Live Listings

Galas and Fundraisers

Dec 15 7:30: Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle. A fundraiser presenting good music and a reading of A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas featuring radio personality Tom Allen and Canadian actress Jayne Lewis. Save room for dessert. Refreshments included at intermission. All proceeds will benefit the refugee projects of the church. 525 Bloor St. E. 416-923- 8714. $20.

Feb 1 7:30: High Notes Avante. High Notes Gala for Mental Health. Join Luba Goy, Lloyd Robertson, Michael Landsberg, Orlando Da Silva, Giles Tomkins and others for this exciting evening in support of mental health initiatives. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 102868 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. Tickets at 905-787-8811 or rhcentre.ca. $10-$65.

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Dec 3 2:00: Toronto Opera Club. Love at First Sight! Guest Speaker: Iain Scott. Room 330, Faculty of Music, Edward Johnson Bldg., 80 Queen’s Park Cr. W. 416-924-3940. $10.

Dec 7 7:30: Darchei Noam Synagogue. Four Jewish Musical Titans (Part 4: George Szell). Rick Phillips examines four master musicians and their music. A mix of lecture, music, and discussion. 864 Sheppard Ave. W. 416-638-4783. $20 per lecture.

Dec 10 2:00-5:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Beethoven 9. In some cultures, December is a month where Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is performed as often as Handel’s Messiah is in the English-speaking world. To celebrate this occasion, we will be examining recent recordings of this epic work. 416-898-2549. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Jan. 7 5:00: St. Olave’s Church. Giles Bryant: Cathedral and Parish Music. Epiphany Choral Evensong at 4pm followed by Epiphany Tea. Dr. Giles Bryant traces Anglican church music from just before the Prayer Book to the main forms now used in cathedrals and parish churches.  His illustrated talk at the piano will focus on Tallis, Purcell, Maurice Greene, S.S. Wesley, Stanford, Howells and their parish contemporaries. St. Olave’s Church, Bloor and Windermere. Contributions appreciated. Information at 416-769-5686 or stolaves.ca.

Jan 14 2:00-5:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Romantic Cello Concertos. The lush tone of the cello has provided the inspiration for a number of 19th-century masterworks for this instrument combined with the growing virtuosity of the symphony orchestra. To commemorate this musical partnership, we will be examining recent audio and video recordings.  416-898-2549. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Jan 23. Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Choral Conductors’ Symposium. Conducting master classes for Symposium participants with Noel Edison, the Elora Singers and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Observers welcome. $20 per session; $50 per day. 416-598-0422. Through Jan 26.

Jan 23 7:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Composers’ Forum with Nicole Lizée. Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park Cr. 416-408-0208. Free.

Jan 24 7:00: Canadian Opera Company. Opera Insights: Baritone Bravado. Join Head of the COC Ensemble Studio Liz Upchurch and singers Samuel Chan, Bruno Roy and Neil Craighead as they explore the baritone voice in all its fascinating facets. Education Centre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Tickets at coc.ca/OperaInsights or 416-363-8231. Registration opens Jan 9. Free.

Jan 25 7:00: Tafelmusik. The Listening Club: The Battle for Good Taste. The desire to possess good taste in music was an occupation of the 18th century, highlighted by an ongoing battle between the French and the Italians. Join BBC Radio host Dr. Hannah French and Tafelmusik violinist Christopher Verrette who examine both sides of this debate. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-964-6337. $25.

Jan 31 7:00: Canadian Opera Company. Opera Talks: The Trials of Teen Love – Rigoletto. Join Wayne Gooding in a multi-media exploration of Rigoletto and explore the way a timeless tale plays out through Verdi’s brilliant bel canto music. Toronto Public Library, Don Mills, 888 Lawrence Ave. E. Register by calling the Don Mills branch of the Toronto Public Library at 416-395-5710. Free.

Master Classes

Jan 7 2:30: Li Delun Music Foundation & Steinway Piano Gallery. Piano Master Class and Conversation by Kum Sing Lee, jury of International Competitions Chopin (Warsaw). 2651 John St., Markham. canadaticketbox.com, 905-946-8040. $20, $15.

Jan 24 10am-12pm. University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Composition Master Classes with Nicole Lizée. Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park Cr. 416-408-0208. Free. Also Jan 26.

Screenings

Dec 10 4:00: Toronto Jewish Film Society/Royal Conservatory of Music. The Concert. Film about Bolshoi conductor Andrei Simoniovich Filipov’s journey from disaster to triumph. Guest speaker: Jordan Klapman, musicologist. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211 x606. $15; $10(18-35). In French and Russian with English subtitles. Also 7:30.

Jan 30 6:30: Royal Conservatory. Strad Style. Self-described “nobody” Danny Houck pours all his time and energy into his obsession: violins. When Danny befriends violin virtuoso Razvan Stoica on Facebook, he makes a rash fanboy promise to create a perfect replica of a world-famous violin – Guarneri’s Il Cannone – for Stoica’s next concert. Jonathan Crow, concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, will bring along his own Guarneri and participate in a post-show Q&A. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. Tickets at the door or at hotdocscinema.ca. $17.

Singalongs, Jams, Circles

Dec 3 2:30-5:00 Choral Bonanza Team. Messiah Sing-along. Handel: Messiah (Christmas Portion). Dr. Richard Heinzle, conductor; Sapphire Navaratnarajah, accompanist. Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 416-568-9838. Choral singers participation fee: $25. Suggested donation for concert: $10. Concert is at 7:00. Choral singers are asked to pre-register at ChoralBonanza@gmail.com if possible (required if you need a score: Watkins Shaw ed.). Soloists and orchestra musicians: no fee, please email a short resume to ChoralBonanza@gmail.com.

Dec 20 7:30: Toronto Shape Note Singing Community. Monthly Sacred Harp Singing. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary. There are songbooks to borrow. Music room, Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor St. W. 647-838-8764. PWYC donation. 7:00: Short introductory workshop.

Jan 19 7:30-10:00: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mt. Pleasant Rd.  Bring your recorders and music stand. 416-779-5750. Non-members $15.

Jan 21 2:00-4:30: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for Singers and Instrumentalists. Kodály’s Budávari Te Deum. Eszter Horvath,  conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 416-781-4745. $10; $6(members).

