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:
I hope you are enjoying the beautiful
springtime. Happy Easter Greetings to all
of you. Choir Heimatecho and all our
members are doing well. We are proud
cultural and musical ambassadors with
dedicated members.
We perform regularly to bring beautiful
Austrian Folk Music to Centres all around
Calgary and out of town. At the moment
we practice Austrian Classical and
Traditional music for our next
performances. April 24th 2025 we sing at
the Holy Cross Manor, a Retirement
Centre.
Our Heimatabend is set for September 13th,
2025. An excellent Buffet Dinner will be
served, and there is wonderful
entertainment by the great German Male
Chorus. It is a special delight to hear their
voices. In addition, the Schuhplattler
Enzian will perform their new dances. Our
choir will sing the wonderful treasure of
Austrian Traditional Music.
Jeannie Park is our Choir Director. She
keeps us busy to practice what we have
been striving for the last 45 years. Music
brings people together with enjoyment and dedication. Choir practice is every
Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the
Austrian Cultural Centre. Please come and
share the music with us.
