About Us

All three ensembles are all guided by the mantra, “Do your best and have FUN!”

About us

No matter what musical group you belong to, the common denominator is a wonderful sense of community and accomplishment! The uniqueness and ongoing success of Resa’s Pieces can be credited to the enthusiasm and commitment of the Board of Directors, our esteemed conductors, all of the “Pieces,” and the continuing devotion of the one and only Resa.

Our Mission Statement is:

Our mission is to meet the growing demand for adults to learn and perform music. Our goal is to build a sustainable organization to serve a growing membership and an increasing audience.

Our Mandate is:

Resa’s Pieces’ mandate is to provide an opportunity for like-minded adults within our community to return, relearn, reawaken and rediscover playing wind and string instruments and singing in encouraging, supportive and fun-filled ensembles.

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Concert Programme

2019 Resa’s Pieces Concert Programme

Concert Programme

2018 Resa’s Pieces Concert Programme

Concert Programme

2017 Resa’s Pieces Concert Progamme

Concert Programme

2016 Resa’s Pieces Concert Programme

Concert Programme

2015 Resa’s Pieces Concert Programme

The Whole Note

In praise of Resa article. April 2018

Concerts

Resa’s Pieces has an active Concert Schedule as we love sharing our music with others.  We take our music into the community and perform at retirement homes, hospitals and public squares, and we’re always exploring new opportunities. There is an annual Holiday concert in December, and each season ends with a Gala performance.  

Have a Listen

Feel free to enjoy an array of our sample pieces.

“Congratulations for the good heartfelt singing and great soloists. Very proud of our gala performance! Thank you to all for your wonderful efforts and talent.”

Erica & Eric Walker

“Kudos to everyone! Another wonderful concert. The band gets better and better every year. Great selection of music. Thank you for such an enjoyable evening.”

N.K.

“I don’t believe I have ever enjoyed Mozart as much as I did tonight. Congratulations!”

Linda G.

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Resa's Story

Resa’s Pieces Concert Band first came together back in the year 2000. But the dream of creating this very special group was many years in the making. I knew from the time I was a small child I wanted to study music. My oldest brother used to passionately wave his arms around like a virtuoso conductor, and as I watched I could feel the music radiate from him and come alive.

I started first with the piano when I was very young, and then in grade seven I discovered the flute. By the end of high school it was inconceivable that I would study anything but music at university.

During my years at the Faculty of Music in Toronto, I noticed how competitive many of my classmates were. But being the best was not what drove me. I wanted to enjoy my love of music without pressure. I wanted to be the best I could be, but FOR ME!

After graduating I became an itinerant music teacher for the Toronto District School Board. I loved the fun the kids had in class, and I really loved watching their faces beam with their accomplishments. And then I got married, and started a family, and became a stay-at-home mom. After all those years of being immersed in music every day, now the only music I heard was children’s music, and for the next 20 years my flute never came out of its case.

I treasured those years at home with my kids, but I really missed the fun and excitement of playing music with others, and knew that somehow I had to get it back into my life. So after 20 years I went back to teaching, AND I finally took my flute out of its case and joined a Concert Band. I was rusty, but it was so great to be back making music, and I loved every minute of it.

I soon realized there had to be many others like me, who loved music, but after high school had left it behind. Without having a career that involved music, there were few options to keep it going. I realized there was a real need for a place where adults could come together and return to playing music, and I began to dream about how I could make that happen. I imagined the fun social atmosphere of a high school concert band – but for adults! I hoped that if I created such an environment it would provide the same joy and pleasure I had found. My ultimate goal was to have members of this new group learn repertoire, and then share their music with others.

I began to talk about my idea, and the word spread quickly. Soon I had 18 excited players, and by spring of 2000 the new band could play 8 notes, and 7 songs. So in June we held our first concert. It was only 25 minutes long, but there were 75 people in the audience and they gave us a rousing standing ovation.

And that’s how Resa’s Pieces Concert Band was born! (FYI – The name was chosen by the members!) Along the way I was approached by string players who wanted to join. Well, that needed a whole new group, and so in 2010 we added Resa’s Pieces String Ensemble!

Then in 2013 the Resa’s Pieces Singers joined our music family!

It’s a musical world, and I truly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to have music in their lives. It’s one of my greatest joys to share my love of music every week with all of the dedicated players in the band, knowing that down the hall The Strings and The Singers are having an equally fun musical experience! Between the three ensembles, we now have a total of over 150 enthusiastic adults – who every week get to experience the joy of having music back in their lives, doing their best, and having FUN!  I invite you to join us Monday nights and rekindle the love of music in your life!