The orchestra@UWaterloo is delighted to present our first in person concert with a live audience in two years. Members are from all six faculties, and this term we will have strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
The University Choir is directed by Liska Jetchick. This term it will feature a wide range of pieces from around the world, including Baba Yetu, Shenendoah, and Flight Song.
The Balinese Gamelan Ensemble has been at Grebel for nearly 10 years, led by I Dewa Made Suparta. This term they will present some traditional pieces as well as an interesting collaborative composition. You will be astounded by the patterns and rhythms.
The UWaterloo Chamber Choir end of term concert featured Gabriel Fauré's Requiem, as well as a number of smaller pieces. Directed by Dr. Mark Vuorinen, this 30 voice choir includes many talented singers from multiple Faculties at the University, as well as music majors.
We are glad to report that Jazz Music is alive and well at UWaterloo. This ensemble is directed by Michael Wood, an experienced percussionist who performed at the Stratford Festival for many years. Members come from many different UWaterloo Faculties, Math in particular. The music is lively and always fun. This term Ernie Kalwa, noted local sax player and Computer Science alumni, joined us for the Winter term.
The live concert took place on April 3, and was recorded to be released on the Grebel You-tube Channel on Monday, April 18th at 7pm.
New this year is Spring term Jazz Ensemble!
See Jazz Ensemble page for details. Students from all faculties welcome, including Grad students. This ensemble is directed by Michael Wood, and will start with auditions on May 2nd. There will be an end of term concert as well.
Through the Arts First program, the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Arts provides a wide spectrum of courses each term with an emphasis on developing inquiry and communication skills. First-year students have an opportunity to explore a variety of topics based on a professor’s expertise, with each course taught in a small seminar setting where students build social awareness and ethical engagement. These courses are often a gateway to learning about potential majors students might pursue, including Grebel’s programs such as Music, Peace and Conflict Studies, Mennonite Studies, and Religious and Theological Studies.
Music unites people all over the world. This winter, Conrad Grebel University College is bringing people together virtually through the Noon Hour Concert series, starting January 26 at 12:30 pm. Additional concerts will premiere on most Wednesdays during the Winter term. These concerts are recorded with a small live audience and are broadcasted on the Grebel YouTube channel.
The University of Waterloo Music Department at Grebel spent the last month recording end-of-term ensemble concerts. Showcasing talent from two vocal groups, a string orchestra, a Balinese gamelan, a jazz band, and small instrumental chamber ensembles, these recordings are a musical treat for all. Participants include students from all faculties at UWaterloo, demonstrating the connection between science, technology, engineering, math, and arts!
Toronto based award winning violinist Subhadra Vijaykumar brings the unique sounds of her Carnatic (South Indian classical) violin to the Chapel at Conrad Grebel. Subhadra will explain Carnatic Music and how the Carnatic violin, while being identical to the western violin, still differs from it.