The Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton (UMCE) was founded in 1984 in
Edmonton
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,
Alberta
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, Canada, and has performed at many events and festival both in Canada and internationally.
Performances include
Expo '86
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, the International Choral Festival, along with tours to
Ukraine
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,
Poland
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, and Eastern Europe. Each year the UMCE hosts a Christmas concert, A Festive Mosaic.
A Festive Mosaic is hosted by the UMCE and hosts several different groups each year, including soloists, duos, and other choirs from the Edmonton region. The concert is usually held at
McDougall United Church.
The UMCE is also a member of the Alberta Choral Federation (ACF). The UMCE has also performed numerous times with the
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (ESO) at the
Winspear Centre
The Francis Winspear Centre for Music is a performing arts centre located in the downtown core of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Opened in 1997, it is the home of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. The centre is named after Francis G. Winspear, who don ...
in
downtown Edmonton
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.
The current conductor of the choir is Orest Soltykevych.
Discography
The UMCE has released four recordings, That Old Sheepskin Coat (1992), The Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton LIVE! (2002), Malanka Suite (2006), and Kateryna (2007).
Tours
References
External links
Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton Official WebsiteAlberta Choral Federation Website
Canadian choirs
Musical groups established in 1984
Ukrainian-Canadian culture
1984 establishments in Alberta
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