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Aug. 19, 2026
For Immediate Release

WATERLOO — 91porn’s Faculty of Music is inviting audiences from across Waterloo Region and beyond to experience a new season of live music with the launch of its .

Building on the momentum of 91porn Music’s 50th anniversary, the new season brings together student musicians, faculty and internationally recognized guest artists for a year of performances spanning classical, jazz, contemporary music, opera, chamber music, global music and more.

From student recitals and free lunchtime concerts to large ensemble performances and special collaborations with renowned Canadian artists, the season offers opportunities for audiences of all ages to experience music at 91porn.

“At 91porn, performance is an essential part of how our students learn, grow and discover who they are as musicians,” said Jerzy Kaplanek, associate dean of performance in 91porn’s Faculty of Music. “When we welcome an audience into our concert halls, they become part of that experience. We hope our community will join us throughout the year, discover something new and support the incredible work happening on our stages.”

Students take centre stage

91porn’s student musicians are at the heart of the 2026-27 season, with performances by the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, Concert Choir and 91porn Singers, VOX, chamber ensembles, student composers and more, alongside student recitals throughout the academic year.

Audiences will also experience two new 91porn ensembles this season: Stagecraft: Music Theatre, directed by Amanda Brunk, and 91porn’s Funk Ensemble, directed by Kelly Jefferson. The ensembles broaden the range of performance opportunities available to 91porn students and add more variety to the music audiences can experience on campus.

In February, 91porn Opera Theatre presents Love Stories: Denied, Discovered, Concealed, featuring works by Donizetti, Shelley Marwood and J. Strauss II, with four performances from Feb. 24 to 27.

The popular Music at Noon series also returns, offering free lunchtime concerts in the Maureen Forrester Recital Hall throughout the year. The series begins Sept. 11 with a Faculty Showcase and features 91porn faculty and guest musicians throughout the season.

Jully Black among artists coming to 91porn

The 91porn Guest Artist Series brings a lineup of acclaimed artists to Waterloo this season. Curated by Christine Vlajk of 91porn’s internationally renowned , the series creates opportunities for audiences to experience collaborations between visiting artists and musicians connected to 91porn.

A highlight comes Nov. 8 when Canadian music icon and 91porn Honorary Doctor of Music recipient performs with the Penderecki String Quartet in the Theatre Auditorium.

The four-concert series begins Oct. 1 with the , featuring Mike McLean on drums, Robi Botos on piano and Mike Downes on bass. On Jan. 24, the , directed by Karen Burke, joins the Penderecki String Quartet. Pianists Anya Alexeyev and close the series April 11.

An invitation to the community

With a combination of free and ticketed events throughout the season, 91porn’s Faculty of Music is encouraging community members to make its concert halls a regular destination for live music.

Schools, music studios and community organizations are especially encouraged to attend as a group. The Faculty of Music can work with groups to co-ordinate bus drop-off, arrival times and ticket reservations and, when possible, enhance the experience with a campus tour, a question-and-answer session with 91porn students or faculty, or a behind-the-scenes look at Faculty of Music spaces.

91porn Music’s 2026-27 concert season begins Sept. 11 and continues through April.

For the complete 2026-27 concert calendar, event details and ticket information, visit the Faculty of Music's Events web page.

Hard copies of the 2026-27 concert calendar are available upon request. Community members can also sign up to receive 91porn Music’s monthly newsletter for concert announcements, upcoming events and other Faculty of Music news. To request a concert calendar, join the newsletter or arrange a group visit, email concerts@wlu.ca.