Volume 31 Issue 2 - November & December 2025

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THE WHOLENOTE BLUE PAGES26TH ANNUAL DIRECTORY OF MUSIC MAKERSis now online under the Who’s Who tab on our website.Of the 75 presenters and venues in the online directory,65 joined in time for their full profiles to appear in theBlue Pages in our September/October issue. A warmwelcome to the ten who have joined since then. Theirnames are in red type in the following “teaser index” tothe online directory, complete as of October 21 2025.Thanks to all our Blue Pages members. Your supporthelps keep our free-to-all listings sections alive.● Aga Khan MuseumFrom captivating performances tothought-provoking lectures, workshops,and film screenings, theMuseum reaches millions of peopleworldwide, fostering interculturalunderstanding through the arts.www.agakhanmuseum.org● Alliance Française de TorontoExperience unforgettable classicalperformances in our welcoming140-seat theatre. A home for cultureat the crossroads of language, art,and community.www.alliance-francaise.ca/en● Amadeus Choir of Greater TorontoJoin the award-winning AmadeusChoir for their 52nd season, filled withdynamic collaborations, new commissions,transformational educationalinitiatives, and most of all, wonderfulchoral performances. https://amadeuschoir.com● Ancaster Memorial Arts CentreA lively landmark in Ancaster featuringperformances and creativeexperiences for all ages and tastes.www.memorialarts.ca/● The Annex Singers of TorontoA spirited, auditioned 60-voice communitychoir with an eclectic repertoirespanning a thousand years andshowcasing a wide range of styles,from plainchant to jazz.www.annexsingers.com● ApocryphoniaApocryphonia ventures beyond thestandard fare of traditional Canadianclassical music programming to revealthe beautiful, the lost, and the rare ina rather unpretentious and enjoyablemanner.www.apocryphonia.com● Arkel Chamber ConcertsArkel Chamber Concerts presentsworld-class chamber music stars in aseason loaded with passion, virtuosityand excitement!www.arkelchamberconcerts.com● Attila Glatz Concert ProductionsGlatz Concerts: Producing, promoting,and managing concerts and performancesworldwide.www.glatzconcerts.com● The Azrieli Music Prizes(The Azrieli Foundation)Upcoming Dates: November 13, 2025:2026 AMP Laureates Announcementin Montréal; and February 2026:Album launch for New Jewish MusicVol. 5 (Outhere/Analekta)www.azrielifoundation.org/amp● Barrie Concert Association& Georgian MusicBarrie Concerts and Georgian Music,bringing the best of classical, jazz andcontemporary music to Barrie andthe surrounding area.www.barrieconcerts.org● Canadian Bandurist CapellaThe Canadian Bandurist Capella is oneof the premier choral-bandura ensemblesin North America that showcasesharmonious male voices combinedwith the rich sound of the bandura.www.banduristy.com● Canadian Chamber OrchestraImmersive, cathartic, and innovative,the Canadian Chamber Orchestradraws you in and transforms the concertexperience.www.canadianchamberorchestra.ca● Canadian Opera CompanyThe Canadian Opera Company is thelargest producer of opera in Canadaand one of the largest in North America.The COC has an internationalreputation for artistic excellence andcreative innovation.www.coc.ca● Canadian SinfoniettaChamber Music for Everyonewww.canadiansinfonietta.com● Cantemus SingersFirst Canadian performance of thecomplete Missa Cantate by JohnSheppard next spring? Stay tuned!cantemus.ca● Counterpoint CommunityOrchestraThe first 2SLGBTQIA+ orchestra inthe world, Counterpoint is celebratingits 42nd anniversary with the2025/26 season.www.ccorchestra.org● DaCapo Chamber ChoirOur programs “give ideas voice” -and this year we focus on an environmentaltheme, with a season ofthree concerts: Cherish, Enchant,and Preserve.www.dacapochamberchoir.ca● DudukhouseBringing the soulful voice of theArmenian duduk to Canada