The Associated Male Choruses of Ontairo (AMCO) are inviting applications for a number of scholarships. A first place and three runner-ups will be awarded financial scholarships.
For more information contact Amco.scholarship@gmail.com or www.amcofo.com. Deadline to apply is April 23, 2012.

Here is a link that I was sent via Facebook … it describes the benefits of being part of the band. Enjoy

http://www.lincoln.leon.k12.fl.us/classes/band/pdf/Benefits.pdf

In celebration of John Cage’s 100th birthday, So Percussion will be performing a special student concert on March 2, 2012. This 4-piece ensemble plays traditional percussion (i.e. vibraphone, drums) but also create some interesting sounds out of tin cans, horns, and even an amplified cactus! The concert will take place in Koerner Hall in Toronto and tickets are only $10.00 each. For more information please contact Amber Ebert ambere@soundstreams.ca or call 416.504.1282.

Did you know that the Ontario Ministry of Education funds a number of computer programs like Finale and Band-in-the-Box for Ontario public (elementary & secondary) schools? If you are interested in adding another MUSIC title to the list take a few minutes to complete a simple survey online at: http://www.osapac.org/cms/content/osapac-software-needs-survey you can let the the Ontario Software Acquisition Program (OSAPAC) committee know that you are interested in getting access to Breezin’ Thru Theory for all of your students.

The Queensmen are currently seeking a conductor effective Sept 2012. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings in the west end of Toronto. Contact eroy.harvey@sympatico.ca for more information.

AMCO invites applications from high school vocal students for the AMCO scholarships. There are four awarded. For more information please contact: brantmenofsong.ca; cambridgemalechorus.com; niagaramenschorus.com; queensmen.net

Special Limited Offer: Youth Concerts $500*!!Concerts come to your school!! Jeunesses Musicales is pleased to announce a special promotion on the purchase of concerts for young audiences which includes: “Annabelle Follows Her Voice”; “The Great Rhythmobile Adventure”; “Orfea and the Golden Harp”
(2012 finalist for the Prix Opus : “Production of the Year – Young Audiences” (see details www.jmontario.ca)
Each performance is specially priced at $500 (+ HST).
Concerts must take place prior to June 30, 2012 in order for this offer to be applicable.**
Vanessa J. Goymour
General Manager and Artistic Advisor Jeunesses Musicales Ontario
Tel: 416-536-8649 Email: vgoymour@jmcanada.ca / www.jmontario.ca

The Kodály Society of Ontario’s August workshop, “Let Us Sing Together” will be held in Toronto on Thursday August 23, 2012. This year’s workshop will feature John Feierabend. For more information please visit: http://www.kodalysocietyofontario.com/

The Royal Conservatory has just launched iSCORE educational software. This is the first bilingual web-based portfolio designed specifically for music instruction. For more information go to: iscore.rcmusic.ca