Spoken Word, Performance Art

Dec 3 7:00: Runnymede United Church. Annual Reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Performed by Ben Heppner, Gill Deacon, Susan Ormiston, RH Thomson, Nancy Palk, Lisa Horner, and Jeff Douglas. 432 Runnymede Rd. runnymedeunited.org. $25.

Tours

Jan 14 10:30am: Canadian Opera Company. 90-Minute Tour of the Four Seasons Centre. Led by a trained docent. Includes information and access to the Isadore and Rosalie Sharp City Room, the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre and R. Fraser Elliott Hall, as well as backstage areas such as the wig rooms and dressing rooms, the orchestra pit, and other spaces that only a stage door pass could unlock. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. coc.ca. $20(adults); $15(sr/st). Also Jan 21 & 28.

Workshops

Dec 2 10am-5pm: International Resource Centre for Performing Artists. From Rags to Reasonable! Financial Management / Planning for Artists with Chris Enns. Operatic tenor and certified financial planner Chris Enns discusses the basics of  financial management, with such topics as budgeting with variable incomes (morning); and speaks about financial planning (afternoon). Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph St. 416-362-1422. $75.

Dec 3 1:30-4:00: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by recorder player Vincent Lauzer. Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. $20. 416-779-5750. tempotoronto.net.

Dec 3 2:30-5:00: International Resource Centre for Performing Artists. Artists New to Canada. Performer/composer Shahriyar Jamshidi, a recent newcomer to Canada; and musician, writer and teacher Marcelo Puente, who came to Toronto from Chile in 1974, share their experiences of establishing music careers in this country, providing guidance and suggestions for newcomer artists facing the same challenges. 918 Bathurst St. 416-362-1422. Free.

Jan 14 1:30-4:00: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by viol player Joelle Morton. Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779-5750. tempotoronto.net. $20.

Feb 4 1:30-4:00: 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. tempotoronto.net. $20.

120 Diner

120 Church St. 416-792-7725

120diner.com (full schedule)

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

Every Tue 6pm Leslie Huyler Group; Every Wed 6pm Madoka Murata: Discovery Through the Arts;  8pm Lisa Particelli’s Girls Night Out Jazz Jam; Dec 1 6pm Andrew Merrigan Presents His Very Talented Friends: Volume 4 PWYC/$10-$20 suggested. Dec 2 6pm The Hampton Avenue 4 PWYC/$10-$20 suggested; 9pm Chris Birkett and Friends PWYC/$10-$20 suggested. Dec 3 6pm Kent Sheridan: White Boy Lost in the Blues $20 cover; 8:30 All Sondheim!: Charlotte Moore with John Hughes $20 cover. Dec 21 6pm L J Folk: Celebrate Me Home PWYC.

Alleycatz

2409 Yonge St. 416-481-6865              

alleycatz.ca
All shows: 9pm unless otherwise indicated. Call for cover charge info.

Every Mon 8:30pm Salsa Night. Every Tue Bachata Night. Every Wed Midtown Blues Jam. Every Thurs 7:30pm Claudia Lopez Duo Jazz.

Dec 1, 15, Jan 19, 27 Lady Kane; Dec 2, 22, 30, Feb 2 Gyles Band; Dec 8 & Jan 27 Lady Kane; Dec 9 3:30 Jazz Matinee, 9:30 Red Velvet; Dec 16, Jan 13, Feb 3 Soular; Dec 23, 29, Jan 5 Parkside Drive; Dec 31 New Year’s Party with Gyles Band; Jan 6 Von; Jan 11 Comedy Night; Jan 12 Urban Jive; Jan 20 Sound Parade; Jan 26 Red Velvet

Artword Artbar

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

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Dec 1 8pm Mark McNeil with Tales from Hamilton tip jar. Dec 2 8pm The New Cumberland Bluegrass Band $15. Dec 7-16 Tue-Sat 8pm, Sun Dec 10 matinee at 3pm (no show Monday) Charly’s Piano $20.

The Black Swan Tavern

154 Danforth Ave., 416-469-0537

winterfolk.com

Dec 8 8pm Winterfolk XVI Preview & Benefit + Birthday Bash The Achromatics, David Storey, Tony Quarrington, Brian Gladstone, Piper Hayes and others $10 minimum donation

The Blue Goose Tavern

1 Blue Goose St. 416-255-2442

thebluegoosetavern.com (full schedule)

Every Sun 4pm Blues at The Goose. Big Groove featuring Downchild`s Mike Fitzpatrick & Gary Kendall with Special Guests

Dec 3 Steve Marriner & Curtis Chaffey; Dec 10 Kevin McQuade & Martin Alex Aucoin; Dec 17 Raoul Bhaneja & Darren Gallen

Bloom

2315 Bloor St. W. 416-767-1315

bloomrestaurant.com

All shows: 19+. Call for reservations.

Burdock

1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033

burdockto.com (full schedule)

