Directory of Performance / Presentation Organizations
Barrie Skyliners Big Band (18 piece jazz big band)
Description: Barrie’s leading big band comprised of 17 experienced, mainly recreational players, some pros. * Saxes, Trombones, Trumpets, full rhythm section, vocalist(s) * Regular volunteer gigs as well as paying gigs * Play in the Barrie/Simcoe County/Muskoka area * Jazz standards, modern, pop jazz arrangements
Contact: bandleader@skylinersbigband.com
phone: (not provided)
Links: www.skylinersbigband.com Facebook
Bravado Show Choir aka Bravado! — Barrie’s choral fusion experience
Description: SATB auditioned community choir * Mission: Building community through music * Themed performances combine choral arrangements of a wide spectrum of genres of music with a live band, costumes, choreography and comedy * 2 main performances per season – December and May –as well as for hire for special events * Collaborating with local musicians and artists and available to perform in support community events
Contact: bravado_sings@yahoo.com (underscore between bravado and sings)
Links: Facebook https://m.facebook.com/p/Bravado-Show-Choir-61551603733781/
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bravadoshowchoir?_t=8pQZAUc2a7p&_r=1
Barrie Concert Association
Description: (Organize & present live concerts) Bring high-quality musical performances to Barrie * Offer two concert series both in-person and live-stream (12 presentations) * Celebrate timeless masterpieces of the classical repertoire * Feature innovative interpretations and emerging local, national and international talents * Engage audiences of all ages
Contact: info@barrieconcerts.org; barrieconcerts@gmail.com.
Links: https://barrieconcerts.org/
Barrie Soundwaves Chorus (an a cappella choir for women)
Description: * Award-winning, 4-part harmony, a cappella chorus that sings in the barbershop style * Entertains in the Barrie/Simcoe County area * Always welcomes new singers age 18+ of all experience levels * Meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:30 * Rehearsals are open to visitors
Contact:
- To hire: performance@barriesoundwaves.com
- To visit/audition: members@barriesoundwaves.com
Links:
Baytowne Big Band (20 piece jazz orchestra)
Description: Jazz orchestra featuring 5 trumpets, 5 trombones, 5 saxes and 4 full rhythm players with vocalists * Repertoire includes everything from Big Band Swing Music, Latin, Pop, Rock, Blues and even a little bit of country. * We perform at jazz and music festivals across the entire Simcoe and Muskoka regions annually performing on our Summer Concert Tours. * We also perform for private functions.
Contact: Baytownebigband@gmail.com
(905) 510-0746 (Sarang Kulkarni: Musical Director)
(705) 734-0788 (Eldon Doucet: Band Manager)
Links: Facebook YouTube Promotional Video
Canadian Musicians Co-operative
Description: Membership-based, innovative not-for-profit co-operative Arts Service Organization * * Programs and services for both members and the arts community * No More Starving Artists Food Rescue Program rescued and redistributed over $1.4M in food last year *
While everyone is welcome to join the co-op, we have a special emphasis on serving new generation youth artists, and intersectional identities.
Contact: info@canadianmusicians.coop
Phone: 705-999-8547
Links: www.CanadianMusicians.coop
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/canadianmusicianscoop
@canadianmusicianscoop
Huronia Symphony Orchestra
Description: 55 + member full symphony orchestra * Volunteer musicians with professional section leaders * Five concerts a year serving Simcoe county and others * Full range of symphonic repertoire * Youth program with the orchestra
Contact: (Email address: ) info@huroniasymphony.ca
(phone:) 705.721.4752
Links: Website: huroniasymphony.ca
(Social Media): Facebook
Kempenfelt Community Players (Musical theatre performances)
Description: With more than 70 shows, Kempenfelt Community Players (KCP) has, over its more than 45 years in the business, offered many varied and creative opportunities for members of the Barrie community to experience musical theatre from all sides of the stage. We offer opportunities for youth to perform in our Fall production, adult and young adults in our winter Full Company production, and a Studio Production in the spring with a smaller cast. We also offer workshops and seminars on auditions, dance, acting and singing. We work with many volunteers behind the scenes building sets, painting, sewing and assisting with stage management. There is something for everyone!
Contact: info@kempenfeltplayers.com
Links: www.kempenfeltplayers.com
King Edward Choir – 40 mixed-voice concert choir
Description: We have a broad and engaging repertoire, from classical to contemporary, including Spirituals, folk, popular and show tunes. * We enjoy collaboration with other arts groups, and participating in community outreach. * KEC has a mentorship programme for students – no membership fees. * We rehearse Monday evenings in Barrie’s east end for our two yearly concerts, in December and May. * Interested singers are welcome to get in touch any time.
Contact: kingedwardchoirbarrie@gmail.com
Simcoe Contemporary Dancers – dance company
Description: Simcoe Contemporary Dancers is a not-for-profit professional dance company serving the region of Simcoe County that exists to encourage and showcase the development of local professional contemporary dance. We come together to raise the visibility of contemporary dance, create awareness, build educational opportunities, and reach out to our public to share our love of our art form.
Contact: simcoecontemporarydancers@gmail.com
Phone: 647-618-3240
Links: www.SCDancers.com Facebook Instagram
Barrie Film Festival
Description: founded in 1995, and incorporated as a not-for-profit in 2006 * Presents national and international films while highlighting regional productions and Canadian stories. * Has year-round programming, which includes: 2 annual film festivals (a documentary-focused event in March; and multifaceted festival in October), an in-cinema film series, annual international Short Film Program, an outdoor summer movie series shown free in public spaces on an inflatable 25-foot screen, and the Central Ontario Youth Short Film Festival (COYSFF).
Contact: info@barriefilmfestival.ca
Phone: 705-481-1004
Links: (Website) www.barriefilmfestival.ca
(Social Media) https://www.facebook.com/BarrieFilmFestival
https://www.instagram.com/barriefilmfest/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-9OKLejdjJ30ZIH65Ymnw