Sir James MacMillan
March 1, 2016 at 7:30pm
Room 2202, Conrad Grebel University College
The Music of Sir James MacMillanSunday March 6, 2016 3pm
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Kitchener
Choir 21, University of Waterloo Chamber Choir, Grand Philharmonic Choir
Sir James MacMillan, conductor
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
Composer Eric Ross will be playing an instrument called a Theremin, accompanied by video art designed by Mary Ross. Eric Ross Website
The Michael Wood Trio will play a selection of jazz classics. Michael Wood on vibraphone, Ted Warren on drums, and Mike McClennan on bass.
Students frequently underestimate the importance of preparation for the post undergrad market. Yamaha artist/educator Michael Wood explores the opportunities for career advancement in the arts. The metrics of this master class encompasses: the art of selling, the marketing game, networking, business politics/ethics as well as the importance of effective writing and time management.
Founded while its members were still students, the Toronto Percussion Ensemble has been amazing and delighting audiences since 1980 with its unique combination of collective virtuosity and relaxed stage manner. A Toronto Percussion Ensemble concert brings together music of the distant past with music of the here and now, global music with local traditions, and the familiar with the wonderfully exotic.
John Brownell, David Campion, Mark Duggan, and Beverley Johnston are appearing for the 5th time at a Grebel Noon Hour concert.
Scotland's most celebrated composer, Sir James MacMillan will be the 2016 Rod and Lorna Sawatsky Visiting Scholar.
A trio consisting of Catherine Robertson (piano), Andrew Chung (violin), and Ben Bolt-Martin (cello), will be performing.
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