The Austrian mixed Choir “Heimatecho” has been singing together since 1980 when a group of members of the Austrian-Canadian Society got together to rehearse some traditional songs for the Christmas party at the newly opened Austrian-Canadian Cultural Centre. Over the years 30 singers joined the choir, which performs at various club functions and also sings at senior homes and hospitals. New singers are always welcome to join the choir. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
For more information please call Frieda Foidl 403 246-0259.
Choir Report
Dear Friends and Members:
We the choir members have been on our summer
vacation and enjoying all the time with family and
friends. It has been a great summer, very hot but
with lots of sunshine. In July we had our B.B.Q. at
Claudia Bosch’s beautiful garden. We had great
weather, super food and lots of fun singing and
socializing. It was great to be together. All our
choir members have been very healthy and active.
Today, we are still 21 active members that
enthusiastically carry on our Austrian Culture, led
by our choir director, Jeannie Park. We are grateful
to be able to share the wonderful treasure of
singing Austrian traditional folk and classical
music.
Practice will begin on Thursday, September 15th. We
will start rehearsing for our first performance at
the Austrian National Holiday and for the 27th of
October concert at the Trinity Lodge Senior Centre.
Music brings people together and it lifts up the
spirit. For those of you who would like to start
singing, please drop in and visit us during practice.
Practice is on Thursday evening from 7 pm to 9 pm
at the Austrian Canadian Society Club. Please come
and share your love of music with us!
Thank you to all who celebrated Heimatabend with
us on June 4th! Many thanks to the German Men’s
choir directed by Susan Woodward, Schuhplattler
Enzian Dance group, Danny & Jana and our MC
Gerhard Pflug. Thank you for making it a fun
evening. Enjoy the rest of the summer.