andbeyond through concerts, books, andthe world’s largest duduk store.www.dudukhouse.com● The Edison SingersTriumphant, nostalgic, spiritual andsentimental – this season of concertsspans a vast array of wonderfulmusical expression. We hope somethingin this season will pique yourinterest. See you there!www.theedisonsingers.com● Elmer Iseler SingersThe Elmer Iseler Singers are a20-voice professional choir led by ArtisticDirector Lydia Adams since 1998.Their 47th season includes a threeconcertToronto series, guest appearances,and workshops.www.elmeriselersingers.com● The Elora SingersHighlights for The Elora Singers’2025-26 season include Requiem andMedia Vita in November, Soup andSong: Motets through the Centuries inFebruary, and The Passing of the Year,in April.https://elorasingers.ca● Ensemble Vivant“Ensemble Vivant’s world-class musicianssparkle, shimmer, pulsate,yearn, beckon, tango and haunt...absolutely stirring and heart-achinglybeautiful...chamber music at its evocativebest!” - The WholeNotewww.ensemblevivant.com● Esprit OrchestraEsprit Orchestra is Canada’s only fullsized,professional orchestra devotedto performing new music, presentingworks that would otherwise not beheard in Canada.www.espritorchestra.com● Etobicoke Centennial ChoirEtobicoke Centennial Choir (ECC) isa community choir dedicated to celebratingthe art and joy of choral singing.We offer vibrant and diversemusical performances, guided byprofessional artists.www.etobicokecentennialchoir.ca● Flute StreetTwelve flutists, Nine flute sizes, Threeconcerts, One fabulous Flute Street!www.flutestreet.ca● Friends of Music at St.Thomas’s ChurchFriends of Music at St. Thomas’s hostsa concert series featuring solo artistsand ensembles specialising in everythingfrom Renaissance music to jazz.www.stthomas.on.ca/concert-series● The Hannaford StreetSilver BandMade up of Canada’s top professionalbrass performers, the HannafordStreet Silver Band honours and buildsupon the traditions of the brass bandfrom a uniquely Canadian perspective.www.hssb.ca● Jubilate SingersThe Jubilate Singers of Toronto specializesin eclectic internationalmusic. This season will start with aChilean Suite, “Abya Yala” and the winterconcert will be “Canadian IndigenousMusic”.www.jubilatesingers.ca● Kindred Spirits OrchestraThe Kindred Spirits Orchestra (KSO)is a critically acclaimed auditionedbasedcivic orchestra performingunder the direction of Maestro KristianAlexander in various venuesacross the GTA.www.KSOrchestra.ca● Li Delun Music FoundationEvery January, we hold the highlyanticipated New Year’s Concert:“East-Meets-West Concert of FavouriteClassics” to celebrate the newyear. www.lidelun.org● Metropolitan United ChurchChoral music, a Silver Band, a HandbellChoir, and Canada’s largest pipeorgan, all in one place!www.metunited.org● Mississauga Chamber SingersA clear sound in the citywww.mcsingers.ca● Mooredale ConcertsMooredale Concerts - Great Music for All.www.mooredaleconcerts.com● Music at St. Andrew’sMusic at St. Andrew’s has gained areputation for delivering great musicat affordable prices. We’re delightedto welcome audiences to enjoy thesuperb acoustics of our spacioussanctuary in the heart of Toronto’sentertainment district.www.standrewstoronto.org● Music TorontoMusic TORONTO’s 2025/26 seasonbrings world-class artists to theJane Mallett Theatre—Ehnes Quartet,Christian Tetzlaff, Michelle Cann,Gryphon Trio, and more. Experiencelive music at its best.www.music-toronto.com● Nathaniel Dett ChoraleThe Nathaniel Dett Chorale is a professionalchoir dedicated to the performanceof Afrocentric music ofall styles and genres. It has a threeconcertseries in Toronto, and toursextensively each season.www.nathanieldettchorale.org22 | November & December 2025 thewholenote.com

