Summer Music Society

06/10/2026

We are SO excited to introduce our newest faculty member, to our Jazz Program this summer! If you haven’t registered yet, you still can! This is a Summer Music you won’t want to miss!

05/12/2026

Two Days! Thursday May 14th, 2026

05/06/2026

🎶 Song and Dance – Spring Concert 🎶

Join the Southampton Concert Band for an afternoon of lively melodies and timeless concert band classics! From toe-tapping rhythms to sweeping favourites, this performance promises something for everyone to enjoy.

📅 Date: June 14, 2026
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School (504 Catherine Street, Port Elgin)
🎟️ Cost: Pay What You Can

Bring your friends, family, and love of music—this is a wonderful way to celebrate the season and support local musicians.

We can’t wait to see you there!

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05/05/2026

05/01/2026

Come see the Port Elgin Community Band with special guests Kincardine Jazz Band and the Georgian Bay Woodwind Quintet!

04/30/2026

Music nights are flying! Come join bands from the coast at KDSS on May 14th

03/19/2026

What our faculty are up to…,

Meet Lauren Helmer!

Lauren Helmer has been a music educator in Kitchener, ON, since 2009. Presently, she is the Associate Director of Bands of Eastwood Collegiate Institute’s Integrated Arts Magnet Program. Previously, Lauren taught at Preston High School in Cambridge, ON, where she gained recognition by developing its award-winning jazz ensembles and wind ensembles. All of her bands have consistently achieved the highest honours at the provincial and national level, competing at various festivals, and competitions, both locally and abroad.

Learn more about Lauren here: https://kiwanismusicfestival.net/adjudicators

☎️226-379-4580
✉️[email protected]
🌐www.kiwanismusicfestival.net

03/06/2026

We could not be more proud to have Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner leading the charge for WASBE as the newly elected President!!! Way to go, CJT! You can congratulate her in person this summer at Summer Music where Cindi will be at the helm of our faculty ensemble, Festival Winds 💜🔥💪🏻🎉

02/02/2026