The Michael Wood Trio will play a selection of jazz classics. Michael Wood on vibraphone, Ted Warren on drums, and Mike McClennan on bass.
Scotland's most celebrated composer, Sir James MacMillan will be the 2016 Rod and Lorna Sawatsky Visiting Scholar. His musical language is flooded with influences from his Scottish heritage, Catholic faith, social conscience and close connection with Celtic folk music, blended with influences from Far Eastern, Scandinavia
Scotland's most celebrated composer, Sir James MacMillan will be the 2016 Rod and Lorna Sawatsky Visiting Scholar.
Composer Eric Ross will be playing an instrument called a Theremin, accompanied by video art designed by Mary Ross. Eric Ross Website
Everett Hopfner, well known pianist from Manitoba, will be playing a selection of Canadian pieces.
Pieces include:
Piano Sonata No. 1; L. Enns
The Arrow of Time; E. Enman
Preludes & Afterthoughts: D. Finch
This weekend there will be 2 concerts featuring the music of Arvo Pärt, both directed by Grebel professor Mark Vuorinen. Pärt, the most often performed living composer in the world, celebrated his 80th birthday this fall. The concerts this weekend together celebrate the living legacy of this deeply spiritual and prolific composer.
Every year the University of Waterloo celebrates International Education Week. For the past two years, the Grebel Gamelan Ensemble has been pleased to be part of the celebration. See the interview with I Dewa Made Suparta at Waterloo International.
You and your family are invited to join us for our open house designed with your questions and interests in mind. Meet with professors, staff, and students who can help you decide whether Waterloo is right for you.
Take a campus tour, visit the residences you're interested in, attend program information sessions, learn about key campus services, and meet with academic and co-op experts. We're looking forward to your visit!
Come 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 reception to follow.
The Community Gamelan is a collaborative learning and music-making experience on an ensemble of bronze instruments from the island of Bali. Open to any interested community members, players participate in a satisfying group music-making experience and learn about another culture and its music at the same time. These are a repeat of the Oct 15 workshops.
Register for workshops or join the Gamelan.