Live Listings

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 FEBRUARY 22 for the MARCH 2020 issue. classad@thewholenote.com

AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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 REQUIRED for THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY, GUILDWOOD – to help us continue to grow our dynamic Music Ministry and who embraces a variety of styles of music, including traditional hymnody and popular song. We have an Allen 2 manual organ and a Roland digital piano. If you are a versatile keyboardist with a creative, confident and collegial working style, who would enjoy leading a small but knowledgeable and dedicated choir, while working with clergy, drama groups and other musicians, we would like to meet with you. We are a warm, friendly and inclusive congregation who also enjoy hosting and taking part in the special festivals and concerts of the Village of Guildwood. This is a part time position of approximately 8-10 hours weekly. Pay would be commensurate with experience, in the range of $15000 to $18000. To apply, please send your resume to officetrinityguildwood@rogers.com

NAVAL RESERVE BAND IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO IS LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS: Clarinet, French Horn, other positions available. Take pride and join. Get paid to play. Email david.pottinger@forces.gc.ca

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

VIOLA SECTION PLAYERS INVITED to join the Rose Orchestra for remaining 2019-20 concerts. For more information, visit theroseorchestra.org or email us at info@theroseorchestra.org

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

TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius model 37 (never used); TENOR saxophone, Yamaha; TRUMPET, Olds Ambassador; EUPHONIUM Besson silver, compensating. 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 woodbine.joyofsinging@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 eastyork.dogboarding@gmail.com

RESTORE PRECIOUS MEMORIES lost on old records, tapes, photos etc.? Recitals, gigs, auditions, air checks, family stuff. on 78’s, cassettes, reels, 35mm slides etc?. ArtsMediaProjects will lovingly restore them to CD’s or DVD’s. Call George @ 416-910-1091.

VENUES AVAILABLE / WANTED

ARE YOU PLANNING A CONCERT OR RECITAL? Looking for a venue? Consider Bloor Street United Church. Phone: 416-924-7439 x22. Email: tina@bloorstreetunited.org.

STUDIO RENTAL IN EAST YORK - Home/studio with piano available September-June. Long or short term rentals. Great acoustics. Free street parking. Wednesday or Thursday evenings. Suitable for unplugged vocal or instrumental rehearsals. Max 12 people. Barker.studiorental@gmail.com

Against the Grain Theatre. Figaro’s Wedding. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Joel Ivany. Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, 106 Trinity St. 647-367-8943. $35-$90. Opens Dec 3, 8pm. Runs to Dec 20. Days and times vary. Visit againstthegraintheatre.com for details.

Angelwalk Theatre. A Whole New World: The Magical Music of Alan Menken. Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front St. E. 416-901-2299. $65. Dec 8, 2pm.

Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 1-855-872-5000. $51.10-$112.49. Dec 29, 2:30pm.

Attila Glatz Concert Productions/Roy Thomson Hall. Bravissimo! Opera’s Greatest Hits. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416- 872-4255. $55- $145. Dec 31, 7pm.

Attila Glatz Concert Productions/Roy Thomson Hall. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-323-1403. $65-$155. Jan 1, 2:30pm.

Brampton Music Theatre. Frozen Jr. Music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $15-$20. Opens Dec 6, 7pm. Also Dec 7(4pm, 7pm).

Canadian Opera Company. Opera Express: Winter Whimsy. Artists of the COC Ensemble Studio. West Wing of Union Station, 65 Front St. W. (at York St.). coc.ca/operaconnect. Free. Dec 13, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. The Barber of Seville. Music by Gioachino Rossini, libretto by Cesare Sterbini. Emily D’Angelo, mezzo (Rosina); Vito Priante, baritone (Figaro); Santiago Ballerini, tenor (Almaviva); Renato Girolami, bass (Bartolo); Brandon Cedel, bass (Basilio); Speranza Scappucci, conductor; Joan Font, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Runs Jan 19-Feb 7. Start times vary.

Canadian Opera Company. Hansel and Gretel. Music by Engelbert Humperdinck, libretto by Adelheid Wette. Emily Fons, mezzo (Hansel); Simone Osborne, soprano (Gretel); Russell Braun, baritone (Peter); Krisztina Szabó, mezzo (Gertrude); Michael Colvin, tenor (The Witch); Anna-Sophie Neher, soprano (Sandman/Dew Fairy); Johannes Debus, conductor; Joel Ivany, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Runs Feb 6-21. Start times vary.

Capitol Theatre. Cinderella, The Panto. Written and directed by Caroline Smith. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St., Port Hope. 1-800-434-5092. $21-$35. Opens Nov 15, 8pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit capitoltheatre.com for details.

Casey House Foundation. Voices for World AIDS Day. Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front St. W. 416-962-4040. Free. Suggested donation $20. Fundraiser for Casey House. Dec 2, 7:30pm.

Church of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas Story. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521. Suggested donation $25; $5(ch). Opens Dec 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 22. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(4:30pm). Note: Dec 22 shows at 2pm and 5pm. Note: no 7:30pm on Dec 7.

Civic Light Opera Company. Scrooge! The Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Leslie Bricusse, based on the film. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Dec 11, 7pm. Runs to Dec 22. Wed (7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Clarkson Music Theatre. The Addams Family. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga. 905-615-4720. $35; $32(sr); $31(st). Opens Nov 22, 8pm. Runs to Dec 1. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Nov 30, 2pm.

