Events - 2013

This concert includes the World Premiere of a new setting of Psalm 150, composed by Timothy Corlis, that has been commissioned by Conrad Grebel University College in honour of its 50th Anniversary.  Corlis is a former Grebel resident and a well-known composer working at CMU in Winnipeg. 

As part of this special occasion, all three Grebel Choirs will perform:

Chamber Choir - directed by Mark Vuorinen
Chapel Choir - directed by Ken Hull
University Choir - directed by Gerard Yun

Conrad Grebel University College & TourMagination present the book launch of John Ruth: "Branch: A Memoir With Pictures"

In small coffee-style, each of the 210 two-page spreads opens to a mini-essay paired with a full-page picture. Ruth chose this format "to explore synergy between a lifetime's collection of pictures and the works they may call forth." Come to the College Chapel and hear this extraordinary story-teller talk about his memoirs.

Come to Ottawa's Canadian War Museum and take a look at "Peace - the Exhibition" and enjoy a talk about the exhibit from MCC Ottawa's Paul Heidebrecht while indulging in some complimentary refreshments.

Fred Martin, Director of Development at Grebel, will also provide an update about Grebel and screen the 50th Anniversary video "Challenging Mind and Spirit: Conrad Grebel University College's first 5 decades."

 In celebration of Grebel’s 50 years of Inspiring Mind and Spirit, the Grebel Ambassadors are hosting a Conrad Grebel (the person) themed event! If you have participated in any of the 50^th Anniversary events thus far you might have noticed the life sized cardboard cut-out of Conrad Grebel. He has been making special appearances all over campus (!) and will be the focus for this event. Intrigued? Me too!

What: The Search for Connie G

Who: Sr. Youth (grades 9-???)

Michael Wood, Jazz Vibraphone
Jim Hodgkinson, piano

Please note: Due to construction, there is no daytime visitor parking in the Conrad Grebel lot.  Please park at nearby lots.

A mini music drama, featuring Cheryl Pauls on the piano.

Please note: Due to construction, there is no daytime visitor parking in the Conrad Grebel lot.  Please park at nearby lots.

Stephanie Chua, piano
Veronique Mathieu, violin

Please note: Due to construction, there is no daytime visitor parking in the Conrad Grebel lot.  Please park at nearby lots.

Britten's masterpiece is a profound and eloquent testament to the horror of war.  It combines his powerful music with the Requiem Mass and the haunting images of soldier-poet Wilfred Owen. 

Choirs:  Conducted by Mark Vuorinen

Grand Philharmonic Choir
University of Waterloo Chamber Choir
Laurier Singers
Grand Philharmonic Youth Choir
Grand Philharmonic Children's Choir

Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony

Soloists:
Leslie Ann Bradley, soprano
Thomas Cooley, tenor
Russell Braun, baritone

"Peace Studies between Tradition and Innovation"

The enduring tension between tradition and innovation, and between continuity and change, will be the overarching theme of the 2013 meetings of the Peace and Justice Studies Association, to be jointly hosted in Waterloo, Ontario by the University of Waterloo’s Conrad Grebel University College and Wilfrid Laurier University’s Department of Global Studies.

Marion Samuel, soprano
Anna Ronai, piano

Please note: Due to construction, there is no daytime visitor parking in the Conrad Grebel lot.  Please park at nearby lots.

Conrad Grebel University College, is holding its Annual General Meeting in the Great Hall. The community is welcome to attend and learn about the activity at Grebel this past year.