Dec 1 6:30pm Kalyna Rakel feat. Kevin Breit, Jacob Gorzhaltsan & George Chenery $15/$10(adv); 9pm François Klark $15/$12(adv). Dec 2 6:30pm The O’Pears w/ Danielle Knibbe $20/15(adv); 9pm Winona Wilde w/ Campbell Woods $12/$10(adv). Dec 3 6:30pm Son of Town Hall w/ Abigail Lapell $15/$10(adv). Dec 4 Century Thief w/ Creature Speak $10/$8(adv). Dec 5 9pm Bad History Month, Chris, Low Sun & Dinosaur Island $10/$8(adv). Dec 6 9pm Confabulation Presents: Family Stories $10/$8(adv); 9:30 Naked Wild, Pleasure Craft & Sly Why: Kid $10/$8(adv). Dec 7 9pm Chelsea McBride’s Socialist Night School: The Christmas $15/$10(adv). Dec 8 6:30 Catalyst Ensemble $15/$10(adv); 9pm Oh Geronimo ‘The Sled’ Sneak Preview w/ Little Coyote & Peter van Helvoort $15/$10(adv). Dec 9 6:30pm Deon Blyan & The Myth of Fingerprints Band $12/$10(adv); 9pm A Tribute to BUH - Guelph County Line & The Mandevilles $10/$8(adv). Dec 10 6:30pm SOA $15/$12(adv); 9pm Lindsay Foote w/ Aimée Butcher & Brandon Wall $15/$10(adv). Dec 11 9pm Honesty, Manshun & Rogue Tenant $10/$8(adv). Dec 12 9pm Unbridled Futurism $10/$8(adv). Dec 13 6:30pm The Band Named Crow & The Anthology Project $12/$10(adv); 9pm The Cluttertones w/ John Millard & Germaine Liu $15/$10(adv). Dec 14 9pm Bousada w/ Sly Why: Kid $10/$8(adv). Dec 15 9pm Session Americana $15/$10(adv). Dec 17 8pm Community Celebration of the Vocal Arts $10/$8(adv). Dec 18 9pm Nick Donneff / Rob McLaren $10/$8(adv). Dec 20 9pm Marie Goudy 12tet feat. Jocelyn Barth $12/$10(adv). Dec 21 9pm Origins $20/$15(adv). Dec 29 9pm The Hollowbodies $15/$12(adv). Dec 30 9pm Shirwan w/ Katelin Albert & Jordan Randall $15/$10(adv). Jan 7 9pm The Last Revel & The Slocan Ramblers $20/$15(adv). Jan 31 9pm Daniel Champagne $15/$10(adv). Feb 4 9pm Heavy Bell $15/$12(adv).

Castro’s Lounge

2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272

castroslounge.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

Every Tue Every Fri 5:30pm The Straight Eights; 10pm I Hate You Rob. Every Sat 6pm Thelonious Hank. Every Sun 9pm Watch This Sound - Vintage Jamaican Music.

C’est What

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

cestwhat.com (full schedule)

Dec 1 10pm Metronome Chomsky. Dec 2 3pm The Boxcar Boys PWYC; 10pm Collective Arts Brewing Presents: Old.Soul.Rebel Suggested contribution $10. Dec 3 7pm Bob Wegner CD Release PWYC. Dec 7 10pm Garage Baby PWYC. Dec 8 10pm Felix’s Belt. Dec 9, 23, Jan 6, 20, Feb 3 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers PWYC. Dec 9 9pm Bring Your Own Vinyl Party Free. Dec 10 7pm Song Studio Open Mic Free. Dec 14 10pm Jessica Speziale with Emily Mac and Leaving Esmeralda PWYC. Dec 15 10pm The Responsables Suggested contribution $10. Dec 16 3pm Thelonious Hank PWYC; 9pm Bring Your Own Vinyl Party Free. Dec 17 7pm Women in Music Vol. 3 $10-$15. Dec 21 10 pm Jack Walker’s Festivus Miracle PWYC. Jan 4 10pm Blind Cats PWYC.    

Emmet Ray, The

924 College St. 416-792-4497

theemmetray.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

Gate 403

403 Roncesvalles Ave. 416-588-2930

gate403.com (full schedule)

All shows: PWYC.

Every Mon 7pm Jazz Mondays with the Jim Hamel Trio and featured guests. Every Wed 7pm Julian Fauth Blues Night. Every Sat 5pm Bill Heffernan’s Saturday Sessions.

Grossman’s Tavern

379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000

grossmanstavern.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover (unless otherwise noted).

Every Sat  4.30 The Happy Pals Dixieland jazz jam. Every Sun 4pm 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

Every Sun 3pm Hirut Sundays Open Mic. Dec 1 & Jan 5 8pm In the Round Master Singer/Songwriter Series PWYC. Dec 7 & Jan 4 8pm Franklin Ave Swingtet PWYC. Dec 5, 19, Jan 2, 16 8pm Finger Style Guitar Association PWYC. Dec 15 & Jan 12 8:30pm E=Jazz and Latin Jazz w/ Don Naduriak PWYC/by donation. Dec 28 & Jan 25 8pm The Daniel Barnes Low Stress Trio PWYC/suggested $10. Dec 18 & Jan 29 8pm The Tequila Mockingbirds Community Singalong Free. Dec 29 &  Jan 26 9pm Hirut Hoot Cabaret $5. Dec 31 9pm Hirut New Year’s Eve Extravaganza.

Home Smith Bar – See Old Mill, The

Hugh’s Room

2261 Dundas St. W 416 533 5483

hughsroom.com

All shows: 8:30pm unless otherwise noted
Dec 1 John Sheard Vinyl Café Tribute $30/$25(adv). Dec 2 Tribute to Muddy Waters & Howlin’ Wolf $38/$35(adv). Dec 3 Còig $30/$25(adv). Dec 4 7:30pm Soulville: An R&B Cabaret $20/$15(adv). Dec 6 Minor Empire - CD Launch $30/($25(adv). Dec 7 The Bills 20th Anniversary Show $30/$25(adv. Dec 8 The Hogtown All-Stars $30/$25(adv). Dec 9 Carlos del Junco $35/$30(adv). Dec 13 A Quartette Christmas $55/$50(adv). Dec 15 Craig Cardiff $30/$25(adv). Dec 16 Anthony Gomes $38/$35(adv). Dec 17 matinee Ault Sisters $30/$25(adv);  $15(12 & under). Dec 19 A Bluesy Christmas $38/$35(adv). Dec 20 Lazer Lloyd $25/$20 adv). Dec 28 Don Ross $50/$45(adv). Dec 29 Suzie Vinnick $30/$25(adv). Dec 30 Wintergarten Orchestra $30/$25(adv). Dec 31 New Year’s Eve with Chris Whiteley & Diana Braithwaite $55/$50(adv). Jan 5 James Taylor Tribute $30/$25(adv). Jan 13 The Jitters $30/$25(adv). Jan 18 Tété $30/$25(adv). Jan 19 Garnet Rogers $35/$30(adv). Jan 20 Paul Reddick $25/$20(adv). Jan 17 Jazz FM91 - President’s Choice Concert Series: Molly Johnson $55. Jan 27 Lori Cullen $30/$25(adv). Jan 31 The Fugitives $30/$25(adv). Feb 3 The Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band: 30th Anniversary Concert $35/$30(adv)

