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Timothy Corlis has been appointed as Assistant Professor of Music at Conrad Grebel University College, beginning August 1, 2014. He will focus his teaching on Music Theory, stepping in after Professor Carol Ann Weaver retires in June, having taught at Grebel for 29 years.  Conrad Grebel is home to the Music Department at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ. The College teaches Music theory, composition, history, ethnomusicology, Church Music, jazz, popular music and culture, and offers vocal and instrumental studio instruction individually and in ensembles.

“We are delighted that Professor Corlis is returning to the Kitchener-��ݮ��Ƶ community to join the Music Faculty at Grebel,” said Conrad Grebel President, Susan Schultz Huxman. “Though still very early in his academic career, Tim has already established himself as a recognized music scholar and composer. His innovative transdisciplinary approach to teaching and studying music theory is an especially good fit for Canada's most innovative university, the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ."

Currently a Lecturer in music theory and composition at Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Corlis has also taught at York University and University of ��ݮ��Ƶ. His musical compositions, including dozens of commissioned pieces, have been performed world-wide, and he has directed numerous choirs across Canada. As a scholar with diverse interests, Corlis is a D.M.A. candidate at the University of British Columbia, anticipating a summer graduation. He received a Master of Music Composition from the University of Toronto, an M.A. in Social and Political Thought from York University, and a B.Sc. in Anthropology and Science with a Physics Minor from the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ. Corlis lived at Grebel while studying at ��ݮ��Ƶ, where he sang in the Chapel Choir and was actively engaged in peace and justice issues. Corlis maintained his connection with Grebel over the years by conducting the Chapel Choir for a couple of terms and most recently, he was commissioned to compose a piece to celebrate Grebel’s 50^th Anniversary. Psalm 150 was premiered in November 2013, showcasing the College’s three choirs – the University Choir, the Chapel Choir, and the Chamber Choir.

“Corlis comes to Grebel as an internationally respected and honoured composer,” remarked Dean Jim Pankratz. “He is an excellent teacher whose commitment to students goes far beyond the classroom. He has a strong reputation for creative community service. His artistic accomplishments are complemented by his collaborative research on Music and cognitive science.  We are very pleased to welcome him to Grebel."

 “The Music Department is delighted with the appointment of Timothy Corlis! Not only does he bring considerable talent and a strong reputation as a composer, but Tim’s infectious intellectual curiosity across a range of topics and disciplines will be stimulating for his colleagues and students,” said Music Department Chair, Laura Gray.

"It's a very rare and wonderful blessing to have the opportunity to teach music theory at Conrad Grebel,” commented Corlis. “I'm looking forward to engaging with students both in the classroom and in the community. I am motivated and optimistic about an academic program that encourages students to develop their gifts within an interdisciplinary setting rooted within the broader Mennonite Anabaptist faith community."

Founded in 1963 by Ontario Mennonites, Conrad Grebel University College is a Christian liberal arts college affiliated with the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ. The College’s mission is “to seek wisdom, nurture faith, and pursue justice and peace in service to church and society.” Grebel has course enrolments of over 4,000 and regularly fills its residential student services program to capacity (over 300). Grebel also fulfills its mission through strong graduate programs in both Theological Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies.