The Metropolitan Silver Band was founded in 1931 and has been associated with Metropolitan United Church since 1934. The brass band is a special ensemble as it utilizes only the instruments of the brass and percussion families.
The only brass band that we know of in the United Church of Canada, the Metropolitan Silver Band is a vital part of our music ministry. It rehearses in the Chancel Room on Tuesday evenings and plays during our worship services six times a year. In addition, the Silver Band presents an annual concert as part of Doors Open Toronto and participates in our annual Deck the Halls (carol sing-along) in December.
Our concert and service schedule of over a dozen performances a year also sees us performing at a variety of churches and concert venues in the Greater Toronto Area. Our repertoire includes classics, marches, the music of the great musicals, sacred music, popular selections, and contemporary works written and arranged for brass band.
Our membership is non-denominational and everyone is welcome - see our Openings page for current opportunities. All of the music (with the exception of the bass trombone part) are written in treble clef. Since our musical programs change constantly, strong music reading skills are essential.
The only brass band that we know of in the United Church of Canada, the Metropolitan Silver Band is a vital part of our music ministry. It rehearses in the Chancel Room on Tuesday evenings and plays during our worship services six times a year. In addition, the Silver Band presents an annual concert as part of Doors Open Toronto and participates in our annual Deck the Halls (carol sing-along) in December.
Our concert and service schedule of over a dozen performances a year also sees us performing at a variety of churches and concert venues in the Greater Toronto Area. Our repertoire includes classics, marches, the music of the great musicals, sacred music, popular selections, and contemporary works written and arranged for brass band.
Our membership is non-denominational and everyone is welcome - see our Openings page for current opportunities. All of the music (with the exception of the bass trombone part) are written in treble clef. Since our musical programs change constantly, strong music reading skills are essential.
