NYO Canada's big LITTLE Concerts 2026 - Faculty Concert

Free live classical music from Canada's most gifted young musicians. Small ensembles, an intimate hall, and world-class guest artists.
About this Event

About the Ensemble/Performers:

Every summer, NYO Canada brings together Canada's most talented young musicians, in their teens and twenties, for an intensive residency in Waterloo before heading out on a national tour. The big LITTLE Concert Series opens that experience to the public: nearly four weeks of free, intimate evening concerts featuring student and faculty ensembles alongside celebrated guest artists.

This year's guest lineup includes the New Orford String Quartet, the Formosa Quartet, and the Gryphon Trio with James Campbell. No prior knowledge of classical music is required, just show up and enjoy the music up close.

No tickets needed. Seating on a first come first served basis. Donations gratefully accepted to support NYO Canada's young musicians.

If you have questions or need assistance, please check our Theatre Visitors' Guide for details on tickets, entrances, accessibility, parking, and more. You can also speak with our Box Office staff when you arrive, email us at [email protected], or call 548-889-4206.

Tickets

This event is free, and registration is optional. We encourage you to reserve a spot to receive updates, reminders, or any changes to the event. If your plans change, please cancel your ticket to make room for others.

Finding Us

Outdoor signs will be posted for all events to guide you to the correct entrance.

To find the Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, navigate to: Savvas Chamberlain Music Building - 75 University Ave. West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5

Parking

• White permit parking lots are free of charge after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and during the weekend until 2 a.m.
• Gold permit parking lots are free of charge after 10 p.m. on Monday to Thursday, after 5 p.m. on Fridays, and during the weekend until 2 a.m.
• At all other times, paid visitor parking is available. The closest lot to the Faculty of Music is Lot 20, which is registered as Lot 3501 in the HonkMobile app. Payment can be made through the HonkMobile app.

Accessibility

For full accessibility information when attending events at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Faculty of Music, please refer to our Theatre Visitors’ Guide.