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Wall of Famer 2014 On Sunday, April 27 at 3 pm, as part of the spring concert of the Suzuki String School of Guelph at the River Run Centre at 3 pm, Karen Haack will be named to the Guelph Youth Music Centre Wall of Fame. The Wall of Fame honours individuals whose career or volunteer activities have contributed significantly to …

Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Presentation MPP Liz Sandals presents the GYMC with an Ontario Trillium Foundation plaque on Wednesday April 23, 2014. The OTF has awarded the GYMC a 2-year grant of $109,700 to be spent on marketing and raising the profile of the centre throughout the city. The GYMC is grateful to the OTF, and hopes to make good use …

Cambridge Concert Band Tribute The late Bob Emberson was inducted to the GYMC’s Wall of Fame in 2013. The Cambridge Concert Band paid tribute to Bob in a special concert on Sunday March 30 at 3 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion #126, 334 Westminster Dr, Cambridge.

Medieval Madness 2014 Medieval Madness returned to the GYMC on February 11-12 and 18-19, 2014. Students learned about the Medieval and Renaissance Era through Music, Dance, Brass Rubbing and Armour Workshops.

Music and Brain Development  We can ask whether enriched musical experiences affect brain development and the answer is yes! Studies and tests have shown that after one year of music lessons at age 4 or 5 years, children show more advanced EEG brain responses related to sound processing, memory and attention, in comparison to children engaged in other activities.” All …

Urban Arts MADE in Guelph  Its Urban Arts Project runs from February to June 2014. Students will contribute to Downtown Guelph’s cultural dynamic by creating their own exhibitions and performances for the public. On March 6, 2014, the Guelph Tribune had a feature story about the Urban Arts Project MADE (standing for Music, Art, Drama and English) program.

Welcome Ying Lin!  Ying Lin is our new administrative assistant and member of the GYMC office team! Ying was born in China, and has been in Canada for 2 years. She holds a BSc from Dalhouse University, Nova Scotia, in Plant Science. Ying’s excellent computer and administrative skills, as well as her energy and enthusiasm will be valuable assets. She …

Glass In The Music Centre Exhibition There is no place like the Guelph Youth Music Centre’s upstairs foyer windows for showing glass artwork.  Last year GYMC agreed to install rods over the foyer windows for hanging the first Glass In The Music Centre exhibition.     The showcased artists from Guelph and area who are each known for their unique approaches to …

Bella Serata 2013 The GYMC’s annual fundraising gala, Bella Serata, took place on November 9th. It was a truly beautiful evening with amazing food, inspiring music performances in the Recital Hall, and a great Silent & Live Auction. The event raised $12,000 for the GYMC.