Founded in 1980 by Robert de Frece, Greenwood Singers is dedicated to the performance of all types of choral music “from Renaissance to Broadway.” The choir’s eclectic programming has made its concerts popular with Edmonton audiences since its debut in 1981.

In the beginning, Greenwood Singers specialized in the performance of a cappella music from different stylistic periods. Its programming has now expanded to include works with soloists, instrumental ensembles and chamber orchestra.

A versatile ensemble, the choir has performed frequently with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in a wide variety of programs which have included Mahler’s Symphony No. 8, Holst’s The Planets, family Christmas concerts, the concert version of Jerome Kern’s Showboat, Orff’s Carmina Burana (with Alberta Ballet) and the ESO’s 1992 reunion with the British rock group, Procol Harum.

Greenwood Singers has also performed with the Alberta Baroque Ensemble and has been heard on regional and national broadcasts on CBC Radio-Canada. In the summer of 2000, Greenwood Singers performed at the 24^th Biennial World Conference of the International Society for Music Education and in the summer of 2001, sang for the opening ceremonies of the 8^th IAAF World Championships in Athletics.

The choir has released four CDs, produced by Arktos Recordings: WinterGreen: Songs of Christmas (1996), Home for the Holidays (1999), Randall Thompson: Ode to the Virginian Voyage / Frostiana (2002) and Joy to the World: Music for Advent & Christmas (2009). 

Donations

The Greenwood Chamber Singers Society is a Canadian Registered Charity: BN80335 9223 RR0001.

If you have enjoyed coming to our concerts and have always wanted to help us continue to produce wonderful music but were not sure how, why not consider becoming a donor? Donation categories are as follows:

Friend: Under $100
Contributor: $100 - $199
Donor: $200 - $499
Patron: $500 - $999
Benefactor: $1,000 and Above

If you would like to become a supporter of Greenwood Singers, please send your cheque payable to "The Greenwood Chamber Singers Society" to:

Benjamin Evans, Treasurer
Greenwood Singers
10026 - 97 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T5K 0B1

Official Tax Receipts will be issued for any donation of $20 or more.