Performance Office Performance Office Overview

The Performance Office is a great resource for all Faculty of Music students whatever their program stream or level. We oversee Applied teacher assignments, ensemble placements, ensemble rehearsal and performance schedules, recital schedules and dress rehearsals, jury scheduling, Chamber music, and our large library of instruments both for performance and music education.

Contact Us

Location: 
Edward Johnson Building, Room 107

Office hours:
9:00 am - 4:30 pm (subject to change)

Phone: (416) 978-3746

Email: performance.music@utoronto.ca 

Available for advising by appointment in the summer, drop-ins and appointments during the academic year.

What we can help you with

We offer support for current graduate & undergraduate students including; 

  • Applied teacher assignments
  • Ensemble placements
  • Ensemble rehearsal and performance schedules
  • Recital schedules and dress rehearsals
  • Jury scheduling
  • Chamber music and small jazz ensembles
  • Our large library of instruments

Important information from the Performance Office for current students can be found on our SharePoint page

  • Applied Music (juries/recitals) requirements
  • Ensemble rehearsal and performance calendars
  • Forms
  • Job postings (teaching and performing)
  • Concerts, Competitions, Summer Programs, and more
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Applied Music requirements for Undergraduate, Masters and DMA students in all program streams.  Including Recital and Jury information.

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  • Major Ensembles
  • Global Musics Ensembles
  • Early Music Ensembles
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  • UTSO Concerto
  • WINDS Concerto
  • DMA Recital
  • Lilian Goh DMA Piano Recital
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Instrument Room

Room 0088, EJB

  • Instruments for Education Classes
  • Auxiliary Instruments for Ensembles

Performance Scheduling Conflicts

During the academic year many students wish to take advantage of performing opportunities that may enhance and complement their studies in the Faculty of Music. Should a scheduling conflict arise because of a performing opportunity, this must be reported to the Performance Office, where an attempt will be made to resolve the problem. Students must realize, however, that academic obligations take priority over any outside engagement.

Performance Office Staff

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Opera & Public Events Administrator
Eric Chow
Concert Office Supervisor
Performance Assistant
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Performance Administrator
Andrew Novosky
Senior Piano Technician
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Performance Assistant

Performance Area Heads 2026–2027

Lorna MacDonald
Professor, Voice
Voice Studies
Mark Fewer
Associate Professor, Violin
Strings
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Bassoon
Woodwinds
Anita McAlister
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Trumpet
Brass, Music Education
Aiyun Huang
Professor, Percussion
Percussion
Lydia Wong
Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Piano
Piano
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Professor, Voice
Voice Studies
Monica Whicher
Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Voice
Voice Studies
Nathalie Paulin
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Voice
Voice Studies
Wendy Nielsen
Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Voice
Opera, Voice Studies
Sandra Horst
Associate Professor, Teaching Stream
Opera
Jim Lewis
Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Trumpet
Jazz
Daniel Taylor
Associate Professor, Voice
Historical Performance, Opera, Voice Studies

Upcoming Concerts & Student Recitals

September
19
Free - Public - Student Recital
Time 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location Walter Hall
September
26
Free - Public - Student Recital
Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Location Walter Hall
September
26
Voice Studies
Free - Public - Student Recital
Time 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location Walter Hall
September
27
Free - Public - Student Recital
Time 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location Walter Hall