Mother’s Day Dailies
On May 10th 2020, we would have presented to you our Mother’s Day Fundraiser at the Chateau Lacombe. On the program was an eclectic selection of Arias, Lieder, Songs and Show-tunes! Our singers were completely free in their song choice, it simply had to relate to their own mother, or their motherhood.
So, we will bring some of these songs to you - virtually - over the next 10 days! Our singers have recorded their music at home, and we will present those daily inspirations through our newsletter, on Facebook and via youtube. You will hear some Mendelssohn, Rufus Wainwright, and folksongs. There will be additional material from the Pro Coro Canada archives, in particular The Way Children Sleep by Ugis Praulins. And, of course, we have some small surprises ready for you too!
We look forward to being part of your daily routines until Mother’s Day and we wish you well.
Pro Coro Canada
Ugis Praulins: The Way Children Sleep
Recorded LIVE June 2017 at the inaugural Edmonton International Choral Festival
Pro Coro Canada
Michael Zaugg, Conductor
Hope Littwin - Lullabye
Recorded LIVE with audience participation February 28th at the 2020 Choral Art Program at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Nurturing Pro Coro: Support Our Composer-In-Residence Program
Currently held by Venezuelan composer Alberto Grau, the position of Pro Coro Canada Composer-In-Residence aims to brings world-class composers to Edmonton to foster global musical partnerships, engage in cultural exchanges, and commission new choral works for one of Canada’s eminent professional choirs.
Past Composers-In-Residence: Paul Mealor (Wales); Ugis Praulins (Latvia)
Silent Noon: Graeme Climie
Netta Shahar - Lullaby: LullaBanff
Recorded LIVE with audience participation February 28th at the 2020 Choral Art Program at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Nurturing Pro Coro: Emerging Artist Interns
Selected by competitive audition and mentored by professional PCC singers, the four vocal artists perform alongside PCC and work with Artistic Director Michael Zaugg. Not only do the singers learn to work in a professional environment, they are paid for their work, and experience a competitive application process that includes a resume and letter screening process, interview and formal audition with the Artistic Director. A priority of the program is to offer frequent feedback to the interns through informal and formal evaluations.
Lord God of Abraham: Peter Malcolm
Dominik Dieterle - Lullaby: Evening Wish
Recorded LIVE with audience participation February 28th at the 2020 Choral Art Program at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Nurturing Pro Coro: Support our Emerging Conductor Program
The development of conductors is integral to a vibrant choral scene across our country. Every year, PCC selects three emerging conductors for the Emerging Conductor Program. The conductors have the opportunity to work with Michael Zaugg and PCC intensively over a period of 10 days – both in a one-on-one capacity and working with the choir. The conductors are also able to observe multiple conductors and choirs in the Edmonton area through their contact with PCC. Each ten-day period includes the opportunity for the conductor to perform in public with PCC.
A Mother’s Song: Michael Zaugg
Marie-Claire Saindon - Lullaby: Dors, Dors Petit Enfant
Recorded LIVE with audience participation February 28th at the 2020 Choral Art Program at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk: Kimberley Denis
Abide with me: Annette Martens (Soprano)
Nurturing Pro Coro: Support The Edmonton International Choral Festival
The Edmonton International Choral Festival is a unified celebration of Edmonton’s vibrant choral community. Support the festival to bring world-renowned artists, conductors, and choral enthusiasts from all over the world into Edmonton’s vibrant music community.
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Thomas LaVoy: White Stones
Soprano Solo: Annette Martens
Baritone Solo: Ben Ewert
Loch lomond: Sarah Schaub (Soprano)
Nurturing Pro Coro: Support Pro Coro #Connect
Pro Coro #Connect is a project-based choir that brings together young singers from across the Edmonton area to work in a professional-style environment with Artistic Director, Michael Zaugg. This choir works together on a bi-annual basis in order to support, connect and enhance the activities of Edmonton’s already vibrant youth choir tradition.
“Mass for Recovery: Phoenix Rising” - Jane Berry
Chase your Joy: A Lesson From My Mom
“This Mother’s Day, I’m sure the morning light will still come tinged with a hint of sorrow but I will take some time for music and recall with my daughter some of the lighter times we all shared. We’ll look through old photos and reminisce about Nanny’s strength, her passion, and her mischievous side.”
Composer and Pro Coro Alto Jane Berry reflects on her mother, and composing Mass For Recovery: Phoenix Rising for Pro Coro in her honour.
Nurturing Pro Coro: Support our Emerging Composer Program
A branch of the Pro Coro Emerging Artist Program, the Emerging Composers Program fosters an understanding of the professional choral instrument and how to compose for a professional ensemble. Composers work closely with the ensemble and our Artistic Director to workshop, revise, and discover their own works. They also participate in rehearsals to deepen their understanding of the scope of what a professional choir can do.
Please consider a donation to the Pro Coro Canada Operations Fund. Your gift helps support the Emerging Composer Program, our artists in isolation, and our capacity to provide new digital musical experiences during these challenging times.
