Volume 26 Issue 2 - October 2020

BLUE PAGES 2020/21
SECTION I: PRESENTERS & PERFORMERS
2020/21 season, the TMC will be under the artistic
leadership of Simon Rivard who was appointed
Associate Conductor in July. TMC is designing a
2020/21 season that will include virtual choir performances,
digital programs and artistic collaborations.
Programming will begin online with the
hope of adding in-person elements as health and
safety regulations permit.
Fall 2020 programs in development include a
Thanksgiving program with guest curator Suba
Sankaran, a Remembrance Day program with
guest curator Andrew Balfour, and the TMC’s
annual celebration of Christmas music in December,
“Festival of Carols.”
Visit the TMC’s website for updates on 2020/21
programs and to access online programs and
virtual choir pieces created during Spring 2020.
Anne Longmore
416-598-0422
marketing@tmchoir.org
www.tmchoir.org
www.facebook.com/TMChoir
www.twitter.com/TMChoir
● Toronto Symphony Orchestra
One of Canada’s most respected arts organizations,
the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO)
has played a vital role in the city’s dynamic cultural
life for 98 years. Music director Gustavo
Gimeno brings an expansive artistic vision, intellectual
curiosity, and sense of adventure to programming
the 92-musician Orchestra. The TSO is
committed to serving local and national communities
through vibrant performances, extensive
educational activities, and impactful community
relationships. It has a notable recording and
broadcast history and has been celebrated internationally
during its many tours. Toronto’s iconic
Roy Thomson Hall is the TSO’s home, drawing
patrons from around the world. The Toronto
Symphony Orchestra’s name remains synonymous
with musical versatility and growth, and artistic
distinction.
Jessica Rashotte
416-593-1285
contactus@tso.ca
www.tso.ca
www.facebook.com/
torontosymphonyorchestra
twitter.com/TorontoSymphony
●●● Trio Arkel
Trio Arkel is a chamber music ensemble presenting
classical music in the heart of Toronto.
Leading musicians Marie Bérard and Winona
Zelenka collaborate with renowned guest artists
in three eclectic programs each season, performing
both favourites and lesser-known works
in concerts that fascinate and delight.
Winona Zelenka
416-409-6824
trioarkel@gmail.com
trioarkel.com
www.facebook.com/TrioArkel
twitter.com/TrioArkel
● University of Toronto
Faculty of Music
Established in 1918, U of T Music is Canada’s leading
comprehensive institution for higher education
in music and is a growing global presence
in musical training, interdisciplinary research,
and digital media content development. Home
to a diverse and dynamic community of scholars,
performers, composers, and educators, U
of T Music offers a supportive community in one
of the world’s most diverse and dynamic cities.
We provide a superb learning environment, an
internationally renowned teaching faculty, multiple
performance halls, and an outstanding
music library collection. With degrees and diplomas
available in numerous areas of study, our
array of courses and programs provides our 900
students an exceptional opportunity to explore
various fields within music.
Don McLean, dean and professor
416-978-3750
www.music.utoronto.ca
www.facebook.com/UofTMusic
twitter.com/UofTMusic
● VOCA Chorus of Toronto
The VOCA Chorus of Toronto, a dynamic, auditioned
ensemble under the leadership of artistic
director Jenny Crober, performs a broad range
of repertoire in collaboration with a variety of
superb guest artists. VOCA’s season consists of
concerts, cabaret fundraisers, community performances
and workshops. Our talented, versatile
accompanist is Elizabeth Acker. Several
remarkable artists have joined VOCA as guest
clinicians, including composer Ola Gjeilo, conductor
Ivars Taurins and jazz musician Dylan Bell.
Our Fall 2020 season will feature a wide array
of online sessions presented by our artistic
staff (including six professional leads), which
will include vocal technique, yoga, vocal/body
work, musicianship skills, score study, sectionals,
interviews with composers and guest artists
- and more. We are thrilled to be invited to perform
as part of Roy Thomson Hall’s Annual Choir
and Organ Series, where we will present a world
premiere by renowned Cree composer Andrew
Balfour. We hope to be able to present this event
and another “Star Songs” concert, both featuring
guests Shawn Grenke, organ; Colleen Allen,
sax; and Jamie Drake, percussion in Spring 2021.
Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings (when
in-person, at Eastminster United).
Jenny Crober
416-931-8224
crober.best@gmail.com
www.vocachorus.ca
www.facebook.com/vocachorus
twitter.com/VOCAChorus
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