Organizations: Music

Northumberland County is overflowing with resident musical talent. Fortunately, these musicians have many outlets for expression.... not one, but two orchestras, a concert band, five choirs, regular musical theatre productions and a number of smaller bands. The county also hosts prominent music events such as The All-Canadian Jazz Festival and the Shelter Valley Folk Festival, and is home to the marvellous Capitol Theatre as well as one of the country’s most unique concert venues, Westben Concerts at the Barn. Northumberland County's Friends of Music presents at least 5 classical concerts throughout the fall and winter. This entirely volunteer run organization celebrated its 30th anniversary this year.

County residents have an incredible variety of musical entertainment options. There’s jazz, classical, folk, country, rock and more, performed by local artists to world-class performers. All in a region of only 83,000 residents. No wonder Northumberland County has become a preferred destination for many city people who are looking for a better quality of life.

You are encouraged to support this exceptional music community by not only attending local performances but also by volunteering your time to help the many organizations continue to contribute to the rich cultural mosaic of Northumberland County.

Many of our organizations have auditions for specific performances or to join the musical group. If you are interested in auditioning for any of these groups, please visit their website or contact them directly for further information.

All-Canadian Jazz Festival Port Hope

PO Box 50
Port Hope, ON L1A 3W2
Phone: 905-885-1938

Website: www.allcanadianjazz.ca
Email: admin@allcanadianjazz.ca

Aron Theatre Cooperative

The Aron Theatre Co Op is community owned and operated. With 178 seats, we offer an intimate setting for film, comedy or live music.

54 Bridge St East
Campbellford ON
Phone: 705-741-9795

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Website: www.arontheatre.com
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Brad Halls Words and Music Series

Victoria Hall
55 King St. W.
Cobourg, ON K9A 2M2
Phone: 905-372-2210

Website: http://www.concerthallatvictoriahall.com
Email: concerthall@cobourg.ca

Cameco Capitol Arts Centre

20 Queen Street
PO Box 416
Port Hope, ON L1A 3Z4
Phone: 905-885-1071, 800-434-5092

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Website: www.capitoltheatre.com
Email: boxoffice@capitoltheatre.com

The Concert Band of Cobourg

612 D’Arcy Street
Cobourg ON K9A 4A9
Phone: 905-372-0679

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Website: www.theconcertbandofcobourg.com
Email: cbcrmab@sympatico.ca

Concerts in Memorial Park, Brighton

Brighton, ON
Phone: 877-475-2775

Concerts in Memorial Park, Port Hope

Phone: 1-888-767-8467

Friends of Music

Friends of Music presents an exciting annual series of five classical concerts, featuring artists of national and international reputation. Friends of Music offers series subscriptions and individual concert ticket sales.

P.O. Box 526
Port Hope ON L1A 3Z4
Phone: 905-885-2393

Website: www.porthopefriendsofmusic.ca
Email: info@porthopefriendsofmusic.ca

La Jeunesse Youth Choirs

Box 925
Cobourg, ON K9A 4W4
Phone: 905-355-3634

Website: www.lajeunessechoirs.ca
Email: ljchoirs@eagle.ca

La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra

LJYO's Mission - challenge young people through music-making to develop ever-increasing expectations of their potential as individuals and as orchestra members.

LJYO presents three concerts each season. We frequently collaborate with other local arts ensembles. LJYO provides a variety of opportunities for youth to grow through outreach, school and touring concerts, rehearsals, social events and community involvement. We invite young musicians aged 10-21 to visit, audition and join LJYO.

LJYO welcomes your support of Music for Life! Tax receipts are issued for donations or $10 or more.

Box 134
Port Hope, ON L1A 3W3
Phone: 905-885-0610

Website: www.ljyo.ca
Email: info@ljyo.ca

Northumberland Chorus

983 Burnham Street
Cobourg ON
Phone: 905-885-5268

Website: www.interpool.ca/sweetadelines
Email: vicart@sympatico.ca

Northumberland Orchestra and Choir

Founded in 1978, the Northumberland Orchestra & Choir is a registered not-for-profit community organization with members of all ages, and from all walks of life, with a common love of making music and living in Northumberland County. New performing members and volunteers are most welcome.

Box 1012
Cobourg, ON K9A 4W4
Phone: 905-377-1477

Website: www.norchestra.ca
Email: noc@bell.net

Oriana Singers

Oriana offers a yearly concert series of the best choral music of all styles, from classical to avant-garde, gospel and jazz. Guest artists perform regularly with the choir, contributing to the enrichment of the concert experience.

PO Box 1207
Cobourg, ON K9A 5A4
Phone: 905-372-6790

Website: www.orianasingers.com
Email: Heather Powell

Park Playhouse

60 King St. East
Cobourg, ON
K9A 1K9
Phone: 905-377-9595
Fax: 905-377-9099

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Website: www.parkplayhouse.ca
Email: info@parkplayhouse.ca

Pine Ridge Brass

c/o Neil Hunter
131 Gillett Crt.
Cobourg, ON K9A 5K9
Phone: 905-372-9214

Email: bnh.micro@sympatico.ca

Royal Canadian College of Organists Northumberland

P.O. Box 501
Cobourg, ON K9A 4L1
Phone: 905-372-8027

Website: Royal Canadian College of Organists
Email: yold@sympatico.ca

The Shelter Valley Folk Festival

A family weekend of Juried Art, Health & Wellness, Sustainable Living, Harvest Foods, Children's workshops and the finest in Folk, Roots and Traditional music. Camping available. Early Bird Tickets on sale May 1st for this volunteer-run Not-for-profit event.

P.O. Box 29
Grafton ON
K0K 2G0
Phone: 905-377-9556

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Website: www.sheltervalley.com
Email: info@sheltervalley.com

Sweet Water Country Music Series

Victoria Hall
55 King St. W.
Cobourg, ON K9A 2M2
Phone: 905-372-2210

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Website: www.concerthallatvictoriahall.com
Email: concerthall@cobourg.ca

Warkworth Lilac Festival

14 George Street
Warkworth ON K0K 3K0
Phone: 705-924-3317

Website: www.warkworthlilacfestival.ca
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Wellspring Roots Music Series

Warkworth Town Hall

Email: sheila.john@sympatico.ca

Westben Arts Festival Theatre

P.O. Box 1413
87 Bridge Street East
Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0
Phone: 705-653-5508 toll free: 1-877-883-5777
FAX: 705-653-3180

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Website: www.westben.ca
Email: westben@westben.ca