Blue Pages | 19th Annual Directory of Music Makers - October 2018

BLUE PAGES 2018/19
SECTION I: PRESENTERS & PERFORMERS
instrumentalists enjoy our Klezmer Ensemble,
Daytime Ukulele classes, and Adult String Ensembles.
Children can be registered for Preschool
Suzuki Music Classes, Suzuki Tuesday group
and enrichment classes, and Suzuki music/arts
summer camp. We also offer Talks on Music, daytime
concerts and Opera Appreciation lectures
throughout the year. Home to the Al Green Theatre,
a state-of-the-art venue with a grand piano,
full stage and film screening capabilities, the
MNjcc is perfect for arts and corporate events.
Deanna Di Lello
416-924-6211
deannad@mnjcc.org
www.mnjcc.org
●●Mississauga Festival Choir
The Mississauga Festival Choir was founded in
1984 to honour the City of Mississauga’s 10th
anniversary. It has been an integral part of the
city’s arts scene ever since, providing exemplary
music education and performances
to the people of Mississauga. Founded by Dr.
Lori-Anne Dolloff and led by David Ambrose
since 2006, MFC is a true community choir
open to all singers – no audition is necessary.
MFC is proud of its strong community ties, and
each season raises funds for neighbourhood
charities through its Festival of Friends event,
raising more than $20,000 for many causes
over the past 10 years and also represents the
people of Mississauga internationally, having
toured Scotland, Ireland, Budapest, Vienna, Salzburg
and Prague.
Jennifer Johnston
416-986-5537
choiradmin@mfchoir.com
www.mfchoir.com
●●Mississauga Symphony Orchestra
The Mississauga Symphony Orchestra is passionate
about, and committed to, maintaining
and continuing the tradition of classical symphonic
music in Mississauga. We take pride in
our designation as the best hybrid orchestra
in Canada, a term that describes an orchestra
with a mix of professional musicians and highly
skilled amateurs. The use of local soloists, including
members of the Mississauga Symphony Youth
Orchestra and the winner of our annual Youth
Concerto Competition, supports the development
of local talent, which ensures continued
interest in the wonderful art form that we hold
dear. With the inclusion of the Mississauga Symphony
Youth Orchestra in 2014, the organization
has become the centre of classical music in Mississauga,
built around the pillars of music education,
performance, and entertainment. The MSO
has grown significantly since its inception in 1972,
and is now designated as one of Mississauga’s six
pillars of arts, culture and heritage. Under the
direction of Maestro Denis Mastromonaco since
2013, the MSO continues to offer entertaining and
increasingly sophisticated programs from the
classical and popular repertoires of symphonic
music with a quality of programming that meets
the highest artistic standards.
Ryan Tobin
905-615-4405
info@mississaugasymphony.ca
www.mississaugasymphony.ca
●●Mooredale Concerts
Celebrating 30 Years! Great Music for All. For 29
years, a legion of music lovers of all ages has
passed through our doors. In gratitude, we’re
honoured to present a pre-eminent 30th season,
which is fresh, bold, and deep. Our 2018-19
season showcases three string quartets, recognized
as top-tier in their respective countries.
We will present two Masters – Mozart
and Beethoven – in their own concerts, and
two more exotic music ensembles – a violin-viola-piano
trio and a wind/piano quintet.
The players: Calidore String Quartet, Dorian
Wind Quintet, Artistic Directors Trio, The
Heath Quartet, Christian Blackshaw, piano, and
New Orford String Quartet. Six-concert subscriptions
are $140/$130 adult/senior and $90
under age 30. Concerts are Sundays 3:15pm,
Walter Hall (UofT) - general admission seating.
MUSIC & TRUFFLES KIDS – Give your child their
first taste of classical music! Artists featured in
five of our six mainstage events will also perform
a one-hour mini-concert for young people ages
6 to 11 and their parents, grandparents, friends
at 1:15pm (no concert March 17th). Subscriptions
$75 and include a Lindt chocolate truffle
for everyone at the end of each concert.
Wonny Song (AD of Orford Music) is our artistic
director.
Christina Cavanagh
416-922-3714 x103
marketing@mooredaleconcerts.com
www.mooredaleconcerts.com
●●Music at Metropolitan
Music at Metropolitan presents a variety of concerts
at Metropolitan United Church, featuring
Metropolitan’s choir, soloists and guest artists.
This season includes two events celebrating
Metropolitan’s 200th anniversary: an organ
recital by Dr. Ryan Jackson on Friday, October 19
at 7:30pm; and an anniversary arts event on
Saturday, November 3 at 7pm. Other concerts
include: Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater and other
works on March 9; the Bach Family and Improvisation
on April 6; our annual Good Friday concert
on April 19 featuring music (Baroque and Romantic)
and poetry by Patricia Orr for Good Friday;
“Barbara” French Cabaret on May 5; and Praise
and Protest: Jazz, Blues and Gospel on May 25.
Our special Christmas events include the Deck
the Halls carol sing with the Metropolitan Silver
Band and organ on December 9 at 1:30pm, and
our Candlelight Carol Service on December 16 at
7 pm. Metropolitan houses the largest pipe organ
in Canada and the oldest tuned carillon in North
America. Please contact us for a concert brochure
or for more information.
Dr. Patricia Wright
416-363-0331 x26
patriciaw@metunited.org
www.metunited.org
●●Music at St. Andrew’s
Music at St. Andrew’s is a community outreach
program of historic St. Andrew’s Church in downtown
Toronto. This vibrant program was inspired
by the church’s 2011 purchase of a Bösendorfer
Imperial grand piano. We’re pleased to share this
fine instrument with the greater community. The
piano is featured extensively in our free Friday
Noontime Recitals each fall and spring. Our sixth
season launches October 5 with performances
by U. of T. postgraduate music students and professionals.
On Saturday, December 1 our historic,
candle-lit church will provide an atmospheric setting
for an evening of dramatic readings from A
Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens’ beloved tale
will be brought to life by Michael Enright, host of
CBC Radio’s The Sunday Edition, classical music
expert Rick Phillips and other talented readers.
Musical interludes and a gingerbread reception
will complement the readings. Our annual
Mardi Gras concert returns Friday, March 1, 2019
with an exuberant evening of beads, parades and
authentic New Orleans jazz performed by Patrick
Tevlin’s Magnolia Brass Band & Friends.
Music at St. Andrew’s presents great music at
affordable prices!
Concerts take place at St. Andrew’s Church,
73 Simcoe St., Toronto.
Dan Bickle
416-593-5600 x231
info@standrewstoronto.org
www.standrewstoronto.org
●●Music Gallery
The Music Gallery is Toronto’s Centre for Creative
Music. We present and promote experimentation
and innovation in all forms of music, and encourage
cross-pollination between genres, disciplines
and audiences. Since 1976, we have occupied a
valued position within Toronto’s musical ecology
presenting both internationally renowned contemporary
music and a wide spectrum of local
artists and projects.
We are now located in the beautiful 918 Bathurst
St. Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education.
We present the X Avant Festival during
October, Emergents (emerging artists) and
Departures (off-site) series as well as unique
main stage concert experiences throughout
our season. We also partner with artists and
arts organizations to co-present their work in our
space, assisted by our highly experienced technical
crew. Our season runs September through
June with off-season events.
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