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The University of Waterloo Chamber Choir explores themes and music from across the ages, including works by Tomas Luis de Victoria, Ēriks Ešenvalds, Ola Gjeilo, and John Tavener.
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:
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.
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.
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:
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.
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
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
The 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.