Guelph Youth Music Centre

GYSO Spring Concert Thurs. March 28 at 7 pm
2019-03-28 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
Join the Guelph Youth Symphony Orchestra for its CLASSICAL & QUEEN Concert in the GYMC Recital Hall. Conductor Dylan Langan leads the GYSO in some of the greatest hits through the ages, including BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY by QUEEN.
Beethoven: The Creatures of Prometheus Overture, Op. 43 | Haydn: Symphony 94 (Allegro Vivace) | Mozart: Concerto in E flat for Horn (Allegro) | Brahms: Hungarian Dances 1, 2, 4, 5, & 6 | Queen, arr. Peter Martin: Bohemian Rhapsody
Thursday March 28 at 7 pm in the Recital Hall
Come and support the musicians of tomorrow! Tickets available at the door.
The GYSO is a collaboration between the GYMC and the Guelph Symphony Orchestra.

UNDER ONE ROOF
2019-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
Spectacular Fundraising Concert at the Guelph Youth Music Centre featuring Guelph Youth Singers, Suzuki String School of Guelph, GYMC String Orchestras and Guelph Youth Symphony Orchestra. Grand Finale with everyone performing James Gordon’s Song of Our City.

Tickets $25 adults, $15 seniors & students (to age 18)
Phone orders 519.837.1119
Buy online https://squareup.com/store/gymc
Under One Roof is a fundraising concert organized by the Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) to help support its programs for children and youth in the community.
Download and print a poster to help spread the word

KnightsFest 2019
2019-02-18 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
Day of Medieval Fun for the whole family

Back again on Family Day, Monday February 18, 2019
This popular family fun event returns with many activities for everyone to enjoy.
KnightsFest includes displays, costumes, games, activities and entertainment, all to the theme of the Medieval era. This is a free event for the whole family.
Download a poster
Thank you to TD Bank Group, our generous Knightsfest sponsor

Thomas Wiebe (cello) & Chiharu Iinuma (piano)
2019-01-20 14:00 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
Music at the GYMC continues with a rare treat—internationally-renowned artists Thomas Wiebe (from the music faculty of ther University of Western Ontario) and Chiharu Iinuma (from Vancouver) join forces for a dazzling recital. Music by Couperin and Takemitsu, as well as cello sonatas by Debussy and Chopin. MORE DETAILS
Single tickets $30 adult, $20 senior, $10 child 14 and under. Available ONLINE

Kids’ Chorus 2nd Term Begins—REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
2019-01-17 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | ON
This introductory choir is for children aged 6 to 10 who have a passion for singing. Participants will learn the basics of choral singing in an atmosphere of fun. directed by Sharon Buisman.
Session 2 (excludes March Break) January 17 to April 25, 2019

Another Very Charlie Brown Concert Dec. 21 at 7:30 pm
2018-12-21 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
A Charlie Brown Christmas is an Emmy Award-winning holiday tradition enjoyed by children everywhere. Equally magical is the soundtrack created by Vince Guaraldi—Who doesn’t know the popular Christmas Time is Here? Join us again at the Guelph Youth Music Centre this holiday season as we bring back this jazz classic featuring Adam Bowman on drums, Thomas Hammerton on piano, and Tyler Wagler on bass, as they perform the album, top to bottom. They will be joined by The Kingsbury Music Singers directed by Shannon Kingsbury.
Single tickets $15 adult, $10 senior, $5 child 14 and under. Available ONLINE

EXTRA PERFORMANCE: Another Very Charlie Brown Concert Dec. 20
2018-12-20 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
DON’T MISS OUT… The original show was Sold Out so we’ve added an extra performance!

A Charlie Brown Christmas is an Emmy Award-winning holiday tradition enjoyed by children everywhere. Equally magical is the soundtrack created by Vince Guaraldi—Who doesn’t know the popular Christmas Time is Here? Join us again at the Guelph Youth Music Centre this holiday season as we bring back this jazz classic featuring Adam Bowman on drums, Thomas Hammerton on piano, and Tyler Wagler on bass, as they perform the album, top to bottom. They will be joined by The Kingsbury Music Singers directed by Shannon Kingsbury.
Single tickets $15 adult, $10 senior, $5 child 14 and under. Available ONLINE

GYSO Winter Concert Dec. 13 at 7:30 pm
2018-12-13 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
Join the Guelph Youth Symphony Orchestra for its annual Winter Concert in the GYMC Recital Hall. Conductor Dylan Langan will lead the GYSO in what should be a wonderful holiday programme. Come and support the musicians of tomorrow! Tickets are only $15 and available ONLINE.
The GYSO is a collaboration between the GYMC and the Guelph Symphony Orchestra.

GYMC Orchestras in Concert
2018-12-07 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
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!

