The North York Concert Band is a community-based musical organization of approximately 40 musicians under the direction of John Liddle. The individual members are enthusiastic performers from all walks of life who range in age from 23 to 85.
The band has a long history as one of the GTA’s finest ensembles. Its mission is to bring a wide variety of music to the public -- in outdoor and indoor venues for those who are able to attend concerts, and to retirement residences, hospitals, and other community facilities for those who appreciate music being brought to them. The band also loves to play at community festivals and special events both within and without the boundaries of Toronto.
During Covid the band was proud to be able to present virtual recordings, including a digital holiday card for our friends and long-time supporters.
As we rebuild after the Covid lockdowns over the last two years, we look forward to gradually returning to our busy concert schedule, including our annual spring GALA and our summer concerts.
The band has a long history as one of the GTA’s finest ensembles. Its mission is to bring a wide variety of music to the public -- in outdoor and indoor venues for those who are able to attend concerts, and to retirement residences, hospitals, and other community facilities for those who appreciate music being brought to them. The band also loves to play at community festivals and special events both within and without the boundaries of Toronto.
During Covid the band was proud to be able to present virtual recordings, including a digital holiday card for our friends and long-time supporters.
As we rebuild after the Covid lockdowns over the last two years, we look forward to gradually returning to our busy concert schedule, including our annual spring GALA and our summer concerts.
the conductor.
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John Edward Liddle pursues a colourful career as trumpet soloist, teacher, clinician and conductor of bands and orchestras, bringing to the conductor's podium a wealth of experience and a high standard of musicianship.
A dynamic and versatile performer, Mr. Liddle has conducted the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra for "Absolutely Sinatra" the Sinatra Tribute show starring Rick Sonata. John has performed as trumpet soloist with the celebrated Kings of Swing band and has performed with such notables as Red Skelton and Burton Cummings, as well as the North York Symphony and the Etobicoke Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his work with the North York Concert Band, John conducts the Etobicoke Community Concert Band and the Encore Symphonic Concert Band. His passionate sense of community, combined with his professionalism, have led the North York Concert Band to outstanding achievement. |
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