● New Music ConcertsNMC furthers the appreciation, creationand performance of exceptionaladventurous music for everyone.No matter where you come from, ifyou love adventurous music, you willalways have a home at NMC.www.newmusicconcerts.com● Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation“...bringing the best in inspirationalarts programming...”www.9sparrowsarts.org● Nocturnes in the CityPresenting Czech music and musiciansin downtown Toronto.November 30: Duo pianists ZuzanaSimurdova and Mikolaj Warzsynski;December 21: Czecho-Slovak dixieland- pre-Christmas jazz.www.masaryktown.ca/nocturnes● North Wind ConcertsInnovative programming from theEuropean Baroque and Renaissance,occasional Classical and contemporaryforays, and music from Toronto’srichly diverse musical communities.www.northwindconcerts.com● Off Centre Music SalonThis special season is titled “DreamThe Impossible Dream.” It will standas a landmark 30th Anniversary Season,showcasing eminent Canadianartists throughout all five concerts ofthe season.www.offcentremusic.com● Opera AtelierOpera Atelier will feature The MagicFlute at the Elgin Theatre fromOctober 15 to 19, followed by Pélléaset Mélisande from April 15 to 19.www.operaatelier.com● Orpheus Choir of TorontoOrpheus champions the new andunusual in choral performance, commissioningand introducing newworks and performing overlookedmasterpieces.www.orpheuschoirtoronto.com● Pax Christi ChoraleSinging Together, Inspiring joy. PaxChristi Chorale is a vibrant anddynamic 100-voice choir that sharesits passion for choral music throughsinging, performance and outreach.www.paxchristichorale.org● The Peterborough SingersIt’s all about the Musicwww.peterboroughsingers.com● RCCO TorontoRCCO Toronto is the city’s foremostadvocate for the pipe organ and itsmusic. Join us for concerts, masterclassesand other opportunities tohear and learn about the king ofinstruments!www.rcco.ca/toronto● Rezonance Baroque EnsembleIntimate, accessible, and entertainingconcerts of early chamber music,featuring overlooked composers andunusual concert formats.www.rezonanceensemble.com● The Rose BramptonThe Rose 2025 Summer–Fall Seasonis ON SALE! From Broadway icons tobig laughs to bold music, this is yourseason to experience it all - JannArden, Jeremy Jordan, TSO, TomMorello and more!https://tickets.brampton.ca/online/default.asp● The Royal Conservatory of MusicThe Royal Conservatory’s KoernerHall is “the greatest venue in this city”and “magnificent in its acoustics, asmuch as in its design”(The Toronto Star).www.rcmusic.com/performance/royal-conservatory-concerts● Scarborough PhilharmonicOrchestraRon Royer, music director of the ScarboroughPhilharmonic brings yearsof experience as a conductor, musician,composer and music educator.His commitment to Canadian music isevident in SPO programs.www.spo.ca● SoundCrowdToronto’s contemporary a cappellaensemble is back with “Lady Gaga vsBruno Mars” - an interactive a cappellashowdown - on January 24 atthe Paradise Theatre!www.soundcrowd.ca● SoundstreamsSoundstreams’ 2025/26 seasondares to disrupt and inspire, unitingglobal voices, bold premieres, andgenre-defying performances thatchallenge the expected.www.soundstreams.ca● S. Bartholomew’s AnglicanChurch, Regent ParkThe S. Bartholomew’s music programmefeatures compositions bywell-known masters such as Lassus,Byrd, Fauré and Howells, and rarelyheardtreasures of the Middle Ages.www.stbartstoronto.ca● St. James CathedralAt St. James Cathedral, Music is anintegral part of our life, worship andministry. Our Anglican musical heritagecontinues to enrich our services,and to evolve in new and excitingways. Welcome!https://stjamescathedral.ca● St. Michael’s Choir SchoolSince 1937, St. Michael’s Choir Schoolhas combined academic excellenceand sacred music, shaping boys ingrades 3–12 into leaders of character,faith, and service to the Archdioceseof Toronto.www.smcs.on.ca● TafelmusikExperience Tafelmusik, Canada’sbaroque band.www.tafelmusik.org● TO LiveClassic film series, studio sessionsseries, dance