Music Concert Series 2021-22

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department of Music Pamphlet

concerts at the marilyn I. Walker School of fine and performing arts

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RBC Foundation Music @ Noon Series

Generously sponsored by the RBC Foundation, this free concert series takes place most Tuesdays at noon throughout the academic year. These recitals are open to the public, and feature our performance faculty, special guests, as well as talented students and alumni.

Dr. Rachel Rensink-Hoff

Brock University Choral Ensembles

Rachel Rensink-Hoff – Conductor

The Brock University Choral Ensembles feature two choirs that perform multiple concerts during the academic year under the direction of Rachel Rensink-Hoff.

University String Orchestra

University String Orchestra

George Cleland – Conductor

For the first time in the Department of Music’s history, we are proud to present our newest ensemble. Under the direction of George Cleland, the String Orchestra combines university students and community members in the performance of standard masterworks and lesser-known gems of the string repertoire.

University Wind Ensemble

University Wind Ensemble

Zoltan Kalman – Conductor

The University Wind Ensemble enjoys a rich heritage of musical excellence, bringing together both university and high school students as well as members of the Niagara musical community to explore and perform major symphonic wind band works, both original and arranged.

The Brock Big Band with Zoltan Kalman

Hugh and Marie Logan Jazz Series

Through the immense generosity of Mrs. Norma Bassett, this series offers jazz lovers two unforgettable evenings over the concert season from the University Jazz Ensemble. All concerts honour the memory of Niagara-based jazz enthusiast and amateur musician, Hugh Logan, and his late wife, Marie.

Walker String Quartet holding instruments in hallway

Walker String Quartet

The Walker String Quartet (WSQ) is the Department of Music’s quartet in residence. The group gives prominence to the department through public performance and working with students in high school string programs to share in the joy of music and promote Brock’s music program.

Student Solo Recitals poster

Student Solo Recitals

Students from the Department of Music perform their recitals.

RSS Upcoming & Latest Concerts:

  • A community in harmony dazzles Niagara audiences
    Image caption: The Brock University Choir shared the spotlight with powerhouse arts organizations Chorus Niagara and Niagara Symphony Orchestra for a memorable performance of Verdi’s Requiem at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in downtown St. […]
  • Teaching award recipient inspires through music education
    Image caption: Associate Professor of Music Rachel Rensink-Hoff addressed Brock’s newest graduates on Friday, June 14 during the University’s 115th Convocation. Rensink-Hoff received the Faculty of Humanities’ 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award. FRIDAY, JUNE 14, […]
  • Brock events to explore science behind what draws people to music
    Caption: Susan Rogers, a professor of cognitive neuroscience in the Music Production and Engineering Department at Berklee College of Music, will be presenting The Music of Listening at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday, […]
  • Guest conductor to lead Brock choirs in Decolonizing our Music-Making performance
    Jace Kaholokula Saplan will be the guest conductor for a collective of choral groups Friday, Oct. 28 at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Recital Hall. Originally published in The Brock News | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022 […]
  • Brock’s Niagara Choral Workshop open to community
    The Niagara Choral Workshop will be led by Brock Associate Professor Rachel Rensink-Hoff this summer. Originally published in The Brock News | MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2022 | by Charles Kim A three-day workshop this summer is inviting the community to learn […]