Events

Come experience the polyrhythms and polyphony of Balinese gamelan music played by Waterloo’s two local ensembles: the UWaterloo Balinese Gamelan and Grebel Community Balinese Gamelan. Directed by artist-in-residence, I Dewa Made Suparta, students and community members gather over a 12-week period to learn traditional and modern pieces through listening, imitation, repetition, and memorization.

Repertoire includes the Brahms Piano Concerto #2 in Bb major, with Soloist Eric Xi Xin Liang (winner of the 2018 UW Concerto Competition), Brahm's Tragic Overture, Von Suppé ‘s Poet and Peasant Overture, and Bruckner’s  Overture in G minor.

Spring 2019 Ensemble auditions are open for registration. 

In Spring term we offer the Balinese Gamelan, Instrumental Chamber groups, orchestra@uwaterloo, and the University Choir.
The orchestra needs 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, & 2 bassoons 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, and a tuba

See Ensemble page for details. 

The Balinese Gamelan is meant to be heard outdoors, so please join us at Waterloo Town Square for a terrific evening concert.  Free admission.  This UWaterloo Ensemble is directed by prominent gamelan composer I Dewa Made Suparta and Dr. Maisie Sum.  Stay after the concert and try an instrument or two.

The human voice is an incredible instrument, not only capable of carrying text, but also showcasing many different sounds to convey emotion or create atmosphere.

Students participating in the Spring 2019 Music Studio program perform music they have studied this term. 

Everyone welcome to come and hear these talented students!

Four chamber groups will play a delightful selection of classical music.  Included this term are pieces by Mozart and Peterson.  Free admission, reception to follow.

Choral Ensembles are open to all University of Waterloo students.   You may take these for credit (.25 units on top of regular course load) or as an extracurricular activity.  See our Ensemble page for details, and to see which ensemble would suit your musical tastes and abilities.

https://uwaterloo.ca/music/ensembles