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Faculty of Music

Discover your full potential at ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Faculty of Music, where creativity, innovation, and career-ready programs come together. From classical to contemporary, your music matters at ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Join us in the diverse and thriving community of Waterloo, Ontario, to explore your passion and excel in the dynamic music industry, guided by renowned faculty and cutting-edge research centres.

Don’t miss out on this year’s concert season — a perfect opportunity to experience the vibrant musical life at ³Ô¹ÏÍø! Check out our exciting lineup and mark your calendar for upcoming performances.

Come see where your music can take you.

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What's Happening

Get the latest stories, news and highlights from our students, faculty and alumni.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø unveils innovative, updated Bachelor of Music program

The program will welcome students from all musical backgrounds, including classical, jazz, opera, rock, pop, musical theatre and more.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Hosts 2025 Choral Composition Symposium This August
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³Ô¹ÏÍø Music Surpasses Fall 2025 Enrollment Target—With Eyes Already on 2026
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NYO Canada I Big Little Concerts at ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Our Programs

Discover and programs that empower you to explore, perform, create and lead in today’s diverse musical world.

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Whether you’re thinking about auditions, curious about our programs, or just want to know what life at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Music is really like — we’d love to hear from you.

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Latest News

Spotlights

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Alumni Spotlight: Colin Watts (BMus ’22)
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³Ô¹ÏÍø Voice Alumna Hannah Crawford (BMus '21) Joins Cast of Edmonton Opera’s Die Walküre
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Behind the Music: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Chooses a New Concert Grand Piano
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Alumni Spotlight: Connor O'Kane (BMus '16) - The Journey of a Versatile Musician
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Beloved Pianist and Professor Emerita Heather Taves Returns to ³Ô¹ÏÍø to complete Beethoven Piano Sonata Cycle
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³Ô¹ÏÍø Music Student Eric Da Costa Takes the Stage with Drayton Entertainment

News Releases

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Music Surpasses Fall 2025 Enrollment Target—With Eyes Already on 2026
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³Ô¹ÏÍø Faculty of Music and Michigan State University College of Music Sign Agreement to Facilitate Collaboration
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³Ô¹ÏÍø welcomes Doug Friesen to the Faculty of Music
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³Ô¹ÏÍø Appoints Tracy Wong to the Eileen Mercier Professorship in Choral Music
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³Ô¹ÏÍø Alumna & Pianist Elisabeta Cojocaru Joins COC Ensemble Studio
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Faculty of Music Statement: Gendered and Sexual Violence
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Discover the Savvas Chamberlain Music Building

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Why Donate to the Faculty of Music?

Music is more than just a hobby or a pastime. It is a powerful force that improves physical, emotional, and cognitive health. in countless, tangible ways. By donating to the Faculty of Music, you are supporting the research and education that helps us harness the benefits of music for ourselves, our community, and the world. Join us!

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Academy of Music and Arts

The ³Ô¹ÏÍø Academy of Music and Arts (LAMA) houses all non-curricular programming and community arts education for the broader Kitchener-Waterloo community. LAMA offers music and arts instruction for all ages and abilities; including private instruction, group classes, summer camps, adult programming, Early Childhood Music, and Music Therapy. LAMA also houses Quartetfest and the Piano Lab.

General Contact

E: choosemusic@wlu.ca
T: 548-889-3832 (general inquiries)

³Ô¹ÏÍø Faculty of Music
Savvas Chamberlain Music Building
75 University Ave. West
Waterloo, Ontario
N2L 3C5




Services

We offer music services and engagement for the community. Hire a student performer, book a music therapy session, or join the Arts Express Camp. Contact choosemusic@wlu.ca for more info.

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