Call & Response
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Create, Connect, Lead
Unleash your creativity, develop essential skills, and earn volunteer hours through dynamic workshops designed for high school students. Dive into music and the arts, strengthen leadership and communication abilities, and forge lasting friendships.
Our free youth programs connect young people to music, fostering skill-building, meaningful connections, and a platform for their voices to be heard.
Calling all high school students!
Call & Response invites students to embark on a transformative journey through 10 dynamic weekly workshops in music and the arts. Build leadership skills, explore creativity, and acquire volunteer hours while learning from professional artists and making new friends along the way.
Explore songwriting, storytelling, voice, ukulele, drumming, blues, and more. Connect with professional artists, industry mentors, and like-minded peers while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive, creative environment.
Participants can also apply for the prestigious Youth Musician Commission (YMC) and volunteer at our renowned Halls. No experience needed—just a passion for learning and expression!
Apply now using the form below.
Questions? Contact: education@mh-rth.com
A Word From Our Students
All the workshops were really fun and exciting. It was nice to meet new people, learn about individuals' jobs, learn new things, and have fun. I do not have one singular favourite part because I loved all of the Call &Response, and I am so happy that I had the opportunity to participate."
Emma - Grade 11
"My favourite part is always hearing what other people have to say and sharing ideas with each other. I'm really going to miss seeing everyone each week."
Aliyah - Grade 11
"My favorite part of Call & Response that day was getting out of my bubble and exploring new activities that I haven't done before myself and with others. I liked how the host challenged us to do activities that involve our strong thinking, creativity, body, voice, and our skills. It has definitely made a strong impact in our community to be more engaged and motivated within ourselves and as a group"
Leanne - Grade 11
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Call & Response FAQs
Call & Response is a youth program with 10 weekly workshops that explore music and art. Students gain new leadership and communication skills to excel as a volunteer and in future careers. Program participants are eligible to continue to volunteer at the Halls or apply to join our youth council, the Youth Musician Commission.
Call & Response takes place twice a year – once in the Fall and once in the Spring. The Fall session runs from mid-October to mid-December and the Spring session runs from mid-March to mid-May. Applications open in August for the Fall and in January for the Spring.
- Weekly workshops with professional musicians and other arts & culture professionals
- Snacks at workshops
- Volunteer T-shirt
- Volunteer hours
Most volunteer shifts involve assisting at a youth music program such as “Share The Music” or another event at the Halls. Volunteers will greet school groups and other guests, welcome them to the Halls, and guide them to their seats. You might help with event set-up or hand out promotional items. Volunteers also sometimes assist in our offices with various departments.
If you attend all workshops and complete the program, you will receive 6 volunteer hours. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for additional volunteer shifts and acquire more hours throughout the program.
The Youth Musician Commission (YMC) is the youth council of Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall. They are a small group of high school students from across the GTA who plan music education initiatives for fellow youth in their community. They meet online weekly between September-June.
