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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.

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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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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Laurier Welcomes Adrean Farrugia as Contemporary Commercial Piano Instructor and Jazz Ensemble Director
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Laurier Hosts 2025 Choral Composition Symposium This August
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Laurier Music Surpasses Fall 2025 Enrollment Target—With Eyes Already on 2026

Our Programs

Discover undergraduate and graduate 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 Laurier Music is really like — we’d love to hear from you.

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Latest News

Spotlights

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How Laurier 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)
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Laurier Voice Alumna Hannah Crawford (BMus '21) Joins Cast of Edmonton Opera’s Die Walküre
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Behind the Music: Laurier Chooses a New Concert Grand Piano
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Alumni Spotlight: Connor O'Kane (BMus '16) - The Journey of a Versatile Musician

News Releases

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Laurier Music Surpasses Fall 2025 Enrollment Target—With Eyes Already on 2026
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Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music and Michigan State University College of Music Sign Agreement to Facilitate Collaboration
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Laurier welcomes Doug Friesen to the Faculty of Music
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Wilfrid Laurier University Appoints Tracy Wong to the Eileen Mercier Professorship in Choral Music
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Laurier 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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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.

General Contact

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

Important Academic Dates

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

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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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