Erick has been bringing his fun-filled interactive show to children throughout Ontario and Eastern Canada for 20 years. His Rock-a-long, Sing-a-long show encourages his young audiences to interact and become part of the show. Even the most reserved children will forget their inhibitions and partake in the fun. With his rich vocals, guitar and harmonica, Erick engages children to learn through song and movement.

NO LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER SESSION.

The Guelph Youth Music Centre is pleased to introduce Carey West as our new Grade One artist for the Do Re Mi Music Education Program. Drawing from her rich experience as a performer and educator, Carey’s workshop uses movement and poetry a spring board to enhance your students’ understanding of the elements of music. 

Carey West followed her passion for music developing a career as a performer and a music teacher. She has demonstrated her diversity fronting the Jazz group “Carey West and the Millionaires”, as a singer/songwriter in the Caribbean Funk outfit “The Liquidaires” and by lending her chops to the four-part vocals of the alt-bluegrass band “The Jeremiahs”. Her most recent CD “Made of Clay” was released in 2017. 

She was fortunate enough to supplement a performance career with a teaching opportunity at Taddle Creek Montessori School in downtown Toronto from 2003-2017. This allowed her to facilitate children from ages 2.5-12 on their own musical journeys, many of whom continued their education in band, string and choral ensembles throughout their secondary studies. Carey is trained in Orff pedagogy levels I and II, and received an Early Childhood Music Education certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. She is currently pursuing an MA at the University of Guelph where her research focuses on vocal improvisation and pedagogy. 

MAXIMUM 30 STUDENTS PER SESSION.

The Guelph Youth Music Centre is pleased to introduce Adam Bowman, as our new Do Re Mi artist for Grade 2. Drummer/percussionist Adam Bowman has been a mainstay in both the Canadian and international music scenes for nearly two decades. As a touring musician, Adam’s big beats have been heard on stages across five continents with artists such as Juno-award winners Kellylee Evans and Carlos Morgan, Canadian independent music trail blazer Ember Swift, improvising guru VINX and country-folk songstress Dawn Langstroth, among many others. In the studio, Adam’s creative passion and deep feel have made him the drummer of choice for producers and songwriters on dozens of recordings. 2015 saw Juno-nominations for Eccodek’s Singing in Tongues and Alysha Brilla’s Womyn albums, both propelled by Bowman’s beats. Currently, Adam can be heard playing with Eccodek, Alysha Brilla, Joni NehRita, Jeff Eager, Jane Lewis and Elise LeGrow, as well as providing accompaniment for modern and contemporary dance classes with IMAGEO artworks, Dancetheatre David Earle and Guelph Dance. You

MAXIMUM 30 STUDENTS PER SESSION.

The Guelph Youth Music Centre is pleased to introduce Carmen Evans as our new Grade Three artist for the Do Re Mi Music Education Program. Drawing from her rich experience as a Suzuki Early Childhood Educator, Carmen’s workshop will enhance your students’ understanding of the elements of music.

Carmen Evans has been teaching violin and viola at the Suzuki String School of Guelph since 2006. In 2017, Carmen started working with Kelly Williamson in the SSSG’s Suzuki Early Childhood Education program. She has a BA from the University of Guelph, where she was the recipient of the Gloria Guthrie Memorial Music Scholarship. Carmen is a member of the Guelph Symphony Orchestra.

MAXIMUM 30 STUDENTS PER SESSION.

Shannon Kingsbury delivers a fun-filled workshop that covers many aspects of the Grade 4 music curriculum including how instruments work, fundamentals of music notation and the basics of beat, rhythm and melody. This fast-paced musical adventure provides ample opportunities for participation.

MAXIMUM 30 STUDENTS PER SESSION.

James Gordon is one of Canada’s most prolific songwriters. He teaches Grade 5 to 8 students the steps required to compose a song from scratch. The songwriting exercise culminates in an original song composed and sung by the students, recorded live on a CD and given to the class to keep as a memento of the songwriting experience.

MAXIMUM 30 STUDENTS PER SESSION.

James is one of Canada’s most prolific songwriters. He teaches Grade 5 to 8 students the steps required to compose a song from scratch. The songwriting exercise culminates in an original song composed and sung by the students, recorded live on a CD and given to the class to keep as a memento of the songwriting experience.

MAXIMUM 30 STUDENTS PER SESSION.

James is one of Canada’s most prolific songwriters. He teaches Grade 5 to 8 students the steps required to compose a song from scratch. The songwriting exercise culminates in an original song composed and sung by the students, recorded live on a CD and given to the class to keep as a memento of the songwriting experience.

MAXIMUM 30 STUDENTS PER SESSION.

James Gordon is one of Canada’s most prolific songwriters. He teaches Grade 5 to 8 students the steps required to compose a song from scratch. The songwriting exercise culminates in an original song composed and sung by the students, recorded live on a CD and given to the class to keep as a memento of the songwriting experience.

MAXIMUM 30 STUDENTS PER SESSION.

An eminent saxophonist, Tim Moher is a jazz, classical, and ragtime soloist with many musical groups in Ontario. Through a variety of media, Tim introduces students to the idea of not just hearing music but to actively listening to music and exploring different musical genres. Tim’s OPEN EARS = OPEN MIND workshop combines hands on classroom activities with fundamental concepts of music in an exciting and dynamic way that will entertain as well as educate.

MAXIMUM 30 STUDENTS PER SESSION.

An eminent saxophonist, Tim Moher is a jazz, classical, and ragtime soloist with many musical groups in Ontario. Through a variety of media, Tim introduces students to the idea of not just hearing music but to actively listening to music and exploring different musical genres. Tim’s OPEN EARS = OPEN MIND workshop combines hands on classroom activities with fundamental concepts of music in an exciting and dynamic way that will entertain as well as educate.

MAXIMUM 30 STUDENTS PER SESSION.