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AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Available pro bono positions with the KINDRED SPIRITS ORCHESTRA: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, sectional Violins, Violas, Violoncellos and Contrabasses. The KSO is an auditioned-based civic orchestra in residence at Flato Markham Theatre. For information, visit KSOchestra.ca or e-mail
GM@KSOrchestra.ca
BAND TEACHER POSITION WITH NEW HORIZONS BAND OF TORONTO FOR 2018-19 SEASON. Experience teaching high school or adult concert band program a must. Openings for day or evening band classes are available. This is a growing organization focussed on delivering a quality music experience to mature adults in a positive and supportive environment. Toronto west area. See www.NewHorizonsBandToronto.ca for more details and a link to TVO documentary. Send CV and cover letter to
nhbdirector@gmail.com
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES: Central Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, Ontario, seeks a Director of Music Ministries for January, 2019.Continuing the tradition of high quality music and musicianship, the Director must have strong organizational, administrative, leadership and collaboration skills. This is a half-time position. Bachelor of Music or equivalent minimum. Applications until August 31, 2018. More information: https://www.cpchamilton.ca/director-of-music-ministries/ Please apply to Mr. Chris Newman, Chair, Search Committee at:cpcmusicdirectorsearch@gmail.com
ORIANA SINGERS OF NORTHUMBERLAND seeking Artistic Director - experienced, knowledgeable, progressive and enthusiastic, to lead this 60-voice mixed adult choir. Established nearly 50 years ago, Oriana is the premier choir within Northumberland county. The Artistic Director should be committed to teaching, motivating and leading adults in a variety of musical styles, resulting in three to four creative and outstanding performances per season. For a detailed job description, visit
www.orianasingers.com. Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in music with training in conducting required. Experience: Applicants are required to demonstrate past choral conducting experiences, preferably via recorded submissions. Remuneration: Commensurate with experience, starting at $12,000. Applicants should send a covering letter, résumé and supporting materials to: Jobapplications@orianasingers.com no later than June 30, 2018.
PEEL REGION PIANO OR GUITAR ACCOMPANIST WANTED for established female singer. Average 15+ gigs/month. Must have car. Great pay. Contact
theholidaylady@yahoo.ca
SING WITH THE TORONTO BEACH CHORALE! Singers Wanted – All Voices - Limited Openings. TBC is a concert choir of 55-65 enthusiastic members that partners with professional soloists and musicians to present a season of 3 or 4 quality performances. As well as rehearsing and performing in the East End, TBC participates in local community events. Enhance your vocal skills in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The ability to read is music strongly recommended.
Informal auditions are held in September and January. Rehearsals are Wednesdays 7 to 9:30 pm beginning in early September. Call David at (416) 699-6634 or email dgarde20@gmail.com www.torontobeachchorale.com www.facebook.com/torontobeachchorale
Sing awesome choral music with other skilled singers! Perfect your electric guitar solo. Create incredible musical experiences! Excellent place to meet women. AUDITION for the Canadian Men’s Chorus’ 2018 season! More info at: www.canadianmenschorus.ca
THE WYCHWOOD CLARINET CHOIR is seeking enthusiastic clarinetists! Contact www.wychwoodclarinetchoir.ca to arrange an audition. NEW! Wednesday night rehearsals, starting September!
BUY & SELL
2008 STEINWAY GRAND MODEL O (5’10”). Ebony satin, mint condition. Asking $50,000. New retails $110,000. Will consider trade+deal w/high quality upright. Serious inquiries only. Private sale. Lojobean@gmail.com
BAROQUE FLUTE (traverso) by Fridtjof Aurin, Germany. Palanca model; A=440; Grenadilla, silver key; velvet flute roll. Excellent condition, well maintained. Asking: $1500. Email timberflute@gmail.com
CLASSICAL RECORD AND CD COLLECTIONS WANTED. Minimum 350 units. Call, text or e-mail Aaron 416-471-8169 or A@A31.CA.
FRENCH HORN: nice double horn in excellent condition. Hard case. One owner since 1978. mjbuell@gmail.com
STEINWAY MODEL M GRAND PIANO. 1915. Completely refurbished. $20, 000 OBO. Call Paul, 416 929 5770
TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius model 37 (never used); SAXOPHONE Bundy Selmer alto; BASSOON Linton; TUBA Besson ¾ size, in hard case with wheels. TENOR saxophone, Yamaha. Phone 416-964-3642.
VINTAGE ALTO SAX c1950: a restored King Zephyr with a beautiful big sound. vintagesax@spamex.com for more info.
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INSTRUCTION
*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
JAMMING WITH A COACH - a 10 week Adult Band Workshop seeks singers, piano, guitar, bass, drums and horns etc for a weekly workshop. For those who want to reconnect with music, play in a band, make friends and most of all have fun. Like School of Rock but for adults. Marc Enkin Music 647 522-4213. marcenkin@gmail.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.
PIANO, VOCAL, THEORY LESSONS in Etobicoke and East Mississauga with RCM piano advanced certified specialist. MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES and ADAPTED LESSONS. www.lmmtstudio.com larissa@lmmtstudio.com 416-574-0018.
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.
EXPERIENCED QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPANIST available for singers, instrumentalists and choirs - all genres. Reasonable rates. Robert Graham 416-822-2083
KARAOKE FOR ALL OCCASIONS! We offer on-site karaoke services for your private party, team-building event, or fund-raiser. All equipment provided plus a skilled and friendly karaoke host to run things smoothly and make your guests feel like stars. Sing musical theatre favourites, Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday, Beatles, Queens of the Stone Age, and everything in between. Contact
jason@jasonrolland.com or call 416-809-4311.
RESTORE PRECIOUS MEMORIES lost on old records, tapes, photos etc.? Recitals, gigs, auditions, air checks, family stuff. on 78’s, cassettes, reels, 35mm slides etc?. ArtsMediaProjects will lovingly restore them to CD’s or DVD’s. Call George @ 416-910-1091.
VENUES AVAILABLE / WANTED
ARE YOU PLANNING A CONCERT OR RECITAL? Looking for a venue? Consider Bloor Street United Church. Phone: 416-924-7439 x22. Email: tina@bloorstreetunited.org.
PERFORMANCE / REHEARSAL / STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE: great acoustics, reasonable rates, close to Green P Parking, cafés & restaurants. Historic church at College & Bellevue, near Spadina. Phone 416-921-6350. E-mail
ststepheninthefields@gmail.com.
