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  Calgary Boys Choir    (est. 1973) Classical Choir of Men and Boys 
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Calgary Boys Choir Founded in 1973, the Calgary Boys Choir consists of four choirs: the Young Singers, the Intermediate Choir, the Touring Choir and the Alumni Choir. Increasing levels of skill in vocal technique, aural musicianship and sight-reading are developed in a supportive environment that fosters dedication and self-esteem.

Under Douglas Parnham, founder and artistic director 1973 to 1991, the Choir grew from 14 members to over 100. Gerald Wirth was artistic director from 1991 to 1998, at which time he returned to his native Austria to become senior director with the Vienna Boys Choir. Jean-Louis Barbier, Artistic Director from 1998-2000, came to us from France. Ms. Arlie Langager, with her extensive background of solo and choral conducting, was Artistic Director from 2000 to 2003. The current Artistic Director of the Calgary Boys Choir is the well-known bass-baritone performer, Paul Grindlay.

The excellent training the choristers receive has resulted in a number of awards in competition including from the Florida International Boychoir Festival, Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival, Alberta Music Festival Association, Canadian Choral Festival and the Bournemouth Music Festival (U.K).
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Calgary Boys Choir - Hearts Ascending
Hearts Ascending ( , CD) 1998
Featuring Alex Birnie   Calgary Boys Choir   Matthew Sommers  
2-CD compilation. Disk one is a collection of traditional works. Disk two is music from "The Little Prince", an opera for young boys written by Gerald Wirth, from the classic children's book. The main soloist is Alex Birnie.
  1.   Amazing Grace   CD 1
  2.   Jago Kundalini Ma  
  3.   Ancient Mother  
  4.   Namo, Namo Maria  
  5.   Jerusalem  
  6.   Praise Ye the Lord  
  7.   Allah Hu  
  8.   Stabat Mater (Pergolesi) - Stabat Mater Dolorosa  
  9.   Cujus Animam gementem  
10.   O quam tristis et afflicta  
11.   Que morebat et dolebat   Alto Soloist Matthew Sommers
12.   Quis est homo qui non fleret  
13.   Vidit suum dulcem  
14.   Eja mater, fons amoris   Alto Soloist Matthew Sommers
15.   Fac, ut ardeat cor meum  
16.   Sancta mater, istud agas  
17.   Fac, ut portem christi mortem   Alto Soloist Matthew Sommers.
18.   Inflammatues et occensus per te virgo  
19.   Quando corpus morietur  
20.   Preludium   CD 2
21.   Prologue  
22.   Duet, Narrator - Little Prince  
23.   Astronomer  
24.   Dialogue 1, Narrator - Little Prince  
25.   Rose  
26.   Conceited Man  
27.   King  
28.   Businessman  
29.   Lamplighter  
30.   Geographer  
31.   Snake  
32.   Echo  
33.   Rose Garden  
34.   Fox  
35.   Switchman  
36.   Dialogue II, Narrator - Little Prince  
37.   Well  
38.   Prince Aria  
39.   Epilogue  
40.   Postludium  
Available at   Calgary Boys Choir The Calgary Boys Choir does not currently have online ordering. You will have to contact the office to purchase a recording.
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Spirit of Harmony ( , CD) 1994
Featuring Calgary Boys Choir  
This album cantains songs which emphasize the idea's of world peace and harmony. Along with some "beefed" up songs such as a version of the Hellelujah Chorus.
  1.   If You Believe   Words and Music by Jeff Leitl Arrranged by Bruce Leitl
  2.   Tell Me Why   Words, music and arrangement by Jeff Leitl, Bruce Leitl, and Shannon Gaye
  3.   Wings of Hope   Words by Shannon Gaye Music and Arrangement by Bruce Leitl
  4.   Om Namaste Ganapataye   Words from an ancient Sandskrit Sing Music and arrangement by Gerald Wirth
  5.   Song of the Seekers   Words by Leslie Lane Music and Arrangement by Gerald Wirth
  6.   Binati Suniye   Words and Music by H.H.Shri Mataji Mirmala Devi Arrangement Gerald Wirth
  7.   Hellelujah   Music by George Fredrick Handel Arrangment by Gerald Wirth
  8.   We've Got Good News to Tell!   Words, Music, and arrangement by Don Besig
  9.   Ain't Got Time To Die   Words, Music, and arrangement by Hall Johnston
10.   Hard Times Come Again No More   Words and Music by Stephen Foster Arrangement by Donals Moore
11.   Sag Mir Papa   Words by Gerald Wirth Music and Arrangement by Bruce Leitl and Gerald Wirth
12.   Hymn To Freedom   Words by Harriette Hamiliton Music by Oscar Peterson Arrangment by Gerald Wirth
13.   Paz Para El Mundo (Give Peace a Chance)   Theme by John Lonnon and Paul McCartney Arrangment by Bruce Leitl and Gerald Wirth
Available at   Calgary Boys Choir The Calgary Boys Choir does not currently have online ordering. You will have to contact the office to purchase a recording.
Calgary Boys Choir - Jubilate
Jubilate ( WRC8-6633, CD) 1992
Featuring Calgary Boys Choir  
A collection of festive holiday music.

Music director: Gerald Wirth
Piano: Bev Monro
Organ: John Vandenbeld
Flute: Marja Butterworth

Calgary Boys Choir Soloists:
Oliver Ho, Michael Holton, Kristjan Stephansson, and Christopher Willott

Recorded at Jack Singer Hall, June 13 & 14, 1992

Calgary Boys Choir - Christmas
Christmas (Private Label , LP)
Featuring Calgary Boys Choir  
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