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SINE NOMINE Ensemble for Medieval Music “SINE NOMINE offers vocal and instrumental music from medieval courts and churches to provide insight into the fascinating artistic and intellectual culture of the Middle Ages.” http://pims.ca/article/sine-nomine/ Sinfonia Toronto “A World-Class Orchestra” (German review headline), Sinfonia Toronto performs in Trinity-St. Paul’s, Jane Mallett Theatre and Weston Recital Hall. Their 2023-2024 season includes 10 premieres and all-time Baroque, Classical and Romantic favourites.” www.sinfoniatoronto.com/ SoundCrowd “Toronto’s first large-scale contemporary a cappella ensemble. Love Pitch Perfect? You’ll love us. All voice, no limits.” soundcrowd.ca/ Soundstreams “Soundstreams is a global leader in the presentation of innovative, carefully curated, and immersive musical experiences. We are committed to showcasing the work of living Canadian and global composers/musicians, often with a focus on bringing to focus contemporary conversations to our communities.” soundstreams.ca/ S. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church, Regent Park “The S. Bartholomew’s music programme features compositions by well-known masters such as Lassus, Byrd, Fauré and Howells, and rarelyheard treasures of the Middle Ages.” stbartstoronto.ca/ St. James Cathedral “Music is an integral part of the life of St. James Cathedral. Our Anglican musical heritage continues to enrich and evolve in new and exciting ways.” stjamescathedral.ca/ St. Michael’s Choir School “St. Michael’s Choir School - Canada’s only full time Choir School.” smcs.on.ca/ St. Olave’s Anglican Church “A welcoming Anglican church supporting choral liturgy and music in the community.” stolaves.ca/ Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Choir “Tafelmusik brings a fresh perspective to historically informed performance. 17th to 19th century instrumental and choral music shares the stage with exciting multimedia programs, bold new commissions, and intriguing cross-cultural collaborations.” tafelmusik.org/ Tapestry Opera “We make new opera in Toronto. Tapestry was founded in 1979, and we’re the only Canadian company solely dedicated to creating and performing original Canadian opera.” tapestryopera.com/ TO Live “TO Live is one of Canada’s largest multi-arts organizations, programming and operating three iconic venues: Meridian Hall, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, and Meridian Arts Centre.” tolive.com/Home-Page Toronto Beach Chorale “Toronto Beach Chorale is a vital musical presence in the Beach, and has a reputation for artistic excellence. Artistic Director Mervin W. Fick inspires choristers’ true joy of singing.” www.torontobeachchorale.com/ Toronto Chamber Choir “Toronto Chamber Choir: Early Music, New Light.” torontochamberchoir.ca/ Toronto Children’s Chorus “The Toronto Children’s Chorus is a vibrant musical community that has been nurturing young voices for generations. Through exceptional choral training and performance experiences, we inspire growth, teamwork, and artistic excellence to children ages 4-18.” www.torontochildrenschorus.com/ Toronto Choral Society “This December we are performing Bach’s Christmas Oratorio at Koerner Hall, the jewel of Toronto concert venues.” www.torontochoralsociety.org/ Toronto Classical Singers “With its exuberant approach, TCS celebrates the choral tradition with the complex sonority of large choir with professional orchestra.” torontoclassicalsingers.ca/ Toronto Community Orchestra “The TCO performs two “pay what you can” concerts for the public per season at East End United, 310 Danforth Ave, Toronto.” torontocommunityorchestra.org/ Toronto Mendelssohn Choir “The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir is proud to be one of Canada’s oldest, largest, and best-known choral organizations. Under the incredible leadership of maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée, 2023/24 promises to be a season full of exhilarating performances, including collaborations with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.” www.tmchoir.org/ Toronto Operetta Theatre “TOT will return to the St. Lawrence Centre stage with a new season of wonderful music, comedy, and romance - the best of Operetta and Music Theatre!” www.torontooperetta.com/ Toronto Symphony Orchestra “One of Canada’s most respected arts organizations, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) plays a vital role in the city’s dynamic cultural life.” www.tso.ca/ Trio Arkel “Chamber music series in the heart of Toronto.” www.trioarkel.com/ University of Toronto Faculty of Music “Join the Faculty of Music’s vibrant community for a season of over 100 events including an exciting lineup of distinguished visitors, performances, lectures, symposia and more.” www.music.utoronto.ca/ Untitled Ensemble Chamber Music Society “A not for profit chamber music project dedicated to exploring works by historically marginalized composer groups with an emphasis on works by women.” www.untitledensemble.ca/ Upper Canada Choristers “The Upper Canada Choristers is a mixed voice community choir committed to excellence, diversity, and the joy of singing.” www.uppercanadachoristers.org/ Vesnivka Choir “Vesnivka Choir’s 2023-2024 concert season features an exciting program of Ukrainian patriotic songs, Christmas music as well as Ukrainian and Indigenous traditional music and will include interesting guest ensembles.” http://www.vesnivka.com/ VIVA Singers Toronto “VIVA Singers Toronto is a family of choirs with a mandate to give members, ages four through adult, the opportunity to achieve artistic excellence in a singer-centred, collaborative choral community. Every Voice Matters!” www.vivasingerstoronto.com/ 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.” www.vocachorus.ca/ VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert “The 50th anniversary season features three early Bel Canto influenced operas of the iconic Italian Master, Giuseppe Verdi.” http://operainconcert.com/ Westben “Join us at Westben in 2024 as we celebrate 25 years of bringing people together through music in nature near Campbellford. Experience our Summer and Fall Festivals at The Barn, Willow Hill and the Campfire and year round programming at the Schoolhouse.” www.westben.ca/ Wychwood Clarinet Choir “Five varieties of clarinets playing in harmony. What could be more beautiful?” www.wychwoodclarinetchoir.ca/ Yorkminster Park Baptist Church “Yorkminster Park is synonymous with magnificent music. Whether it’s the choir accompanied by the majestic Casavant organ, our Memorial Carillon (one of twelve in Canada), or the congregation lifting their voices in hymns of praise, vocal and instrumental expressions of faith are integral in the Yorkminster Park experience.” www.yorkminsterpark.com/ 32 | October & November, 2023 thewholenote.com
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