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, November 2022

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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