Toronto Jewish Folk Choir, Toronto, Canada, Oct 3
82nd Season of Toronto Jewish Folk Choir Begins Oct. 3
The Toronto Jewish Folk Choir, Canada's oldest continuing Jewish performing group, begins its 82nd season on October 3, 7.30 p.m. at the Winchevsky Centre, 585 Cranbrooke Ave. (5 blocks n. of Lawrence, just east of Bathurst). The choir has soprano, alto, bass-baritone and tenor sections. Music reading ability is definitely a plus, but those with good voice and fast-learning skills are also welcome. Then 2007-2008 season will feature excerpts from "Di yam gazlonim" ("Pirates of Penzance" in Yiddish), Yiddish and international folk songs, beloved pieces by Avrom Goldfadden, and Israeli songs in Hebrew, Yiddish and English. Annual fees are $150.00, but exceptions are made for low-income singers. For more information, contact the Co-President, Enid Moscovitch, at 416-709-5502, or Ben Shek: 416-489-7681.