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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 Centreindowntown Edmonton.[2][10]
The current conductor of the choir is Orest Soltykevych.[11][12]
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]
Year | Location(s) | Description |
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2014 | Latvia, Poland, Vienna | |
2011 | Ukraine | |
2002 | Poland, Ukraine | |
2000 | Dauphin, Manitoba | |
1996 | Missoula, Montana | |
1986 | Expo 86 – Vancouver, British Columbia |
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