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All of us at the GYMC were deeply saddened by the passing of Ken Hammill. Most people in Guelph knew Ken as a longtime city councillor, but we at the centre were lucky to have him as a long-serving board member and Chair. He was a steady hand at the GYMC during difficult times, and not only contributed greatly to …

A huge and heartfelt thank you to Geof and Linda Kearns for donating two brand new computers to the Guelph Youth Music Centre! Brand new!! And also to Jim Berry who donated a gently used computer. Our old computers were old and tired………very old and very tired. We are so very grateful to our supporters, like Geof, Linda and Jim!

We’re all looking forward to another year of music, dance and all things inspirational at the GYMC! We’re also excited to have one of the world’s greatest artists perform in our Recital Hall on Friday February 28 at 7:30 pm. Pianist VALERIE TRYON performs music by great Romantic composers including Chopin and Liszt. Tickets now available ONLINE.

We’re back in the office on January 6. After hours are there for bookings on the 4th and 5th, but sorry… no bookings ’till then. Have a safe and happy holiday!

FRIDAY NIGHT IS SOLD OUT! EXTRA SHOW ADDED ON THURSDAY DEC. 19 at 7:30 pm. 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 …

1ST GYMC STRING ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL: SATURDAY, September 14 in the Recital Hall NEW START AND END TIMES: Junior Orchestra : 9:35 to 10:35 am Intermediate Orchestra : 10:40 am to 12:10 pm Welcome new conductor Joy Schuster!

Kids’ Chorus is an introductory choir is for children aged 6 to 10 who have a passion for singing. Participants will learn the basics of choral singing in a fun atmosphere. Directed by Sharon Buisman. Session 1 runs from October 17 to December 12, 2019 on Thursday afternoons 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Session 2 (excludes March Break) begins January 16 …

Guelph Youth Music Centre’s String Orchestra Program will be holding auditions on Saturday, September 7th; all auditions require an appointment.  Appointments can be made by calling the main office at 519-837-1119.  The Guelph Youth Music Centre is excited that the orchestras 1st Fall rehearsal with new conductor Joy Schuster’s will be Saturday, September 14th .  Please follow GYMC face book …

It has come to the attention of the Guelph Youth Music Centre that certain social media posts are claiming that the GYMC has invited Maxime Bernier of the People’s Party of Canada to speak at a July 19 event. This claim is false and defamatory as we have not invited the PPC. The PPC are simply renting space at the …

Joy Schuster, as a teacher with the Suzuki String School of Guelph, is a familiar face at the GYMC. She graduated, with honors, from Michigan State University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Music Education. Joy then went on to teach in the beautiful state of Maine where she was teaching full time as a “string specialist” in Grades 3–8. …