A Canadian men's choir with a Swiss flair
Dear fellow Edmonton Swiss Society (ESS) Members, It saddens me to inform you that Paul Ehrler, who was a founding member of the ESS, has passed away. He died one day before his birthday and would have turned 89 today. However sad this news is, …
Edmonton Swiss Men’s Choir – 40 Years of Music 1980/81- 2020/21 The concept of a Swiss Male Chorus was founded at an annual Landsgemeinde near Stettler, Alberta in June of 1980 by 10 Swiss compatriots, three of whom still sing with the Choir. In June of 1981 …
Daniel Stephan Breda Sr. passed away peacefully on November 22. He is survived by his wife Faye and children Dan (Lisa) grandchildren Helmi and Aili; Alice (Lawrence) grandchildren Martin and Jack; Steve and Bridget, and a large extended family. Dan was a music teacher, the …
The Winzerfest of 2020 would have been the celebration of the choirs 40th year but due to the Covid-19 pandemic it was cancelled. The original four members: Hans Voegeli, Karl Strickler, Tom Huwiler, and Werner Merlo were the first to meet and propose a choir. …
This annual fundraiser for community choirs in Edmonton and area still proceeded despite Covid. Hans, John and Ron did virtual walks with Margaret and Nathalie. Other members of the choir generously donated to the cause.
The fall Winzerfest of 2020 was to be our 40th anniversary celebration. The choir started in 1980. With the renovation of our website we hope to show you pictures of the people responsible for the development of the special choir. Links to the dynamic posts …
Four days of singing, socializing and consuming were enjoyed by all. Saengerfest 2018 is now history but we appreciate all the work that went into in it by all involved in Toledo
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