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