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New for Fall 2017, special topics course, Music 390 -  Music, Health and Healing with Professor Maisie Sum. Department consent required. Contact Professor.

The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Balinese Gamelan Ensemble is honoured to be participating in the 2017 Kultrún Festival on Saturday, July 8th at 2:00pm. There will also be offering a free workshop at 3:45pm.

Since graduating from the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ just over a decade ago, Amanda Kind (BA ’06) has grown into an inspirational leader for young performers in her community. In recognition of her generous and dedicated service, Conrad Grebel University College has named Amanda the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Service Award winner.

If you are interested in joining the University Choir, playing in an Instrumental Chamber Ensemble, or learning the Gamelan, see the Ensemble page.  These groups are open to all UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ students and staff. 

Recognized for his talents as a gifted, emerging choral conductor, Professor Mark Vuorinen was awarded the prestigious Leslie Bell Prize on December 11, 2016. Vuorinen is Assistant Professor of Music at Conrad Grebel University College and the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, where he oversees the choral program, conducts the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Chamber Choir, and teaches courses in conducting.

Toronto, December 7, 2016 – The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) today announced Mark Vuorinen as the recipient of the 2016 . He will receive the award at the Grand Philharmonic Choir’s  at Kitchener’s Ìý´Ç²ÔÌýSunday, December 11Ìý²¹³ÙÌý3:00 p.m.

The UW Chamber Choir, directed by Dr. Mark Vuorinen, has released a new CD entitled A New Song.  It includes pieces by James MacMillan, Jeff Enns, and other well-known composers.  Available for $15 in the Music Office at Conrad Grebel, Room 1103.

Dr. Mark Vuorinen, Assistant Professor of Music at Conrad Grebel University College, director of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Chamber Choir, and Conductor of the Grand Philharmonic Choir, has been nominated for the Ontario Arts Council’s 2016 Leslie Bell Prize for Choral Conducting. This is a prestigious award; the nomination alone is wonderful recognition of Mark's skills and gifts as a conductor. The winner will be announced later this fall. 

Auditions for all ensembles continues next week.  See website for details. All students welcome, you do not need to be a Music or Arts student.  Love to sing, love to play music, check it out.