Annual Events
The Central Toronto Branch hosts several annual events. Details and registration are updated yearly.
January
What: Panel discussion on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) music and composers
February
What: Teen & Adult Recital
Who: Teens (ages 12-19 yrs) and for adults age 20+.
Coordinators: Susan Dennis (teens) & Irene Buttrey (adults)
April
What: Spring Auditions and Scholarship Recital (auditions in the first/second week of April; recital in the last week of April)
Find out more about our bi-annual event here.
Our biannual music competition will be online ONLY for Spring 2021
May
What: Teachers In Concert Fundraiser
Who: Teachers perform to raise funds for the branch, with silent auction, door prizes and used music sales.
Coordinators: Denise Williams & Jeanette Roberts
Masterclasses: typically scheduled once a year. Past masterclass clinicians include Peter Longworth, Valerie Tryon, Leslie De’Ath, Dr. Darryl Edwards and Jarred Dunn.
Coordinators: Elaine Lau & Joseph Ferretti
September
What: Fall Annual General Meeting
October
What: Children's Halloween Recital (last Sunday of the month).
Who: for children aged 13 years and under. Wear your Halloween costumes while performing!
Coordinator: Anita Beaty
More info: Live on ZOOM. Click here
Register: Click here
Registration Deadline: October 13, 2020 @ 11:59EST
November
1. What: In celebration of CANADA MUSIC WEEK, November 22 – 28, ORMTA Central Toronto Branch is holding a Composition Master Class with composer clinician Christopher Norton.
2. What: Fall Auditions and Scholarship Recital (auditions in the first/second week of November; recital in the last week of November)
Find out more about our bi-annual event here.
Our biannual music competition will be online ONLY for Fall 2020
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2020 @ 11:59EST
Format: Submit your pre-recorded YouTube video online for adjudication).
Registration opening soon
3. What: Scholarship Recital
Date: Sunday, November 29, 2020
Format: Performers chosen from the auditions will perform live on ZOOM for adjudication.
Coordinator: Michele Comrie