Recital Hall
The GYMC Recital Hall (dedicated to James and Grace Knights) offers some of the finest acoustics in the region. It is built of stone and wood, and was specially designed to showcase chamber music.
Each week, the Recital Hall is used for a variety of rehearsals and performances by such groups as the Suzuki String School of Guelph, and the GYMC String Orchestras.I n April, it becomes a primary venue for the Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph, and in May-June, the stage of Guelph Musicfest.
The Recital Hall is also used for conferences, weddings, lectures, and special events. The capacity of the room is 180 including those on stage and in the audience. The Recital Hall includes 70 theatre style tiered fixed seats.
Dance Studio
The spacious dance studio on the third floor of the GYMC has a sprung floor and a digital piano. It is used by different groups for dance classes, acting classes and rehearsals. The dance studio is only accessible by stairs.
Foyer and Kitchen
The upstairs foyer is a beautiful space filled with natural light during the day, and a stunning view of Goldie Mill Park and the historic ruins. It is enjoyed for receptions and meetings, and is adjacent to the kitchen and Recital Hall. The GYMC does not have a commercial kitchen therefore all food brought in must already be cooked off site in a commercial kitchen according to Public Health guidelines. The capacity of the upper foyer is 120 people.
Studio Space
Rehearsals and music lessons are the core of the GYMC’s activities. The centre has 15 teaching studios which include at least one piano and a white board or chalk board. Grand pianos are only available in certain rooms. All studios have windows giving it natural light during the daytime.
Meeting Rooms
There are a wide variety of rooms to accommodate meetings, both small and large.
- A signed agreement and a 25% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking a space to secure venue, date(s) and time(s).
- GYMC grants the renter the right to use its premises according to the terms and conditions outlined in the rental agreement.
- All renters must provide their own liability insurance for the amount of $5,000,000 which names the GYMC as an additionally insured party and notes dates and times of event. The GYMC recommends Duuo Insurance for affordable insurance rates.
- If renters choose to serve alcohol, they must provide a copy of their SOP/liquor license.
- The GYMC does not have a commercial kitchen therefore all food brought in must already be cooked off site in a commercial kitchen according to Public Health guidelines.
- All event spaces are wheelchair accessible, excluding the dance studio which is only accessible by stairs.
The following items are available and may be included in rentals upon request:
- 10 Banquet tables
- 110 Banquet chairs
- Podium
- 70 Theatre style tiered fixed seating in Recital Hall
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Music stands
- Grand piano (only available in Recital Hall)
- Wireless microphone and PA system (only available in Recital Hall)
- Projector and portable screen
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