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Friday, October 30, 2015 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Noon Hour Concert: The Attacca Quartet

The world renowned Attacca Quartet will be performing the following pieces:

Haydn String Quartet Op.50 no. 6 "The Frog"
Haydn String Quartet Op. 74 no. 2

Amy Schroeder, Keiko Tokunaga - violin
Luke Fleming - viola
Andrew Yee - cello

Attacca Quartet 

Please note that this concert is on a Friday, instead of the usual Wednesday.  

Saturday, November 7, 2015 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Fall Open House

Come and see what Grebel and University of Waterloo have to offer! This open house is for students looking to attend uWaterloo in Fall 2016 or beyond! 

Between 10am and 4pm, you'll have the opportunity to attend information sessions about your specific faculty or program, co-operative education, or financing your education. You will meet professors, staff, and students who can answer your questions about areas of study and student life.

While you're here, take a walking tour of campus and speak with our Student Ambassadors about their personal "Waterloo experience."

Wednesday, November 11, 2015 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Songs My Mother Never Taught Me

Soprano Leslie FaganCanadian soprano Leslie Fagan is a regular at Carnegie Hall, and well known to local audiences.  She and pianist Lorin Shalanko will be performing together.

Sunday, November 22, 2015 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Modern & Medieval: Music by Arvo Pärt and others, performed by the UW Chamber Choir

Pärt's rarely performed composition frames the Gospel of John from the New Testament in a meditative, almost hypnotic style. It was inspired by medieval music and the minimalism for which he is famous.  This concert is part of a celebration fo the ​80th birthday of Arvo Pärt, so well loved and admired by listeners worldwide.

Friday, November 27, 2015 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

UW Balinese Gamelan Ensemble concert

This is a "must hear" event for anyone interested in "World Music".  This percussion ensemble will perform a selection of very intricate pieces from the Island of Bali, Indonesia.  Directed by Dr. Maisie Sum, with Artist-in-Residence I Dewa Made Suparta.  All ages welcome.  This concert is also an International Education Week Event.

Gamelan Ensemble

Make a Difference Market Flyer
Saturday, November 28, 2015 10:30 am - 2:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Make-a-Difference Market

On Saturday, November 28 from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Grebel students are hosting the Make-A-Difference Market. Come and enjoy local and fair-trade vendors, music, and food! Conrad Grebel University College Atrium, 140 Westmount Road North. peace@grebelife.com

Make a Difference Market Flyer

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Saturday, November 28, 2015 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Inspiration and Peace: University Choir

Join us in exploring music of inspiration and peace, a collection of traditional and not-so-traditional choral works with guest vocalists and musicians sharing some of their most beloved music with us. Seasonal selections include excerpts from world-famous works including Hodie by Ralph Vaughan Williams and A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten. These will be contrasted with modern works including sections of The Requiem For Peace by Larry Nickel and Snow Angel by Sarah Quartel, and high-energy works such as Celtic Mouth Music and others. 

Sunday, November 29, 2015 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

UW Jazz Ensemble

Join us for a delightful afternoon of jazz classics, directed by Michael Wood and performed by the UW Jazz Ensemble.  Reception to follow in the downstairs atrium.

Sunday, November 29, 2015 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Concert

celloCome join us for two lovely evenings of classical music.  Six different ensemble groups will play a selection of pieces, three on Sunday and three on Monday. Selections include pieces by Beethoven, D'Indy, Schumann, Mozzart, Glinka, and Poulenc.  We even have a brass trio this term.  Ben Bolt-Martin, the principal cellist for the Stratford Festival Orchestra, is the director.  Free admission, with a