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TDSB All-City Community Ensembles: An exceptional musical learning experience for Grade 6-8 instrumental students.
TDSB All-City Community Ensembles: An exceptional musical learning experience for Grade 6-8 instrumental students.
Grade 6-8 instrumental students in TDSB band and strings programs are encouraged to apply for the All-City Community Ensemble program. All-City brings TDSB students together to collaborate towards a culminating performance at Roy Thomson Hall, a world class concert hall and Toronto landmark!
What opportunities for learning does All-City provide?
Who can participate?
What do students have to do?
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Transportation:
This year’s All-City Ensembles are located in schools around the TDSB in order to make transportation to the rehearsal locations more convenient for parents/guardians in the local community. Details about transportation will be communicated directly with parents/guardians. If transportation is a barrier to students participating, please contact Alkiviadis Leontarakis, Central Lead Teacher, Arts at 416-394-7966 or alkiviadis.leontarakis@tdsb.on.ca
SELECTION PROCESS - The TDSB Arts department uses the following selection priorities:
Rehearsal Dates:
All-City Community Band - Rehearsals at Humber Summit MS (Islington and Finch): April 8, April 29, May 13 2020, 9:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
All-City Community String Ensemble - Rehearsals at Runnymede PS (Runnymede and Bloor): April 14, May 14 2020, 9:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
All-City Community R&B Ensemble - Rehearsals at White Haven PS (401 and McCowan): March 12, April 9, May 12 2020, 9:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Concert and Dress Rehearsal
May 19, 2020 (8:00 a.m.- noon.) –Dress Rehearsal at Roy Thomson Hall.
May 20, 2020 (6:20 p.m. arrival -9:00 p.m.) – Concert at Roy Thomson Hall
This ensemble is made up of wind, brass, and strings students who work collaboratively to choose their own songs and create unique arrangements.
Instruments: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, french horn, euphonium/baritone, tuba, violin, viola, cello, string bass and percussion.
Recommended playing experience for students: 1 year minimum
Rehearsal location: White Haven PS.
The All-City string orchestra is an ensemble of stringed instruments that plays music from classical to contemporary sources while developing string playing techniques.
Instruments: violin, viola, cello, string bass
Recommended playing experience for students: 1 year minimum.
Rehearsal location: Runnymede PS
The All-City Band is a concert band ensemble of winds, brass and percussion that plays music from a variety of styles while learning to play as an ensemble and develop instrumental technique.
Instruments: flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto/tenor/baritone saxophone, french horn, trumpet, euphonium/baritone, trombone, tuba, percussion (snare drum, bass drum, drum kit, timpani, cymbals, xylophone, bells, and more)
Recommended playing experience for students: 1 year minimum.
Rehearsal location: Humber Summit MS