Faculty of Music

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

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 Laurier! Check out our exciting lineup and mark your calendar for upcoming performances here.

Come see where your music can take you

What's Happening

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Laurier 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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NYO Canada returns to Laurier
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Laurier's 2024-2025 Concert Season Announced
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James Campbell – Conn-Selmer Artist in Residence 2024/25
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Meet our Faculty

Meet the Penderecki String Quartet, Laurier's Quartet-in-Residence

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Meet our Alumni

Meet Alumna Beth Bayley (BMus '07): From Laurier to Director of Operations at the Glenn Gould School

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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Latest News

Spotlights

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Welcome to Laurier's Musician in Residence: Baritone, Elliot Madore
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Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music Welcomes Dr. Sylvanus “Kwashie” Kuwor as Visiting Professor
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Explore the Newly Renovated Savvas Chamberlain Music Building at Laurier during Doors Open Waterloo Region
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Dean Turner's Eventful Summer
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Allyson McHardy joins Laurier’s Faculty of Music as a Voice Instructor
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Welcoming Shane Guse as the New Director of ICE

News Releases

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NYO Canada Celebrates Homecoming at Wilfrid Laurier University for 65th Anniversary
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Exclaim Media! Shad Returns to Laurier to Teach "Hip-Hop to the World"
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Matthew Emery Joins Wilfrid Laurier University's Faculty of Music
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Welcome Dr. Leah McGray: Wilfrid Laurier University's New Wind Orchestra Director
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Chancellor Eileen Mercier gifts $1.4 million to Laurier for endowed professorship in Faculty of Music
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Laurier's Master of Music Therapy Program Recognized by CRPO

Laurier Academy of Music and Arts

The Laurier 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.