Christmas with Dr. Jazz: A Family Holiday Concert in Wakefield
A lively, interactive 50-minute concert featuring some of Ottawa’s finest jazz musicians—designed for kids, parents, and grandparents alike.
Friday, December 11, 2026 | Doors open at 6:00 PM | Show runs 6:30 PM – 7:20 PM
Gwen Shea Hall - Centre Wakefield La Pêche
(38 Chem. de la Vallée de Wakefield, Wakefield, QC)
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Kid-Friendly Timing. A brisk 50-minute set from 6:30 PM to 7:20 PM so young children can join the fun and still get home before bedtime.
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Warm Holiday Treats. Grab dinner in the village and arrive early for hot chocolate on site before the music starts.
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Will include some Interactive Fun & Sing-Alongs. to classic Christmas tunes, hear the stories behind the music, and join in the rhythm.
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Up-Close Instrument Showcase. See and hear a full lineup of clarinets, bass clarinet, saxophones, flutes, tuba, guitar and banjo—plus a post-show Q&A to meet the musicians
Tickets: Adults $25 | Children under 16 only $5
"Thank you for sharing the stories behind the music"
" So fun, the whole family loved it"
The Musicians
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David Renaud – Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Saxophones & Flute
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Steve Berndt - Trombone
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Keith Walton – Tuba
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Craig Kennedy – Guitar, Banjo
Don't miss this immersive holiday experience! Secure your tickets early,
bring the whole family, grab a drink at the bar, and settle in for an unforgettable set of music."
BIO
Ottawa-based clarinetist and multi-instrumentalist David Renaud brings over 45 years of professional experience to the stage. He performs with the National Arts Centre Pops, local pit orchestras, and symphonic groups, and has recorded jazz projects such as First Love and Encore with Brian Browne, as well as Journey with Steve Boudreau. Renaud is also the clarinet professor in the Music Department at Carleton University.