The Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton (UMCE) was founded in 1984 in

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, Canada, and has performed at many events and festival both in Canada and internationally. Performances include

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, the International Choral Festival, along with tours to

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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

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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 Website

Alberta Choral Federation Website
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