programs
The Guelph Youth Music Centre’s Outreach Programs offer a wide variety of programming that is geared to educate and enrich the lives of youth.
Outreach Programs are accessible to all children and youth in Guelph and Wellington County. Subsidies are available to any participant who would otherwise be unable to attend our Outreach Programs.
CHILDREN'S CONCERTS
Below is a list of the GYMC’s home-hosted programs, for other information about private and group lessons, please feel free to contact the many other organizations, teachers, music organizations that use our building. Click here for a complete listing.
ARTS CAMPS
The Guelph Youth Music Centre offers day camps with an assortment of themes and activities for kids of all ages and abilities.
Tairy Fales Summer Arts Camps ($160)
Please see the link below for the 2010 camp dates.
All full day of camp.
Putting a new twist on traditional fairy tales, the Tairy Fales all-day arts camp features music, drama, dance, storytelling, and arts and crafts for children aged 5 to 12. Register through the City of Guelph: www.regexpress.guelph.ca
Arts Adventure Camp - March Break ($160)
March 15-19, 2010
A full day of camp.
Extended supervision hours are available.
Dance, drama, music and art from around the world fill this week-long March Break adventure for children aged 5 to 12. Register through the City of Guelph: www.regexpress.guelph.ca
Other day camps held at the GYMC include:
Kidsfest
Saturday May 8, 2010
12 noon - 3:00 p.m.
Free for all music and art lovers!
“Kidsfest” is a celebration of art and music. It features live performances, arts and crafts, story telling and many other great hands on activities for the whole family to experience.
Spirit Camp
Ages 7-13
July 20-24, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily
Contact Tracy Young & Barbara McKell
Phone: 519-823-2162
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Valuable learning experiences don’t end in the classroom. At the Guelph Youth Music Centre there are a number of programs on our roster that allow children to participate in music and the arts after school hours.
GYMC Kids Chorus ($155)
Thursday afternoons 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
September 17, 2009 - May 6, 2010
This 30-week introductory choir is for children aged 6 to 9 who have a passion for singing. Participants will learn the basics of choral singing in an atmosphere of fun.
GYMC String Orchestras ($280)
Includes the cost for a weekend rehearsal retreat.
Saturday mornings
September 12, 2009 - May 8, 2010
After an incredible 2007 season the GYMC junior and intermediate String Orchestra look forward to the 2008-2009 season. This 25-week program for string players at the RCM Grade 4 level and above.
For more information, click here
GYMC Symphony ($400) NEW!
Thursday evenings 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
September 10, 2009 - May 8, 2010
String, woodwind and brass players are welcome to join the GYMC Symphony. RCM Grade 8 and above is recommended for this program. For more information or audition times please connect the GYMC office.
For more information, click here
Frets ($215)
Beginner, Monday afternoons 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Intermediate,
Monday afternoons
5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
September 14, 2009 - April 26, 2010
Under the direction of Adrian Raso students will learn to play the guitar! These 25-week group instruction programs are for early teens between the ages of 12 and 16 (both beginner and intermediate levels).
FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Music for Children with Special Needs ($100 per session)
October 7 - November 25, 2009, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
January 13 - March 3, 2010, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
March 24 - May 12, 2010, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
This music-based program for children with special needs focuses on creative expression, communication and social skills. For children aged 5 to 10.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
We offer students and teachers a chance to take advantage of our programming during school hours. Hands-on workshops allow children to experience music and other arts in a creative and stimulating atmosphere.
We recommend you book your class as early as possible. Many schools book before the end of the previous school year.
Medieval Madness ($12/child)
February 22-24 or March 1-3, 2010
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Complementing the Grade 4 Ontario Ministry Curriculum Guidelines, the Medieval Madness full-day program allows students to learn about the Medieval and Renaissance era through music, dance, brass rubbing and armour workshops.
With many schools having to be placed on a waiting list we have added extra days to this program.
Stop the World - I Want to Make African Music! ($8/child)
March 30 & 31, 2010
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Grades 5 and 6
With a focus on the Grade 6 music expectations, this hands-on workshop will give students the opportunity to perform African music, experience its texture and tone colour, create accompaniment to its folk lore, and learn about the construction and use of the djembe drum.
Traditions & Celebrations ($12/child)
Thursday, November 12,
or Friday November 13, 2009
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Grade 2
Dance / music, traditional native art, the healing wheel and celebrations by aboriginal people. This full day program complements the Ontario Ministry Grade 2 Curriculum Guidelines.
Heritage and Citizenship ($12/child)
Thursday, February 4,
or Friday February 5, 2010
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Grade 6
Deconstructing stereotypes: an interactive program reflecting the perspectives and practices of Aboriginal people using art, music, drama and dance. This full day program complements the Ontario Ministry Grade 6 Curriculum Guidelines.