ABOUT THE
NORTH TORONTO COMMUNITY BAND
The North Toronto Community Band was founded in 1998 and is a registered charity of over 50 dedicated adult musicians. We perform a diverse repertoire, including show tunes, film music, classical transcriptions, big band jazz, marches, solo features, and original compositions for concert bands.
Led by Tony Nguyen, an accomplished clarinetist and music educator, the band is passionate about sharing music with a wide audience. Tony brings his experience as a professional musician and conductor to every performance.
The band performs throughout the year at community venues, including seniors’ residences and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Our schedule includes four to five annual performances, ranging from intimate shows to larger events like our festive holiday concerts and Spring Rhythms Gala Concert.
The North Toronto Community Band acknowledges that we gather to rehearse and perform on the traditional territories of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabe, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, and now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.
We recognize that Toronto, known traditionally as Tkaronto, is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties.
As musicians and community members, we express our gratitude for the opportunity to share music on this land, and we commit to ongoing learning, respect, and reconciliation.
OUR MUSICAL DIRECTOR
ABOUT
TONY NGUYEN
Tony Nguyen serves as the new Musical Director and Conductor of the North Toronto Community Band, bringing a dynamic blend of musicianship, education, and creativity to the podium. He holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education, with a focus on clarinet performance and music education, from York University.
During the day, Tony is a dedicated music educator with the Durham District School Board, where he teaches over 400 students from Kindergarten to Grade 8. He leads school bands and choirs, and directs musical theatre productions, seamlessly blending his passions for music, teaching, and technology in the classroom. In addition to his work with North Toronto Community Band, Tony also plays the Japanese taiko drums and traditional music for over 15 years.
Outside of music, Tony enjoys playing video games, experimenting with new recipes, and camping. He is excited to continue making music with the community and inspiring others through performance.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The North Toronto Community Band is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors made up of volunteer members from within the band. The Board is responsible for overseeing the organization’s operations, planning events, managing finances, and supporting the overall mission of fostering musical growth and community engagement. Their leadership helps ensure the band continues to thrive both musically and socially.
Sheelagh Lawrance: Co-President
David Snell: Co-President
Dave Williams: Vice President
Lori Scopis: Secretary
Edward Ketchenson: Treasurer
Brendan Bain: Member-at-Large
Shelley Goodman: Member-at-Large
Sameeksha Naik: Member-at-Large
Steven Stein: Member-at-Large
Tony Nguyen: Musical Director
