Toronto Symphony Orchestra – Swing Is The Thing

🎶 Step into the exciting world of the 1940s and 1950s with Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Swing Is The Thing, a vibrant live music experience at Toronto’s iconic Roy Thomson Hall on May 27, 2027.

The concert celebrates the golden age of big-band music and early rock and roll, bringing the energy of classic swing to the modern concert stage. Audiences can expect the full power of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra alongside featured vocals, instrumental performances and dynamic choreography.

🎺 The performance is conducted by Sarah Hicks and features vocalist Crystal Monee Hall and multi-instrumentalist Dave Bennett, whose roles include clarinet, piano and vocals. The production also brings four champion swing dancers to the stage: Chandrae Roettig, Stephen Sayer, Karine Hermes and Hunter Krikac.

💃 Music lovers can enjoy the nostalgic sounds associated with legendary artists including Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Bill Haley and the Comets, and Jerry Lee Lewis. The combination of orchestral arrangements, powerful vocals and energetic swing dancing creates a celebration of rhythm, movement and vintage musical style.

📍 Taking place at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, this concert is suited to classical music audiences, jazz and big-band enthusiasts, swing fans, dance lovers and anyone looking for an engaging live orchestral performance. The Toronto Symphony Orchestra has included Swing Is The Thing as part of its 2026–27 Pops Series.

✨ Whether you are a longtime Toronto Symphony Orchestra follower or discovering the orchestra for the first time, Swing Is The Thing offers an opportunity to experience the timeless character of swing-era music through a large-scale live performance.