Biography: Based in Toronto, Hannaford Street Silver Band is billed as Canada’s only professional brass band. The group serves as the resident company of Toronto’s St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and is in its 43rd season (2025/26). Led by an exceptional roster of musicians, HSSB performs a broad spectrum of brass repertoire, from classical to contemporary commissions, with a distinctive Canadian voice.
Discography Highlights: The band’s recordings showcase a diverse range of brass-focused projects, including Zombie Blizzard (2024) — a collaborative multi-artist project with Measha Brueggergosman-Lee and Margaret Atwood (Leaf Music) — plus Journey In Brass (2017), A Christmas Flourish (2008), Connections in Brass (2011), Heavy Metal (2001), Brass Links (2000), The Hannaford Street Silver Band (2000), and Canadian Impressions (1994). These albums reflect the ensemble’s breadth, from holiday programming to adventurous contemporary works.
Upcoming Tour & Performances: HSSB’s 2025 Toronto season features performances such as Oct 12 at Jane Mallett Theatre and Dec 16 at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Looking ahead to 2026, audiences can anticipate further engagements at Ada Slaight Hall and Jane Mallett Theatre, among other venues. Each date is treated as its own event, with details, tickets, and availability updated regularly.
Recognition: The band was honored with the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for the Arts (Ontario) in 2003, a testament to its artistic impact and contributions to the Canadian arts landscape.
Social & Online: Stay connected with HSSB for news, recordings, and performance clips via their official site and social channels: hssb.ca. You can also follow and engage with the ensemble on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.