Volume 29 Issue 6 | June, July & August 2024

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GREEN PAGES it hosts educational programs, fostering musical appreciation and talent growth. With venues spanning churches, theatres, and outdoor spaces, the festival promises unique and unforgettable experiences. Stratford Summer Music ensures a summer filled with enchanting melodies and cultural enrichment for all, making it a highlight of the Canadian cultural calendar. 519-271-2101 www.stratfordsummermusic.ca www.facebook.com/StratfordMusic www.twitter.com/StratfordMusic www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vCgAH0-5Qc&t=7s Stratford Summer Music Stratford, ON Sunday, June 23 at 12pm (Open Streets): Shuffle Demons 289-993-1993 www.somethingelsefestival.com www.facebook.com/ZulaPresents www.twitter.com/ZulaPresents www.youtube.com/c/ZulaPresentsSomethingElse SOUTH COAST JAZZ FESTIVAL ➤ August 9 to 11, 2024 Lynnwood Arts Centre, Simcoe; Glenhyrst Gardens / Gallery, Brantford, ON Main Festival locations are Norfolk County and Brantford. Welcome to the 11th annual South Coast Jazz Festival in Norfolk County and Brantford, and worldwide online. For tickets, schedule and all information visit our website. Enjoy an accessible and wonderfully diverse selection of concerts at Lynnwood Arts Centre Simcoe and Glenhyrst Gardens Brantford. Take in the Gallery Exhibits too. Headliners include Johannes Linstead, Shannon Butcher and Michael Shand, Sammy Jackson, Avery Raquel, Branson Palanio Organ Trio and James Wilson. VIP guaranteed seat tickets are limited, download from the website now. 519-774-2787 www.southcoastjazz.com www.facebook.com/SouthCoastJazz1 www.twitter.com/southcoastjazz1 www.youtube.com/proartsca/videos STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC ➤ July 18 to August 11, 2024 Stratford, ON A vibrant convergence of folk, jazz, classical and world music, Stratford Summer Music is a renowned Southwestern Ontario music festival held annually in July and August in Stratford, Ontario. The 2024 festival features acclaimed artists like Angela Hewitt, Allison Au, and Measha Brueggergosman-Lee. From symphony orchestras to jazz legends, the festival showcases diverse genres, offering both intimate recitals and grand productions. Alongside performances, SUMMER OPERA LYRIC THEATRE ➤ July 26 to August 4, 2024 Alumnae Theatre, Toronto, ON Celebrating four decades of opera presentations by Canada’s emerging artists, Summer Opera Lyric Theatre features Handel’s Xerxes, Mozart’s Idomeneo and Puccini’s La Boheme, under the leadership of experts in the field - Jo Greenaway, Suzy Smith and Helen Becqué in fully staged operas directed by Guillermo Silva- Marin. 33 vocalists from across Canada will thrill and entertain you with their fresh and insightful dramatic interpretations in the intimacy and acoustic excellence of the Alumnae Theatre in Toronto. 12 performances culminate eight weeks of intensive training in the performing arts, movement, deportment and acting technique. SOLT is generously supported by the Jackman Foundation and the Estate of Sandra Marlene Painter. For further information please visit our website. 416-922-2912 www.solt.ca www.facebook.com/summeroperalyrictheatre www.twitter.com/OperaSOLT SUMMERSTAGE 2024 ➤ July 18 to August 18, 2024 Toronto, ON (July 18 and 19); Loretto and Toronto, ON (August 9 to 18) No Strings Theatre presents its ‘SummerStage’ 2024! NST will present in Toronto in July, a table read of Levels The Play, a new musical by Clarence (CJ) Jura and Abby Grass, and in August, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, in collaboration with Opera by Request at an outdoor farm near Orangeville. Levels The Play navigates relationships, familial pressures, intersectionality, and coming of age. The play, which was wonderfully acclaimed at the 2023 Fringe Festival, will be further developed by dramaturgs Mark Cassius (script) and Darryl Joseph Dennie (music). Director, Gregory Finney, brings The Magic Flute to a magic fantasy at the farm, along with other opera excerpts. Levels is suitable for 13+ and The Magic Flute is suitable for all ages. Also, check out our opera pub night at Toronto’s Granite Brewery on August 13! 416-898-6538 www.nostringstheatre.com www.facebook.com/nostringstheatretoronto www.twitter.com/nostringstheatr www.youtube.com/nostringstheatre SUN LIFE UPTOWN WATERLOO JAZZ FESTIVAL ➤ July 19 to 21, 2024 100 Regina St. S, Waterloo, ON The 31st Annual Music Festival headliners include JUNO Award winner Laila Biali (vocals/piano) on Friday night; JUNO winner and Grammy Nominee 40 | Summer 2024 thewholenote.com

