College Street Busking

Chinese, Traditional

One cold, bright morning back in January, I heard some amazing music through the din of the College street traffic…

Jimmy plays a traditional and ancient, bowed, two-stringed Jinghu and really managed to get around the fretless fingerboard very well despite the chilly weather!

Learn more about World Music at the Royal Conservatory of Music:

The RCM Community School,

May-June 2007

SAMBA SUNDAYS

Drop-in for Samba classes offered by RCM’s resident Samba ensemble: Escola de Samba de Toronto!

SUNDAYS, 1 PM, 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM

90 Croatia Street (Bloor & Dufferin)

Suggested $10.00 donation (pay what you can)

The Escola de Samba de Toronto is dedicated to the study, practice and performance of one of Brazil’s most creative art forms: the Samba Enredo. Rehearsals are every Sunday afternoon; 1:00-2:30 PM for the beginners’ Bateria percussion class, 2:30-3:30 PM for the Passistas dance class and 3:30-5:30 PM for the Bateria ensemble. Pre-registration at www.sambatoronto.com is recommended, but not required.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 7 PM

The RCM Community School Concert Series presents: RCM World Music Showcase

Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 PM

Admission: FREE

The Royal Conservatory of Music, Concert Hall

90 Croatia St., Toronto

Take a musical tour of the world with the students and faculty of the RCM World Music Centre.

THURSDAY, MAY 24, 8 PM

The RCM Community School Concert Series presents: RCM Jazz Choir

Thursday, May 24, 8:00 PM

Admission: FREE

The Royal Conservatory of Music, Gymnasium

90 Croatia St., Toronto

Directed by Neil Block and featuring the voices of the RCM Jazz Choir, this concert promises to entertain all fans of vocal jazz!

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2 PM

The RCM Community School Concert Series presents: RCM Children’s and Youth Choirs

Saturday, May 26, 2:00 PM

Admission: FREE

The Royal Conservatory of Music, Gymnasium

90 Croatia St, Toronto

FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 7 PM

Community School Concert Series presents: Ghanaian Drumming Ensemble

Friday, June 1, 7:00 PM

Admission: FREE

The Royal Conservatory of Music, Concert Hall

90 Croatia St

Kwasi Dunyo leads his ensemble in an energetic and rousing concert of Ghanaian percussion music.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

JUNE 17, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Sample Class Day

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Rhanda Bonet-Graham

Interim Marketing Manager - Student Communications

The RCM Community School

90 Croatia Street

Toronto, ON M6H 1K9

Tel: 416-408-2824 ext. 390

Fax: 416-408-3096

E-mail: rhanda.bonet-graham@rcmusic.ca