About us

About our 40 years

About our 40 years

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 

Swiss choral singing

Swiss choral singing

https://houseofswitzerland.org/swissstories/society/swiss-choral-singing-tradition-unites

Our first conductor: Dan Breda

Our first conductor: Dan Breda

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 founding conductor of the Edmonton Swiss Men’s Choir and a past conductor of the Edmonton Philharmonic. He found great joy in his years as the music director of Trinity Lutheran Church. 

40th Anniversary

40th Anniversary

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. 

Run For Music (2020)

Run For Music (2020)

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.

Welcome 2021

Welcome 2021

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 in Facebook will be shown for all as well as music. We hope to post music in a format so that you can either listen or sing along to your favorite tunes, stay posted.

Toledo well done!

Toledo well done!

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 Toledoyes we will check out #happylilly

Un Passo dal Cielo Video

Un Passo dal Cielo Video

Photos from Winzerfest and Advent 2016

Photos from Winzerfest and Advent 2016

Singing with Elizabeths’ music class in St.Albert Singing with Nova Musica for the Pilgrims Hospice Singing at the Alberta Legislature The dignitary table at our Winzerfest 2016