Chapel Choir focuses on supporting the music of public chapel worship services at Conrad Grebel University College. To that end, Chapel Choir Online will be engaged in recording hymns, worship songs, and other styles of sacred music, learning the sacred music of racialized communities, and building community through sharing music together. Opportunities to learn from special guests will also be part of the term's activities. Chapel Choir Online will be led by Dr. Kate Steiner
1. To participate in Chapel Choir Online fill out the Participant Form. Registration is closed. For further questions please email Angelica Allen, Ensemble Coordinator.
2. If you have not participated in Chapel Choir previously, submit a recording of yourself singing Amazing Grace to Professor Steiner.
Amazing Grace - hymnal version
3. Register on Quest if you are taking the Ensemble for credit. Please note that MUSIC 416 and 417 have been added to the Ensemble Course list. Also note it is your responsibility to drop the course on Quest if you do not pass the audition or choose not to participate.
4. Course requirements:
- Weekly audio recording of a hymn or other form of worship music. Other contributions to sharing music through image curating, information collection, or audio editing. Discussions and informal sharing time synchronously.
- Synchronous sessions Monday 4:00-5:30 most weeks. January 18, 2021 will be the first session. Alternative can be arranged in consultation with the director.
- There will be a weekly recording for the Grebel Chapel service, as well as some other opportunities.
The Agnes Giesbrecht Choral Music Scholarship is normally awarded in the spring for the upcoming year. Visit the chapel choir page for more details.
Online Chapel Choir Evaluation form - Winter 2021
Chapel Choir (on campus description - not offered in Winter or Spring 2021)
The Chapel Choir, under the direction of Katherine Steiner, meets every Monday and Wednesday from 4:00 to 5:45 pm in the Conrad Grebel Chapel beginning the first week of classes (fall and winter terms only). This choir is a group of about 20 singers who participate in college chapel services (Wednesday, 4:30 to 5:30 pm) and occasionally visits local congregations. The Choir has established an ongoing series of CDs with recordings every few years. Acceptance into Chapel Choir is by audition and at the discretion of the director.
Chapel Choir audition details
Choirs@UWaterloo Online *NEW* (offered online Spring 2021)
The Chamber Choir and University Choir will be joined for Fall 2020, Winter 2021, and Spring 2021.
Choirs@UWaterloo will be offered online in Spring 2021. This ensemble will offer opportunities to engage with and learn repertoire, build and develop musicianship skills and participate through a collaborative use of technology. Opportunities to learn from special guests will be part of the term’s activities. The regular Meet times will be supplemented with small group meets. Choirs@UWaterloo Online will be led by Liska Jetchick.
1. Fill out the Choirs@UWaterloo participant form. If you have any further questions, please contact Angelica Allen, Ensemble Coordinator.
2. If you have not previously participated in a choral ensemble, please learn one of the folksongs listed below in the key of your choice. You will also be asked to sing a series of vocal exercises and sight-read. Auditions will take place on Tuesday, May 11 in the evening. Please email Angelica Allen to book a time.
Audition Piece: The Ashgrove (PDF)
Audition Piece: Down by the Sally Garden (PDF)
3. Register on Quest if you are taking the Ensemble for credit. Please note that MUS 416 and 417 have been added to the Ensemble Course lists. Please register before Add deadline of May 21. Please note, it is your responsibility to drop the course on Quest if you do not pass the audition or choose not to participate.
4. Course expectations:
- Online Rehearsals and Sectionals will take place via Zoom on Tuesdays from 7 to 8pm, beginning on May 18, 2021.
- Individual practice and preparation time will be expected each week
- Opportunities to explore and sing a wide-range of repertoire will be available based on interest
- Choirs@UWaterloo Online will explore and use various platforms to perform and record
Online Choirs@UWaterloo Evaluation form - Winter 2021
Chamber Choir (in-person only, so not offered Winter 2021) see Choirs@uwaterloo above
Chamber Choir (on campus description - not offered Spring 2021)
The Chamber Choir meets every Tuesday and Thursday in the CGUC Chapel from 4:00 to 5:30 pm beginning the first week of classes (fall and winter terms only), and is led by Mark Vuorinen. This small ensemble of about 25 voices performs several times per term. Acceptance is by audition and at the discretion of the director.
Chamber Choir audition details
University Choir (in-person only, so not offered Winter 2021) see Choirs@uwaterloo above
University Choir (on campus description - not offered Spring 2021)
The University Choir meets every Tuesday in the Conrad Grebel University College (CGUC) Chapel from 7:00 to 10:00 pm beginning the first week of classes each term. This large choir of approximately 90 singers performs a variety of works from the past and present. A brief vocal interview is required. Acceptance into the University Choir is by interview and at the discretion of the director, Liska Jetchick.
UW Choir audition details
Vocal Techniques (not offered in Fall 2020)
No on-line offering available Fall 2020. Will next be available in Fall 2021.
Vocal Techniques (on campus description - not offered Winter 2021)
Vocal Techniques meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in room 1302. It is structured in a lab format and is led by Stephanie Kramer. It covers the foundations of singing, basic pedagogy, diction/phonetics, practice routines, and performance tips designed to prepare students for more in-depth individual voice instruction. There will be opportunity to sing a variety of repertoire during class time using the skills covered. This course is also useful for pianists interested in vocal accompanying. All interested University of Waterloo students are welcome to sign up for a brief information session. Ensemble size is limited to 20 with priority given to students enrolled in a music studio course. Acceptance into Vocal Techniques is by an audition interview and at the discretion of the instructor. This ensemble may only be taken once.
No prior knowledge required.
Vocal Techniques audition details
