Join us for an engaging jazz concert in July. Directed by Michael Wood, the Jazz Ensemble has members from all 6 Faculties, particularly Mathematics. This term they will be featuring the music of Mike Tomaro … Neal Hefti … Dave Wolpe & Rob McConnell.
Tickets will be available at the door, or from Jazz Ensemble members.
Please join us for a tribute to the arrangers of big band jazz presented by the University of Waterloo Jazz Ensemble. Directed by Michael Wood, the Jazz Ensemble has been a crowd favourite for many years. Special guest saxophonist and UW alumni Ernie Kalwa will also join the band.
Join us for a highlight of the Winter term, the 22 member jazz ensemble concert. Directed by Michael Wood, the Jazz Ensemble plays a wide range of jazz standards and newer compositions. This term the ensemble is featuring the music of Quincy Jones, Wayne Short, Rob McConnell, and more.
Admission is $10/$5 students and seniors. Tickets available at the door. Reception to follow.
Featuring singer Mary-Catherine Pazzano and pianist Paul Stouffer, the program will be a jazzy exploration of Bernstein's iconic West Side Story, while also delving into his various musicals (On the Town, Wonderful Town), and classical works as well such as MASS, Peter Pan, and Candide.
Noon Hour Concert series proudly sponsored by
Ralf Buschmeyer celebrates his return to Ontario with friends new and old. Michael Wood is a Stratford vibes player Ralf worked with while a faculty member of Ambrose University Calgary. Over the past few years, Michael and Ralf have played together frequently and have developed a sound inspired by the great Gary Burton Quartets. Clark Johnston is an old school chum of Ralf’s, both having graduated from Hamilton’s Mohawk College Applied Music program in the 90’s.
The concert will be a mix of original material, Jazz Standards with new arrangements and classic Jazz-Vibes repertoire.
DUE TO WEATHER, THIS CONCERT IS CANCELLED.
Thisconcert will feature the music of the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band. The 17 member band includes students from 5 different faculties, and is directed by Michael Wood - a well known timpanist and jazz adjudicator.
Tickets are available at the door. Reception to follow in the downstairs atrium.
The UWaterloo Jazz Ensemble consists of approximately 20 jazz aficionados playing standard and non-standard jazz instruments. Directed by Michael Wood, this ensemble will play a wide selection of popular jazz music.
Tickets available at the door. Reception to follow.
This concert is dedicated to the female singers and singer-songwriters who have been influential both to Joni NehRita and I as artists, but also to the culture at large. For Joni and I, as female leaders in this music business, paying tribute the female musical heroes who have come before us is both an honour, and feels extremely important and relevant in this current awakening of women's voices, with #metoo and #timesup.
This concert will feature an eclectic mix of music by Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, and Monk. Performers Michael Wood on vibes/percussion, Steve Clark on bass, and Rob LaRose on percussion have a wealth of experience between them.
Please join us for an impromptu music concert in the beautiful UWaterloo Rock Garden. The concert will start at noon and go for approximately an hour, weather permitting. Members of our Balinese Gamelan Ensemble will perform. You may even get a chance to try out an instrument yourself. Bring your lunch and stay a while.