WELCOME TO THE
CALGARY BACH CHOIR
BAROQUE & BEYOND
2026 / 2027 SEASON
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SONGS FOR ST. CECILIA
Sunday
22 November 2026
3:00 PM
Knox United Church
506 - 4th Street SW
Adult $30
Senior $25
Student 19+ $10
Student <18 Free
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Purcell:
Welcome to all the pleasures, Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, 1683, Z. 339
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Haydn:
Kyrie from St. Cecilia Mass, Hob: XXII / 5
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Vivaldi:
Lauda Jerusalem, RV 609
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JS Bach:
Sheep may safely graze, from Cantata 208
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JS Bach:
Cantata 50
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with guests:
UCalgary Chorus,
Kathryn Parrotta, director
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(program subject to change)
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CONSOLATION
AND LIGHT
Sunday
21 March 2027
3:00 PM
Knox United Church
506 - 4th Street SW
Adult $30
Senior $25
Student 19+ $10
Student < Free
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JS ​Bach:
Cantata 106 'Actus Tragicus'
Vivaldi:
Concerto for 2 Cellos in G Minor, RV 531
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Gjeilo:
Sunrise Mass
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(program subject to change)​
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LUMINOSITY
Sunday
13 June 2027
3:00 PM
Knox United Church
506 - 4th Street SW
Adult: $30
Senior: $25
Student 19+ $10
Student <18 Free
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Pachelbel:
Jauchzet dem Herrn, alle Welt - Psalm 100
Biebl:
Ave Maria (Angelus Domini)
Lauridsen:
Sure on this shining night
Stanford:
Magnificat in C Major
JS Bach:
'St. Anne' Prelude and Fugue, BWV 552
Gary Tong, pipe organ
Lauridsen:
Sure on this shining night
Whitacre:
Five Hebrew Love Songs​
Brahms:
Zigeunerlieder, Op. 103
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(program subject to change)
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SONGS FOR
ST. CECILIA
CONCERT PROGRAM
Sunday
22 November 2026
3:00 PM
Knox United Church
506 - 4th Street SW
Adult $30
Senior $25
Student 19+ $10
Student <18 Free
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Purcell:
Welcome to all the pleasures, Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, 1683, Z. 339
Haydn:
Kyrie from St. Cecilia Mass, Hob: XXII / 5
Vivaldi:
Lauda Jerusalem, RV 609
Bach:
Sheep may safely graze, from Cantata 208
Bach:
Cantata 50
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with guests:
UCalgary Chorus,
Kathryn Parrotta, director
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(program subject to change)
Calgary Bach Choir
Baroque & Beyond
Our Land Acknowledgement
In truth and reconciliation, the Calgary Bach Choir acknowledges that we gather together to create and enjoy music on the beautiful lands encompassing prairie, foothills and mountains called Moh’kins’tsis, which is the ancestral territory of the Siksikaisitapi: the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani and Amskapi Pikuni. We acknowledge all First Nations and Métis of Treaty 7 Lands: the Tsuut'ina and the Îethkabi which includes Beaspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney. We honour all generations – past, present and future – and all those who call Calgary and Southern Alberta their home and share this land in a spirit of peace, friendship and respect.
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Our Dedication to Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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The Calgary Bach Choir celebrates the beauty of baroque and classical music as performed and loved by musicians and audiences all over the world. We recognise that music in all its forms is a crucial element of culture, a part of what makes us uniquely human. We welcome all participants — singers, orchestral players, audience, volunteers, donors, and supporters — regardless of their age, education, ethnicity, gender, marital status, place of origin, race, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation or identity. Although the origins of our repertoire were in a time when many forms of discrimination were common, we are dedicated to equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, and a sharing of the music we love with all who welcome it.
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"It's difficult to express what happens to your heart when you engage with achingly beautiful music. The concert this afternoon was a reprieve from all worry; the forgotten joy of live music and the human voice in song was moving and memorable."
Cynthia S., audience member
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CALGARY BACH CHOIR is now auditioning choristers for all voice parts. If you're an alumnus of one of Calgary's many fine choruses and you love to sing the music of Bach, Handel, Vivaldi and other great composers from the Baroque or Classical era, you are encouraged contact us for an audition.
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We are celebrating our 38th season in 2025-2026 with three wonderful concerts, and we hope you can join us!
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CALGARY BACH CHOIR - BAROQUE & BEYOND
"...a significant voice in the early music landscape in Western Canada."
Stephan Bonfield, Calgary Herald
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The Calgary Bach Choir is a DYNAMIC organisation offering an exciting, three-concert season to Calgary audiences.
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Our auditioned choristers are adults from all walks of life who are PASSIONATE about classical music and the music of the Baroque period--its greatest composers--J.S. Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Purcell, and Bach's musical predecessors, contemporaries and heirs.