Hilario Duran (piano) and his 19-piece Latin Jazz Big Band on Saturday night; and a “hall of fame” lineup of musicians in the Canadian Jazz Collective on Sunday afternoon. We will also feature local artists Tim Louis (vocals/piano); the Natu Trio, Ralf Buschmeyer, Adam Bowman, Patti Payne, along with many others. There will be family activities on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, along with plenty of food vendors and your favourite beverages. Best of all, admission to the Festival is FREE! What could be better than a great summer weekend enjoying live music with family and friends? Everyone is welcome. We cannot wait to see you there! 519-885-1921 www.waterloojazzfest.com www.facebook.com/WaterlooJazz www.twitter.com/waterloojazz TD TORONTO JAZZ FEST ➤ June 21 to 30, 2024 Toronto, ON The TD Toronto Jazz Fest is an annual event produced by the Toronto Downtown Jazz Society. Celebrating its 37th edition in 2024, the festival has grown from an eight-day showcase that began in 1987 to a major event attracting over 500,000 patrons annually over ten days. The festival features a mix of free and ticketed performances across various venues in Toronto, including outdoor stages in the Bloor-Yorkville area and indoor concerts throughout the city. It showcases a diverse range of jazz music and artists, from legendary performers to emerging talent, and includes more than 100 performances. www.torontojazzfest.com TORONTO SUMMER MUSIC ➤ July 11 to August 3, 2024 University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music, Toronto, ON Toronto Summer Music’s 2024 Festival welcomes artists from around the world to share their artistry. From the strong voices of masters resonating with wisdom and experience to the bright voices of emerging artists ringing with hope and innovation, the multitude of voices within our community will be celebrated. Starring an exceptional array of musicians, including Orchestre des Arts Florissants, and laureates of Le Jardin des Voix, Les Arts Florissants’ academy for young singers, Canadian Brass, violin superstar Kerson Leong, Gold Medallist of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Vadym Kholodenko, Dame Sarah Connolly, among others. The Voices Within Festival runs from July 11 to August 3. 647-430-5699 https://torontosummermusic.com/events https://www.facebook.com/TorontoSummerMusic https://www.youtube.com/@TSMFestival WESTBEN ➤ June 14 to August 4, 2024 Campbellford, ON Westben is an immersive music in nature experience on a 50-acre farm, two hours east of Toronto. Westben’s 25th anniversary summer season features 32 performances and experiences including concerts, nature walks, forest bathing, garden tours, a film night, comedy evening with outstanding performers in four outdoor venues. Angela Hewitt, Gerald Finley, Jeremy Dutcher, Holly Cole, New Zealand SummerStage 2024 Toronto, ON String Quartet, Colin Ainsworth, Steve Page, Sarah Slean, Colin Mochrie & Deb McGrath, Big Smoke Brass, Andy Forgie, Kevin Drew, Jackie Richardson and Joe Sealy, Dave Mowat, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson and participants from the Performer-Composer Residency. Tickets from Pay-What-You-Can to 0 + HST. for anyone under 18; for 19-30 years. Ask about the pre-concert chats, Dare to Pair culinary events, BBQs and Opera Tea Party. 877-883-5777 www.westben.ca www.facebook.com/westbenconcerts www.twitter.com/WestbenCentre www.youtube.com/channel/UChzKMXMS3r2ucfeySgI6BLQ THE WHOLENOTE “WHO’S WHO” WholeNote’s directories provide a wealth of information about our music community. They are refreshed regularly online at thewholenote.com. Hover over the Who’s Who tab to see the drop-down list for: Blue Pages presenter profiles Canary Pages choral directory Green Pages summer music festivals Summer Music Education For information on how to join any of our WholeNote Who’s Who online directories, contact Karen Ages at karen@thewholenote.com thewholenote.com Summer 2024 | 41