Volume 21 Issue 2 - October 2015

choir performs most Sundays at the 10:30 a.m.
service, accompanied on a Karl Wilhelm tracker
organ. The magnificent Bösendorfer Imperial
grand piano further enhances worship services,
along with the congregational choir. Music at St.
Andrew’s, launched in 2011, presents affordably
priced concerts with top-flight performers such
as pianist Jamie Parker, Canadian opera stars
Russell Braun and Monica Whicher and jazz pianist
Oliver Jones. Our 2015-16 season will include
“Voices of Peace, Dreams of Home”, a multimedia
program commemorating WWII with Lenny Graf
& his Orchestra (Oct 24) and “Mardi Gras 2016”
with Ken Whiteley (Feb 6). Free Friday Noontime
Recitals begin October 16 with University
of Toronto music students and other performers.
Winter lineup starts March 4. Superb acoustics,
a convenient downtown location and large capacity
seating make St. Andrew’s the perfect setting
for a wide range of musical events.
Daniel B. Bickle
416-593-5600 x231
info@standrewstoronto.org
standrewstoronto.org
● St. Anne’s Anglican
Church & Choir
Continuing its long tradition of musical excellence,
St. Anne’s presents a season of innovative
performances that befits our stunning sacred
space boasting religious artwork by the Group
of Seven. Throughout the year, the Choir of St.
Anne’s will join other professional and pre-professional
musicians from across Toronto. Through
our newly-instituted organ and choral scholarships,
emerging artists will have the opportunity
to gain practical experience.
We are thrilled to welcome The Junction Trio
as St. Anne’s ensemble-in-residence! Over the
past five seasons, The Junction Trio has presented
colourful chamber music, ingeniously
incorporating meditative improvisation and a
wide range of guest artists. Their programming
pushes the boundaries of classical music and
performance art.
Each year, the St. Anne’s Music and Drama
Society (MADS) presents one of the operettas of
Gilbert & Sullivan. Founded in 1964, MADS has a
fall season of rehearsals leading up to January
and February performances. This season, MADS
presents Iolanthe.
For more information or to participate in our
music program, please contact us!
John-Luke Addison, director of music
416-536-3160
music@saintanne.ca
saintanne.ca
● St. Jude’s Celebration of the Arts
The St. Jude’s Celebration of the Arts concert
series is a community outreach program of St.
Jude’s Anglican Church, Oakville. The series was
established in 1991 by John Laing to present fine
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music in the intimate and spiritual surroundings
of the church and to celebrate the glory of
God’s gift of creative and artistic expression. The
splendid acoustics enhance the performances of
musicians from near and far. The concert series
operates on a not-for-profit, self-sustaining
basis while making high calibre artistry generally
accessible in the local community. Low ticket
prices are made possible by the generosity of our
patrons and sponsors.
Season twenty five begins in October, 2015,
with the Larkin Singers directed by Matthew Larkin.
Stephanie Martin will direct Schola Magdalena
in January, 2016, followed by the Talisker
Players quartet in April with Whitney O’Hearn,
soprano and Bud Roach, tenor. The series concludes
in May, 2016 with St. Jude’s Senior Choir,
directed by Simon Walker.
The concerts are performed at St. Jude’s
Anglican Church, 160 William Street, Oakville.
Telephone 905-844-3972.
Simon Walker
647-241- 2803
info@oakvilleconcerts.com
OakvilleConcerts.com
● St. Michael’s Choir School
Founded more than seventy five years ago, by
Monsignor John Edward Ronan, St. Michael’s
Choir School has served the Archdiocese of
Toronto by educating and training musicians
who sing at St. Michael’s Cathedral. The school
is unique – offering an enriched academic programme
for boys from Grades 3-12, with extended
French instruction, as well as a lively ministry of
sacred music. Choirs from SMCS perform annually
on tour and at many local concerts and events.
From September to June, the choirs sing weekly
Masses at St. Michael’s Cathedral. Auditions are
held annually between January and March.
416-397-6367
musicoffice@smcs.on.ca
smcs.on.ca
● St. Olave’s Anglican Church
St. Olave’s, Swansea, is an Anglican church in the
Prayer Book tradition, with Communion or Morning
Prayer services (sung Sundays at 10:30am),
Evensong (for festivals) and extras at Christmas
and Easter. It’s noted for a fine organ and excellent
acoustics, making it home for performing
groups like the Windermere String Quartet.
Choral Evensongs (on certain Sundays at 4pm)
are followed by afternoon tea and a music event,
as listed in The WholeNote: visiting choirs leading
the service, illustrated music talks or recitals
by guest singers, solo musicians, instrumental
ensembles or our Arts Guild. Sung Evensongs
(various weekdays at 6pm) are followed by supper
and talks on travel, history, applied religion, etc.
We’ve recently hired a new director of music,
John Stephenson, who is continuing our campaign
to expand our choir. Anglican services
include much singing (hymns, canticles, psalms,
anthems), so we need a strong choir to lead the
congregation. Rehearsals are Thursdays, 7:30pm
to 9pm, with a warm-up Sundays at 10am. Call to
ask about paid positions, or come to a rehearsal
to see what it’s all about. Singers are also welcome
to join us at sung Evensongs.
Judy Beal, church secretary
416-769-5686
stolaves@stolaves.ca
stolaves.ca
● St. Philip’s Anglican Church
For nearly two centuries St. Philip’s Anglican
Church has offered spirit-filled celebrations and
compassionate ministry to the Etobicoke-Weston
community. Now our beautiful and historic church
welcomes you to enjoy Jazz Vespers on Sunday
afternoons with the best jazz musicians in the city.
Rev. Allan Budzin
416-247-5181
allan.budzin@stphilips.net
stphilips.net
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