Crow’s Theatre. STARS: Together. Created by STARS, Chris Abraham and Zack Russell. Guloien Theatre, 345 Carlaw Ave. 647-341-7390. $20-$73.45. Opens Nov 26. Runs until Dec 15. Days and times vary.

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

DB Works/Ward Productions. The Ward Cabaret. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queen’s Quay W. 416-973-4000. $30-$60; $27.50-51(st). Opens Dec 12, 8pm. Runs to Dec 22. Tues-Sun(8pm). Note: Dec 22 show at 2pm.

Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: The Mikado. Music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. $30/$20(adv). Also Feb 1(2 pm), 7, 8(2 pm), 9(2 pm). Opens Jan 31, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 9. Fri(7:30pm), Sat(2pm). Note: also Feb 9(2pm).

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. Elf. Music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, based on the film. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Nov 20, 10:30am. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Sleeping Beauty: The Panto. Written by Caroline Smith. St. Jacob’s Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Nov 27, 10:30am. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Dreamtheatre Productions. The Sound of Music. Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. $40.50. Opens Jan 2, 8pm. Runs to Jan 4. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

First-St. Andrew’s United Church. Amahl and the Night Visitors. Music and libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti. First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Ave, London. 519-679-8182. $20; $10(st). Opens Dec 6, 7:30pm. Also Dec 7(2pm/7:30pm).

Grand Theatre. Mary Poppins. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. $30-$87. Opens Nov 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 29. Days and times vary. Visit grandtheatre.com for details.

Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra. Christmas at Columbus Centre. Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. 647-238-0015. $30; $25(sr); $15(st). Dec 15, 3pm.

Hart House Theatre. Legally Blonde: The Musical. Music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, book by Heather Hach, based on the film. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8849. $28; $20(sr); $15(st). Opens Jan 17, 8pm. Runs to Feb 1. Wed-Sat(8pm), Feb 1(2pm/8pm).

Kempenfelt Community Players. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Dr., Georgian College Campus, Building C, Barrie. 705-739-4228. $25.97-$32.95. Opens Feb 6, 8pm. Runs to Feb 16. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Annie. Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, book by Thomas Meehan. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $59.99. Opens Nov 16, 3:30pm. Runs to Dec 29. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm). Note: no show Dec 8.

Lower Ossington Theatre. Motherhood The Musical. Written by Sue Fabisch. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $59.99. Opens Jan 17, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 16. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm).

Mainstage Theatre Company. Matilda. Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, book by Dennis Kelly, based on the novel. Papermill Theatre, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd. mainstagetheatre.com. $35; $20(st). Opens Dec 13, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 15. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Meadowvale Music Theatre. The Wedding Singer. Music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Tim Herlihy and Chad Beguelin, based on the film. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga. 905-615-4720. $31-$35. Opens Feb 7, 8pm. Runs to Feb 16. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: also Feb 15(2pm).

Mirvish. Come From Away. Music, lyrics and book by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $69 and up. Ongoing. 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 22. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Cats. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, libretto by T. S. Eliot. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $49 and up. Opens Nov 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary. Visit mirvish.com for details.

Mirvish. Anastasia. Music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, book by Terrence McNally. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Dec 3, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 12. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm). Note: variations Dec 23-Jan 3.

Mirvish. The Phantom of the Opera. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, book by Lloyd Webber and Stilgoe. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $44 and up. Opens Jan 8, 8pm. Runs to Feb 2. Days and times vary. Visit mirvish.com for details.

Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. La Traviata. Fully staged opera; Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Living Arts Centre, Hammerson Hall, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. 905-306-6000. $50-$90. Jan 25, 8pm. Also Jan 28.

Musical Stage Company/Obsidian Theatre Company. Caroline, or Change. Music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics and book by Tony Kushner. Jully Black, performer. Measha Brueggergosman, performer. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Jan 30, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 15. Days and times vary; visit musicalstagecompany.com for details.

Musical Theatre Productions/Allswell Productions. Sweeney Todd. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler. McManus Stage at the Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. $33.90. Opens Nov 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 7. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(1:30pm). Note: also Dec 7, 1:30pm.

National Ballet of Canada. Etudes & Piano Concerto #1 & Petite Mort. Music by Carl Czerny, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Harald Lander, choreographer. Alexei Ratmansky, choreographer. Jiří Kylián, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $41 and up. Opens Nov 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 1. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

National Ballet of Canada. The Nutcracker. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with libretto by James Kudelka. James Kudelka, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $45 and up. Opens Dec 12, 7pm. Runs to Jan 4. Days and times vary. Visit national.ballet.ca for details.

Next Stage Theatre Festival. Every Silver Lining. Written by Laura Piccinin and Allison Wither. Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst St. 416-966-1062. $18. Opens Jan 8, 7pm. Runs to Jan 19. Days and times vary; visit fringetoronto.com for details.

Off Centre Music Salon. Runaway Waltz. Works of Strauss, Debussy, Poulenc, Glinka, Tchaikovsky and others. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-466-6323. $50; $40(sr); $15(13-25); $5(12 and under). Dec 1, 3pm.

Orangeville Music Theatre. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $30. Opens Jan 10, 8pm. Runs to Jan 19. Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm), Sun(2pm).

Orangeville Music Theatre. Elf Jr. Music and lyrics by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $30; $20(ch). Opens Jan 24, 8pm. Runs to Jan 26. Fri(8pm), Sat(2pm/7pm), Sun(2pm).

