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Recognized for his talents as a gifted, emerging choral conductor, Professor Mark Vuorinen was awarded the prestigious Leslie Bell Prize on December 11, 2016. Vuorinen is Assistant Professor of Music at Conrad Grebel University College and the University of Waterloo, where he oversees the choral program, conducts the University of Waterloo Chamber Choir, and teaches courses in conducting.

Toronto, December 7, 2016 – The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) today announced Mark Vuorinen as the recipient of the 2016 Leslie Bell Prize for Choral Conducting. He will receive the award at the Grand Philharmonic Choir’s Christmas Homecoming concert at Kitchener’s Centre In The Square on Sunday, December 11 at 3:00 p.m.

Please join the UW Chamber Choir at 4:15 on Tuesday November 29 in the Atrium for a short CD release event. There will be food and drink provided and the Chamber Choir will perform a short selection of pieces from their current repertoire. Please come and join in recognizing the work of these students.

If you would like a copy of A New Song, they will be on sale during the event for $15.

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Students participating in the Fall 2016 Music Studio program

perform music they have studied this term. See detailed program below.

music notes

Students participating in the Fall 2016 Music Studio program

perform music they have studied this term. See detailed program below.

music notes

Students participating in the Spring 2017 Music Studio program perform music they have studied this term. See detailed program below.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:20 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:20 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Thursday, March 30, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:20 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Monday, April 3, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:20 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Student Recitals

Students participating in the current Music Studio course perform music they have studied this term. See detailed program below.

The UW Chamber Choir, directed by Dr. Mark Vuorinen, has released a new CD entitled A New Song. It includes pieces by James MacMillan, Jeff Enns, and other well-known composers. Available for $15 in the Music Office at Conrad Grebel, Room 1103.
CD Cover

List of songs

Three different student chamber music groups will perform pieces by Handel, Koechlin, and other composers. Free admission, reception to follow.
brass instruments

The Orchid Ensemble will have an open rehearsal from 5:30 to 7pm in the Grebel Chapel. Come hear this amazing sound, especially if you can't make the noon hour concert on Friday.

Staff

Music Prof Wins Prestigious Choral Conducting Award

Dr. Mark Vuorinen wins Leslie Bell 2016 Conducting Prize from the Ontario Arts Council

UW Chamber Choir CD "A New Song" release event

Student Recitals

Student Recitals

Student Recitals

Student Recitals

A New Song CD: UW Chamber choir

Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Concert

Orchid Ensemble Open Rehearsal