NHMNY CONCERT BAND CLASSES for 2024-2025
NHMNY Concert Band 29 Sessions Sept 2024-June 2025
26 classes on Monday Evenings; 2 concerts; 1 social event;
The NHMNY concert band, now in its eighth year, performs repertoire encompassing a wide array of music across many genres. Members of the ensemble need to play at a minimum 200 Level—consistent with the completion of the second book in any standard Band Method series. Two or more years of experience playing in an instrumental ensemble is recommended If you are looking to build upon your existing musical skills in a collegial and supportive concert band, this is the group for you.
Rehearsals will be in person on Mondays from 7 to 9 PM (includes a 15 minute social break) at CHAT (200 Wilmington Ave).
DATES: Sept: 16, 23, 30; Oct: 7, 21, 28; Nov: 4, 11, 18, 25; Dec: 2;
Holiday Concert: Mon. Dec 9 at 7:30 PM (with other NHMNY groups)
Jan: 20, 27; Feb: 3, 10, 24; Mar: 3, 10, 17; Apr: 7, 14; May: 5, 12, 26 June 2
Final Concert: Mon. June 9 at 7:30 PM (with other NHMNY groups)
Year End Social Event: Mon, June 16 Time/Location to be determined
SIGN UP and FEES: Please see/use form: NHMNY Sign Up for BAND Classes 24-25
NEW! NHMNY Wind Ensemble 29 Sessions Sept 2024-June 2025
26 classes on Thursday afternoons; 2 concerts; 1 social event;
The NHMNY Winds Ensemble will analyze and perform repertoire encompassing a wide array of music across many genres. Classes will focus on developing essential skills in ensemble playing with a focus on: tone quality; tuning, balance, blend, sight-reading, rhythm and phrasing. Members of this ensemble need to play at a minimum 200 Level—consistent with the completion of the second book in any standard Band Method series. At least two years of experience playing in an instrumental ensemble is recommended. If you are looking to improve your ensemble skills in a collegial and supportive group this class is recommended for you.
Rehearsals will be in person on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:15 (no break included) at Bayview Glen Church, located at 300 Steeles Ave E. (just east of Bayview on the north side of Steeles)
DATES: Sept: 19, 26 Oct: 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov: 7, 14, 21, 28; Dec: 5;
Holiday Concert: Mon. Dec 9 at 7:30 PM (with other NHMNY groups)
Feb: 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar: 6, 13; Apr: 3, 10, 24; May: 1, 8, 22, 29 June 5
Final Concert: Mon. June 9 at 7:30 PM (with other NHMNY groups)
Year End Social Event: Mon, June 16 Time/Location to be determined
SIGN UP and FEES: Please see/use form: NHMNY Sign Up for BAND Classes 24-25
UKULELE CLASSES 2024-2025
BEGINNER PLUS to INTERMEDIATE UKULELE
Tuesdays 10 AM to 11:30 AM
11 Classes and 1 Concert Sept-Dec 2024
Darchei Noam Synagogue, 864 Sheppard Ave West
Depending on demand this class might be continued/reoffered in winter/spring 2025
Sign-Up through New Horizons Music North York
Participants in this supportive and collegial ukulele class need to have previous experience playing basic chords and strumming patterns. IF you wish to expand your knowledge and skills by learning new chords, more advanced strumming, and some finger-picking techniques, while having a lot of fun, this is the class for you. Participants will be offered a ‘buffet’ of techniques that will challenge and satisfy each player at his or her 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.
Baritone uke, bass uke, guitar, and mandolin players are welcome.
BEGINNER UKULELE
*Offered through the Miles Nadal JCC at 750 Spadina Ave. (at Bloor St), Toronto
Tuesdays 7:30 to 9: 00 PM at the Miles Nadal JCC Bloor/Spadina
8 classes Oct-Nov 2024
This class will probably continue in the winter and spring of 2025.
REGISTRATION
Register through the Miles Nadal JCC: https://www.mnjcc.org/music
This class is for beginners who would like to learn to play the ukulele, while having a lot of fun in a supportive collegial group. Participants will learn essential techniques including: posture and holding; how to read chord boxes; essential basic chords; and rhythmic strumming. The group will play songs from the very first class.
Participants must have their own soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele.
WEDNESDAY MORNING UKULELE JAM
*Offered through the Miles Nadal JCC at 750 Spadina Ave. (at Bloor St), Toronto
Wednesdays: 10:30am to 12:00pm at the Miles Nadal JCC, Bloor/Spadina
8 classes Oct–Nov. 2024
This class will probably continue in the winter and spring of 2025.
REGISTRATION
Register through the Miles Nadal JCC: https://www.mnjcc.org/music
This class is for players with previous experience. Beginner plus players, intermediate and advanced players are all welcome. Classes will focus on playing interesting arrangements of songs across many genres including folk, pop, rock and jazz. Participants will be offered a ‘buffet’ of techniques that will challenge and satisfy each player at his or her level of expertise. This class is the place to expand your knowledge of chords, strumming, and finger-picking patterns while having a lot of fun playing in a supportive and collegial ukulele ensemble.
Participants must have their own soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele.
Baritone uke, bass uke, guitar, and mandolin players are most welcome.
Participants are welcome to ‘ZOOM’ into this class.
