NHMNY CONCERT BAND CLASSES for 2026-2027
NHMNY Wind Ensemble Sept 2026-June 2027
The ‘Second Winds Ensemble’ is a small performance group of up to 15 players whose mission is to bring musical joy to a variety of audiences—especially those living in retirement and long-term care facilities.
The group will rehearse throughout the fall of 2026 to learn a repertoire encompassing a wide array of music across many genres. Performances will occur on Tuesday afternoons throughout the late winter and spring of 2027.
Members of this ensemble need to be confident players who can play musical lines independently at an intermediate to advanced level. Two to five years of experience in an ensemble is recommended.
If you are looking to play in a supportive wind ensemble, that brings musical joy to the community, this is the group for you.
This group is currently looking for a few additional players on clarinet and alto saxophone
Rehearsals will be in person on Tuesdays from 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM at Darchei Noam Synagogue at 864 Sheppard Ave West.
Zoom will be available only when the weather is inclement.
Dates: Sept. 15, 22, 29: Oct. 6, 13, 20 ,27 ; Nov: 3, 17, 24,; Dec 1:
Feb: 2, 9, 23 Mar: 2, 9, 16; Apr: 6, 13, 20, 27
May: 4, 11, 25; June 1
Spring Concert: (with other NHMNY groups)
IF you are interested in being part of this ensemble please contact Susan Baskin, Director of NHMNY: nhmnorthyork@gmail.com or 416-721-2748
UKULELE CLASSES 2026-2027
IN PERSON CLASSES:
Beginner-Plus to Intermediate Ukulele
Tuesdays 9:45 to 11:15 AM Darchei Noam Synagogue
Beginner Ukulele at the JCC *
Tuesdays 7:30 to 9:00 PM Miles Nadal JCC
Intermediate Ukulele Ensemble at the JCC *
Wednesdays 10:30 to 12 PM Miles Nadal JCC
* For JCC classes go to: https://www.mnjcc.org/music
ON-LINE CLASSES
In association with NHIMA: New Horizons International Music Association
‘LESS is MORE’: Easy Songs with 8 Chords or Less:
Wednesdays 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM 6 Sessions starting on Oct. 21
‘UP THE NECK’: Expand Your Knowledge and Skills Up to Fret 12:
Wednesdays 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM 4 Sessions starting on Feb 17, 2027
BEATLES SONGS on Ukulele:
Wednesdays 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM 4 Sessions starting on May 5, 2027
For more information and to register go to:
BEGINNER-PLUS to INTERMEDIATE UKULELE
27 classes on Tuesday mornings. 1 concert in June.
Dates: Sept: 15, 22, 29; Oct: 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov: 3, 17, 24; Dec: 1
Feb: 9, 16, 23 Mar: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Apr: 6, 13, 20,
May: 4, 11, 18, 25 June 1
Final Concert: Week of June 7-10 (with other NHMNY groups)
The ‘Beginner-Plus to Intermediate’ ukulele class is for experienced ukulele players who want to improve their knowledge and skills while having a lot of fun in a supportive collegial group. The class can accommodate players with basic skills as well as more experienced players by offering a variety of parts and challenges for the same pieces.
The course will start with a gentle refresher of basic skills and will then move into learning more chords and strums through playing a wide variety of songs across an array of genres.
While the content of this course is primarily focused on ukuleles in the key of C (soprano, concert and tenor), this class can also accommodate baritone ukulele, bass ukulele, guitar and mandolin players who might wish to join the group. Participants must have their own instruments.
Basic skills include: holding and strumming a ukulele; knowing now to read and interpret a chord box; playing essential chords like C, F, G, G7, C7, D7, and being able to strum simple songs in a rhythmic manner.
Rehearsals will be in person on Tuesday mornings from 9:45 to 11:15 AM at Darchei Noam Synagogue, 864 Sheppard Ave. W, North York (East of Wilson Heights at Wilmington). Zoom is always available to those unable to attend in person.
Fees and To Sign Up: Please see form: ‘NHMNY Sign Up for UKE Classes 26-27
Sign-up Form (PDF)
Sign-up Form (Microsoft Word)
UKE at the Miles Nadal JCC 2026-2027
BEGINNER UKULELE*
Tuesdays 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
10 classes Sept-Dec 2026JCC classes typically continue into winter and spring terms.
*Miles Nadal JCC 750 Spadina Ave. (at Bloor St), Toronto
This class is for beginners who wish to learn the basics of how to play the ukulele in a supportive collegial group. In only ten sessions, participants will learn: how to hold the instrument; how to play enough chords to play many popular songs; how to strum in a rhythmic manner, and how to play and sing together with others. Participants will play songs from the very first class.
For Dates and to Register go to: https://www.mnjcc.org/arts/music
INTERMEDIATE UKULELE*
Wednesdays 10:30 AM To 12:00 PM
10 classes Oct-Dec 2026 JCC classes typically continue into winter and spring terms.
*Miles Nadal JCC 750 Spadina Ave. (at Bloor St), Toronto
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. 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 will be offered a ‘buffet’ of techniques that will challenge and satisfy each player at their level of expertise and enable the ensemble to play interesting and enjoyable arrangements of the class repertoire.
While the content of this course is primarily focused on ukuleles in the key of C (soprano, concert and tenor), this class can also accommodate baritone ukulele, bass ukulele, guitar and mandolin players who might wish to join the group. Participants must have their own instruments.
For Dates and to Register go to: https://www.mnjcc.org/arts/music
