Members of the Guelph Jazz Society are folks who think jazz is worth keeping around, and want to see the community supported by a charity that’s creative, inclusive, and energetic.

For $10 a year you get access to:

• Educational ensembles (Big Band, Little Band, Combo)
• Workshops (101, 201, 202, instrument care, guest artists)
• The Instrument Library
• The Recording Library
• Voting at General Meetings

For $10 a year you’re helping to support all of this:

Communications

• Monthly Newsletter
• Artistic Director’s Journal
• Event calendar
• Social media and public engagement

Educational Ensembles

• Big Band (19 piece jazz orchestra)
• Parade Band (all ages, all skills drop in band)
• Little Band (8 piece jazz band)
• Combo Program (5.piece jazz band)

Performance Series

• Thursday Night Jazz at La Poche
• Saturday Morning Jazz at La Poche
• Vocal Trio Series
• Community concerts
• Swing Dance Night with the Wyndham Gardens Band

Participatory Music Making

• Cornerstone Jazz Jam
• Open rehearsals (Big Band, Parade Band)
• Parade Band (drop-in group)

Education

• Intro Jazz Workshops: Intro to the Jazz Jam 101, Jazz Improv 201, Jazz Rep Ensemble 202
• Instrument care and maintenance workshops
• Guest artist workshops
• Mentorship opportunities
• Youth leadership opportunities (Youth Assistant Musical Director program)

Dance

• Swing dance lessons
• Social dances with the Wyndham Gardens Band

Resources

• Instrument Library
• Recording Library
• Educational materials and repertoire library
• Community Development Consultation for local musicians, venues and businesses
• Consultation for arts organizations, and the City of Guelph
• Advocacy for live music and jazz culture
• Networking and connector services
• Community outreach

Stewardship

• Artist’s Endowment Fund
• Instrument Library