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Faculty of Music

Discover your full potential at 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø’s Faculty of Music, where creativity, innovation, and career-ready programs come together. From classical to contemporary, your music matters at 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø.

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 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø! 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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51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø Faculty of Music announces 50th anniversary concert season

The season will feature a 50th anniversary gala concert with multiple student ensembles; the 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø Guest Artist Series curated by the internationally acclaimed Penderecki String Quartet (PSQ); the much-loved, free Music at Noon concert series; and performances by 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø’s outstanding student ensembles.

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51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø Guest Artist Series: Celebrate 50 Years of Music
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51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø's 3rd Annual Conducting Symposium - November 15, 2025
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51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø Grads Shine on CBC’s 2025 Classical Musicians Under 30 List

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 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø Music is really like — we’d love to hear from you.

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Latest News

Spotlights

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Can music treat Parkinson's disease?
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Celebrating the Retirement of Elvera Froese: 40 Years of Music, Mentorship, and Meaning at 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø
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From 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø to the Classroom: Lisa Dal Bello (BMus ’91)’s 33-Year Music Career
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How 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø Alum Danielle Dixon (BMus '21) Is Building Community Through the Arts
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Dean Cynthia Johnston Turner Serves Canada Through Music
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Alumni Spotlight: Colin Watts (BMus ’22)

News Releases

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51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø Welcomes Adrean Farrugia as Contemporary Commercial Piano Instructor and Jazz Ensemble Director
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51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø and Unity Charity Partner to Support Emerging Artists through Hip Hop-Based Scholarship
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51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø Grads Shine on CBC's 2025 Classical Musicians Under 30 List
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51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø’s First Dean of Music: Christine Kyle Mather
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51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø Music Surpasses Fall 2025 Enrollment Target—With Eyes Already on 2026
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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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51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø Academy of Music and Arts

The 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø 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)

51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø 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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