MUSIC PROGRAMS
Support our Music Scholarship and Innovation Fund
Help ensure that music programming remains affordable to all who want to learn. This fund subsidizes music students and provides accessible, audio learning tracks for choir singers, and supplements guest artists’ fees for the Adult Daytime Culture and Education Programming. We are deeply grateful and every gift makes an impact!
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INSTRUMENTS & ENSEMBLES
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Our mandate is to help make innovative and dynamic music programs accessible to all, regardless of financial status or circumstances. Our Wichin Paxon Abberger Music Fund provides financial assistance towards our music programs and choirs.
CHOIRS
The MNjcc welcomes and encourages choral singers from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, people of any and no faith, and others who reflect the diversity of our community, our city and our country.
The MNjcc is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and aims to ensure that dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of our organization's culture. Our Choir Director and the Manager of Fine and Performing Arts will work with you to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Please contact 416.924.6211 x 6251 deannad@mnjcc.org
CONCERTS
My Pop Choir
My Pop Choir is where the joy of music and the power of community come together in perfect harmony. With a passion for providing an audition-free, pressure-free environment, My Pop Choir offers a sanctuary for individuals, regardless of their musical background, to come together and let their voices shine. For more information, please email deannad@mnjcc.org.
My Pop Choir (Daytime) - Tuesdays: September 9 - November 25, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
My Pop Choir (Evening) - Thursdays: September 11 - November 27, 7:15 - 8:45 pm
The MNjcc Community Choir
Sing a diverse repertoire in a choir that is all energy and heart. Our SATB choir meets on Monday evenings and tackles a diverse range of music, including world, jazz, classical, Jewish, folk, Canadian, gospel, and pop genres. Singers learn expression, blend, vocal production, and reading. A vocal assessment is required for all new members. For general information, please see our FAQ.​
Looking for the Suzuki Children's Music Program?
Ukulele (Beginner) - Tuesdays: September 16 - December 9, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Are you a total beginner or someone who needs to refresh your basic skills? In this course, you will learn the basics of how to play the ukulele including: posture, tuning, how to play foundational chords, and how to strum. For more information, please contact GretchenA@mnjcc.org.
Ukulele (Intermediate) - Wednesdays: September 10 - December 10, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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!
If you are new please contact Gretchen at GretchenA@mnjcc.org before registering.
Klezmer Ensemble - Tuesdays: October 21 - December 9, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Instrumentalists of all levels are welcome to this inspiring chamber group. Develop solid arranging and ensemble playing skills while creatively exploring the fundamentals of Klezmer music.
If you are new to the Klezmer ensemble please contact Gretchen at GretchenA@mnjcc.org before registering.
String Ensemble - Wednesdays: October 22 - December 10, 7:30 - 8:45 pm
Our Wednesday evening adult string ensemble is for violin, viola, and cello players wishing to reconnect, explore and share their playing skills. Playing level is RCM Grade 3 and beyond. Suzuki group playing ideas, ensemble playing skills, right and left hand techniques will be the focus. Performance opportunities twice per season.
If you are new to the Adult String Ensemble please contact Gretchen at GretchenA@mnjcc.org before registering.
Guitar Ensemble - Wednesdays: October 22 - December 10, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Always wanted to learn guitar? This course will jumpstart your guitar playing. We will cover all the basics including playing melodies and chords, reading sheet music and tablature, all while playing familiar songs with your classmates! No experience necessary…all are welcome!
For more information, please contact GretchenA@mnjcc.org.
Take It to the Limit: Eagles Tribute Concert in Celebration of Chanukah - Thursday, December 11, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
One of the most influential groups in rock music history, known for their signature sound and lush vocal harmonies. They ruled 1970s AM and FM radio with such mega hits as Hotel California, Desperado, One of These Nights and Take it Easy. So put on your dancing shoes, enjoy some Chanukah and holiday treats, and sing along with The Epic Eagles, one of the top tribute acts in North America!