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:
Yes, Fall is here with great colours, and it’s a
special season to bring joy and anticipation.
November and December will bring snow. We the
choir have the wonderful job to bring music to all
the functions over the year.
On September the 28th we presented our
Heimatabend with guest choir the German
Canadian Male Chorus. It was a special delight to
hear the wonderful voices. An excellent buffet
Dinner was served and we danced to Jana and
Danny. The guests had fun enjoying the
outstanding musical performance and atmosphere.
In the month of October we had our next
performance held at Trinity Lodge Senior Centre
with a wonderful audience that loved our music
and had a great time. On Sunday the 17th of
November we are invited to sing and be part of the
morning Mass service at Bonifatius Church. This is
a big honour for our choir. Our choir Director
Jeanie Park keeps us busy with new Traditional
Austrian Christmas Songs, to showcase them.
We the choir members are happy to take part on
Sunday December the 8th at the University of
Alberta to proudly perform the Silent Night
Concert in Edmonton. We will continue to be the
musical ambassadors and contributing to the
Austrian culture with enjoyment and dedication.
Our Christmas party with family and friends will be
held on Friday December the 13th 2024 at the
Austrian Club where we celebrate another
successful year as a choir, together with good
food and lots of singing. Choir Heimatecho wishes
everyone for the Holiday Season the music of
laughter and friendship a Merry Christmas and a
Happy Healthy New Year 2025.