Happy Birthday, GYMC!
2018-11-23 | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
Saturday November 23 is the 17th Anniversary of the Official Opening of the GYMC! Sorry we won’t have any cake this year, but please give us a toast in celebration. And there is still time to help us out with a donation for 2018. You know the money will be put to good use, bring music and the arts to the young people of Guelph.

Guelph Youth Singers present POP CAN! The Canadian Popular Songbook
2018-10-27 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
Two shows on Saturday October 27—3 pm & 7 pm—in the Recital Hall. Listen to legendary Canadian pop hits from the 50s to the present. Guelph Youth Singers conducted by director Markus Howard and Choir 1 conductor Heather Fleming. $15 adult, $10 youth or child (18 & under). Tickets are for sale at the GYS office, GYMC. Email or phone 519.821.8574. Visit the website.

GYMC String Orchestra auditions
2018-06-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-06-27 16:00, 2018-06-26 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
with Tak Kwan for both the Junior & Intermediate String Orchestras. Please call the GYMC office at 519-837-1119 to book a time.

Bella Serata 2018 — We Could Have Danced All Night!
2018-06-23 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
Bella Serata returns to the GYMC on Saturday June 23rd at 7 pm. Our fundraising gala has all the things you love—food, desserts, wine, beer, silent auction, and classical music—plus the Nick Maclean Jazz Trio and Ballroom Dancing! Learn to ballroom dance, and have a chance to try out your new steps with live music performed by the jazz trio. You will have a great evening, and support the good work of the GYMC. TICKETS are $100 each (including a tax receipt for part of the price) or $75 each for 2 or more adults. Bring your kids for only $40 (adult accompanied, under age 14). Tickets available in the GYMC office or BUY NOW ONLINE at https://squareup.com/store/gymc
Thanks to the generous support of the Neighbourhood Group—The Wooly Pub, Miijidaa Café & Bistro, and Borealis Grille & Bar.
Food by The Wooly Pub, Miijidaa Café & Bistro, and Borealis Grille & Bar, Buon Gusto, Cassoulet Catering
Desserts by Wellington Cakes & Eric the Baker
Beer from Wellington County Brewery, Coffee and tea from Red Brick Café
Music by Concorde (senior string ensemble of the Suzuki String School of Guelph), violinist Tak Kwan, soprano Marion Samuel-Stevens, pianist Ken Gee, and the Nick Maclean Jazz Trio
Ballroom dancing lesson courtesy of Ballroom Class
Bella Serata 2018 splash

Guelph Musicfest presents the MADAWASKA QUARTET
2018-06-15 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
The 2018 Musicfest Finale brings back the Madawaska Quartet performing the Purcell Chacony in G minor, Beethoven String Quartet No. 4 in C minor & Mendelssohn String Quartet No. 2 in A major. The concert takes place in the beautiful Recital Hall of the Guelph Youth Music Centre.

Guelph Musicfest presents the FESTIVAL TRIO
2018-06-08 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
The popular Festival Trio returns with violinist Sadie Fields, cellist Paul Pulford & pianist Ken Gee performing the Grieg Sonata for Violin & Piano in C minor, Grieg Sonata for Cello & Piano in A minor & the Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor. The concert takes place in the beautiful Recital Hall of the Guelph Youth Music Centre.

Guelph Musicfest presents the GRYPHON TRIO
2018-06-01 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
The world-renowned Gryphon Trio, celebrating its 25th anniversary, makes its Musicfest debut, performing music by Beethoven, Frehner & Mendelssohn. Not to be missed. The concert takes place in the beautiful Recital Hall of the Guelph Youth Music Centre.

Guelph Musicfest presents pianist SHENG CAI
2018-05-25 19:30 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
Musicfest 2018 opens with the brilliant pianist Sheng Cai, making a return visit by popular demand. The program includes music by Scarlatti, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Chopin & Rachmaninoff. The concert takes place in the beautiful Recital Hall of the Guelph Youth Music Centre.

GYMC Orchestras Spring Concert
2018-05-04 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
The GYMC String Orchestras invite you to their annual spring concert. 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 of the Caribbean (arr. Larry Moore) and Massenet’s Meditation from Thais (with Tak Kwan, violin solo)
In the Recital Hall. Admission Free (donations appreciated)

Music at the GYMC presents Brenda Lewis & Friends
2018-04-29 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
Celebrating 25 Years of Singing! 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 to Full Ensemble. Visit brendalewis.ca
Tickets only $15 adults (in advance; $20 at the door), $10 seniors/students. BUY ONLINE NOW https://squareup.com/store/gymc

