Speaker Series

Upcoming Speaker Series events for 2023-2024 to be determined.
Stay tuned for details.


A look back at the 2020 event:

We thank all participants and donors who contributed to the success of our April 2020 Speaker Series lectures on “The Great Singers” presented by Dr. Mike Daley.

CLICK HERE for info / REGISTER for “THE GREAT SINGERS” ONLINE LECTURES

Speaker Series presents … THE GREAT SINGERS

3 PART ONLINE LECTURE SERIES

THURSDAYS | April 16, 23, 30, 2020

April 16, 2020 – Bing Crosby
April 23, 2020 – Judy Garland
April 30, 2020 – Frank Sinatra

SPEAKER: Dr. MIKE DALEY, Ph.D
Ethnomusicology and Musicology

3 part lecture series with Toronto musician, respected and entertaining lecturer, Dr. Mike Daley.

Instead of in-person sessions, Dr. Mike Daley will present three ONLINE lectures for “The Great Singers”, illustrated with his usual entertaining videos and audios as he takes us through the life and times of Bing Crosby, Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra.

Lectures will be available at your convenience any time during a 30-day period, beginning on each lecture date.

$55 for series of 3 lectures
$20 for single lecture


A Look Back at the 2018 Speakers’ Series presents Jazz!

A Look Back at the 2017 Speaker Night event!



Funds raised by the TSVC are used to support the TSO’s school and community programs, as well as the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra (TSYO).
The TSYO is one of Canada’s largest youth orchestras, and for more than 40 years has been dedicated to providing a high-level orchestral experience for talented young people aged 22 and under. 2015-2016 marks the first season that the TSO will offer tuition-free enrollment to all TSYO members on a scholarship. The TSVC is committed to supporting the TSYO and eliminating the financial barriers for talented young people.