Jazz Bistro, The

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca

Dec 1 9pm The Maureen Kennedy Quartet $15.  Dec 2  9 pm Scott Hamilton and the Mark Eisenman Trio $20. Dec 8 9pm The Willows $20. Dec 9 7:30pm and 10pm Matt Dusk CD release event for “Old School Yule” $39, recording included with ticket purchase (**ticket required, purchase ticket online). Dec 10 7pm CD launch event for Adi Braun’s  “Moderne Frau” $20. Dec 15 9pm Stu Mac $20. Dec 16 9pm Robert Scott’s “Charlie Brown’s Christmas” $20. Dec 17 7pm Sam Broverman “A Jewish Boy’s Christmas” $15. Dec 18 8:30pm Christopher Wilson’s “Cocktails and Candy Canes Cabaret” $15. Dec 20 6pm Faith Amour “Jazz for Christmas” $20. Dec 23 9pm Robi Botos and Hilario Duran $25. Dec 29 & 30  9pm Galen Weston “The Space Between” $20. Dec 31 5pm “Soul Stu” - Dinner and Show Package. 

Jazz Room, The

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

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

Dec 1 New Vibes $18. Dec 2 Louis Simao Ensemble $25. Dec 8 8:30pm Elaine Riddock $16. Dec 9 8:30pm Yvette Tollar Group $18. Dec 15 8:30pm The Woodhouse with Barbra Lica $25. Dec 16 8:30pm Bob Brough Quartet $18. Dec 20 7pm Faith Amour & Friends. Dec 22 8:30pm Tom Nagy’s Christmas $20. Dec 23 8:30pm Lorne Lofsky Trio $16. Dec 29 8:30pm Rebecca Binnendyk $20. Dec 30 8:30pm Phoenix Jazz Group $16. Dec 31 8:30pm New Years Eve with Rufus & Guests.

Lula Lounge

1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307

lula.ca (full schedule)
Every Fri 7:30pm Early Jazz & World Sessions free before 8pm; Every Fri 10:30pm Havana Club Cuba Libre Fridays $15; Every Sat 10:30pm Salsa Saturdays $15. Dec 3 6:30pm Gregg Stafford - New Orleans Stomp. Dec 8 7:30pm Zim Zum $15. Dec 11 7pm Reunite the Moneka Family $20. Dec 13 8pm An Evening of Native Jazz: Songbirds & Nightingales of Turtle Island $30/$25(adv). Dec 17 7pm The Woodhouse featuring Barbra Lica $22/$18(adv). Dec 26 8pm Rebel Vibez Presents Stages $10. Dec 27 7pm Gary Morgan & PanAmericana $20. Dec 31 10:30pm New Year’s Eve Salsa Party with Cafe Cubano & DG Santiago Valazsquez $50(show); $140(dinner & show)

Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club

951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440

manhattans.ca (full schedule)

All shows: PWYC.

Every Tue Open Stage hosted by Paul, Pete & Ron.

Mây Cafe

876 Dundas St. W. 647-607-2032

maytoronto.com (full schedule)

Dec 2 7:30pm Sounds of the City Holiday Food Drive hosted by T Dots Records at May Cafe! A night of live music, comedy, great food and drinks. $10 Dec 15 Brownman Akoustic Quartet’s Xmas Jazz Concert $15 Jan 13 & 26 8pm Sounds of the City.

Mezzetta Restaurant

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

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All shows: 9pm, $8 (unless otherwise noted).

Every Wed 9 & 10:15pm Wednesday Concert Series. Cover $10.

Dec 6 Bossa Duo. Dec 13 Tres Kilos Cover $12. Dec 20 Bill McBirnie & Bernie Senensky. Feb 7 Lorne Lofsky & Kieran Overs.

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

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Every Tues 9pm Vinyl Night $5; Every Thu 10pm Monarch Karaoke $5. Dec 11 and Jan 8 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra $10.

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

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Old Mill, The

21 Old Mill Rd. 416-236-2641 

oldmilltoronto.com

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

Every Tues, Thu, Fri, and Sat.

Nov 30 Robin Banks with Ted Quinlan, Richard Whiteman. Dec 1 Canadian Jazz Quartet & Friends Celebrate First Fridays. Dec 2 Mike Downes with David Restivo, Larnell Lewis. Dec 5 In Concert and Conversation with Gene DiNovi. Dec 7 Genevieve Marentette Trio with Robert Scott, George Koller. Dec 8 Sean Bray’s Peach trio. Dec 9 Brian Blain’s Blues Campfire. Dec 14 John Sherwood Trio. Dec 15 Jordana Talsky. Dec 16 Barry Elmes Quartet. Dec 21 Alex Samaras Trio. Dec 22 Alison Young Quartet. Dec 23 Adrean Farrugia Trio. Dec 31  New Year’s Eve Jazz Party hosted by Alex Pangman and her Alleycates. $150 ticket (advance tickets only) includes buffet from 7:30pm music from 8pm and sparkling wine at 11:45. ALSO Dining Room - Dec 11 8pm JAZZFM.91 Sound of Jazz Concert Series:  Matt Dusk’s Old School Yule $45 reservations recommended.

Only Café, The

972 Danforth Ave. 416-463-7843

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All shows: 8pm unless otherwise indicated.

Paintbox Bistro

555 Dundas St. E. 647-748-0555

paintboxbistro.ca (full schedule)

Pilot Tavern, The

22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716

thepilot.ca

All shows: 3:30pm. No cover.

Every Sat 3pm Saturday Jazz.

Dec 2 Alex Dean Quartet. Dec 9 Jake Koffman Quartet. Dec 16 Sugar Daddies Sextet. Dec 23 Norman Marshall Villeneuve Quintet.  Dec 30 Adrean Farrugia Quartet.

Poetry Jazz Café

224 Augusta Ave. 416-599-5299

poetryjazzcafe.com (full schedule)

Reposado Bar & Lounge

136 Ossington Ave. 416-532-6474

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Reservoir Lounge, The

52 Wellington St. E. 416-955-0887

reservoirlounge.com (full schedule). Every Tue, 8:45pm  Tyler Yarema and his Rhythm. Every Wed 9pm The Digs. Every Thursday 9:45pm Mary McKay. Every Fri 9:45pm Dee Dee and the Dirty Martinis. Every Sat 9:45pm Tyler Yarema and his Rhythm. Dec 7 pm Alex Pangman.

Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The

194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475

therex.ca (full schedule)

Call for cover charge info.

Every Wed 6:30pm Alex Coleman’s A/C Unit. Every Thu 6:30pm Worst Pop Band Ever. Every Fri 4pm Hogtown Syncopators; 6:30pm Bugaloo Squad. Every Sat 12noon The Sinners Choir.

Dec 1 9:45pm Chuck Jackson. Dec 2 3:30pm Neon Eagle;7pm Brecker Brothers; 9:45pm Alex & Her Alleycats. Dec 3 Club Django; 7pm Kelzkonnection; 9:30pm Ethiojazz. Dec 4 & 11 6:30pm University of Toronto Student Jazz Ensembles; Dec 4 9:30pm Off the Road Big Band. Dec 5 6:30pm Chris Gale Quartet; 9:30pm Edmar Colon. Dec 6 9:30 Uncertainty Principle. Dec 7 9:30pm Lauren Falls Five. Dec 8 9:45pm Bernie Senensky. Dec 9 7pm Brecker Brothers; 9:45pm Anti-Gravity Machine. Dec 10 & 17 12noon Excelsior Dixieland Jazz; 7pm Teri Parker Trio. Dec 10 9:30pm Barry Romberg. Dec 11 9:30pm Jake Wilkinson’s Be-Bop Christmas. Dec 12 & 19 6:30pm Brian de Lima Trio. Dec 12 9:30pm Classic Rex Jam. Dec 13 & 14 9:30pm Alec Dean Jazz Orchestra. Dec 15 9:45pm Walter Kemp 3oh Plus. Dec 16 3:30pm Chris Hunt Tentet + 2; 7pm Alec Trent’s Triple Bari; 9:45pm Dave Young Quintet. Dec 17 9:30pm Zimzum. Dec 18 6:30pm Peter Hill Quintet. Dec 18 & 19 9:30pm Jabfung. Dec 20 9:30pm Mike Field Quintet. Dec 21 9:30pm Freeman Dre. Dec 22 9:45pm Bob Brough Quartet. Dec 23 3:30pm Jerome Godboo; 7pm Alec Trent’s Triple Bari; 9:45pm Russ Nolan. Dec 26 8pm The Sinners Choir. Dec 27 9:30pm Mr. Marbelsz. Dec 28 9:30pm Frank Botos. Dec 29 9:45pm Kiki Misumi Sextet. Dec 30 3:30pm Laura Hubert Band; 7pm Alec Trent’s Triple Bari; 9:45pm Justin Bacchus Xmas. Dec 31 9:30pm New Year’s Grooveyard.

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.

Sauce on Danforth

1376 Danforth Ave. 647-748-1376

sauceondanforth.com

All shows: No cover.

Every Mon 9pm Funky Mondays. Every Tue 6pm Julian Fauth Plays Barrel-House Jazz. Every Thursday 8pm An Evening of Music with Steven Koven and Artie Roth. Every Sat 4pm Saturday Matinees.

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137

tranzac.org

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

Every Mon 10pm Open Mic Mondays. Every Tuesday 8pm Annex Ukelele Jam Every Thursday 7:30pm Bluegrass Thursdays Every Fri 5pm The Friends of Hugh Oliver (folk). Every Sunday 7pm The Rhythmicaturgically Syncopated Social Hour Jazz Jam. Dec 10 10pm The Lina Allemano Four. Dec 12 10 pm Michael Davidson and guests. Dec 19 10pm The Ken McDonald Quartet. Dec 26 10pm Nick Fraser presents. Dec 27 10pm Bellweather 4. Dec 29 10pm The Ryan Driver Sextet. Dec 30 8pm The Special  Interest Group. Jan 2 10pm Peripheral Vision. Jan 6 10om Heavy Ethics Jan 7 7:30pm Harrington. Jan 9 10pm Michael Davidson and guests. Jan 12 7:30pm Tanya Gill Quartet; 10pm Harley Card. Jan 14 10pm The Lina Allemano Four.  Jan 16 10pm The Ken McDonald Quartet. Jan 18 10pm The Special  Interest Group. Jan 21 7:30pm Diane Roblin with guests. 10pm Makeshift Island (Rebecca Hennesey). Jan 23 7:30pm Fergus Hambleton and guests. Jan 24 10pm Bellweather 4. Jan 26 10pm The Ryan Driver Sextet. Jan 28 3pm Michael Laderoute; 5pm Steve Paul Simms and guests; 10pm Chris Adriaanse.  Jan 30 10pm Nick Fraser Presents. Feb 2 10pm Heavy Ethics. Feb 4 7:30pm Harrington. Feb 6 10pm Peripheral Vision.

WholeNote CLASSIFIEDS can help you recruit new members for your choir or band / orchestra or find a new music director! Advertise your help wanted needs or promote your services starting at only $24/issue. INQUIRE BY AUGUST 25 for the SEPTEMBER issue.
classad@thewholenote.com

AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AUDITIONS FOR A NEW DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA will take place on Aug 28 and Sept 11.  All instruments needed. Contact orchestramondaynight@gmail.com for more info.

AUDITION for VIVA! Youth Singers of Toronto. Five choirs from age 4 through adults. Inclusion program for special needs. Also, NON-AUDITIONED - VIVA! Community Choir. For info: Kathryn at info@vivayouthsingers.com or
www.vivayouthsingers.com.

