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Supportive Family Classes Great Lakes Music Together are thrilled to be able to offer Supportive Family Classes at the Guelph Youth Music Centre. These classes are designed specifically for families who have one or more children with special needs. Supportive family classes are mixed-ages, infant through to early elementary school kids, naturally taking into account the developmental age of children. …

GYMC says Congratulations to Sasha Judelson! The Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, NJ has awarded Sasha Judelson Certification Level II status. This is in recognition of outstanding achievement in teaching, musicianship, program philosophy, and parent education. Sasha Judelson, who is the Director of Great Lakes Music Together said “I am thrilled to have received this recognition and …

Thank you, Jessica Chatelain On August 20, 2013, we said goodbye to our summer student who has been helping out in the office at the GYMC. Jessica Chatelain has become an important part of our team and we’re sorry to see her go. Jessica is continuing her studies at York University in the Health Sciences program. We wish her every …

It Takes A Village on May 25, 2013 at 7 pm Guelph Youth Singers’ Spring Concert “It Takes A Village” was on Saturday May 25 at 7 pm, River Run Centre. This was the final opportunity to see founding director Linda Beaupré work her magic and to say goodbye. Many local musical organizations attended to pay tribute and to honor Linda’s …

Guelph Youth Symphony Orchestra presented internationally-renowned trumpeter James Thompson The GYSO welcomed trumpeter James Thompson as the soloist in our Spring Concert on Friday May 17 at 7:30 pm at Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Avenue, Guelph. Mr. Thompson also gave a free master class at Harcourt on Thursday May 16 at 5:30 pm. Internationally renowned James Thompson is …

Annual Potters Market May 25 & 26, 2013

In memory of Rosalind Barrell The Guelph Youth Music Centre extends much gratitude to Jamie Mitges for his generous donation in memory of Rosalind Barrell who passed away April 29, 2013. Rosalind loved music and made it a big part of her wonderful and long life.

Suzuki String School of Guelph celebrated 40 years with a special Alumni Weekend April 27–28, 2013 The SSSG hosted a weekend extravaganza to celebrate its 40th Anniversary milestone with its community and alumni. The weekend included an alumni showcase concert, a Gala Dinner and Silent Auction at St. George’s Anglican Church, and an alumni and current student concert at the River …

Guelph Youth Singers & The Overtones Harcourt Memorial Church on Friday April 12, 2013 at 7:30 pm. These two outstanding Guelph performing groups joined together to present a delightful concert of choral and barbershop-style music.