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Saturday, January 27, 2018 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

orchestra@uwaterloo Aria & Concerto Finalist Contest

Every two years, orchestra@uwaterloo holds a Concerto and Aria Competition that is open to University of Waterloo students and recent graduates, and is judged by a panel of professional musicians. Winners perform as soloists with the orchestra in a public concert.  On Saturday, January 27th the actual competition takes place.  The evening competition is open to the public.  Three to four finalists will perform in front of a jury to win the honour of playing a solo with the orchestra@uwaterloo.  Contestants include pianists, strings, and woodwind performers, as well as voice students.

waterloo as restorative region
Friday, February 9, 2018 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Waterloo As A Restorative Region

This event is part of the Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship Conference, a three day conference that explores the meaning, history, and practice of restorative justice.

This is a public event that is free to attend and open to all. This event is available with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation.

In this event Chris Cowie, the Executive Director of Community Justice Initiatives (CJI) explores the steps that Waterloo has taken toward becoming a restorative region, and how other regions can make similar moves.

Engaging in Restorative Justice
Saturday, February 10, 2018 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Engaging in Restorative Justice: PACS Alumni Panel

This event is part of the Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship Conference, a three day conference that explores the meaning, history, and practice of restorative justice.

This is a public event that is free to attend and open to all. This event is available with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. There is a Reception to follow this event in the Conrad Grebel Upper Atrium at 8:30pm.

Wednesday, February 14, 2018 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Heart's Ease

The Cardinal Consort of Viols will be performing 'Heart's Ease', a programme full of some of their favourite pieces. The programme will feature some of the most beautiful music ever written including works by Jenkins, Byrd and Farina.

Sheila Smyth, treble violCardinal Consort of Viols
Linda Deshman, tenor viol
Sara Blake, bass viol
Valerie Sylvester, bass viol

Sawatsky lecture.
Thursday, February 15, 2018 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Rodney and Lorna Sawatsky Visiting Scholar Lecture

Grebel is pleased to welcome Donald E. Saliers as the 2018 Rodney and Lorna Sawatsky Visiting Scholar. Don will offer a public lecture titled, "Psalms in a Difficult Time: the Rhythms of Doxology and Lament," on Thursday, February 15th.

Monday, February 26, 2018 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

A CHORAL ENCOUNTER WITH ĒRIKS EŠENVALDS

A seminar and singers' workshop for choirs, conductors, and fans of choral music led by celebrated Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds. Hear Ēriks speak about his life and process as a composer, then actively participate with the host choirs as Ēriks leads attendees through singing 1-2 of his works. Fee includes scores*.

This workshop is presented in partnership with conductor Mark Vuorinen, Conrad Grebel University Choirs, and the Grand Philharmonic Choir. 

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Sunabacka & Louis Riel's Dream

The featured composition for this noon hour concert is a 25-minute piece titled Mama’s Painting: Louis Riel’s Dream by Dr Karen Sunabacka. The piece is inspired by an unfinished collection of paintings by her Métis grandmother Lenore Clouston titled “Louis Riel’s Dream.” The five paintings were to highlight the history of Western Canada through the stories of the indigenous peoples, illustrating the clashes of cultures and politics in Canada and pointing to a future where people of all races could live in harmony.

Friday, March 2, 2018 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Panel Discussion: Mennonites and the Media

Join us for a panel discussion with Dr. David Weaver-Zercher, Sherri Klassen, Katie Steckly, Sam Steiner, Johnny Wideman, and moderator Dr. Marlene Epp

The panel, “Mennonites and the Media: Telling Mennonite Stories Today,” will grapple with the following questions:

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 12:30 am - 12:30 am EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: The Ice is Cracking Under My Feet

EVA is a trio featuring cellist Vesa Norilo, kantele player, Anna-Karin Korhonen and soprano Essi Wuorela (Rajaton), all hailing from Helsinki, Finland. Their repertoire consists of traditional Finnish folk music as well as original music composed by members of EVA. Each member of the group brings a wealth of musical experience, having studied a wide range of styles from classical to jazz and folk.