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Wednesday, October 26, 2016 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Verdi, Strauss, Dvorak, & Greer

Amy Waller Prince, a well-known local soprano, will be performing works from Verdi, Strauss, Dvorak, and Greer.  Ms. Prince recently received a Doctorate of Music from Indiana University.  She has performed many operatic roles, including Rosalind in Die Fledermaus, and Mabel in the Pirates of Penzance

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Not Just Baroque

Cynthia Hiebert has performed both traditional and contemporary harpsichord works in Canada, the United States and England.  This concert will feature works from the time of Shakespeare to Jimi Hendrix.

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Misappropriation Playlist

Whether singing an intimate ballad, performing an intricate fugue, creating stirring world beats, or wailing on a powerful rock anthem, award-winning singer/multi-instrumentalist Kevin Ramessar has a history of moving audiences.  This concert will be an eclectic programme featuring compositions by Domeniconi, Bach, and Joni Mitchell, along with improvised works and a tribute to Canadian icons The Tragically Hip. Kevin Ramessar regularly performs on Broadway, as well as being Grebel's guitar instructor.

Wednesday, November 23, 2016 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Erosonic

The unusual combination of a baritone sax and an accordion has resulted in much praise for Joseph Petric and David Mott. “Joseph Petric is an accordionist who will take your breath away, and David Mott never runs out of it!”Joseph Petric and David Mott

Friday, November 25, 2016 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

UW Balinese Gamelan Ensemble

On the island of Bali, Indonesia there is a plethora of musical ensembles called gamelan, the local term for a set of instruments made primarily of bronze or bamboo. The UWaterloo Department of Music at Conrad Grebel University College is home to a gamelan semara dana consisting of bronze gongs and metallophones, drums, and bamboo flutes. 

Saturday, November 26, 2016 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Chamber Choir: Maidens, Mystics, Myths and Memories

Maiden, Mystics, Myths and Memories

The University of Waterloo Chamber Choir explores themes and music from across the ages, including works by Tomas Luis de Victoria, Ēriks Ešenvalds, Ola Gjeilo, and John Tavener.

Chamber Choir

Tuesday, November 29, 2016 4:15 am - 4:45 am EST (GMT -05:00)

UW Chamber Choir CD "A New Song" release event

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.

Saturday, December 3, 2016 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

University Choir: Classical Roots

The University Choir will be performing two of the most famous works in the choral literature, namely The Symphony of Psalms by Stravinsky and Bach's Magnificat.  Composed for the 50th anniversary of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Stravinsky created a symphony-choral work unlike any of its predecessors. He chose the Latin (Vulgate) versions of Psalms 38, 39, and 150. When asked about the Symphony of Psalms, Stravinsky said:

Sunday, December 4, 2016 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Concert

Four different instrumental chamber trios will perform a selection of music from Mozart, Glick, Bach, Ibert, Handel, and Tartini.  Free admission, with refreshments to follow.

Instrumental Chamber Ensemble

Three different groups will perform on Monday night.