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Percussionists Beverley Johnston, David Campion, Mark Duggan, and Conrad Grebel instructor John Brownell will be performing contemporary works for percussion, as well as traditional drumming pieces.
This competition is open to all UW students, and the prize is a concert performance with the UW orchestra. Sponsored by Prof. David Taylor, the final round will take place at Grebel. It is open to the public and free of charge.
Saxophonist extraordinaire Mary Petrich from Phoenix, Arizona is joining local bassist Greg Prior,and vocalist Mary-Catherine McNinch Pazzano with pianist/composer Carol Ann Weaver. The concert will serve as a tribute to Nicholas Elliot-Friesen (1991-2012) including "The Leaving", composed by Carol Ann for her nephew. Other original compositions by Petrich and Weaver, as well as jazz improvisations will be played. Mary Catherine is a UW Music Graduate.
Latin American music for flute and guitar, featuring Kelly Williamson and Mariette Stephenson.
This Brass Quintet includes local musicians Trevor Wagler (French horn), Carolyn Culp (trombone), Susan Follows (bass trombone), and trumpeters Debra and Martin Lacoste. Composers featured include a wide selection of pieces, J.S. Bach to Scott Joplin.
New Date & Time: Featuring Jason White (piano) and Pam Patel (vocals). A selection of modern compositions will be performed.
Special performance with the Menno Singers. Directed by Dr. Gerard Yun.
Early entrance scholarship auditions
These auditions are for future students applying for Fall 2014 who wish pre-approval in the Music Studio performance courses--which is also a requirement in order to declare Music as your Major, and to be considered for the Entrance Scholarships available. These are held on two dates: Friday, March 28 and Saturday, April 12.
Conatct music@uwaterloo.ca to schedule an audition.
Classical music performed by four different chamber ensembles. Directed by Ben Bolt-Martin.