Available pro bono positions with the KINDRED SPIRITS ORCHESTRA: Oboist, Clarinettist, Hornist, Trumpeter, Bass Trombonist, sectional Violinist, Violists, Violoncellists and Contrabassists. 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 2017-18 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 top 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

COUNTERPOINT COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA – now in our 33rd season. We invite volunteer 1st & 2nd violinists and other musicians in all sections including percussionists to play with us. Monday evening rehearsals. Final concert of the season concert upcoming: June10th. Contact info@ccorchestra.org.
www.ccorchestra.org

DUBLIN STREET UNITED CHURCH, located in the musically vibrant city of Guelph, Ontario, seeks a dynamic Director of Music Ministry. Our inclusive, multigenerational, energetic congregation welcomes candidates who possess strong leadership and communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively with the ministers and music-makers of our congregation. We cherish our choirs of singers and ringers, our beautiful keyboard instruments, our tradition of music-making, and our diversity of tastes and skills. We welcome applicants from a variety of musical backgrounds - singers, conductors, players, educators - to come and visit us at dublin.on.ca, where they will find a detailed job description and can read about the life and work of our congregation.

Join the 0NTARIO POPS ORCHESTRA! Flute, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Viola, Bass, Percussion players WANTED! Monday rehearsals. No Auditions. Register at: www.ontariopops.com

NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR NEEDED: THE CELTIC FIDDLE ORCHESTRA OF SOUTHERN ONTARIO performs Celtic music - airs, marches, strathspeys, reels and jigs - arranged for strings and flute.  Rehearsals 2x/mo, Sept–May (Oakville). Performances 2-4x/yr. If you have conducting skills and interest in music of this style please contact Duncan Fraser at cfoso.exec@gmail.com or 226-929-5759

PAX CHRISTI CHORALE INVITES SINGERS TO AUDITION May, June and September. Contact Associate Conductor Daniel Norman, daniel.norman@paxchristichorale.org. Our 2017-18 season features works by Bruckner, Brahms, Beethoven, Handel, Poulenc, Gounod, Duruflé, and Haydn, with the Toronto Mozart Players and outstanding soloists. www. paxchristichorale.org

PART-TIME MUSIC DIRECTOR / ORGANIST WANTED: St. Martin’s Anglican Church in Pickering, Ontario, seeks a creative, flexible, and proficient musician for choral and organ leadership. With one rehearsal per week and one Sunday service, in addition to monthly meetings with clergy, it is estimated that this position will demand 10 hours a week. Knowledge of Anglican liturgy is preferred. The new music director’s input will be essential as the church purchases a new electronic organ. The applicant should have a music degree, strong playing and conducting skills, leadership and interpersonal skills, and a passion for worship ministry. Remuneration is commensurate with the RCCO Salary guidelines, and vacation pay is commensurate with the Ontario Employment Standards Act. Please direct inquiries and applications to The Reverend Dr. Alison Falby, alison@stmartinsanglican.ca You can learn more about our congregation at www.stmartinsanglican.ca. Deadline: June 26, 2017.

PIANO ACCOMPANIST NEEDED for 50+ voice adult community chorus in Aurora. Salaried position for a dedicated, classically-trained pianist. One rehearsal a week Sept. - May and two concerts annually. Please email resumes to deelawr@rogers.com

PLAYERS NEEDED for children’s concert band program at St. Albans Boys and Girls Club. Please contact Michelle Clarke 416-534-8461. stalbansclub.ca/st-albans-band

THE CELTIC FIDDLE ORCHESTRA OF SOUTHERN ONTARIO is looking for additional musicians: violin, viola, cello, bass and flute. We practice twice a month on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:00 at the QEPCCC in Oakville. Please contact Jill Yokoyama at 905-635-8079 or email cfoso.exec@gmail.com

THE WYCHWOOD CLARINET CHOIR is looking for enthusiastic clarinet players to join our group. Contact us through our website at www.wychwoodclarinetchoir.ca to arrange an audition. All ages welcome.

WELL ESTABLISHED MISSISSAUGA BASED CONCERT BAND looking for volunteer musicians. Varied repertoire, friendly people, great practice facility. If interested, call 905-615-0096 for more information.

BUY & SELL

CHICKERING GRAND PIANO AND BENCH, quality model, rebuilt 2003. Ask $7,000 or make reasonable offer. For details or to inspect please contact info@stpaulscentre.ca

CLASSICAL RECORD AND CD COLLECTIONS WANTED. Minimum 350 units. Call, text or e-mail Aaron 416-471-8169 or A@A31.CA.

TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius model 37 (never used); SAXOPHONE Bundy Selmer alto; BASSOON Linton; TUBA Besson ¾ size, in hard case with wheels. Phone 416-964-3642.

BUY OR SELL INSTRUMENTS WITH A WHOLENOTE CLASSIFIED AD! What’s in YOUR closet? Does your old guitar gently weep?  Give that nice old clarinet / drum kit a new life. INQUIRE BY AUGUST 25 for the SEPTEMBER issue.
classad@thewholenote.com

INSTRUCTION & COURSES

CLARINET, SAXOPHONE, FLUTE, RECORDER, TRUMPET, TROMBONE, PIANO LESSONS. PhD in music from UofT, 28 years of experience. Leo 416-879-9679; yanalo1@yahoo.com

DOUBLE BASS INSTRUCTION, beginner and intermediate. I will help you establish a good technical foundation and take your playing to a higher level. Also ear training, theory and harmony. John 647-554-7467.

FLUTE, PIANO, THEORY LESSONS. RCM exam preparation. RCM certified advanced specialist. Samantha Chang, FTCL, FLCM, Royal Academy of Music PGDip, LRAM, ARCT. Toronto, Scarborough 416-801-9196, samantha.studio@gmail.com.
www.samanthaflute.com

I TEACH TO PLAY BY EAR anything you like! Children play piano after very first lesson! 416-831-8131. www.music4youand4me.ca doremilounge@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 and THEORY LESSONS, MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES and ADAPTED LESSONS at Larissa’s Music & Music Therapy Studio in Mississauga. www.lmmtstudio.com 416-574-0018

TRUMPET LESSONS With 10 years of private teaching experience, Dylan Rook Maddix provides a focus on the fundamentals of trumpet playing as well as cater to the student’s own interests and ambitions. Dylan teaches ages 6 and up, all are welcome! All of us have the capability to improve, but with guidance and mentor ship, that improvement can be almost guaranteed. Playing and performing can become a long term source of enjoyment and fun, maybe even a future career! Contact: dylan@dylanrookmaddix.com

VOICE LESSONS - Develop a technique to reach your optimal vocal potential! All ages, all genres welcome. Convenient Rosedale location.  www.TamaraRusque.com RusqueVoiceStudio@gmail.com    

SERVICES

ACCOUNTING AND INCOME TAX SERVICE for small business and individuals, to save you time and money, customized to meet your needs. Norm Pulker, B. Math. CMA. 905-251-0309 or 905-830-2985

AUDIOLOGY SERVICES FOR MUSICIANS. Treatment for tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophonia. Custom musician ear plugs, hearing testing, clinical hypnosis for peak performance. All services by Doctor of Audiology. Telemedicine option available. Short walk from Stouffville GO train/bus station. www.auditorypathways.ca . 647-527-7107.

