Come celebrate Culture Days with us at the Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM! Experience the vibrant arts and culture of our community through a variety of free, interactive workshops, open rehearsals, and live performances for all ages. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the creative spirit of Guelph!
The event will feature a variety of exciting activities, including musical theatre dance classes by Dance Spirit Studios, stage combat demonstrations by Blackthorn Productions, and acting improv sessions with The Acting Centre. Families with young children can enjoy a Great Lakes Music Together class for children 0-5 and their grownups, while all ages can join a community drum circle led by a local drumming collective.
Visitors are invited to drop in and observe the Suzuki String School of Guelph’s group rehearsals or sing along during an open choir rehearsal with the Guelph Youth Singers. Woodwind players are welcome to join a drop-in rehearsal led by Guelph School of Music faculty members, Rosanne Warren and Bill Rolfe. Don’t miss the instrument petting zoo hosted by the Suzuki String School of Guelph, where guests of all ages can try playing the violin, viola, and cello. The afternoon will conclude with a 4:00pm showcase in the GYMC Recital Hall, spotlighting performances from various local arts organizations.
Explore the Guelph Youth Music Centre and learn more about the many organizations and programs based in our community space.
No registration is required. Admission is free. All ages welcome.
Download the event program here.
Schedule:
1:00-2:00 Open Group String Rehearsals – Suzuki String School of Guelph
Observe weekly group rehearsals taking place throughout the building.
2:00-3:45 Instrument Petting Zoo – Suzuki String School of Guelph – Rm 201
An opportunity to try playing the violin, viola, and cello.
2:00-2:30 Stage Combat Workshop – Blackthorn Productions – Dance Studio
2:00-2:45 Woodwind Drop In – Guelph School of Music – Rm 204
Join Rosanne Warren and Bill Rolfe for a drop in rehearsal open to flute, clarinet, sax, bassoon, and oboe players. Participants will read through 3 pieces of different genres. Those wishing to participate should reach out to tammy@gymc.ca to register and receive music in advance. Minimum Level: RCM 4
2:15-2:45 Djembe Drum Circle – Adaba – Recital Hall
2:45-3:15 Acting Improv Workshop- The Acting Centre – Rm 204
3:00-3:30 Music Class for Ages 0-5 and their Grownups – Great Lakes Music Together – Recital Hall
3:15-3:45 Open Choir Rehearsal – Guelph Youth Singers – Rm 204
Participants are invited to join and sing along.
3:00-3:45 Musical Theatre Dance Workshop- Dance Spirit Studios – Dance Studio
No Dance Experience Required.
4:00-5:00 Showcase Performance – Recital Hall
Join us in the GYMC Recital Hall at 4:00pm for a variety show featuring performances by all of the GYMC partner organizations.
