Bandology – More music for more kids
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Thank you to everyone who made music with us in 2025!
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We had a wonderfully busy year and can’t wait to bring more camp, workshops and library loans to the community in 2026
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As we wrap up another amazing year at Bandology, we want to extend our thanks and gratitude to all the families, parents, students, mentors, staff and community members for making music with us. We can’t thank you all enough for your continued support!
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From our Bandology family to yours, we wish you happy holidays and all the best for 2026!
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Sincerely,
The Bandology 2025 Team
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Our Accomplishments in 2025
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This past year has been one of the most exciting years we've had at Bandology! Take a look back at our highlights from 2025:
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Band Camp ran in three locations and had a record breaking number of campers make music together, both familiar faces and new friends
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Our third annual March Break Music Break in partnership with the Laurier Academy of Music and Arts – what a fabulous week of music making!
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29 brilliant young volunteers participated in our camp programs as Music Mentors
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We had 89 students in Halton, Kitchener-Waterloo and Guelph borrow instruments from our Instrument Lending Library – from the piccolo to the tuba and everything in between
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Over 75 instrument donations were received throughout the year, including a mass donation from the Estate of Michael Henry – we are thrilled to be adding so many new instruments to our library
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With the support and encouragement of the Salvation Army Oakville Community Church, we successfully inventoried and moved our entire Instrument Lending Library to their secure location
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We ran nearly 125 music making workshops throughout southern Ontario on topics including composition, theory, rhythm and more
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The official launch of our corporate team building series of workshops
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Over 4,500 people joined us at community events throughout the year –festivals, fun fairs and all sorts of community gatherings
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Bandology was honoured to be a finalist for the CN Altruism Award at the Oakville Chamber Business Awards
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We had 13 staff join the team this year, thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs program and the Ontario Trillium Foundation
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Our Executive Director attended four new conferences for Bandology, at the Music Educators Associations in Texas, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland
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She also returned to the Ontario Music Educators’ Association for the seventh time in a row to talk about the power of community music making
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We commissioned a new piece from a local composer in Kitchener – Last Flight of the Aurora had its world premiere at Band Camp Kitchener-Waterloo under the direction of Dr. Leah McGray
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We're so excited for everything we have planned for 2026! Check out some of what we have planned for the new year:
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Save the Date for Camp in 2026!
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Pre-registration is open for all FIVE weeks of camp in 2026. Look ahead to music making in the new year with ease, and save your spot by New Year's Eve to get a 10% early bird discount on camp fees!
March Break Music Camp takes place March 16-20, 2026 in Waterloo.
Band Camp takes place:
- July 6-10, 2026 – Kitchener-Waterloo
- July 20-24, 2026 – Halton
- July 27-31, 2026 – Guelph
- August 10-14, 2026 – Halton
Registration officially opens on January 1, 2026. Click here to find more information and save your spot now.
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Book a Workshop Now for 2026!
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Looking for a fun addition to your school or community programming? Bring Bandology in for one of our incredible workshops! We’ve done workshops at schools with all grade levels; at community organizations, local camps, for corporate events and more. Regardless of age, ability and experience, everyone should have the opportunity to connect and engage in music making.
Click here for the full list of workshop topics or email us at info@bandology.ca to get a workshop set up.
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Apply for an Instrument to Use at Home in 2026!
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Applications are open for the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year (January 29, 2026 – June 18, 2026). We have more than 70 instruments in stock and since they do no good sitting on our shelves, we encourage you to sign up now and make more music in the new year.
Click here for more information and to apply now.
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Thank You to Our Supporters
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Our Collaborative Partners
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Anna W, Oakville
Anthony D, Toronto
Dahlia B, Toronto
David H, Toronto
Genevieve and Joan S, Oakville
Gregg and Michael H, Brampton
Judy W, Dundas
June H, Mississauga
Lai F, Oakville
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Linda Z, Burlington
Lucas R, Burlington
Martha M, North York
Natalie F, Kitchener
Paolo and Deborah S, Hamilton
Robert S, Burlington
Scott and Alex M, Toronto
Sharon J, Oakville
Venky M, Waterdown
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Your donation makes a difference in the lives of kids in your community. Click here to donate today!
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Music Education is Important!
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“Music education is important to me because, well, it's the reason I do my job and I can't imagine doing anything else. I absolutely love teaching music, as it really engages students in a way that no other subject does.
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Playing an instrument engages the artistic side of your brain with your physical being in a way that nothing else really does.”
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– Bailey Dugas, Bandology board member, music teacher and guest vocal clinician
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Bandology on Social Media
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As a small non-profit, we rely on donations, grants and government funding to help us on our mission to provide, support and advocate for our goal:
More Music for More Kids.
Your donation could really make a difference.
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Bandology is a proud Canadian non-profit
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We strive to support young musicians, parents, teachers and the community in strengthening and expanding music educational opportunities. Music makes kids smarter! Click here for a list of all our services or email us at info@bandology.ca if you have a specific question or need.
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Copyright © 2025 Bandology, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
Bandology
c/o Oakville Arts Council
2302 Bridge Road
Oakville, ON L6L 2G6
Canada
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