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MUSIC PROGRAMS
CHOIRS
INSTRUMENTS & ENSEMBLES
MUSIC FILES FOR CHOIR PARTICIPANTS
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WINTER
Community Choir
Tackle world, jazz, classical, Jewish, folk, Canadian, gospel and pop music. Our auditioned SATB choir meets Monday evenings. Conductors: Harriet Wichin and Melissa Lauren. Rehearsals are well structured and singers learn skills in different musical genres, expression, blend, vocal production, and reading. A wonderful community of dedicated singers. Family and Friends Concert at the end of the term. Singers who also like to volunteer to build choir life always welcome. Get involved in a great community. Opportunities for small group ensembles. This is an in-person program. Masking is optional. More Info: deannad@mnjcc.org
WINTER
Klezmer Ensemble
Come join the winter term led by multi-instrumentalist and Ashkenaz Festival Artistic Director, Eric Stein. Toronto's longest-running klezmer workshop program offers a friendly and relaxed environment to get deep in the music within a group context. Immerse in the vocabulary and forms of klezmer music while exploring approaches to rhythm, melody and improvisation. Learn how to play as part of an ensemble, with special attention to instrumental function, arrangement principles, and dynamics. All intermediate through professional players are welcome and no prior klezmer experience is necessary. Whether you're a diehard or neophyte, this group will scratch your Klezmer itch.
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Adult Strings
Our Wednesday evening adult string ensembles is for adults who wish to reconnect and explore string ensemble music (violin, viola, or cello). With a variety of ensemble music, we will explore Suzuki group class ideas, build ensemble skills, and examine concepts for left hand and bowing. Assignments and exercises will be at an intermediate level using compatible repertoire for cello, viola, and violin, possibly referencing Suzuki repertoire books, and/or RCM repertoire grade 3 level and beyond. More Information:gretchena@mnjcc.org
WINTER
Ukulele
BEGINNER PLUS - Sometimes called the world’s friendliest instrument, the ukulele has a happy, joyful tone that makes it a delight to play. In this course, you will refresh skills learned in the beginner class; posture, tuning, foundatinal chords, and strumming. The materials will prepare you for joining the intermediate level later in the season. More information gretchena@mnjcc.org
INTERMEDIATE - Take your uke to the next level! If you’ve taken our beginners' class (or have previous playing experience) this course will provide you with new music genres as well as improve your skills and techniques. In no time at all you will learn new chords, read TAB, fingerpick, and even work on basic improvisation! More information gretchena@mnjcc.org
CONCERTS & MUSIC EVENTS
FALL
Jewish Pop Rocks! A Tribute Concert in Celebration of Chanukah
After Elvis joined the army, and before the British Invasion, there emerged a period of quintessential American pop music, when teen idols and girl group hits dominated the airwaves. Memorable hit tunes with a style both innocent and sophisticated were born out of New York's Brill Building— penned and produced by emerging Jewish musicians who would rise to great fame: Leiber and Stoller, Carole King, Neil Sedaka, Burt Bacharach, Ellie Greenwich, Cynthia Weil…and many more. Enjoy classic hits such as On Broadway, Natural Woman, Walk On By, One Fine Day, and more—and dance the afternoon away! Refreshments will be served. Featuring The Jordan Klapman Quintet: Shelley Hamilton and TBA Gavin Hope (vocals), Ron Johnston (bass), John Collin (drums) and Jordan Klapman (keyboard)
WINTER
My Pop Choir - Daytime
When you join My Pop Choir it will quickly become the highlight of your week. For each session we will be rehearsing in-person with the option to “hop” over to the virtual choir if you are unable to make it. Participants will have access to charts, vocal tracks, and instrumental tracks. There is no pressure to perform. We will all sing for the love of singing! Conductor: Alex Fiddes. Tuesdays, January - March from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm $231.65 (including tax) To register go to www.mypopchoir.com and select “Join A Choir”. For more information: deannad@mnjcc.org 416-924-6211 x6251
WINTER
My Pop Choir - Evening
When you join My Pop Choir it will quickly become the highlight of your week. For each session we will be rehearsing in-person with the option to “hop” over to the virtual choir if you are unable to make it. Participants will have access to charts, vocal tracks, and instrumental tracks. There is no pressure to perform. We will all sing for the love of singing! Conductor: Alex Fiddes. Thursdays, January - March from 7:15-8:45 PM. $231.65 (including tax) To register go to www.mypopchoir.com and select “Join A Choir”. For more information: deannad@mnjcc.org 416-924-6211 x6251