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We strive for musical EXCELLENCE in our performances. We provide experienced, auditioned, amateur choral singers with an INSPIRING and challenging opportunity to immerse themselves in this WONDROUS MUSIC and to experience the thrill of performing it with professional musicians for the public.
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We are a strong, welcoming, affirming and inclusive CHORAL COMMUNITY.
We nurture the next generation of artists by providing performance opportunities.
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We are a registered non-profit charitable organisation enriching the Calgary community with
GREAT CLASSICAL MUSIC since 1988.
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If you'd like to join us, click the "Get In Touch" button below to contact our Artistic Director, Terry Edwards.
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Calgary Bach Choir is proudly supported by grants from AFA and Calgary Arts Development, as well as by funds from AGLC and individual donors!
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Calgary Bach Choir, PO Box 30032, 6455 Macleod Trail S, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 2V8
FOR GENERAL ENQUIRIES OR TO REQUEST AN AUDITION
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To request an audition, in the message area please describe your voice part (SAT or B), your musical or vocal training and in which choirs you have sung. We will then contact you to set up an audition.
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We look forward to hearing from you!
ABOUT CALGARY BACH CHOIR
Inspiration through Music
In 1988 Christine Azad and Susan Lyle dreamed of creating a society with choir and orchestra to perform works by J.S. Bach and his contemporaries.​​​​​​​
In thirty-eight years of music-making we have created some remarkable memories with music spanning six centuries:
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Baroque and Beyond...
(* denotes Calgary Premier)
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Choral Music of J.S. Bach
B Minor Mass
Four Missa Breves
St. Matthew Passion
Christmas Oratorio
Easter Oratorio
Ascension Oratorio
Cantatas BWV 1, 4, 10, 12, 21, 26, 29, 32, 36, 39, 40, 41, 44, 50,
56, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, 70, 78, 79, 80, 82, 93, 95,
102, 106, 110, 119, 130, 137 (movements 1 & 5),140, 146, 147,
150, 151, 153, 182, 187, 191, 192, 196,199,
201, 208, 211, 212, 213 (movements 1 & 13)
Motets BWV 118, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, deest*, Anh 159
​Choral Music of Handel
Chandos Anthems 6a* and 10*
Dettingen Te Deum*
Dixit Dominus*
Four Coronation Anthems
Utrecht Jubilate
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Choral Music of Purcell
Birthday Ode for Queen Mary*, I was glad when they said unto me (Coronation Anthem 1685)*,
Jehova quam multi sunt hostes mei Z. 145*
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in G minor Z. 231*, Rejoice in the Lord Alway Z. 49,
Te Deum and Jubilate for St. Cecilia's Day
Welcome to all the pleasures - Ode for St. Cecilia's Day 1683 Z. 339
Choral Music of Vivaldi
Magnificat* ,Introduction and Gloria RV588*, Introduction and Gloria RV589,
Kyrie RV 587*, Credo RV 591*
Renaissance and Baroque Choral Music
Aichinger Regina coeli
Allegri Misereri
J Bach Unser Leben ist ein Schatten*
J Chr Bach Lieber Herr Gott*
JE Bach Unser Wandel ist im Himmel*
JM Bach Ach bleib bei uns*
Buxtehude Alles was ihr tut*, Das neugeborne Kindelein*, Magnificat anima mea*
Caldara/Bach Sanctus in D minor BWV 239*
Charpentier Messe de Minuit pour Noel, Te Deum
Durante/Bach Missa in C minor*
G Gabrieli Christmas Motets
Gesualdo - O vos omnes
Gletle Regina coeli*
Kuhnau Magnificat*
Lotti/Zelenka Missa Sancti Christophori*
B Marcello (arrangements) O Lord How Excellent - Psalm 8, The Heavens Declare - Psalm 19
Pachelbel Christ lag in Todesbanden, Magnificat X - P246
Palestrina/Bach Missa sine nomine*
Palestrina - Sicut cervus desiderat / Sitivit anima mea, Super Flumina Babylonis
Pergolesi Salve Regina II in C Minor, Stabat Mater
Pez/Bach Missa brevis BWV Anh 24*
Pitoni Cantate Domino, Lacrymosa from the Requiem, Laudate Dominum, Misericordia Domini
Praetorius Ein Kind geboren*, Choral Concerto - Halleluja Christ ist erstanden*,
Puer natus*, Vom Himmel hoch*, Wie schön leuchtet
Rameau 'Grand Motet' In convertendo*
Sances Ave Maris Stella*
D Scarlatti Miserere in E Minor, Stabat Mater* for 10-voice choir
Schein Zion spricht*
Schutz Magnificat*, Sei gegrüsset Maria*, Tröstet tröstet*,
Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen*
B. Strozzi Silentio nocivo*
Telemann Psalm 96*, Psalm 111*
Zelenka Magnificat*