Peterborough Theatre Guild. 33 Variations. By Moisés Kaufman. The Guild Hall, 364 Rogers St., Peterborough. 705-745-4211. $15-$25. Opens Jan 17, 8pm. Runs to Feb 1. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Randolph Academy. Cabaret. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff. Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst St. 416-924-2243. $28. Opens Dec 3, 8pm. Runs to Dec 7. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

Ross Petty Productions. Lil’ Red Robin Hood. Written by Matt Murray. Tracey Flye, director and choreographer. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $27-$99. Opens Nov 29, 7pm. Runs to Jan 4. Days and times vary. Visit rosspetty.com for details.

Scarborough Music Theatre. Little Shop of Horrors. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics and book by Howard Ashman. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $30; $27(sr/st). Opens Feb 6, 8pm. Runs to Feb 22. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: Feb 22 show at 2pm.

Shakespeare in Action/Weston Silver Band. A Weston Christmas Carol. Actors of Shakespeare in Action; Weston Silver Band Quintet. Artscape Weston Common, 35 John St. For information, contact shakespeareinaction.org. PWYC. Bring a non-perishable food item. Opens Dec 10. Also Dec 11 & 12.

Shaw Festival. A Christmas Carol. Adapted by Tim Carroll, music by Paul Sportelli. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30 and up. Opens Nov 13, 1pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details.

Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, based on the film. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30 and up. Opens Nov 16, 1pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details.

Soulpepper Theatre. Peter Pan. Adapted by Fiona Sauder and Reanne Spitzer, music by Landon Doak, based on the play. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Ln. 416-866-8666. $30-$45. Opens Dec 6, 7pm. Runs to Dec 24. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.

St. Anne’s Music and Drama Society. Patience. Music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert. St. Anne’s Parish Hall, 651 Dufferin St. 437-233-6237. $30; $25(sr/st). Opens Jan 24, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 2. Thurs/Fri(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

St. Francis Centre. Broadway Divas Live! Jennifer Walls, performer. St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax. 905-619-2529. $30. Jan 25, 7pm.

Starvox Entertainment. Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical. Music by Howard Goodall, lyrics by Charles Hart, book by Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges, based on the film. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $79 and up. Opens Dec 7, 8pm. Runs to Dec 24. Tues-Sun(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: Dec 24 shows at 1pm and 5pm.

Stratford Symphony Orchestra. New Year in Vienna. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-0990. $40; $10(st); free(under 12). Jan 1, 3pm.

Theatre Ancaster. Christmas at the Movies. Old Firehall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $28; $26(sr); $12(st). Opens Dec 13, 7:30pm. Also Dec 14(2pm/7:30pm).

Theatre Aquarius. Hairspray. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the film. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St, Hamilton. 905-522-7529. $40 and up. Opens Nov 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 24. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm). Note: Dec 24 show at 1:30pm.

Theatre Aurora. Assassins. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by John Weidman. Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr., Aurora. 905-727-3669. $25; $23(sr); $10(st). Opens Nov 28, 8pm. Runs to Dec 7. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Theatre Orangeville. Little Women. Music and lyrics by Jim Betts, book by Nancy Early. Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $44; $22(st). Opens Nov 28, 8pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit theatreorangeville.ca for details.

Theatre Sheridan. Newsies. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the film. Macdonald-Heaslip Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $30; $27(sr). Opens Nov 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 8. Tues-Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no show Dec 1.

Theatre Sheridan. Nine. Music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, book by Arthur Kopit. Studio Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville. 905-815-4049. $30; $27(sr). Opens Nov 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 8. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

TO Live. Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. 1-855-985-2787. $49-$69. Opens Nov 24, 2pm. Runs to Dec 1. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

TO Live. The SpongeBob Musical. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. 1-855-985-2787. $55 and up. Opens Dec 18, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 22. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(2pm), Sun(12:30pm, 6:30pm).

Toronto International Ballet Theatre. The Nutcracker. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. 416-368-6161. $96 to $147. Dec 14, 2pm and 7pm.

Toronto Operetta Theatre. The Gypsy Baron. Music by Johann Strauss II, libretto by Ignaz Schnitzer. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $55-$95. Opens Dec 28, 8pm. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary; visit torontooperetta.com.

Toronto Youth Theatre. Cinderella: The Panto. Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $29.99-$34.99. Opens Dec 14, 3:30pm. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary; visit tyttheatre.com for details.

Torrent Productions. Jack and the BeansTalk: A Merry Magical Pantomime. Royal Canadian Legion #001, 243 Coxwell Ave. 1-800-838-306. $38; $28(ch). Opens Dec 20, 7pm. Runs to Dec 29. Mon/Tues/Thurs-Sun(2pm), Fri/Sat(7pm).

Tweed and Company Theatre. A Tweed and Company Christmas. St. Andrew’s Church, 55 Victoria St. N., Tweed. Tweedancompany.com. $20. Dec 21, 2pm/7pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Symphony Orchestra: Operatic Showpieces. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting. Dec 5, 7:30pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. New Music Festival: UofT Opera presents Coffee with the Composers. Colin McMahon. Geiger-Torel Room, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Jan 19, 1pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. New Music Festival: Opera Student Composer Collective presents “Maid and Master: The Massey Murder”. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Jan 19, 2:30pm.

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Kata Kabanová. Music by Leoš Janáček. Sung in English. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $20-$50. Dec 1, 2:30pm.