CD LINER NOTES, PROMO MATERIAL, CONCERT PROGRAMS, LIBRETTI, WEB SITE CONTENT AND MEMOIRS need proofreading and editing for correct spelling and grammar, clarity and consistency. Contact Vanessa Wells, wellsread@editors.ca, for a copy editor with a music background. Quick turnaround and reasonable rates! wellsreadediting.ca

KARAOKE FOR YOUR EVENT! 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, Arctic Monkeys, and everything in between. Contact
jason@jasonrolland.com or call 416-809-4311.

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.

WholeNote CLASSIFIEDS can help you recruit new members for your choir or band / orchestra or find a new music director! Advertise your help wanted needs or promote your services starting at only $24/issue. INQUIRE BY May 26 for the SUMMER (June/July/August) issue.
classad@thewholenote.com

BLUES RADIO PROGRAMMER WANTED. Radio Regent is a not-for-profit, 24 hour on-line radio station (www.radioregent.com). We are looking for a volunteer Blues music enthusiast to produce a two hour long Blues Music radio show every Monday evening from 8 pm - 10 pm. For more information contact:kazim@regentparkfocus.com

COUNTERPOINT COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA – now in our 33rd season. We invite volunteer 1st & 2nd violinists and other musicians in all sections including percussionists to play with us. Monday evening rehearsals. Final concert of the season concert upcoming: June 10th. Contact info@ccorchestra.org.
www.ccorchestra.org

NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR NEEDED: THE CELTIC FIDDLE ORCHESTRA OF SOUTHERN ONTARIO performs Celtic music - airs, marches, strathspeys, reels and jigs - arranged for strings and flute. Rehearsals 2x/mo, Sept–May (Oakville). Performances 2-4x/yr. If you have conducting skills and interest in music of this style please contact Duncan Fraser at cfoso.exec@gmail.com or 226-929-5759

PLAYERS NEEDED for children’s concert band program at St. Albans Boys and Girls Club. Please contact Michelle Clarke 416-534-8461. stalbansclub.ca/st-albans-band

TENOR Staff Singer wanted to join the extensive and active music program at Islington United. The accomplished Senior Choir is attentive to musical detail and expressiveness in a rich variety of repertoire, and is enriched by quartet of experienced leads for mentoring, inspiration & solos.  Position open until appointment/selection is made. Contact Fred Graham:
cantorg@rogers.com

THE CELTIC FIDDLE ORCHESTRA OF SOUTHERN ONTARIO is looking for additional musicians: violin, viola, cello, bass and flute. We practice twice a month on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:00 at the QEPCCC in Oakville. Please contact Jill Yokoyama at 905-635-8079 or email
cfoso.exec@gmail.com

WELL ESTABLISHED MISSISSAUGA BASED CONCERT BAND looking for volunteer musicians. Varied repertoire, friendly people, great practice facility. If interested, call 905-615-0096 for more information.

CLARINET, SAXOPHONE, FLUTE, RECORDER, TRUMPET, TROMBONE, PIANO LESSONS. PhD in music from UofT, 28 years of experience. Leo 416-879-9679;
yanalo1@yahoo.com

DOUBLE BASS INSTRUCTION, beginner and intermediate. I will help you establish a good technical foundation and take your playing to a higher level. Also ear training, theory and harmony. John 647-554-7467.

FLUTE, PIANO, THEORY LESSONS. RCM exam preparation. RCM certified advanced specialist. Samantha Chang, FTCL, FLCM, Royal Academy of Music PGDip, LRAM, ARCT. Toronto, Scarborough 416-293-1302, samantha.studio@gmail.com.
www.samanthaflute.com.

I TEACH TO PLAY BY EAR anything you like! Children play piano after very first lesson! 416-831-8131. www.music4youand4me.ca doremilounge@gmail.com

LEARN TO SING JAZZ. Bandleader Whitney Smith has worked with hundreds of singers to teach them how to work with jazz musicians. Private lessons & weekly evening classes. Contact: ws@wildculture.com More info at bigsteamband.com/lessons.html

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 and THEORY LESSONS, MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES and ADAPTED LESSONS at Larissa’s Music & Music Therapy Studio in Mississauga. www.lmmtstudio.com 416-574-0018

CLASSICAL RECORD AND CD COLLECTIONS WANTED. Minimum 350 units. Call, text or e-mail Aaron 416-471-8169 or A@A31.CA.

SPRING SALE SAT MAY 13TH 2017 • 9AM-1PM Don’t miss out on your chance to get great items at wonderful prices! gifts • toys • jewelry • art household articles • home baking • preserves St. Peter & St. Simon’s Church 525 Bloor Street E., just east of Sherbourne subway. Come have a coffee and buy that special something! www.stsimons.ca

TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius model 37 (never used); SAXOPHONE Bundy Selmer alto; BASSOON Linton; TUBA Besson ¾ size, in hard case with wheels. Phone 416-964-3642.

SPRING CLEANING TIME!  What’s in YOUR closet? Does your old guitar gently weep?  Give that nice old clarinet / drum kit a new life. Buy or sell unused instruments with a WholeNote classified ad! INQUIRE BY MAY 26 for the SUMMER (June/July/August) issue. classad@thewholenote.com

KARAOKE FUN ON-SITE FOR YOUR EVENT! 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, Arctic Monkeys, and everything in between. Contact jason@jasonrolland.com or call 416-809-4311.