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Choral Music of the Sons of J.S. Bach
CPE Bach Magnificat*
JC Bach Gloria in excelsis Deo*, Introit and Kyrie from the Requiem W E11*
Classical Choral Music
FJ Haydn - Little Organ Solo Mass Hob XXII:7
Mozart - Ave verum corpus KV 618, Kyrie KV 33, Regina coeli KV 108, KV 127, 276, Sancta Maria KV 273
Romantic Choral Music
Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 52, Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65
Mendelssohn Magnificat*, Verleih uns Frieden
Parry My delight and thy delight, What voice of gladness
Schubert An die Sonne, Der Gondelfahrer, Der 23. Psalm
Twentieth Century Choral Music and Beyond
Britten Rejoice in the Lamb
Duruflé Requiem
Gjeilo Sunrise Mass
Howells Like as the Hart
Lauridsen Les chansons des roses
J Riddell The Lord Is My Shepherd - The 23rd Psalm*
Tavener Song for Athene
R Thompson Alleluia​
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J.S. Bach Orchestral & Chamber Music
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4 Orchestral Suites
6 Brandenburg Concertos
Chorale Prelude 'Nun komm der Heiden Heiland'
Concerto in A minor, BWV 593 after Vivaldi Op. 3, No. 8
6 Suites for Solo Cello
Trio Sonata 3 for Organ
Concerto for Violin in A Minor, BWV 1041
Concerto for Violin in E Major, BWV 1042
Organ Concerto BWV 973 after Vivaldi's Concerto Op. 7 No. 8 RV 299
Organ Concerto BWV 596 after Vivaldi's Concerto Op. 3 No. 11 RV 565
Oboe Concerto in F Major, BWV 1053
Prelude & Fugue, BWV 532
The "Schubler" Chorales:
Wachet Auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645
Wo soll ich liehen hin, BWV 646
Wer nur den Lieben Gott lasst walten, BWV 647
Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, BWV 648
Ach, bleib' bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 649
Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter, BWV 650
Toccata & Fugue, BWV 565
Five Canonic Variations on "Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her", BWV 769
Vor deinen Thron tret ich hiermit, BWV 668
Passacaglia, BWV 582
Keyboard Concerto, BWV 1056
Concerto in C for 2 Harpsichords, BWV1061
Organ Concerto in D minor from Cantata 188
Concerto in D minor for 3 Harpsichords, BWV 1063
Concerto in A minor for 4 Harpsichords, BWV 1065
Trio Sonata, BWV 1035
Sinfonia, BWV 1046a
Prelude and Fugue in G Major for organ
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords in C minor, BWV 1060
Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1016
Prelude and Fugue, BWV 536
Prelude and Fugue, BWV 545
Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1015
Sonata for Flute and Harpsichord, BWV 1031
Sonata for Cello and Harpsichord, BWV 1027
Adagio, BWV 968
Preludes and Fugues, from Well Tempered Clavier - Book II
Praeludium, Fugue and Allegro, BWV 998
Sonata, BWV 964
Toccata, BWV 914
English Suite No. 2
Passacaglia and Fugue for organ, BWV 582
Sonata for Viola, BWV 1009
Trio Sonata, BWV 1044
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Orchestral Music of Various Composers
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Albinoni – Concerto for Piccolo trumpet, Op. 9 No. 2
Albinoni - Concerto for 2 Oboes in C Major
Avison / Scarlatti - Concerto Grosso No. 1
CPE Bach - Symphony Wq 177, Wq 179
JC Bach - Sinfonia Op. 3 No. 2
JCF Bach - Sinfonia in D Minor W 1:3
WF Bach - Adagio and Fuge in D Minor
Boccherini - Cello Concerto in B Flat Major
Boyce - Symphony in B Flat Major, Op. 2 No. 1
Boyce - Sinfonia
Corelli - Concerti Grossi, Op. 6 Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 "Christmas Concerto"
Corette - Symphonie des Noëls 2
Daquin - Grand Jeu et Duo 10
G. Gabrieli - Sonatas and Canzones for Brass Choirs
Handel – Concerto Grosso Op. 3 No. 1, Op. 6 No. 9, Op. 6 No. 11, Op. 6 No. 12
Handel - Trio Sonata in A Major
Handel – Trio Sonata, Op. 2 No. 5
J.L Krebs - Concerto for 2 Harpsichords in A minor
A. Marcello - Oboe Concerto in D minor
M. Richter / Vivaldi - The New Four Seasons - Vivaldi Recomposed
Schein - Canzon for brass ensemble
Telemann - Concerto in B Flat for Three Oboes, Three Violins and Continuo
Telemann - Don Quixote Suite for Strings
Vivaldi – Cello Concerto in B minor
Vivaldi – Bassoon Concerto in C Major
Vivaldi - Sonata for Cello and Keyboard, RV 46
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The Calgary Bach Choir is funded by Calgary Arts Development, AFA, ALGC Casino revenues, membership dues, and private donations.
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The Calgary Bach Society is a registered charitable society #88797 7049 RR001. Your donations are appreciated and tax deductible, too! For information about how you can donate to the Calgary Bach Choir, click on Support.
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