| Founded in 1980 by Dr. Robert de Frece, Greenwood Singers has evolved into a versatile choir able to sing a variety of styles and genres from Renaissance to Broadway. It's eclectic programming has made its concerts popular with music lovers of all ages.
In the beginning, Greenwood Singers specialized in the performance of a capella music from different stylistic periods. Its programming has now expanded to include works from soloists, instrumental ensembles and chamber orchestra.
Greenwood Singers frequently performs with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in a variety of programs which have included Mahler's Symphony No. 8 (Symphony of a Thousand), Holst's The Planets, the concert version of Jerome Kern's Showboat, the ESO 1992 reunion with the British rock group, Procal Harum and are regulars at the annual family Christmas POPS concerts.
Greenwood Singers has also performed with the Alberta Baroque Ensemble and with the Alberta Ballet in its 2001 production of Orff's Carmina Burana. This Edmonton-based chamber is quite frequently heard on CBC Regional and National programming.
The choir sang for the 24th Biennial World Conference of the International Society for Music Education in 2000 and also sang for the opening ceremonies of the 8th IAAF World Championships in Athletics in 2001.
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