Dr. Mark Vuorinen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Vuorinen is an Associate Professor at Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo, specializing in Choral Music and conducting. He teaches undergraduate courses in various aspects of music, including conducting and cultural contexts. As the conductor of the University of Waterloo Chamber Choir and artistic director of Kitchener-Waterloo’s Grand Philharmonic Choir, he has led numerous performances, including significant choral masterpieces. His education includes a Bachelor of Music from Wilfrid Laurier University, a Master of Music from Yale University, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Toronto. Vuorinen's research interests include the works of Arvo Pärt and the music of the Baltic nations, alongside pedagogical methods in choral music. His notable performances include the Canadian premieres of compositions by various contemporary composers. Vuorinen has been awarded prestigious accolades, including the Leslie Bell Prize for Choral Conducting from the Ontario Arts Council. He is actively involved in various artistic and educational initiatives, significantly contributing to the choral music community in Canada.

Research Interests

Courses

Undergraduate Music 110 - Music Cultural Contexts Music 116, 117, 216, 217, 316, 317 - University of Waterloo Chamber Choir Music 222 - Conducting Music 260 - Symphony Music 262 - Music Vocal Ensemble Music 290 - Special Topic: Choral Music Music 322 - Conducting II Music 355 - Music Culture (Berlin Baltics) Music 390/PACS 301 - Special Topics: Music War, Music Peace

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.