Student Associations

Faculty of Music Students' Association (FOMSA)

The Faculty of Music Students’ Association is a team of music students created to represent and speak on behalf of the undergraduate student population. Their aim is to connect the faculty to their students, as well as the students to their student union. FOMSA works closely with the faculty to enact change on behalf of the student body and represent all programs and pathways in major faculty decisions. The External President is elected each year by the undergraduate students, whereas the Internal President and Executive Team are hired annually. This committee organizes academic and social events for all undergraduate music students such as the annual FOMSA Formal, coffeehouses, talent shows, movie nights, games nights, and more.

You can stay up to date with FOMSA events and information by following @wlufomsa on instagram, or the wlufomsa TikTok page!

Student Association for Music Educators (SAME)

Student Association for Music Educators (SAME, pronounced SAM-E) is a student branch of the Ontario Music Educators Association (OMEA). The association is comprised of students at Laurier who are interested in the future and survival of music education in Canada.

SAME organizes various clinics, seminars, workshops and trips to hear some of the finest music educators in our province. These allow students, the future teachers, to broaden and develop their understanding of the numerous possibilities that are in their chosen profession. SAME encourages all interested students to participate in their association so that you can share your interests. They can create clinics, seminars, and workshops that will give everyone learning experiences.

Laurier Acapella Association (LAA)

The Laurier Acapella Association (LAA) is made up of over 30 students from different faculties, years, and majors, brought together by our love of music and singing. LAA consists of two groups, Noteworthy and Hawkapella, bringing genres such as pop, rock, alternative, etc. to the world of acapella, through the creative arrangements of our members.

We have performed in a variety of competitions and showcases across Ontario including venues in Kingston, Richmond Hill, Toronto, and locally in the KW Region. We produce award-winning acapella groups, placing first in the North Metro Youth Acapella Challenge and second at the Queen’s University Acapella Competition. We have participated in the International Collegiate Championship of Acapella (ICCAs) and can’t wait to return this year!

Laurier Brass Ensemble

The Laurier Brass Ensemble is very excited to be performing again this year! We are a student-run ensemble made up of Brass and Percussion instruments. Brass Ensemble is a great way to meet fellow Brass (and Percussion) players while getting to rehearse and perform lots of exciting pieces! Rehearsals will be every Friday afternoon at 3:30pm and there will be one concert each semester.

One of the most unique aspects of Brass Ensemble is that the rehearsals are run and pieces are conducted by students. Not only are there performance opportunities, but there is also the chance to try your hand at conducting! While the Ensemble is made up primarily of Music students, non-Music students are very welcome to join. If you are interested in joining the Laurier Brass Ensemble, please send an email to wilfridlaurierbrassband@gmail.com with your name, year, major, and instrument. We hope to see many of you this year! 

Orchestral Winds Laurier (O.W.L)

Orchestral Winds Laurier (O.W.L) is an entirely student-run wind orchestra open to all undergraduate Laurier students! They run social events, rehearse each week, and perform a concert each semester! Repertoire is selected from a range of beginner to advanced wind band music. OWL is supportive and welcoming to players of all levels, whether you are fluent on your instrument or just starting to learn it! Come join us, it’ll be a hoot! Instagram: @o.w.laurier