Join us for a delightful afternoon of seasonal jazz classics, directed by Michael Wood and performed by the UW Jazz Ensemble. Reception to follow in the downstairs atrium.
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.
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.
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 for the 80th birthday of Arvo Pärt, so well loved and admired by listeners worldwide. Arguably the world’s most popular composer of contemporary classical music, his music is revered in his homeland of Estonia and around the world.
Canadian soprano Leslie Fagan is a regular at Carnegie Hall, and well known to local audiences. She and pianist Lorin Shalanko will be performing together.
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
Dark Tales: Caplet, Debussy, and Louie
The Factory Arts String Quartet will be playing with guest artist Lori Gemmell, who is a well known local performer and the Principal Harpist for the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. 
This earth-themed concert features Earth Voices, a performance piece by Carol Ann Weaver for readers, soundscape, and visuals, with texts by 24 Mennonite writers from North and South America, Middle East, and Africa. The soundscape is based on Carol's compositions, on-site field recordings, and visuals, which frame and synergize with the spoken word. This piece seeks to find voices which can lead us into a deeper knowledge of the earth and our relationship to it.
The World Beloved: Bluegrass & Beyond
Bluegrass Music, also known as "Old Time Music" or "Old Folk Music," is a North America indigenous music founded by immigrants in the early 20th century. Bluegrass incorporates influences from black spirituals, blues and jazz into Maritime traditional songs, fiddle and dance music. Carol Barnett's The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass is the featured piece.
Discover unique and beautiful interpretations of bluegrass music by the UW University Choir! Tickets are available at the door.
Each Instrumental Chamber Ensemble consists of two to seven players, playing selected pieces from great composers. Sometimes we have classical guitars or brass groups, but the most common grouping is stringed instruments with a piano accompaniment. This term we have three different groups performing.
Come join us for a wonderful Sunday evening concert, with delicious Grebel refreshments to follow.
