• What is Joe’s MILL?

    The Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library (Joe’s M.I.L.L.) has over 500 instruments and resources of all kinds and they're all available to borrow ... for free! More ...

  • Who was Joe Chilathen?

    Joe Chithalen

    Francis Joseph (Joe) Chithalen (Nov 17, 1967-May 1, 1999) was a talented bass player for several Kingston bands, most notably Sarah Harmer's Weeping Tile, The Mahones, and Wild Blues Yonder. Photo by Jonathon Sugarman

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  • Join Joe’s Crew!

    We need volunteers to help with administration, the library, instrument maintenance, events, fundraising, ticket sales, solicitation, implementing grant programs, managing fundraising projects, marketing and serving on the board of directors. Please consider helping get instruments into the hands of aspiring musicians all over Kingston. Lend a hand!

“I Can Be Great” Music Program

“I Can Be Great
–People respond to our expectations of them , in every person lies the seeds of greatness
–Discover the magic of music, develop skill, take pride, develop discipline, develop confidence
•Spots for 30 children, ages 8-11, to learn ukulele and 4 youth age 12-16 to learn guitar
•Classes delivered by professional music teachers
–Collaboration with Kingston School of Music/Limestone Music, Renaissance Music and Kingston SoundWorks each supplying a teacher and instrument and supplies.
•Ukulele or guitar and songbooks supplied
––Children get to keep the ukulele, songbook and CD
–2 sessions of 10 weekly lessons x 30 children = 600 hours of free music lessons
•Registration ongoing  through the

 

Teaching  sites –The Wally  Elmer Centre, The Boys & Girls Club and the Kingston School of Music
•Cost—***FREE***—
Sponsored by The United Way,  the City of Kingston, and the Rotary Club of Cataraqui-Kingston and the Community Foundation  For Kingston and Area
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