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The GYMC String Orchestras invite you to JOY OF THE SEASON, their annual winter concert, directed by Tak Kwan. Hear the Junior and Intermediate Orchestras perform beautiful music for the holiday season. Admission Free (donations appreciated). Friday December 7 at 7:00 pm (NEW TIME) in the Recital Hall. Support the kids and have a Great Time! The Friday December 21 …
Read MoreThe GYMC String Orchestras invite you to their annual spring concert on Friday May 4 at 7:30 pm. Hear the Junior Orchestra perform Jeff Manookian’s Simple Symphony No. 1 for Strings, Disney’s Frozen, and Richard Stephan’s Variations on a Well-known Sea Chantey. The Intermediate Orchestra performs Carlos Gardel’s Por Una Cabeza, Bizet’s Symphony in C (arr. Manookian), Music from Pirates …
Read MoreCelebrating 25 Years of Singing! On Sunday April 29 at 2 pm in the Recital Hall, Brenda Lewis (lead & harmony vocals) with Margaret Stowe (jazz guitar). With special guests John Zadro (piano), Jeff Bird (upright bass, harmonica, mandolin), Andy MacPherson (drums & percussion) and Gayle Ackroyd (harmony vocals, ukulele, guitar). A Journey through Jazz & Roots Music from Duo …
Read MoreAfter more than 10 years, conductor Jef ten Kortenaar will be leaving our podium, and the GYMC expresses our deepest gratitude for his hard work and caring for the Junior and Intermediate string orchestra. Jef was part of the conductor search committee, helping to screen the eleven applications for the position, which narrowed down to live conducting auditions for …
Read MoreThe Do Re Mi program is in full swing this fall and we are excited to share what it’s all about! The goal of this program is to provide a positive musical learning environment and to stimulate and enrich the creativity of students in our schools. Click to watch the video below to learn more! Video not showing up? Click …
Read MoreThe Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe, inclusive, equitable, and welcoming learning and working environment for all members of the GYMC community, regardless of real or perceived sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, which includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit and those who are questioning (LGBTTQ+). View or download the policy.
Read MoreJERZY KAPLANEK, one of Canada’s top violinists performs on Friday May 12 at 8 pm with the DAVE YOUNG JAZZ TRIO with Dave Young bass, Robi Botos piano & Ethan Ardelli drums Bassist and composer Dave Young possesses artistic soul, and musical skill in abundance. His exceptional career has made him a much sought-after jazz bassist who regularly performs internationally with an array of …
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Internationally-celebrated Canadian pianist LESLIE KINTON performs an all-BEETHOVEN recital on Friday Feb. 3 at 7:30 pm Sonata in D major, Op. 10 no. 3 Sonata in C sharp minor (“Moonlight”), Op. 27, No. 2 Sonata in E major, Op. 14, No.1 Sonata in E flat major, Op. 81a (“Les adieux”) Leslie Kinton, of the acclaimed piano duo Anagnoson & Kinton, …
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