In celebration of the International Day of Peace, Conrad Grebel University College is pleased to be organizing Peace Week - a week of events to acknowledge and raise awareness for several peace related issues.
Events
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Fall Open House
Come and visit Grebel! Take a tour of the residence, talk to students and have a Grebel cookie! On campus you will have the opportunity to speak with professors and learn more about the Music and Peace & Conflict Studies programs as well.
Carmina Burana: University Choir
Carmina Burana, the famous cantata composed by Carl Orff, will be performed by the University Choir. This version will include two pianos, six percussion instruments, and the Inter-Mennonite Children's Choir. Directed by Dr. Gerard Yun.
Noon Hour Concert: Duo Calixa
Latin American music for flute and guitar, featuring Kelly Williamson and Mariette Stephenson.
Entrepreneurship and the Musician
Amanda Brunk, local performer, teacher, clinician, adjudicator, and founder/director of the Singer's Theatre, will present options for earning a living as a musician. Presented by Music Living & Learning, admission is free. Pizza and beverages are available after the presentation.
Bechtel Lectures in Anabaptist/Mennonite Studies
Writing the Amish into North American history, Steven Nolt (professor of History, Goshen College)
Noon Hour Concert: Brass Essentials
This Brass Quintet includes local musicians Trevor Wagler (French horn), Carolyn Culp (trombone), Susan Follows (bass trombone), and trumpeters Debra and Martin Lacoste. Composers featured include a wide selection, J.S. Bach to Scott Joplin.
Noon Hour Concert series: Performance Art and Song
New date & time: Featuring Jason White on piano, and Pam Patel - vocals.
Noon Hour Concert: Tribute to Mandela
Featuring original compositions by Professor Carol Ann Weaver, with Rebecca Campbell and the University of Waterloo Chamber Choir, directed by Professor Mark Vuorinen.
East-West Concert
Gerard Yun, director
Together with the Menno Singers
Waterloo North Mennonite Church
100 Benjamin Road, Waterloo
Free admission