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Wednesday, November 9, 2016 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Not just Baroque: The Harpsichord from Shakespeare to Hendrix

Cynthia Hiebert has performed both traditional and contemporary harpsichord works in Canada, the United States and England.  This concert will feature works from the time of Shakespeare to Jimi Hendrix.

For more information see Cynthia Hiebert's website  

Cynthia Hiebert

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Misappropriation Playlist

Whether singing an intimate ballad, performing an intricate fugue, creating stirring world beats, or wailing on a powerful rock anthem, award-winning singer/multi-instrumentalist Kevin Ramessar has a history of moving audiences.  Kevin Ramessar regularly performs on Broadway, as well as being Grebel's guitar instructor.

Kevin Ramessar

See Kevin Ramessar's website.

Wednesday, November 23, 2016 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Erosonic

The unusual combination of a baritone sax and an accordion has resulted in much praise for Joseph Petric and David Mott. “Joseph Petric is an accordionist who will take your breath away, and David Mott never runs out of it!”

Joseph Petric and David Mott

See their websites for additional details:

Joseph Petric, accordion

Friday, November 25, 2016 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

University of Waterloo Balinese Gamelan Ensemble

On the island of Bali, Indonesia there is a plethora of musical ensembles called gamelan, the local term for a set of instruments made primarily of bronze or bamboo. The UWaterloo Department of Music at Conrad Grebel University College is home to a gamelan semara dana consisting of bronze gongs and metallophones, drums, and bamboo flutes. 

Saturday, November 26, 2016 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

UW Chamber Choir concert: Maidens, Mystics, Myths & Memories

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.

Chamber Choir

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