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ABOUT US

The Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Orchestra is comprised of a core of professional musicians, semi-professionals from our community, and highly-skilled music students. Together, we share a love of music and a commitment to excellence in performance.

All of our concerts take place in the beautiful sanctuary of Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb Street West, Waterloo. The facilities are fully wheelchair accessible with lots of free parking. Click Here for a map.

Tickets are available in advance at Words Worth Books in Waterloo, cash only at the door, or online from Ticketscene.ca. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (60+), full time students (including post-secondary) are $5, and children under 10 are free.

OUR MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES

OUR MISSION

  • Present exemplary performances of chamber orchestra music from a variety of periods
  • Provide an excellent performing platform for highly-trained musicians
  • Raise awareness of social causes and organizations
  • Showcase local artists and composers
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OUR VISION

The KW Chamber Orchestra engages our community in creative musical adventures that combine inspiring programming and social awareness.

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KWCO Values

OUR VALUES

  • Deep love of chamber orchestra repertoire
  • Transparency and respect in all interactions
  • Social consciousness through partnerships
  • Learning mindsets in music and governance
  • Strong sense of community

OUR MUSICIANS

Our orchestra is comprised of a core for professional principal players, semi-professional musicians from the community and highly-skilled music students.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Our Music Director, Matthew Jones, joined the orchestra in 2014.  Under his musical guidance, the group continues to grow as an elite ensemble performing a vast array of repertoire chosen by Maestro Jones.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our Board of Directors has a mission to support the orchestra’s mandate and activities through active involvement and through the provision of professional expertise.