On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, audiences are invited to experience an uplifting hour of music, stories, humour and community as Friends & Dan McCoy takes the stage as part of St. James' Anglican Church's Noon-Hour Summer Concert Series.

The free concert runs from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a free-will offering welcomed.

Designed as an all-ages event, the concert promises something for everyone—from
inspiring performances and fascinating stories to audience participation and an exciting
glimpse into the future of community music education.

Bring a friend, family member or
visiting guests and enjoy this unique community celebration before spending the afternoon exploring downtown Orillia with a stop at Mariposa Market or browsing the vinyl selection at Alleycats Music.

The concert will also serve as the official public launch of the new Keyboard by Numbers Seniors Program. Audience volunteers will discover how quickly they can accompany songs using simple numbered chords.

The seniors' program encourages lifelong music-making while highlighting research
connecting musical activity with healthy aging, including benefits for memory, concentration,
coordination and social engagement.

Special guest Peter Seitz will join Dan McCoy during the presentation. Dan McCoy, Peter
Seitz and Russell Hersen are Program Leads for the keyboard initiative being researched
at the University of Toronto's lab school, the Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study.

Their work explores the Keys4Kids method for learners of all ages