Gene & Elizabeth Maurice Choral Music Concert Series 2022

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What:    The Gene & Elizabeth Maurice Choral Music Concert Series
Where:  Cathedral Church (corner of 7 Ave and 1 Street SE)
When:   Various Wednesdays – April 20 through to December 07, 2022
Tickets:  Free of charge to the public

The ProArts Society is pleased to announce a unique series of concerts featuring Calgary artists performing Choral Music repertoire.

Where words fail, music speaks.

Hans Christian Andersen

Local Arts supporters Gene and Elizabeth Maurice continue to generously support the ProArts@Noon Concert Series and recently awarded the ProArts Society funding to undertake the 2022 Choral Music Concert Series, which will feature a diverse selection from Calgary’s Choral community.

This special series will be part of the ProArts@Noon weekly schedule of Wednesday concerts.

Now in its twentieth season, the ProArts@Noon Concert Series of free, noon hour concerts is presented by the ProArts Society, who rent the historic Cathedral Church in the heart of Calgary’s Cultural District to present their weekly concerts.

The Gene & Elizabeth Maurice Choral Music Concert Series 2022 dates are:

1. April 20 Collegium Musicum
2. July 06 EnChor Chamber Choir
3. August 17 Here Comes Treble 4tet
4. September 28 German Canadian Male Chorus
5. November 09 Irish Cultural Society Choir
6. November 30 Mount Royal Kantorei
7. December 07 Calgary Renaissance Singers

Artist Biographies

Collegium Musicum – Early music chorus April 20, 2022

Collegium Musicum is the University of Calgary’s ensemble dedicated to the study and performance of early music (usually meaning music from Bach’s time and before). Made up of 18 singers and instrumentalists from across the University of Calgary, Collegium Musicum is delighted to present some of our work from this term for the Pro Arts Society.

EnChor Choir July 06, 2022

EnChor Chamber choir is an auditioned ensemble, made up of singers from diverse walks of life, who share a passion for choral music. Founded and directed by Elizabeth Paynter, EnChor shares their music in and around Calgary, and also tours regularly. Their most recent adventure was to the Kathaumixw International Choral Festival, where they placed second in the Adult Mixed Choir Competition.

Here Comes Treble August 17, 2022

Here Comes Treble is a quartet of friends who share a passion for music. Throughout the years, they have sung in different groups and performed on various stages. They explore different music genres (from classical to modern jazz) and they love challenging and unique song arrangements. A band teacher, a retired customer service specialist, a Spanish teacher, and a retired geophysicist come together to share with you their love of music and present songs from different eras, with a special touch.

German Canadian Male Chorus September 28, 2022

The German Canadian Male Chorus of Calgary, with over 30 active members, was founded in 1971. For a majority of that time our fate has been in the capable hands of director Susan Woodward. The events calendar in various years has typically included a fall or spring concert, sometimes sharing the stage with groups like the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, the Calgary Opera Chorus, or the Calgary Concert Band. The Chorus has made numerous trips abroad to the USA and to Europe. In September 2014 the Chorus was in southern Germany and Austria giving concerts together with local choirs.

Irish Cultural Society Choir November 9, 2022

The Calgary Irish Cultural Choir has been representing the Irish community in Calgary for more than thirty years, creating a vibrant and hospitable space for the celebration of Irish and Celtic culture.

Kantorei Choral Society November 30, 2022

As one of MRU Conservatory’s choral ensembles, Mount Royal Kantorei offers a diverse and innovative choral experience to its members and audiences. The chorus has been making exceptional choral music for 26 years. A mixed-voice, auditioned choir of 70 members from all walks of life embrace the musical journey together, while building community, engaging audiences through first-class performances, and empowering social impact by fostering collaborations.

Calgary Renaissance Singers and Players December 07, 2022

Calgary Renaissance Singers & Players aim to inspire, entertain and educate their audience and singing members alike through the mhttp://www.renaissance-singers.com/usic, culture and history of the Renaissance.  The group enriches its performances with works of other periods that celebrate the spirit of the Renaissance.  CRSP thrives on new creative opportunities: from singing at the planetarium to acting, dancing and playing instruments, and from collaborating with brass, harpsichord and recorder players to jamming with jazz saxophonists.