Events

“Beautiful“

What exactly is beautiful about choral music and choral singing?

Our program this spring is choral exploration of what we find deeply moving and meaningful in the act of singing together. Is it the notes, rhythms, and structures of the sounds or the act of the singing together itself? Does it have something to do finding a voice against injustice, bonding as peoples, cultures, or nations through song? Is it harmony, melody, or rhythm? Is it the poetry or the texts with which we work? What exactly makes choral music beautiful?

Enjoy the lovely sounds of 5 different Instrumental Chamber Ensembles, with pieces by Mozart, Faure, Beethoven, Debussy, and Cui. Refreshments available afterwards.

With Anna Ronai on piano, Sibylle Marquardt on flute, and Peter Stoll on clarinet, Trio d'Argento will perform a diverse selection of music.  Pieces include works by Beethoven, Ibert, and Oscar Peterson.

See their website for samples of this lovely music: Trio D'Argento

Formed in 2007, the Cardinal Consort explores the world of 16th and 17th century music for viol consorts.  The four gambists are Valerie Sylvester, Sheila Smyth, Linda Deshman, and Sara Blake.  Come join us for some exquisite music.  They will be performing Early English Music for viols and voice, along with the UW Chamber Choir.  

Please see their website for more details:  Cardinal Consort of Viols

Performer Njacko Backo is the creator of joyful African influenced "world music", master of the kalimba (thumb piano) from his native Cameroon. Backo is a multi-faceted band-leader, storyteller, author, and educator.

See Njacko's webpage  for more information about this amazing performer.

This concert features accomplished local performers Natasha Campbell (soprano),  Heidi Wall (piano), and Miriam Stewart-Kroeker (cello).  

As a precursor to their KW Chamber Music Society concert, we are delighted that the world renowned Attacca Quartet will present a free concert at Grebel featuring one of Haydn's string quartets.  Please note that this concert is on a Friday, instead of our usual Wednesday noon hour time slot. 

See the Attacca webpage for more details.

Jazz music featuring vibraphonist Michael Wood & pianist Jim Hodgkinson.  Music will include pieces by notable Canadian and American composers.

Solo jazz piano music, a delight to the ear.  Includes new compositions by the performer.

Music Department sponsors...

David Gueulette, President of the Ontario Music Educators’ Association, will be at Conrad Grebel to make a presentation about the OMEA and to answer your questions about a career in music teaching in the schools. This is a great opportunity to have your questions answered and to make a connection with the OMEA.

We will meet in Rm. 2201 (the Paetkau Seminar Room, near the main entrance of the College).  Feel free to bring your lunch.   All welcome: current and recent music grads.