series, and more.tolive.com● Toronto Beach ChoraleToronto Beach Chorale is a vitalmusical presence in the Beach, witha reputation for artistic excellence.Our Artistic Director, Mervin W. Fick,engages and inspires singers andaudiences alike.www.torontobeachchorale.com● Toronto Chamber ChoirThe Toronto Chamber Choir hasenriched Canada’s early music scenesince 1968, led by Lucas Harris since2014. It specialises in Renaissance/Baroque, with forays into other timeperiods and cultures.www.torontochamberchoir.ca● Toronto Children’s ChorusThe Toronto Children’s Chorus (TCC) isa vibrant musical community that hasbeen nurturing young voices for generations,led by internationally acclaimedArtistic Director, Dr. Zimfira Poloz.www.torontochildrenschorus.com● Toronto Choral SocietyEver dreamed of singing Handel’sMessiah at Koerner Hall? This fall,join the Toronto Choral Society andexperience the joy and exhilaration ofperforming a holiday classic.www.torontochoralsociety.org● Toronto Classical SingersDo you love to sing the great choralworks of the past 300 years? Do youlike fellowship and fun? Then we’rethe choir you’ve been looking for!Contact us for an audition.www.torontoclassicalsingers.ca● Toronto Mendelssohn ChoirThe Juno-winning, Grammy-nominatedToronto Mendelssohn Choir goesbeyond a choir—Canada’s oldest andlargest choral organisation, servingaudiences and community since 1894.www.tmchoir.org● Toronto Operetta TheatreTOT will return to the St. LawrenceCentre stage for the 2025-2026 season,presenting a distinguishedrepertoire of music, comedy,and romance from Operetta andMusic Theatre.www.torontooperetta.com● Toronto Symphony OrchestraA globe-spanning lineup of symphonicclassics, cinematic favourites,family fun, and musical megastars—live with your TSO.www.tso.ca● Trinity Bach ProjectTBP revives Bach’s lesser-known cantataswith clarity, excellence, and generosity,removing barriers aroundclassical choral music and openingdoors to sacred places.www.trinitybachproject.org● Upper Canada ChoristersThe Upper Canada Choristers is anon-auditioned SATB choir committedto excellence, diversity, and communityservice.www.uppercanadachoristers.org● Vesnivka ChoirVesnivka Choir is a friendly and inclusivecommunity choir whose singersare passionate about bringingUkrainian music to the Toronto musicscene. Join us for a unique listeningexperience.www.vesnivka.com● VIVA Singers TorontoVIVA is a family of seven choirs forall ages with a mandate to givesingers the opportunity to achieveartistic excellence in an inclusive,creative choral community.Every Voice Matters!vivasingerstoronto.com● VOCA Chorus of TorontoOur concert on December 20 at EglintonSt. George’s will include worldpremieres by two of Canada’s mostrenowned composers, Sarah Quarteland Mark Sirett, and feature piano,organ, cello and percussion.www.vocachorus.ca● VOICEBOX: Opera In ConcertTaking Ownership of Opera Raritiesin Performance - Canada’s onlycompany dedicated exclusively tothe presentation of rare opera programming.www.operainconcert.com● Westben Music in NatureWestben’s 2026 summer season featuresover 40 concerts and music innature experiences.www.westben.ca● Women’s MusicalClub of TorontoMusic in the Afternoon featuresmusicians on the threshold of internationalrecognition, as well as establishedartists and ensembles.www.wmct.on.ca● Wychwood Clarinet ChoirLook forward to our “Fall Fair” concertin November, our “Cartoons andAdventure” concert in February andour “Serenade” concert in May.www.wychwoodclarinetchoir.ca● Yorkminster ParkBaptist ChurchYorkminster Park is synonymouswith magnificent music. Vocaland instrumental expressions offaith are integral in the YorkminsterPark experience.www.yorkminsterpark.comFor more information about joining the Blue Pagesand any of our other directories, please contactKaren Ages at advertising@thewholenote.comthewholenote.com November & December 2025 | 23