Guitarists of any level and age are welcome to join our ensemble with the aim of improving their performance abilities in a guitar orchestra setting. Practical strategies for developing technical and musical proficiency will be addressed in our rehearsals through the cultivation of listening skills, coordination exercises, and communication tactics that will facilitate an integral approach to the selected repertoire. Furthermore, members of the GST Orchestra will be encouraged to perform solo repertoire in the Winter and Spring recitals as , or to form smaller ensembles (duets, trios etc.).
We hope that we can generate a meaningful experience working together and contribute to a positive impact in our community.
Who is the Guitar Orchestra for and when can I get started?
The orchestra is geared towards guitarists of all levels and we’re all set to begin again in September.
All rehearsals take place conveniently at St. Andrew’s Church, 73 Simcoe St., across from Roy Thomson Hall. Enter through the Simcoe St. door, take the elevator to the second floor, room 207. Accessible from the St. Andrew’s subway station.
Rehearsal dates below.
Participation is $250 for the year for both the Fall and Spring terms. To join the group simply email the director, Carmine Coccimiglio, at orchestra@guitarsocietyoftoronto.com with your name, email address, mailing address, playing level, and teacher, if applicable. Then make your registration payment here. Payment is made through Canada Helps. Payment can also be made in cash or by cheque at the first rehearsal.
Important Information
Orchestra Director: Carmine Coccimiglio – email orchestra@guitarsocietyoftoronto.com
Rehearsal location: St. Andrew’s Church, 73 Simcoe St. map
Rehearsals: A total of 16 two-hour rehearsals, plus two recitals and a performance at the Toronto Guitar Weekend.
Time: All rehearsals at 2 – 4 pm
2024 Dates:
- September 15, 29
- October 13, 27
- November 3, 17, 24
- December 1
- Christmas Concert (TBA)
2025 Dates:
- January 12, 26
- February 9, 23
- March 9, 23
- April 6, 20
- Spring Concert (TBA)
- Participation in the Toronto Guitar Weekend (April 25-27, 2025)
About Director Carmine Coccimiglio
Carmine Coccimiglio was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada. He graduated with honours from the University of Toronto in 2018, during which he studied music education with Rob Macdonald. While under scholarship, Carmine recently completed his Master’s in performance studying under Dr. Jeffrey McFadden. He is currently funded by the University of Toronto and continuing to complete his DMA under Dr. Jeffrey McFadden’s guidance. Throughout his studies, Carmine has performed in various competitions including the Shield Competition, and Kiwanis Music Festival Provincial competition and has performed in masterclasses with renowned artists such as Jérémy Jouve, Jason Vieaux, Jorge Caballero, and René Izquierdo. He is currently a teaching assistant in undergraduate music theory at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto.