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Mission
Statement
It
is the goal of Bow Valley Chorus to offer challenging and rewarding singing
and playing opportunities derived from the classical choral repertoire to
singers and musicians living in the communities of Lake Louise, Banff,
Canmore, Exshaw and Lac des Arcs, Alberta. Our mission is then to present
performances of these classical choral works at the highest possible level
along with orchestral accompaniment to our audience and together, come to
understand, appreciate and ultimately celebrate the choral experience.
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History
The
50 member Bow Valley Chorus under the inspiring musical direction of John
Goulart has become an integral part of the Bow Corridor Arts Community which
encompasses the communities of Lake Louise, Banff, Canmore, Exshaw and Lac
des Arcs, Alberta. Since its genesis in
1999 as a small church choir, Bow Valley Chorus has now evolved into an
outstanding semi-professional choir. The Bow Valley supplies the chorus
with a rich source of musical talent and the dedicated choir members meet
once a week for rehearsals, alternating monthly between Banff and Canmore
in preparation for the semi-annual performances and fundraising concerts. Bow Valley Chorus is supported by: donations from our Friends of
Bow Valley Chorus campaign, funds awarded from various agencies
through the grant application process, our valued sponsors and through ticket
sales.
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Past performances include:
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Bernstein |
Chichester
Psalms (2009) |
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Faure |
Cantique De Jean Racine (2004) Requiem (2004) |
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Handel |
Messiah (1999-2005) |
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Haydn |
Lord Nelson Mass (2003) |
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Mozart |
Ave
Verum Corpus (2003, 2006) Great Mass in C Minor (2001)
Requiem (2000,2006) Te Deum (2009) Vespers (2007) |
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Rutter |
Magnificat (2005) Mass of the Children (2008)
Requiem (2002)
Te Deum (2005, 2008) The Reluctant Dragon (2006, 2008)
Selection
of Christmas Carols (2006, 2008) |
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Vivaldi |
Gloria (1999, 2002, 2009) |
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These performances along with full orchestral accompaniment have been
enthusiastically received by audiences in Banff, Canmore, Cochrane and
Calgary. |
Bow
Valley Choral Society is a registered charity that is governed by an executive
board that is elected by the choir membership. The Annual General
Meeting is held each year in the spring.
Charitable # 87471 1914 RR0001
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