Cultural, Religious and Social Environment
The Faculty of Music has three choirs the Wilfrid Laurier
University Choir, the Wilfrid
Laurier Women's Choir, and the Chapel Choir a Symphony Orchestra;
Wind, Baroque and
Jazz Ensembles; and numerous chamber ensembles. They all perform
regularly in public
concert. These concerts are free to all Laurier students.
Admission to any ensemble is by
audition; students in other faculties are welcome to audition.
These September auditions are
arranged during the preceding August.

    Many opportunities are offered for extra-curricular
activities which
contribute to student growth and experience. Some, including
musical reviews, dramatic
productions, student publications and service programs, enlist
the participation of large numbers.
Other clubs and societies sponsor a wide variety of events of
social, cultural and political interest
and frequently organize for service projects.

    Chapel services are held daily on campus. Attendance
is voluntary. The
services reflect the varied Christian tradition found in the
student body and the faculty.

    Special events in 1992-93 planned by the University
and students included
lectures, musical presentations, art exhibitions and the annual
Boar's Head Dinner, a festivity
which began at Oxford University 600 years ago. Each December the
students at Wilfrid Laurier
University celebrate this traditional event with a festive
evening including the Boar's Head
procession, dinner, guest speaker, and the singing of Christmas
carols.