White Mills Theatre Company. A Christmas Carol. Adapted by Brandon White, based on the book. Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd. whitemillstheatreco.com. $35-$46.50. Opens Nov 29, 7pm. Runs to Dec 14. Fri/Sat(7pm). Also Dec 4.

Young People’s Theatre. The Adventures of Pinocchio. Music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill. Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front St. E. 416-862-2222. $10-$54. Opens Nov 11, 10:15am. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary. Visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca for details.

Young People’s Theatre. A Million Billion Pieces. By David James Brock, music by Gareth Williams. Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front St. E. 416-862-2222. $24; $19(st). Opens Nov 25, 10:30am. Runs to Dec 13. Days and times vary. Visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca for details.

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.

Dec 5 Johnny Cox & Magnetic Line. Dec 6 Lady Kane. Dec 7 Blonde Ambition. Dec 12 20 Flight Rockers. Dec 13 DJ Marlon. Dec 14 Soular. Dec 19 The Garden. Dec 20 Lady Kane. Dec 21 York Jazz Ensemble (matinee) URequest (evening). Dec 26 Cheryn Lynn & The Catalysts. Dec 27 Red Velvet. Dec 28 URequest. Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Party w/ Blonde Ambition. Jan 3 Red Velvet. Jan 4 Veronika & The Sound. Jan 10 Switchbeat. Jan 11 Lady Kane. Jan 17 Blonde Ambition. Jan 18 Disco Night w/ Escapade. Jan 24 Lady Kane. Jan 25 Soular. Jan 31 Red Velvet.

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.

Dec 1 6:30pm Mandy Lagan Origins, 9:30pm LaZz: Dreams of a Hustler. Dec 2 9:30pm Homer. Dec 4 7:30pm Replay Storytelling: All in the Family. Dec 6 9:30pm Graven w/ Merival / Brian MacMillan / Owen Davies. Dec 7 2:30pm Hannah Ana w/ Chris Molyneaux Jazz Trio and Chris Assad. Dec 8 9:30pm Melissa Paju, Felix Quastel, Savannah Shea, and Georgia Harmer. Dec 10 9:30pm Chelsea McBride’s Socialist Night School. Dec 12 7pm Blythwood Winds: Be Our Guest. Dec 14 2pm A Fung Farewell: Kristin Fung’s Blast-Off to the Fungtuary. Dec 15 6:30pm Diar. Dec 16 6:30pm and 9:30pm (two shows) The Barrel Boys & The O’Pears. Dec 20 9:30pm Blue Sky Miners. Dec 21 Longest Night. Dec 23 9:30pm North America: Canadiana feat. D.E.Z., Stretch, Jazzy Monika, & Mighloe.

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.

Dec 6 9pm George Westerholm & The Wild Wildcats. Dec 7 3pm The Boxcar Boys. Dec 8 6pm Too Dumb to Quit!. Dec 14 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Dec 15 6pm Kristin Lindell, Matt Bentley, and friends. Dec 20 9pm Jack Walker’s 8^th Annual Festivus Miracle. Dec 21 3pm The Victor Monsivais Trio, 9pm The Soul Maitre D’s. Dec 22 6pm Too Dumb to Quit!. Dec 28 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Jan 4 3pm The Boxcar Boys. Jan 11 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Jan 25 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers.

The Emmet Ray

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.

Dec 3 8pm Finger Style Guitar Association Open Stage. Dec 4 8pm Elite Music Academy Open Mic. Dec 5 8pm John Fraser Findlay. Dec 6 8pm The Steven Cole Trio. Dec 12 8pm John Fraser Findlay. Dec 13 8:30pm Don Naduriak: Jazz of the Americas. Dec 15 5pm Holiday Spirit Cabaret. Dec 17 8pm Finger Style Guitar Association Open Stage. Dec 18 8pm The BTBs. Dec 19 8pm John Fraser Findlay. Dec 20 8pm Steve Koven Trio. Dec 21 8pm Dave Barrett Christmas Solo Guitar Show. Dec 22 8pm Clara Engel Winter Solstice Show. Dec 26 8pm Blues Jam. Dec 27 9pm Hirut Hoot Comedy Night. Dec 28 8pm Donne Roberts Duo. Dec 31 Hirut New Year’s Eve Extravaganza.

Home Smith Bar – See The Old Mill

Hugh’s Room Live

2261 Dundas St. W 416 533 5483

hughsroomlive.com

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

Dec 1 Oh Susanna and Friends. Dec 4 8pm Patricia O’Callaghan. Dec 5 Luke McMaster: The Christmas Show. Dec 6 Ensemble Vivant. Dec 7 Carlos del Junco. Dec 8 10am Broadway Arts Recital, 8:30pm Quartette. Dec 11 Jazzcast n’ Joy. Dec 12 Dr. Draw. Dec 13 Craig Cardiff. Dec 14 Jack de Keyzer. Dec 15 2pm The Ault Sisters, 8:30pm Boreal Songs for the Snowy Season. Dec 16 Broadsway. Dec 17 9am Ravel, 8:30pm Bluesin’ Toronto Presents: Another Blues Christmas. Dec 18 The Mistletones. Dec 19 The Arrogant Worms. Dec 20 Kellylee Evans: Winter Song. Dec 22 Anthony Gomes. Dec 27 Suzie Vinnick. Dec 28 Don Ross. Dec 30 Wintergarten Orchestra. Dec 31 9:30pm New Year’s Eve 2020 w/ Oakland Stroke. Jan 4 Luke and the Apostles. Jan 8 Connie Kaldor and Garnet Rogers. Jan 10 Homeward Bound: The Music of Simon and Garfunkel. Jan 11 8pm A Birthday Tribute to Elvis feat. The Lustre Kings. Jan 13 Sammy Miller and the Congregation. Jan 14 Eric Andersen and Scarlet Rivera. Jan 17 Matt Weidinger: A Tribute to Van Morrison. Jan 18 Sweet Baby James: A Tribute to James Taylor. Jan 19 2pm Ken Whiteley Gospel Brunch. Jan 25 Celebrating the Music of Tina Turner. Jan 26 7:30pm Lynn Harrison. Jan 29 Albert Lee. Jan 30 Albert Lee. Jan 31 Midge Ure.

