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GYMC JOB POSTING: Executive Director, Guelph Youth Music Centre

24
Aug

The GYMC is seeking an energetic and creative Executive Director who cannot only drive current programs and secure long-term revenue growth but also play a pivotal role in helping our organization realize its full potential. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact, and we are excited to welcome the right candidate on board. MORE INFORMATION…

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News

18
Jul

July 17, 2024 Samantha Zimmerman steps down as Executive Director of the Guelph Youth Music Centre The Guelph Youth Music Centre shares the news of Samantha Zimmerman’s departure as its Executive Director with mixed emotions.  Ms. Zimmerman joined the GYMC in January 2023, as the Centre was recovering from closures during the pandemic. She and the Board of Directors set …

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Valerie Tryon in Recital on June 28

24
May

The world-renowned pianist Valerie Tryon, one of the greatest living interpreters of Romantic music, returns to the GYMC Recital Hall for a recital in benefit of the GYMC on Wednesday, June 28 at 7:30 pm. Haydn, Chopin, Debussy & Rachmaninov. Beautiful and inspiring music that will lift your hearts—in benefit of the GYMC. DETAILS HERE

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Summer Strings Camp Registration is now OPEN

24
Feb

Join us for the second annual Summer String camp for a week of fun, learning and skills development. The week will include orchestra rehearsal, daily sectionals with guest instructors, drumming, and other activities including visual art, dance/movement, outdoor play, and much more. All culminating in an end of week performance for families to see what we’ve been up to all …

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KnightsFest returns on Family Day Monday!

16
Feb

KnightsFest returns! Join us for the return of our FREE Family Day Medieval Festival generously supported by @td_canada! Monday February 20th from 10 am-3 pm. Combat Demos, Trebuchets, Medieval Dancing, and more! More info… https://gymc.ca/workshops-camps/medieval-family-day-festival/ At the GYMC!

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Guelph Youth Music Centre Announces New Executive Director

29
Nov

The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) is pleased to announce our new Executive Director will be Samantha Zimmerman. She will join the GYMC in January 2023. “We are thrilled to welcome Samantha to the GYMC community,” commented Liz Sandals, GYMC Board Chair. “She has an extensive background in arts management, as well as a creative mind and infectious energy. We …

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Thank you to the Ontario Trillium Foundation

26
Oct

Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner was at the GYMC on October 20 to represent the province at a special ceremony to thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for its generous grant to the centre. The thank you ceremony was followed by the presentation of the GYMC’s Volunteer of the Year award for the past three years, catching up with COVID. The recipients …

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Introducing Guelph’s first Early Music Series

16
Aug

Conceived and directed by internationally-renowned singer/countertenor Daniel Cabena, this new series debuts with two concerts in the GYMC Recital Hall on Friday October 21 and 28 at 7:30 pm. Guelph Musicfest is producing this series in cooperation with the GYMC, and net proceeds are in benefit of the centre. Buy tickets now! Visit http://www.guelphmusicfest.ca/cardinal.html

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The GYMC Announces Retirement of Executive Director

07
Jul

The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) announces the retirement of its Executive Director, Gabriella Currie-Ziegler, after almost 11 years of service. Following a long career in arts management, Currie-Ziegler will retire on January 30, 2023. “The GYMC Board of Directors wishes to thank Gabriella for her outstanding leadership. During her tenure as Executive Director of the Guelph Youth Music Centre, …

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