Welcome to orchestra@uwaterloo, the instrumental ensemble open to students, staff, faculty and alumni. UWaterloo students can earn credit for participation in the orchestra. In Spring 2022, the orchestra will be in person, including strings, percussion, and wind instruments. See Ensembles page for details.
Are you interested in live classical music? Come to our free concerts on campus. You can get notices about upcoming concerts by joining our mailing list or checking the Events webpage.
Do you play an instrument? Find out how you can join the orchestra, or read about our concerto and aria competition if you have solo aspirations.
Feel free to look around! You can listen to some of our recordings, or read about the orchestra and our music director Daniel Warren.
We keep links to other music groups on campus and beyond.
News
Registration for the 2025 Concerto and Aria Competition is open
The registration for the 2025 Orchestra@uwaterloo Concerto and Aria competition is open. The competition will take place on February 1, 2025 at Conrad Grebel University College.
The 2023 Concerto & Aria Competition
The 2023 Concerto & Aria Competition will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Conrad Grebel University College. See the Concerto and Aria Competition page for details.
2022 Orchestra@UWaterloo Concerto & Aria Competition postponed
We regret to inform you that we have decided to postpone the February 2022 Concerto & Aria Competition to February 2023.