WEDDINGS, ROASTS & RETIREMENTS!  Do you provide music services? Advertise right here for as little as $24 plus tax!  INQUIRE BY MAY 26 for the SUMMER (June/July/August) edition.
classad@thewholenote.com

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

CD LINER NOTES, PROMO MATERIAL, CONCERT PROGRAMS, LIBRETTI, WEB SITE CONTENT AND MEMOIRS need proofreading and editing for correct spelling and grammar, clarity and consistency. Contact Vanessa Wells, wellsread@editors.ca, for a copy editor with a music background. Quick turnaround and reasonable rates! wellsreadediting.ca

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.

WholeNote CLASSIFIEDS can help you recruit new members for your choir or band / orchestra or find a new music director! Advertise your help wanted needs or promote your services starting at only $24/issue. INQUIRE BY April 22 for the MAY issue. classad@thewholenote.com

BAND TEACHER POSITION WITH NEW HORIZONS BAND OF TORONTO FOR 2017-18 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 top 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.

COUNTERPOINT COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA – now in our 33rd season. We invite volunteer 1st & 2nd violinists and other musicians in all sections including percussionists to play with us. Monday evening rehearsals. Next concert upcoming: June 10th.  Contact 
info@ccorchestra.org. www.ccorchestra.org

NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR NEEDED: THE CELTIC FIDDLE ORCHESTRA OF SOUTHERN ONTARIO performs Celtic music - airs, marches, strathspeys, reels and jigs - arranged for strings and flute.  Rehearsals 2x/mo, Sept–May (Oakville). Performances 2-4x/yr. If you have conducting skills and interest in music of this style please contact Duncan Fraser at cfoso.exec@gmail.com  or 226-929-5759

PLAYERS NEEDED for children’s concert band program children at St. Albans Boys and Girls Club. Please contact Michelle Clarke 416-534-8461.
stalbansclub.ca/st-albans-band

PLAYERS NEEDED FOR THE SCARBOROUGH CONCERT BAND! Special need for clarinet, bari sax, trumpet, and percussion. Rehearsals Wednesdays at Winston Churchill Collegiate (Lawrence and Kennedy) 7:15-9:30. Email christopherzamrykutscb@gmail.com

THE CELTIC FIDDLE ORCHESTRA OF SOUTHERN ONTARIO is looking for additional musicians: violin, viola, cello, bass and flute. We practice twice a month on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:00 at the QEPCCC in Oakville. Please contact Jill Yokoyama at 905-635-8079 or email cfoso.exec@gmail.com

WELL ESTABLISHED MISSISSAUGA BASED CONCERT BAND looking for volunteer musicians. Varied repertoire, friendly people, great practice facility. If interested, call 905-615-0096 for more information.

CLARINET, SAXOPHONE, FLUTE, RECORDER, TRUMPET, TROMBONE, PIANO LESSONS. PhD in music from UofT, 28 years of experience. Leo 416-879-9679;
yanalo1@yahoo.com

DOUBLE BASS INSTRUCTION, beginner and intermediate. I will help you establish a good technical foundation and take your playing to a higher level. Also ear training, theory and harmony.

FLUTE, PIANO, THEORY LESSONS. RCM exam preparation. RCM certified advanced specialist. Samantha Chang, FTCL, FLCM, Royal Academy of Music PGDip, LRAM, ARCT. Toronto, Scarborough 416-293-1302, samantha.studio@gmail.com. www.samanthaflute.com.

I TEACH TO PLAY BY EAR anything you like! Children play piano after very first lesson! 416-831-8131. www.music4youand4me.ca doremilounge@gmail.com

LESSONS FOR ALL! Friendly and firm - I’m an experienced musician and mom teaching piano and singing to children (and young at heart) in my Toronto home (East Leslieville). To discuss your child’s need for music-making please contact kskwhite@gmail.com.

PIANO LESSONS IN YOUR HOME from award-winning European pianist. Beginners to Advanced students welcome. City of Toronto. Anna www.annashalaykevych.com, 647-870-5297.

PIANO, VOCAL and THEORY LESSONS, MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES and ADAPTED LESSONS at Larissa’s Music & Music Therapy Studio in Mississauga. www.lmmtstudio.com 416-574-0018

www.MosePianoForAll.com - Friendly Cabbagetown teaching studio welcomes nervous adult hobby pianists, teen washouts, and normal kids. Uncommonly patient and encouraging piano teacher with loyal following. Peter Kristian Mose, 416-923-3060. “Now there’s a teacher!” R.D., age 13

17TH CENTURY DOUBLE MANUAL FRENCH HARPSICHORD KIT (HUBBARD) for sale. Case done. Any reasonable offer. Must sell. Contact joclsmiii@gmail.com.

BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE VIOLIN MADE AND SIGNED BY SEBASTIAN KLOTZ in MITTENWALD GERMANY, 1740. Very good playing condition. LEO: 416-879-9679; yanalo1@yahoo.com

CLASSICAL RECORD AND CD COLLECTIONS WANTED. Minimum 350 units. Call, text or e-mail Aaron 416-471-8169 or A@A31.CA.

TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius model 37 (never used); SAXOPHONE Bundy Selmer alto; BASSOON Linton; TUBA Besson ¾ size, in hard case with wheels. Phone 416-964-3642.

PIANO AND VOCAL SHEET MUSIC AND MUSIC BOOKS: RCM teaching materials (piano), also classical, jazz, Broadway, Christmas etc. Best offer. 905-477-1135 sfowler6@icloud.com

KARAOKE FUN ON-SITE FOR YOUR EVENT! We offer on-site karaoke services for your team-building event, fund-raiser or private party. All equipment provided plus a skilled and friendly karaoke host to run things smoothly and make your guests feel like stars. Musical Theatre, Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday to Beatles and Arctic Monkeys, and everything in between. For info contact jason@jasonrolland.com or call 416-809-4311.

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

CD LINER NOTES, PROMO MATERIAL, CONCERT PROGRAMS, LIBRETTI, WEB SITE CONTENT AND MEMOIRS need proofreading and editing for correct spelling and grammar, clarity and consistency. Contact Vanessa Wells, wellsread@editors.ca, for a copy editor with a music background. Quick turnaround and reasonable rates! wellsreadediting.ca

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.