to Pronounce Italian, Latin, German, and French. Through spoken and written exercises, participants will develop beginner language and diction skills for each language. A great class for those looking to expand their horizons and learn more about public speaking, languages, and culture. Clemens Mill, 50 Saginaw Parkway, Cambridge. Sign up at ideaexchange.org/programs/event/language-quartet-learn-how-pronounce-italian-latin-german-and-french. $40. Also on Oct 10, 17 & 24.

Oct 08 5:00: Canadian Opera Company. Youth Opera Lab: Movement and Dance., a familiar fairytale about a beautiful mermaid who falls in love with a human prince. Discover how ballet is cleverly used in Dvořák’s Rusalka to highlight the divide between the human world and the supernatural. No previous experience in opera is necessary. Participants are selected based on interest and relevance shown in their online application. Free to ages 16-24 and includes dinner, an interactive workshop with a professional artist, and a glimpse at the first rehearsal with orchestra. Participate in the lab and receive two free tickets to the dress rehearsal of Rusalka on Thurs, Oct 10, 2019. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Registration begins Sept 18. Complete the application available at coc.ca/YOL by Sept 26 or email education@coc.ca for more information.

Oct 20 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Readings for Singers and Instrumentalists of Schubert’s Mass in E-flat. Mervin Fick, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 647-458-0213. $10; $6(members).

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 OCTOBER 26 for the NOVEMBER Issue. classad@thewholenote.com

AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF PENETANGUISHENE requires an ORGANIST for Sunday service plus funerals and weddings, to start immediately. Ability to direct a choir preferred. Remuneration based on experience. Email resume to anglicanparish@bellnet.ca or deliver to church office at 1 Peel Street, Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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

MUSIC DIRECTOR, GLEN ACRES BAPTIST CHURCH. WATERLOO; part-time (10 hours/week). See http://www.glenacres.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Music-Director-vfinal.pdf for further details and to apply.

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

PORT HOPE UNITED CHURCH seeks a creative, passionate and technically proficient (piano and organ) Music Director. Immediate and contract position. Contact phunited@bellnet.ca.

THE WYCHWOOD CLARINET CHOIR is seeking enthusiastic clarinetists! Contact www.wychwoodclarinetchoir.ca to arrange an audition. Rehearsals on Wednesdays evenings.

TENOR AND BASS SECTION LEADERS NEEDED, for Anglican Church in Unionville. Paid positons. Contact nwucotton@spoth.ca

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

TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius model 37 (never used); TENOR saxophone, Yamaha; TRUMPET, Olds Ambassador; Euphonium: Besson three valve compensating, excellent condition. 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 OCTOBER 26 for the NOVMBER issue. classad@thewholenote.com

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

FRIENDLY, WISE PIANO TEACHER with loyal following and buckets of patience. Royal Conservatory refugees and nervous adults/teens most welcome. Lovely Cabbagetown studio. “Best teacher ever!” - Beaches tween. “Beats studying with those Quebec nuns!” - Rosedale senior. Peter Mose, 416.923.3060. MosePianoForAll.com. (My students have never won any prizes, except for love of music.)

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 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.

MUSIC CONSULTANT 30+ yrs experience in USA, Canada & Europe. Publicity - Contracts - Recording - Counsel for all music career matters. Affordable rates. 416.703.1543

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.