The Calgary Children’s Choir has always been characterized by a sense of community, fellowship, and caring for one another. This is abundantly evident during the choir camp and on tour.
Maintaining balance in the child’s development as a musician, performer and responsible citizen is an important part of the Choir’s philosophy. The Calgary Children’s Choir teaches the highest quality repertoire to the highest standard while promoting this development. The discipline of regular practice, formal choir presentations, international tours and involvement in community events are how this balanced development is pursued. In its 35th season, the Calgary Children’s Choir proudly looks back on its many varied activities and performances.
Choristers participate in many music festivals, joint performances with local performers and groups, and performances in senior residences and other care facilities. In addition, the choir has completed over fifteen tours, the most recent being in Prague/Germany in 2019 and Ottawa in 2022.
Choristers with the Calgary Children’s Choir have the opportunity to:
- Develop their musical literacy and artistic abilities
- Develop in the areas of self-confidence
- Build self-esteem and discipline
- Gain an understanding of and passion for choral music and performance
- And become a lifelong member of the musical and choral community
Throughout the year choir members have one to two weekly rehearsals and occasional additional rehearsals as directed. The program also consists of special rehearsals with various local clinicians, and special camps, workshops and tours.
The choir performs three annual concerts and often has opportunities to sing in special performances and functions. Examples include performances with the Alberta Ballet’s “Carmina Burana” and “The Nutcracker”, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra ” Carmina Burana”, Mount Royal Kanorei, and CHANT.