The Jazz Bistro

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca (full schedule)

Dec 1 6pm Opimian Wine Club de Vin – Champagne & Jazz. Dec 4 9pm Irwin Hall. Dec 5 9pm Irwin Hall. Dec 8 7pm Sam Broverman’s Jewish Boy’s Christmas. Dec 10 8pm Lauren Ferraro’s Christmas. Dec 11 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jazz Jam Session. Dec 12 9pm Mike Murley Quartet. Dec 13 9pm Genevieve Marentette: The Music of Don Franks. Dec 14 9pm Stu Mac’s Christmas Show. Dec 15 7pm Stacey MacIntyre Sings Christmas. Dec 16 8pm Christopher Wilson’s Cocktails and Candy Canes. Dec 17 8pm Christopher Wilson’s Cocktails and Candy Cane. Dec 18 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jazz Jam Session. Dec 19 8:30pm 106 Collective Quartet. Dec 20 9pm The Freeman Brothers Band. Dec 21 9pm Robi Botos and Hilario Duran Piano Duo. Dec 22 7pm Robert Scott: A Charlie Brown Christmas. Dec 27 9pm Galen Weston Band. Dec 28 9pm Gabi Epstein’s LaPepstein Hanukkah Party. Dec 31 9pm New Year’s w/ Coldjack.

The Jazz Room

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

kwjazzroom.com (full schedule)

Attendees must be 19+. Cover charge varies (generally $12-$25)

Dec 6 8:30pm Andriy Tykhonov Quintet. Dec 7 8:30pm Brian Dickinson Trio. Dec 13 8:30pm Mary-Catherine Quartet. Dec 14 3pm Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam, 8:30pm Ted Quinlan Group. Dec 15 4pm The Woodhouse feat. Barbra Lica. Dec 20 8:30pm Tom Nagy Christmas. Dec 21 8:30pm Jason White Trio. Dec 27 8:30pm Carlos Morgan Quartet. Dec 28 8:30pm Adrean Farrugia’s Playdate. Dec 31 7pm New Year’s Eve at The Jazz Room w/ Jason White and The Jitterbugs.

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.

Dec 1 6:30pm Gregg Stafford – New Orleans Stomp!. Dec 8 2pm Terreiro do Samba. Dec 10 6pm TEA Green City Celebration: Holiday Party 2019 & Ecobunk Awards. Dec 11 7pm The Double Cuts Western Swing Band: Let Us Be Frank. Dec 12 6pm Ori Dagan: The Rat Pack Songbook Show. Dec 12 9pm Badge Époque Ensemble & André Ethier: Double Album Release Party. Dec 22 6pm Dang Show: Winter SOULstice 2019. Dec 29 12pm Drag Brunch.

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)

Dec 4 9pm Jordana Talsky Duo. Dec 11 9pm Lorne Lofsky / David Occhipinti Duo. Dec 18 9pm Rebecca Enkin Holiday Show.

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

Dec 2 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra. Dec 3 8pm Belleville-Ville. Dec 7 9pm Cherry Garcia Band w/ Drupe. Jan 7 8pm Belleville-Ville. Jan 13 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra.

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.

The Nice Bistro

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.

Dec 11 Farrucas Latin Duo (Jorge & Laura). Dec 31 New Year’s Eve: Larry Bond & Bob Mills.

The Old Mill

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.

Dec 3 Gene DiNovi. Dec 4 John MacLeod and Friends. Dec 5 Shannon Butcher Trio. Dec 6 Canadian Jazz Quartet and Friends. Dec 7 Sherie Marshall Quartet. Dec 12 Sophia Perlman & Adrean Farrugia’s Jazz Party. Dec 13 Brigham Phillips Trio. Dec 14 Brian Blain’s Blues Campfire Jam. Dec 18 Russ Little Quartet. Dec 19 Bob DeAngelis & Friends Dec 20 Carol McCartney Quartet. Dec 21 Paul Novotny Trio. Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Jazz Party w/ June Garber.

The Only Café

972 Danforth Ave. 416-463-7843

theonlycafe.com (full schedule)

The Pilot Tavern

22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716

thepilot.ca

All shows: 2:30pm. No cover.

Dec 7 Pat LaBarbera Quartet. Dec 14 Dan Faulk Quartet. Dec 15 Sugar Daddies Xmas. Dec 21 Tony Peebles Quartet. Dec 28 Bob Brough Quartet. Jan 4 Alexander Brown Quartet. Jan 11 Tune Town Jan 18 Terry Logan Quartet Jan 25 Norbert Botos 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)

The Reservoir Lounge

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.

