Summer Music Society

10/13/2026

John was one of the original teachers at Summer Music. Rest in Peace. ♥️🎶

Schnarr, John Doering

Peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the Hanover Care Centre in his 82nd year after a lengthy illness. Survived by his wife Deborah, daughters Jasmine and Heather (Denis), grandsons Stanley and Walter, brother Richard (Louise) and sister Gloria (Richard "Danny"). Remembered by his cousins Molly Sarnovsky (John) and Richard Shouldice (Susan Rouse) and their families.

John enjoyed a long and successful career in Grey-Bruce as a violinist and private music teacher. He was an integral part of the Kincardine Summer Music Festival, including the annual Messiah Performance. He performed in the Georgian Bay Symphony Orchestra and created ensembles such as the Kincardine Scottish Fiddle Orchestra and Orchestra Grey Bruce.

At his request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Special thanks to Dr. Marc Labelle and Dr. Kaila Lassaline and all the nurses and staff who took good care of John at the Hanover Care Centre for so long.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca

10/08/2026

A huge thank you to the Summer Music Society for their incredibly generous donation to our music program! 🎶❤️

The gift of music is truly one that keeps on giving. Having an organization—and a community—that recognizes the importance of music education and continues to invest in our students means so much.

We are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping us keep music alive and thriving in our school.

Thank you for giving the gift of music! 🎵

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

A big thank you to the Summer Music Society, who run the Summer Music Camp in Saugeen Shores every summer, for their generous donation to SDSS' elementary and secondary music programs.

09/28/2026

Congratulations to camper Johnny Ballard!
Wonderful news! So proud of your accomplishments!

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The orchestra was looking forward to Johnny Ballard, bassoon, returning for this season however our loss is his gain. Johnny Ballard has been accepted in to the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra (TYSO)!He is a student at Saugeen District Secondary School in Port Elgin and for the last two seasons he....

09/18/2026

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We accept new members throughout the season. Players must be able to read music, and typically have several years of playing experience. We welcome high school music students.Come and join us. Playing as a volunteer musician is an enriching and challenging experience. You would be joining a group of...

09/18/2026

Please consider your local music program at your elementary school.

Ontario says teachers are getting $750 for classroom supplies. But there’s more to the story.

The provincial government is promoting its $750 per elementary homeroom classroom initiative—but music educators are asking: what about the teachers who don’t have a homeroom?

Specialist teachers, including music educators, are left out.

And educators are reporting that approximately $300 of that $750 appears to be coming from existing elementary school budgets, making already difficult school-level budgeting even harder.

That means administrators may have less flexibility to respond to the individual needs of their schools and students.

And limiting purchases to one source doesn't recognize what students actually need.

The most valuable classroom resources aren't always the basic supplies you can pick up at a big-box retailer. Specialist programs like music have specialized needs.

Teachers should be consulted before decisions are made that affect their classrooms.

Because when school budgets are already stretched, moving money around and putting restrictions on how it can be spent doesn't necessarily mean schools have more resources.

09/14/2026

09/05/2026

Happy Euphonium Players Day! If you play, let us know for how long and with what bands in the comments.