Concerts

Noon hour concert at Conrad Grebel University College

Concert Calendar Brochure

The Winter 2012 Noon Hour Concert series, end-of-term ensemble concerts and student recitals brochure are available for download here (.pdf coming soon). These brochures are also available in hard copy form at the Music Office (CGUC 1104).

Noon Hour Concert Series

The Noon Hour Concert series, sponsored by the University of Waterloo Music Department at Conrad Grebel University College, presents performances by local and international talent. These free concerts are presented in the fall and winter terms and feature classical, jazz, world music, and contemporary works. Noon Hour Concerts take place on most Wednesdays, 12:30-1:20pm, in the Conrad Grebel College Chapel.

Noon Hour Concerts

January 11 - Love, Raise Your Voice (CD)
Christine Howlett (soprano)
Patrick Wood Uribe (violin)
Holly Chatham (piano)

January 18 - Jazz Vibes
Michael Wood (vibraphone)
Kevin R. Muir (contrabassoon)

January 25 - Solo Cello
Ben Bolt-Martin (cello)

February 8 - Trio of Flute, Clarinet and Piano Dans L'Apres Midi
Elaine Sweeney (clarinet)
Jennifer Rodrigues (flute)
Justyna Szajna (piano)

February 15 - Wives of Henry the VIII & Other Art Songs
Elizabeth Rogalsky Lepock (soprano)
Jason White (piano)

March 7 - Traditional Music of Newfoundland and Labrador
Daniel Payne (fiddle, accordion, mandolin, flute, whistle, & bodhran)

March 14 - Brass Essentials
Debra & Martin Lacoste (trumpets)
Trevor Wagler (french horn)
Carolyn Culp (trombone)
Susan Follows (brass trombone)

March 21 - Paraguay Primeval - CD Release Concert
Carol Ann Weaver (piano)
Rebecca Campbell (vocals)
and friends

East-West Music Concert Series

Featuring a unique experience of global music, this series is an official event of Renison University College's East Asian Festival and is a partnership between the Department of East Asian Studies at Renison University College and the Department of Music at Conrad Grebel University College.

Wednesday, March 21
7:30pm
Knox Presbyterian Church
Classical: East and West

What does the word “classical” mean when applied to music? Is it only the works of Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms as many of us have come to believe in the West? The meaning of classical is shaped by culture and history. It is often defined as “relating to the most highly developed stage of a civilization.” Music if often considered one of humanity’s most unique and subtle forms of expression. East-West presents “Classical” to explore classical music forms East and West allowing our listeners to examine with us what is both unique and beautiful across musical cultures as well as when those musical cultures work in combination.

Special guests, the Madawaska String Quartet and the KW Chinese Music Ensemble

Wednesday, June 13
7:30pm
Renison University College
Singing: East and West - special guests: Waterloo Chinese Philharmonic Choir, University of Waterloo Choir, Bluevale Collegiate High School Choir, Marhee Park, soprano

Recitals

At the end of each term, many of the University of Waterloo’s music students present recitals in the Conrad Grebel University College Chapel. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend. Recitals take place at 12:30 in the Conrad Grebel College Chapel.

Student Recitals

Thursday, March 22
Monday, March 26
Tuesday, March 27
Wednesday, March 28

Graduation Recital

TBA

Ensemble Concerts

The Department of Music sponsors six ensembles: University Choir, Chamber Choir, Chapel Choir, Stage Band, Instrumental Chamber Ensembles, and a Vocal Techniques Class. Each of these ensembles (with the exception of Chapel Choir, which performs throughout the term and the Vocal Techniques class) presents one concert at the end of the term.

Orchestra@UWaterloo
Erna Van Daele, orchestra director
Thursday March 29, 8pm
Humanities Theatre, University of Waterloo
Free Admission

University Choir
Gerard Yun, director
Saturday, March 31 - 8:00pm
~~Knox Presbyterian Church~~
~~50 Erb St. W., Waterloo~~
Location: TBA
$10 regular/$5 students, seniors

UW Chamber Choir Concert
Love of My Soul
Leonard Enns, director
Friday, March 30 - 8:00pm
Knox Presbyterian Church
50 Erb St. W., Waterloo
$10 regular/$5 students, seniors

UW Stage Band Concert
Michael Wood, director
Sunday, April 1 - 2:00pm
Conrad Grebel College, Great Hall
$10 regular/$5 students, seniors

UW Instrumental Chamber Ensembles
Ben Bolt-Martin, director
Sunday, April 1 - 7:30pm and
Monday, April 2 - 7:30pm
(two different concerts)
Conrad Grebel College, Chapel
Free Admission
Reception to follow

Chapel Choir

The Chapel Choir performs during the Fall and Winter terms in the Conrad Grebel chapel services on alternate Wednesdays, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Additionally, the choir performs at local churches and other area venues.

Winter 2012 Schedule TBA