Choose Music at The University of Waterloo
At the University of Waterloo, you have the freedom to study music as a major or minor, to sample courses, or combine studies in music with almost any program. Waterloo’s diverse selection of courses, choirs, and instrumental ensembles will help you fulfill your musical dreams. Be part of a supportive academic community with flexible programs, inspiring classes, excellent teaching, and extraordinary musical experiences. You’ll receive a University of Waterloo degree and have access to all the resources of a world-class university.
Explore the many ways that music is meaningful in today's world
Conrad Grebel University College is home to the University of Waterloo's Department of Music and offers instruction in more than 20 instruments as well as vocal lessons.
The flexible Bachelor of Arts program will allow you to:
- Pursue a major or minor in music.
- Combine music courses and ensembles with most other areas of study.
- Study performance, music history, and theory while discovering the ways music relates to technology, film, gender, and global culture.
- Be a part of small class sizes to provide opportunity to get to know classmates and professors.
Events
Graduation Recital - Olivia Madera, mezzo-soprano
4th year Joint Honours Environment and Resources Studies & Honours Music (Peace and Conflict Studies minor) Olivia Madera will be performing her final graduation recital.
University Choir concert - Spring 2025
This 60 voice choir, directed by Liska Jetchick, will sing a wide variety of classical and modern choral pieces.
Orchestra@UWaterloo: Spring 2025 concert
The Orchestra@UWaterloo concerts continue to delight audiences. Please join us for this spring classic.
News
Music Departmental Award
Congratulations to Chloe Shantz (Honours Music & English Literature - Intensive English Specialization, Creative Writing Specialization) on being this year’s recipient of the Departmental Award for Distinguished Academic Achievement in Music for the graduating class of 2025.
On behalf of the Department of Music, congratulations, Chloe, on your academic achievement and very best wishes from all of us!
We'll also miss you in chamber choir ensembles!
Grebel Convocation
Congratulations to the dozen music students who are finishing their UWaterloo degrees.
Connecting Through Music at OMMC
Before attending Ontario Mennonite Music Camp (OMMC) at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, campers Julia and Jaren thought the idea of making close friends there seemed too good to be true. Little did they know, they were entering an environment where friendship and music come together to create a sense of belonging for everyone, no matter their age or musical experience. In this article, they reveal why they encourage those interested in music to experience OMMC for themselves. "OMMC is where I found some of my greatest friends; my people. The people that let me be me,” Jaren said. “No matter who I was with at OMMC, I always felt I belonged," said Julia.