The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475

therex.ca (full schedule)

Call for cover charge info.

Rex listings unavailable at time of going to press. Please consult therex.ca for details and visit thewholenote.com/just-ask for updates in early December and again at the beginning of January.

The Salty Dog Bar & Grill

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.

Dec 1 3pm Howard Gladstone Trio, 7:30pm Harrington and Sweet Pea, 10pm The Woodchoppers Association. Dec 3 10pm Peripheral Vision with The Lina Allemano 4. Dec 6 7:30pm Starfires, 10pm Heavy Ethics. Dec 7 7:30pm Abigail Lapell – Early Birds. Dec 8 1pm The Toronto Improvisers Orchestra, 7:30pm Nilan Perera’s Synaptic Circus Sundays, 8:30pm Red Shift Records CD Launch Harbour featuring Anna Höstmann and Cheryl Duvall, 10pm The Lina Allemano 4. Dec 10 7:30pm Ornate Presents Tyrannick Love, 10pm Mic Touching featuring Laura McCoy and Christof Migone. Dec 11 7:30pm Brodie West Quintet, 10pm Ertel/Harrett/McCaroll-Butler/Sorbara. Dec 12 10pm Collette Savard and the Savants. Dec 13 7:30pm Nick Teehan solo, 10pm Colin Fisher/Evan Cartwright/Ted Crosby. Dec 14 6:30pm Q&A (Tony Quarrington & Zoey Adams). Dec 15 7:30pm Diane Robins Presents: A Christmas Jam, 10 pm Makeshift Island. Dec 16 6pm The Holiday Brass Christmas Party. Dec 17 7:30pm Three Ring Circus, 10pm Aidan Funston Quintet. Dec 18 10pm Lina Allemano, Karen Ng, Rob Clutton and Blake Howard, 10pm Lauren Barnett’s Drawing Free For All. Dec 21 6:30pm Jameison Mackay with Merival and Ten Moon, 10pm Blunt Object. Dec 22 3pm Michael Laderoute with Rob Fenton, 5pm Steve Paul Simms, 7:30pm Gathering Sparks featuring Eve Goldberg and Jane Lewis, 10pm Emilie Mover with Blake. Dec 27 7:30pm Aurochs, 10pm The Ryan Driver Sextet. Dec 28 6:30pm Kyp Harness, 9:30pm Tony Peebles Trio tribute to Sonny Rollins. Dec 29 3pm Cosmic Homeostasis, 5pm Ships, 7:30pm The Space Trio, 10pm the SPECIAL INTEREST group. Jan 3 7:30pm Tania Gill Quartet, 10pm Heavy Ethics, Jan 4 7:30pm Abigail Lapell - Early Birds, 10pm Arkose. Jan 5 5pm Howard Gladstone Trio, 7:30pm Harrington, 10pm The Woodchoppers Association. Jan 7 7:30pm Tzevi Sherman and the 401 Express, 10pm Peripheral Vision with Lina Allemano 4. Jan 8 7:30pm Brodie West Quintet, 10pm Ertel/HarrettMcCarroll-Butler/Sorbara. Jan 9 10pm Collette Savard and the Savants. Jan 10 7:30pm Katherine Walker-Jones (music and performance art), 10pm Colin Fisher/Patrick Smith/Mike Gennaro/Andrew Furlong. Jan 11 6:30pm Constant Blue EP Release Party with Emma, 10pm Marilyn Lerner. Jan 12 7:30pm Nilan Perera’s Synaptic Circus Sundays, 10pm The Lina Allemano 4. Jan 14 7:30pm Ornate Music Presents, 10pm Mic Touching: Bit By Bit (Evan Cartwright), Karen Ng and Chris Wordon and Chris Wordon Stand-up.

Clubs & Groups

Dec 07 1:00: Recollectiv. A unique musical group whose members are affected by memory challenges caused by Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke, or PTSD. Volunteers of all ages also form part of the band making a positive intergenerational experience for all participants. The group’s mission is to help people with memory challenges find joy and a sense of community through music-making. Meets weekly and is free with pre-registration. For information visit recollectiv.ca or call Smile Theatre at 416-599-8440. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. Also Dec 14, 21, 28, Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, and Feb 1.

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.

Jan 19 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Beethoven Bicentennial I. 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

DEADLINE Dec 01: Toronto Mozart Vocal Competition. Applications are being accepted now. Further information at mozartproject.ca.

DEADLINE Jan 06: Artists’ International Music & Dance Association. Lorenzo Bellini International Vocal Competition 2020. Audition dates: Jan 11 & 12, 2020. Registration and information: 416-250-1882 or torontoschoolofmusiccanada@yahoo.ca.

Jan 11 12:00noon: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Maritsa Brookes Concerto Competition. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. Free.

DEADLINE Feb 01: International Music Festival and Competition. All ages and levels. Piano, voice, guitar, harp, strings, woodwinds, brass, conducting, composition. Competition dates: Mar 21-Apr 5, 2020. For information: intermusic.ca or 905-604-8854 or office@intermusic.ca.

DEADLINE Feb 18: Yip’s Music Festival Competition. Piano, violin, musical theatre and chamber music. Competition dates: Apr 18, 19, 25, 26, May 2, 3, 2020. For information: ymf.yips.com or 905-948-9477 x2211.

