May 2009

Saturday, May 2, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.

Johnson Hall, Waterfront Centre, , Gimli, Manitoba MB

Renaissance Voices

Derek Morphy, conductor

Parody and Whimsy

Choral hijinks, farce and fanciful fun, featuring a parody Mass, "Missa Sonus Musicae" (familiar themes!) by the noted 16th century composer and noted jam maker, Sister Veronica von Dieselheim, lovingly rescued and restored by English composer, Michael Mullen.

$12

Available from Tergesen's General Store or at the door.

Saturday, May 2, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.

Portage Avenue Church, 1420 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB

Winnipeg Male Chorus

Helen Bergen, conductor

Spring Sing

Special Guests: Vincent Massey Collegiate Chamber Choir, conductor Willa Wade

Adult $10; Students $5.  There will be a door prize.

Ticekts available from choir members and at the door

Sunday, May 3, 2009 - 3:00 p.m.

Jubilee Auditorium, 180 Riverton Avenue, Winnipeg MB

Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir

Yuri Klaz, conductor

Songs of the British Isles

Guests include: The transcona and District Pipe Band, Keith Petrie-Pipe Major.

Soprano Marni Enns, Tenor PJ Buchan, Contralto Donnalynn Grills and Baritone Howard Rempel.

Adult $20; Senior $16; Students $8

Available at McNally Robinson or by calling the Phil at 896-7445.

Sunday, May 3, 2009 - 3:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 61 Picardy Place (opposite Vimy Ridge Park), Winnipeg MB

Renaissance Voices website

Derek Morphy, conductor

Parody and Whimsy

Choral hijinks, farce and fanciful fun, featuring a parody Mass, "Missa Sonus Musicae" (familiar themes!) by the noted 16th century composer and noted jam maker, Sister Veronica von Dieselheim, lovingly rescued and restored by English composer, Michael Mullen.

Adults $15; Students $10; Student group rate $5

McNally Robinson, Grant Park or at the door (or from choir members)

Sunday, May 3, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.

Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, Corner of Wardlaw and Nassau, Winnipeg, Manitoba MB

ECCO Chamber Choir

Carrie Schellenberg Wilson, conductor

Our Future

ECCO will highlithg some up-and-coming choral musicians as well as showcase the music of current composers.

Special Guests - Antiphony

$18 Adults; $16 Seniors; $6 Students

Available online at KwikTix or call 253-8817

Mon May 4, 2009 - 12:00 noon

Music Monday

website

Monday, May 4, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.

Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Ave., Winnipeg MB

Kyiv Chamber Choir website

Mykola Hobdych, conductor

Concert

Winner of 3 Grand Prix Awards and other competitions with European choirs, the Kyiv Chamber Choir has a well-deserved reputation as the foremost proponent of Ukrainian choral music.

 

Their concert includes traditional sacred songs by some master composers, performed with great passion by this internationally acclaimed Choir. Their concert also features some of Ukraine's most popular folk songs, arranged by the finest modern composers, drawn from a musical heritage that extends back over 1,000 years. The 21 members of the Choir also play traditional instruments and, with choreography and costumes, their entertaining performances are unique in music and always bring the audience to its feet.

$40

Please visit www.ticketweb.ca. Also available at Oseredok, Ukrainian Cultural & Educational Centre, 184 Alexander Ave, 942-0218. For information about other local ticket sellers and group sales: call PCI, toll-free at 1-877-266-2557.

Fri. and Sat., May 8 and 9, 2009 - 8:00 PM

Irish Association Theater, 654 Erin St., Wpg. MB

IRISH MYST

Ed Reynolds, conductor

"LIGHT AS EIRE"

It’s time for an Irish Spring!  Join the IRISH MYST CHOIR, under the direction of Ed Reynolds, as we celebrate spring with an Irish “wink and a jig” at our annual spring concert , this year entitled, “LIGHT AS EIRE” Listen to Irish Myst present the hauntingly beautiful ballads, the toe-tappin’ rousers, the poignant tales of love and woe that only the Irish can produce. Join the choir and our special guest dancers, musicians, and storytellers as we take you through a sampling of Irish music and life.  

$15.00

Tickets are not available at the door but can be obtained by calling Carolee @ 837-6056 or Joyce @ 669-3779

Sat May 9, 2009 - 2 PM and 7 PM

Westminster United Church, 745 Maryland St. at Westminster, Winnipeg MB

Pembina Trails Voices Family of Choirs: Minnesingers East, Minnesingers West, Choraliers, Chorale, PTV Boys, Cantemus, PTV Men, and the PTV Singers - website

Ruth Wiwchar, artistic director

"Lights of Broadway"

This is the last concert of the PTV Season entitled "Lumina". This concert features all our auditioned choirs in a tribute to the lights of old Broadway. You will hear selections from Anne of Green Gables, Oliver, West Side Story, Mary Poppins and so much more. Join us!

$10

Tickets available by calling Mrs. Batty at (204) 488-1767 ext. 1268

Saturday, May 9, 2009 - 8:00 p.m.

Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St., Winnipeg MB

Encore Vocal Quartet website

Marni Enns, Kirsten Schellenberg, Doug Pankratz, Kris Kornelsen

Encore Goes to the Movies

An upbeat, fun concert featuring songs from some great movies including Mama Mia!, Grease, Titanic, and James Bond.

$15 in advance/$20 at the door

From members of the quartet

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.

Westminster United Church, Westminster and Maryland, Winnipeg MB

Henry Engbrecht Graduate Fellowship

Fundraising Concert

Featuring:

Canzona

The University of Manitoba Choir

Faith & Life Male Choir

Sisler High School Choir

Special Guests:

Monica Huisman, Soprano

Victor Engbrecht, Baritone

Admission is free,  An collection will be taken.

Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 8:30 p.m.

Westminster United Church, 745 Maryland St. at Westminster, Winnipeg MB

Rainbow Harmony Project website

Vic Hooper, conductor

Spring Concert Extravaganza

A celebration of 10 years as Winnipeg's only Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Two Spirited and Friends Chorus. With very special guest: Heather Bishop. Heather will be launching her 14th CD at this concert. Unity Gain Productions will be recording the concert live for RHP's first CD - to be release later this year.

$20 and $10 for those with reduced incomes

Available at: McNally Robinson Booksellers, The Happy Cooker, Members of the choir and online at: Kwiktix.ca

Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 2:00 p.m.

Lord Selkirk Comp High School Theatre, 221 Mercy Street, Selkirk MB

Selkirk Community Choir

Kendra Obach, conductor

Canada - This is my home!

A cross selection of Canadian origin or popular folk music, from East to West Coast.  

$6.00   Children under 12 Free

Tickets at the Door.

Refreshments following concert.