SSSG annual MUSIC FAIR on Sat Feb. 24
2018-02-24 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
The Suzuki String School of Guelph presents its annual Music Fair (open house). Discover Suzuki Early Childhood Education for children ages 0–3; Enjoy a snack in our café; Create a craft; Ask musical questions to the experts PLUS the always popular Instrument Petting Zoo (Bring your young children to try violins, violas, cellos & bass). PLUS a Used Book/CD/DVD Sale.
Come to the GYMC and volunteers will show you where to go. Visit guelphsuzukistrings.ca

Knightsfest Medieval Festival
2018-02-19 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
Knightsfest Medieval Festival is BACK on Family Day! Thanks to a generous new sponsor, the GYMC’s popular Medieval Festival will take place on Monday February 19, as originally scheduled!
The festival includes displays, costumes, games, activities and entertainment, all to the theme of the Medieval era. This is a free event for the whole family. No registration is required. It will be first come, first serve.

http://gymc.ca/workshops-camps/medieval-family-day-festival/

Eramosa to Broadway
2018-02-17 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
Brush off those tap shoes. Clean off your top hats. Warm up the spotlights. Old Man River is leaving the Hudson and sailing the Eramosa! Come and be serenaded by Guelph Youth Singers with tunes of the Golden Era and Modern Broadway in this entertaining fundraiser. It’’s a celebration of the best the Great White Way has to offer!
Two shows… 3 pm and 7 pm. Tickets available at the GYS office, call 519.821.8574
All proceeds go to the GYS Touring Fund.

KIWANIS FESTIVAL GALA
2018-02-10 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
Fundraiser in support of the Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph. Enjoy an elegant evening as you are serenaded by beautiful music and talented artists. A delightfully eclectic concert by top local professionals & stellar students including pianist Morgan-Paige Melboune and singer/songwriter Mikalyn Hay.
Live & Silent Auctions, Raffle & Door Prizes, Hors d’Oeuvres & Desserts, Chocolate Fountain, Craft Brewery Beer & VQA Wine – $5 / Glass, Raffle: $5 each / 3 for $10
For advance purchase, contact coordinator Heather Fleming: 519-821-4365

A Very Charlie Brown Concert... SOLD OUT
2017-12-21 19:30 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
A Charlie Brown Christmas is an Emmy Award-winning holiday tradition enjoyed by children everywhere. Equally magical is the soundtrack created by Vince Guaraldi—Who doesn’t know the popular Christmas Time is Here?
Join us at the Guelph Youth Music Centre this holiday season as we present this jazz classic featuring Adam Bowman on drums, Thomas Hammerton on piano, and Tyler Wagler on bass, as they perform the album, top to bottom. They will be joined by The Kingsbury Music Singers directed by Shannon Kingsbury.
SOLD OUT! Sorry you missed out; get your tickets early next time
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GYSO Holiday Variety Concert
2017-12-14 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
The Guelph Youth Symphony Orchestra, led by Dylan Langan, presents its annual winter concert in the GYMC Recital Hall. Enjoy holiday favourites and more from Guelph’s own symphony orchestra for talented young musicians.
Adults: $15, Seniors and Students: $10, Family Package: $40 (for four members of the same family)
Available at the door or BUY ONLINE
GYSO is a collaboration between the GYMC and the Guelph Symphony Orchestra. Visit gyso.ca

GYMC Orchestras in Concert
2017-12-01 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
The GYMC String Orchestras invite you to their annual Winter Concert, directed by new conductor Tak Kwan.
Hear the Junior Orchestra perform music from The Four Seasons, as well as Variations on a Sea Chantey and the famous Carol of the Bells.
The Intermediate Orchestra performs Country Wedding, Greensleeves, Intermezzo by Mascagni, music from Dvorak’s Symphony no. 9, and Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
ADMISSION FREE (donations appreciated) Support the kids and have a Great Time!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GYMC!
2017-11-24 | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
Today is the 17th Anniversary of the GYMC’s official opening. Drop by the office for some cake (if it’s not all gone).

Music at the GYMC returns Sept. 24 with the EMPEROR QUARTET
2017-09-24 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
The 2017-18 series debuts on Sunday September 24 at 2 pm with
EMPEROR QUARTET
performing music from Vivaldi’s amazing
Four Seasons & L’Estro Armonico
with Lance Ouell & Jef ten Kortenaar violins,
David Wadley viola & Cathy Anderson cello
L’Estro Armonico established Vivaldi’s reputation as one of the most influential composers of the Baroque era; the Four Seasons confirmed his status as one of the greatest composers of all time. What makes these works so great? Find out as Jef ten Kortenaar explains and the Emperor Quartet performs these masterpieces of music.
Coffee & Cookies Reception after the concert
Admission $25, adult $20 senior & $10 student
Get tickets in the GYMC office or BUY ONLINE NOW
Special thank you to Cascades for their sponsorship of this concert series!