Films

Jan 19 6:30pm; Royal Conservatory. Music on Film: Heart of a Dog. Director: Laurie Anderson, 75 min, 2015, USA. Laurie Anderson takes us on a magical journey through the nature of love, loss, and absence. Centered on her beloved dog Lolabelle, who died in 2011, and dedicated to her late husband, Lou Reed, the film seamlessly weaves together childhood memories, video diaries, and philosophical musings on the meaning of life. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. Post-film talk with Laurie Anderson, hosted by Mervon Mehta. Tickets & information: hotdocscinema.ca

Jan 21 7:00: Toronto Consort. The Search for Salamone Rossi. A documentary film screening and Q&A. Innis Town Hall, U of T, 2 Sussex Ave. 416-964-6337 or torontoconsort.org. $20.

Galas, Tributes and Fundraisers

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).

Dec 21 2:30: Polina Chernik and Julia Tchernik. Music and Miracles Youth Charity Concert. In support of the Music Therapy Program at SickKids Hospital. Polina Chernik, piano, Alexander Dondish, violin/guitar, Elizabeth Gilerovitch, voice, Karim Khakimov, flute, Grace Zemlyak, voice. Array Music, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-638-8226. $10 or PWYC.

Jan 23 7:00: Echo Women’s Choir. An Evening with Singer/Songwriter Andrea Ramolo and Special Guests. A benefit concert for Echo Women’s Choir. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. Free snacks, cash bar and silent auction. Tickets: $20 available at the door or via Eventbrite: echo_presents_andrea_ramolo.eventbrite.ca. Further information at echowomenschoir.ca or facebook.com/events/1301762543366645/.

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Dec 02: 1:30: Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre. Mozart at the Opera. Presented by opera educator Iain Scott. By December 1791, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had written the defining compositions in every available musical genre of his time: symphony, chamber music, masses, and – above all – three types of operas: Opera Seria, Opera Buffa and Singspiel. Iain will discuss a spectrum of directorial approaches to these masterworks, providing fresh insights into these multi-layered experiences. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. To register, call 416-924-6211 x0 or visit mnjcc.org. $22.

Dec 05 1:00: Miles Nadal JCC. Are You Hep to the Jive?: The Music of Cab Callloway. Led by musician Jonno Lightstone. Cab Calloway (the legendary “Hi De Ho” man) was a larger-than-life showman known for scat singing, dancing, and flashy elegance. He catapulted to fame with performances at The Cotton Club, created signature songs like “Minnie the Moocher”, and led one of the greatest bands of the Swing Era. Enjoy this historical lecture complete with live music. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. Admission: $5. Spaces limited. To register, call 416-924-6211 x0 or visit www.mnjcc.org.

Dec 09 2:00: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Classical 101 Talk. Presented by Composer Abigail Richardson-Schulte. Caroline Place, 118 Market St., Hamilton. 905-526-7756 or hpo.org. Free.

Dec 11 2:00: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Seniors’ Symphony Experience: Tchaikovsky - His Life and Music. Presented by composer Abigail Richardson-Schulte. Talk with piano demonstrations. Caroline Place, 118 Market St., Hamilton. 905-526-7756 or hpo.org. Free.

Jan 07 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Voice Performance Class: In Conversation with Emily D’Angelo, mezzo. Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public.

Jan 17 5:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. New Music Festival: Lecture by Women on the Verge “Evolution of an Idea: Bringing your artistic vision to market”. Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public.

Jan 19 1:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. New Music Festival: UofT Opera presents Coffee with the Composers. Presented by Colin McMahon. Geiger-Torel Room, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public.

Jan 23 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Lecture: James W. Wright - They Shot, He Scored: Eldon Rathburn and the Legacy of the National Film Board. Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public.

Master Classes

Jan 14 10:00am: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. New Music Festival: Composition Master Class I with André Mehmari. Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public. Also Jan 15.

Feb 06 1:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Brass Chamber Master Class with Gábor Tarkövi. Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public.

Feb 06 5:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Trumpet Master Class with Gábor Tarkövi. Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public.

Singalongs, Jams, Circles

Dec 01 7:00: Jazz United Jam. A spot where dancers, singers and musicians are all equal. Everybody contributes to make the songs come alive. The Jam is practice at a more democratic approach to music and dance. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137. Free/PWYC. Also Dec 8, 15, 22, 29, Jan 5, 12, 26.

Dec 21 2:00: Tafelmusik. Sing-Along Messiah. Margot Rood, soprano; Lucile Richardot, mezzo; Thomas Hobbs, tenor; Peter Harvey, baritone; Tafelmusik Chamber Choir; Ivars Taurins, conductor (in character as Mr. Handel). Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255. $20-$49.50.

Dec 31 7:00: Art Gallery of Burlington. Crystal Journey Welcomes 2020. Paiste planet gongs, Persian santoors, harmonica and quartz crystal bowls. Doors open at 6pm. Drum circle at 7pm with Tom Wolf. Crystal Journey will perform two sets at 8:30pm-9:30pm and 10:30pm-11:30pm. At midnight we will “gong” in 2020 with the Big Earth Gong. We encourage you to gather around the Gong. Vendors, chill and zen areas, kids zone with supervision. Includes access to Art Gallery displays, Garden Area and Zen Room. Coffee/tea and vegan snacks. Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington. www.eventbrite.ca/e/crystal-journey-new-years-eve-2019-2020-tickets-63602930076. $60; free(under 12). Only 220 tickets will be available and only a few at the door.

