Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton

The Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton (UMCE) was founded in 1984 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and has performed at many events and festival both in Canada and internationally.[1][2] Performances include Expo '86, the International Choral Festival, along with tours to Ukraine, Poland, and Eastern Europe. Each year the UMCE hosts a Christmas concert, A Festive Mosaic.[3][4][5][6] A Festive Mosaic is hosted by the UMCE and hosts several different groups each year, including soloists, duos, and other choirs from the Edmonton region.[7] The concert is usually held at McDougall United Church.[3][8] The UMCE is also a member of the Alberta Choral Federation (ACF).[9] The UMCE has also performed numerous times with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (ESO) at the Winspear Centre in downtown Edmonton.[2][10]

The current conductor of the choir is Orest Soltykevych.[11][12]

Discography

The UMCE has released four recordings, That Old Sheepskin Coat (1992), The Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton LIVE! (2002), Malanka Suite (2006), and Kateryna (2007).[4][13]

Tours
YearLocation(s)Description
2014Latvia, Poland, Vienna
2011Ukraine
2002Poland, Ukraine
2000Dauphin, Manitoba
1996Missoula, Montana
1986Expo 86 – Vancouver, British Columbia

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References
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  3. todocanada. "The Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton presents A Festival Mosaic". To Do Canada.
  4. "Ukrainian Male Chorus – Ukrainian Pysanka Festival". Ukrainian Pysanka Festival.
  5. "A Festival Mosaic feat. Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton at McDougall United Church (Edmonton) on December 6, 2014 – YEG Live". YEG Live.
  6. "Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton". Global News.
  8. "Guest Performances". Edmonton Metropolitan Chorus.
  10. Paramagnus Developments Inc. "A Festive Mosaic". ShareEdmonton.
  12. Great West Newspapers, LP. "Ukrainian Male Chorus celebrates the world". St. Albert Gazette.
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