Edmonton Choral Information

Edmonton Choir and Vocal Jazz Information

Venue

  • Choir performances and workshops will be in McDougall United Church.
  • The vocal jazz location performances and workshops is TBD.

Performances and Workshops

  • Performances and workshops happen on the same day.
    • Performances are 20 minutes in the morning.
      • Come at least 40 minutes before your PERFORMANCE time, as you will need to check in. You will have a 20 minute warmup.
    • Workshops are 50 minutes in the afternoon of the same day as your performance.
  • The Vocal Jazz performances and workshops take place in the 50 minute slot on stage.
  • Feel free free to stay and watch other ensembles perform. We love a good audience!

Music

  • There are no required standards for choirs or vocal jazz.
  • If you are looking for some repertoire ideas, visit our Master Repository.

Scores

  • All conductors must bring copies of scores for the adjudicators. Please note the number required below, in addition to the score you will be using yourself:
    • 3 copies of each selection for adjudicators

Bring a Friend!

  • Do you have a choir director friend who is looking for a festival this year? Log into the Director Dashboard and see how you can save some money on your final balance of fees!

The Cantando Festival Mass Choir

The mass choir is one of the highlights of the Cantando Festival.

  • The repertoire is decided in February and is both posted on the website and emailed to choral directors.
  • Directors need to order the piece and rehearse with their ensemble prior to the festival. It does not need to be memorized, but it is helpful.
  • Choristers are expected to attend the rehearsal Tuesday, time TBD but is typically around 5:15.
    • This can be a tight turnaround. Do not plan to order food and eat in the Winspear. They have requested that NO ENSEMBLES eat in the hall.
  • Register for the rehearsals on the Edmonton Clinics and Concerts page – accessible from the Director Dashboard.
  • The Mass Choir performs at the Tuesday night concert in the Winspear Centre for Music.

Mass Choir 2026 (this year’s selection will be decided in February 2027)