MUSIC PROGRAMS
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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
MUSIC FILES FOR CHOIR PARTICIPANTS
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CHOIRS
CONCERTS
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
LECTURE SERIES
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My Pop Choir (Daytime) - Tuesdays, April 15 - June 17, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
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! For more information: deannad@mnjcc.org
Community Choir - Mondays: January 13 - May 12, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Singers Wanted! Sing a diverse repertoire in a choir that is all energy and heart! Our SATB choir meets Monday evenings. Rehearsals are well structured, and singers learn skills in different musical genres, such as expression, blend, vocal production, and reading. A wonderful community of dedicated singers. Concerts in December and May. A vocal assessment is required for all new members. Contact conductor Harriet Wichin at harrietchoir@gmail.com. To read the choir FAQ, please visit here.
My Pop Choir (Evening) - Thursdays: April 17 - June 19, 7:15 - 8:45 pm
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! For more information: deannad@mnjcc.org
String Ensemble - Wednesdays: April 2 - May 21, 7:30 - 8:45 pm
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
Intermediate Ukulele (for adults) Wednesdays: April 9 - May 28, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Suggested pre-requisite: JCC Beginner-Plus Ukulele Class
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Are you an experienced ukulele player who enjoys playing a wide variety of music with others in a supportive and collegial ensemble? Do you want to expand your skills and techniques, including new chords and strums, reading TAB, fingerpicking, and basic improvisation, which will enable you to take your ukulele playing to the next level? If so, this class is for you! Participants will be offered a ‘buffet’ of techniques that will challenge and satisfy each player at their level of expertise. A wide variety of styles and song genres will be included. Participants are welcome to Zoom into this class. Participants must have their own soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele. If you are new please contact Gretchen at GretchenA@mnjcc.org before registering.
Klezmer Ensemble - Tuesdays: March 25 - May 20, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Come join the fall 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 into 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. 
Beginner-Plus Ukulele (for adults) Tuesdays: April 8 - May 27, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Suggested Pre-Requisite: JCC Beginner Ukulele Class
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Are you a ukulele player with previous experience and a basic knowledge of simple chords and strumming? Do you want to expand your knowledge and skills by learning more chords and more advanced strumming, as well as some simple finger-picking techniques, while having a lot of fun in a supportive and collegial ukulele class? If so, then this class is for you. Participants will be offered a ‘buffet’ of techniques that will challenge and satisfy each player at their level of expertise. A wide variety of styles and song genres will be included. Participants are welcome to Zoom into this class. Participants must have their own soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele. If you are new, please get in touch with Gretchen at GretchenA@mnjcc.org before registering.
Yiddish Concert and Café: Hartzedike-Lider (Heartsongs) - Thursday, June 12, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Concert: 1:30-3:30pm | Reception: 3:30-4:30pm
Featuring Allan Merovitz and Brian Katz, with special guest Jonno Lightstone. Acclaimed musical group Hartzedike-Lider has thrilled audiences world-wide, bringing together well-loved Yiddish gems, klezmer, and original compositions in new and exciting arrangements - ‘bluesing’, experimenting and reharmonizing to find new musical riches. There will definitely be opportunities to sing and scat along! We will also have a Yiddish open-mic, and sweet kosher treats. Co-presented by the UJA Committee for Yiddish.
Adult Summer String Ensemble - Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
This week-long summer session is for adults who are keen to connect with other like-minded string players (violin, viola, cello), further their instrumental skills, explore interesting ensemble music, and more! We recommend having completed at least two years or more of study. Semi-private lessons, and one enrichment class will be scheduled during the week. Before enrolling, and/or for more info: gretchena@mnjcc.org .
Summer Side of Life: A Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Concert - Thursday, June 5, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Popular folk singing duo Sue and Dwight return to the Miles Nadal JCC this spring! This concert pays tribute to Canadian music legend Gordon Lightfoot, known for his rich baritone voice, tender ballads, and gift for melodic songwriting. This folksy troubadour sang of loneliness, troubled relationships, the itch to roam, and the majesty of the Canadian landscape. Enjoy such iconic hits as If You Could Read My Mind, Sundown, Carefree Highway and Rainy Day People. You know you’re going to want to sing along!
Spring into Song: A Community Choir Concert  - Monday, May 12, 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Join us for an evening of harmony and community with our trademark diverse repertoire that’s all energy and heart!