Everyday The American Federation Of Musicians Of The United States And Canada Helps Thousands Of Musicians Just Like You. We Are The Largest Organization In The World Representing The Interests Of Professional Musicians. Whether Negotiating Fair Agreements, Protecting Ownership Of Recorded Music, Securing Benefits Such As Health Care And Pension, Or Lobbying Our Legislators, The Afm Is Committed To Raising Industry Standards And Placing The Professional Musician In The Foreground Of The Cultural Landscape.
The Formally Designated Brantford Symphony Orchestra Was Established In 1919 Under The Direction Of Dr. F. C. Thomas. The Symphony'S Valued Contribution To The Cultural Community Of Brantford Continued Into The Mid 1930S When The Onset Of The Great Depression Together With Dr. Thomas'S Retirement Saw The Gradual Decline And Eventual Disbanding Of The Orchestra.
The Georgian Bay Symphony is a classical music orchestra that performs 5 live concerts a season, Oct to May. The orchestra performs at the 761 seat OSCVI Regional Auditorium in Owen Sound. The GBS serves the region of Grey and Bruce County.
Central Conservatory of Music is located in Lagoon City Brechin. We strive to keep music alive in this community through education, commitment and participation. We promote music education as an asset to our lives and future. We have been in the business for 45 years and our owner, Barry, is three time past president of the American Guild of Music, and a lifetime honour member. Music has many positive effects for emotional and intellectual growth, and it provides a sense of pride and accomplishment. In addition, music education contributes to self-confidence, problem solving skills, memory and concentration, goal setting and holistic healing, among many other things. Taking music lessons is associated positively with intelligence and with academic abilities while providing an outlet for emotional and mental health. Please come and join us to help share the power of music in our community!