Jan 11 7:15: Toronto Gilbert & Sullivan Society. Songfest. An annual gathering of great G&S groups from around the city performing excerpts of G&S operettas. A fantastic evening with refreshments included. St. Andrew’s United Church, 117 Bloor St. E. Free parking off Hayden St. below church. For more information, please call 416-763-0832. $5 for non-members.

Tours

Dec 01 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 Dec 8, Jan 12, 26 (also available in French).

Workshops & Classes

Dec 01 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by recorder player Colin Savage. Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779-5750 or tempotoronto.net. $20.

Dec 06 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque Workshop for Recorders and Other Early Instruments. Coach: Avery MacLean. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. rpstoronto.ca. $20. Refreshments included.

Jan 05 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by viola da gamba player Valerie Sylvester, Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779-5750 or tempotoronto.net. $20.

Jan 11 1:00. Durham Girls’ Choir. Winter Workshop. Girls aged 7 through 18 from across the Durham Region are invited to join us for an afternoon of singing and musical fun. Bring a friend, make new friends, and be amazed by the beautiful sounds you create in just one afternoon. A great way to experience what a performing choir is all about, without the commitment of a full year. Choir membership is NOT required. Parents are welcome to observe the workshop and are invited to our special performance at the end of the day. Durham Girls’ Choir is not church-affiliated. Location: TBD. 905-434-7269. Free workshop (reservation required).

Jan 17 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. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. rpstoronto.ca. $20. Refreshments included.

Jan 19 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for Singers and String Players of Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri. Mark Vuorinen, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 647-458-0213. $10; $6(members).

Jan 25 10:30am: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Singsation Saturday Choral Workshop. Conductor Jordan Travis will explore two types of close-harmony singing. Now’s the time to give some Barbershop a try. Cameron Hall, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. $10 fee includes refreshments. More info: tmchoir.org/singsation-saturdays.

Jan 26 2:30: Fit for the Stage. Elevated Performance for Singers: A Comprehensive Mind and Body Workshop. Overcome physical and mental blocks to performing at your highest level in this day of hands-on learning. Led by Leigh Graham, fitness and mindset coach and vocalist. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. For information and registration: fitforthestage.com

Feb 02 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by recorder player Francis Colpron. St. Leonard’s Church, Canon Dykes Memorial Room, 25 Wanless Ave. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779-5750 or tempotoronto.net. $20.

Feb 07 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. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. rpstoronto.ca. $20. Refreshments included.

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AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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 NEEDED for Men of Note Male Voice Choir, a well-established community male choir (30+ voices) in Stouffville, ON. Applicants should have Bachelor of Music or greater, 3+ years of choral experience. Resume/CV to directorsearch@menofnote.com Visit www.menofnote.com for more information.

MUSIC DIRECTOR, St. Mark’s United Church, Scarborough. Progressive, Inclusive and Life Affirming congregation offers a part-time position (11 hours/week). Remuneration per RCCO guidelines. E-mail resume to jobs@st-marks.ca and visit www.st-marks.ca for further information.

MUSIC DIRECTOR REQUIRED for THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY, GUILDWOOD – to help us continue to grow our dynamic Music Ministry and who embraces a variety of styles of music, including traditional hymnody and popular song. We have an Allen 2 manual organ and a Roland digital piano. If you are a versatile keyboardist with a creative, confident and collegial working style, who would enjoy leading a small but knowledgeable and dedicated choir, while working with clergy, drama groups and other musicians, we would like to meet with you. We are a warm, friendly and inclusive congregation who also enjoy hosting and taking part in the special festivals and concerts of the Village of Guildwood. This is a part time position of approximately 8-10 hours weekly. Pay would be commensurate with experience, in the range of $15000 to $18000. To apply, please send your resume to officetrinityguildwood@rogers.com

NAVAL RESERVE BAND IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO IS LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS: Clarinet, French Horn, other positions available. Take pride and join. Get paid to play. Email david.pottinger@forces.gc.ca

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

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

JAZZ COLLECTION FOR SALE: Thousands of new/like-new jazz LPs, CDs, DVDs, VHSs and books for sale to appreciative collectors. Call Levon (905-727-7094) or email: levonyaz@sympatico.ca

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; EUPHONIUM Besson silver, compensating. Phone 416-964-3642.

WHAT’S IN YOUR CLOSET? Does your old guitar gently weep? Would that nice old accordion / clarinet / drum kit make someone else really happy? Find it a new owner with a WholeNote classified ad, starting at just $24.00 INQUIRE BY JANUARY 25 for the FEBRUARY 2020 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 woodbine.joyofsinging@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 eastyork.dogboarding@gmail.com

RESTORE PRECIOUS MEMORIES lost on old records, tapes, photos etc.? Recitals, gigs, auditions, air checks, family stuff. on 78’s, cassettes, reels, 35mm slides etc?. ArtsMediaProjects will lovingly restore them to CD’s or DVD’s. Call George @ 416-910-1091.

VENUES AVAILABLE / WANTED

ARE YOU PLANNING A CONCERT OR RECITAL? Looking for a venue? Consider Bloor Street United Church. Phone: 416-924-7439 x22. Email: tina@bloorstreetunited.org.

STUDIO RENTAL IN EAST YORK - Home/studio with piano available September-June. Long or short term rentals. Great acoustics. Free street parking. Wednesday or Thursday evenings. Suitable for unplugged vocal or instrumental rehearsals. Max 12 people. Barker.studiorental@gmail.com