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Saturday, December 3, 2016 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

University Choir: Classical Roots

The University Choir will be performing two of the most famous works in the choral literature, namely The Symphony of Psalms by Stravinsky and Bach's Magnificat.  Composed for the 50th anniversary of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Stravinsky created a symphony-choral work unlike any of its predecessors. He chose the Latin (Vulgate) versions of Psalms 38, 39, and 150. When asked about the Symphony of Psalms, Stravinsky said:

Sunday, December 4, 2016 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

University of Waterloo Jazz Ensemble: Jazz Continuum

Jazz
The UW Jazz Ensemble will have a fabulous term end concert, featuring the music of Rob McConnell, Sammy Nestico, Chuck Mangione, & more!
Soaring trumpet and sax solos will impress you.

Sunday, December 4, 2016 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Instrumental Chamber Ensembles Concert

Seven different instrumental chamber trios will perform a selection of music from Mozart, Glick, Bach, Ibert, Handel, and Martinu.  There is even a brass group, with two trumpets & a tuba. Free admission, with refreshments to follow.

Tuba

Monday, January 9, 2017 8:30 am - Thursday, April 13, 2017 10:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Winter Grebel Gallery Exhibition: Tesatawiyat (Come In)

Two Aboriginal community members in their home.Tesatawiyat (Come in) is a community photography project led by Bryce Kanbara and photographer Mina Ao, with members of the Aboriginal community in the Hamilton area sharing their stories in their homes.

Grebel Gallery Exhibition
Jan 9 - Apr 13, 2017
Launch Reception:
Jan 25 at 7:00 PM

Gallery Hours:

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 4:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Book Launch: Re-imagining the Church

"Re-imagining the Church" book cover art.You are invited to celebrate the launch of Robert "Jack" Suderman's new book, Re-imagining the Church, hosted by the Theological Studies department.

Meet the author and engage in conversation about the past, present and future of the church.

Books will be available for purchase on-site.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Grebel Gallery Launch Reception

Two Aboriginal community members in their home.Join us as we celebrate the launch of Grebel Gallery's latest photo exhibition!

Tesatawiyat (Come in) is a community photography project led by Bryce Kanbara and photographer Mina Ao, with members of the Aboriginal community in the Hamilton area sharing their stories in their homes.

Launch Reception:
Jan 25 at 7:00 PM

Friday, January 27, 2017 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: From Vienna With Love

The well-known Ménage à Six String Sextet from Toronto will be playing the Korngold String Sextet.  Although primarily known as a film composer, Erich Korngold also wrote many classical pieces.  

The Ménage à Six String Sextet consists of
Yehonatan Berick & Csaba Koczo - violin
Theresa Rudolph & Caitlin Boyle - viola
Rachel Mercer & Rachel Desoer - cello

Erich Wolfganga Korngold on postage stamp.

Friday, January 27, 2017 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Out of place: Social exclusion and Mennonite migrants in Canada

Out of Place book coverThe Institute of Anabaptist and Mennonite Studies invites you to hear Luann Good Gingerich give a presentation titled, Out of place: Social exclusion and Mennonite migrants in Canada. 

Luann is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work and Scholar in Residence at the Centre for Refugee Studies at York University. 

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Russian Songs & Sonatas

Pianist Heidi Wall and soprano Natasha Campbell will be featured in this concert.  Program includes a piano sonata by Scriabin, and Rachmaninoff's Op 21.

Websites: Natasha Campbell Heidi Wall

Dr. Kenneth Nafziger If the only thing that a musician was responsible for would be to insure correct notes and rhythms, there would be scant justification to have any of us around. Music has no particularly visible traces, but it certainly has significant effects on those who make music. It can mirror the soul, or it can urge the soul to a different place. It can comfort, or it can discomfort. Music can be here, and elsewhere.