The Blog

The health and safety of all those who engage at the GYMC is our first and continuing priority as together we face the challenges posed by this unprecedented situation where schools and all non-essential businesses in Ontario are closed. It is likely public schools will remain closed beyond April 6 for as long as the Ontario state of emergency continues, …

The rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is unsettling, changing daily life and the operations of workplaces, schools and public places. There is a great deal of uncertainty and we would like you to know that your health and well-being is what matters most to the GYMC. Since the risk associated with the coronavirus emerged, we have taken action consistent with …

With respect to the current health concerns related to the COVID-19 virus, please note that the GYMC will remain open. We want to emphasize that the GYMC takes everyone’s personal safety seriously and we continue to implement all the health authority’s recommendations regarding health and safety in our facility. We are monitoring the situation daily and still believe that the …

The Guelph Youth Music Centre sends out a heartfelt thank you to the employees of the Guelph Office of Geosyntec, SAVRON, and SiREM for your generous donation. This gift allows us to increase our outreach with our Music for Children with Disabilities program for the 2020/2021 Season. Your generosity will make a direct impact in the Guelph Community. We are …

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!