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Conductor – Orest Soltykevych
President – Darcy Gulka

The Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton was formed in 1984 with the objective of developing, promoting and fostering a greater appreciation for the traditions of Ukrainian choral singing.

The chorus has performed extensively throughout Alberta as well as in Saskatchewan and British Columbia, including Expo '86 in Vancouver. It has sung the national anthems at Oiler hockey games and at the Canadian Football League's all-star game when it was held in Edmonton.

The group participated in the opening ceremonies at Festival '88 which celebrated the Millenium of Christianity in Ukraine. The choir sang for the President of Ukraine during his 1995 visit. In the summer of 1996 the male chorus represented Canada in the International Choral Festival in Missoula, Montana. In the year 2000 they performed in Dauphin, Manitoba at the Canadian National Ukrainian Festival.

A tour of Poland and Ukraine was a highlight in the year 2002. Also in 2002 the choir staged their own show at the Winspear Centre. In 2003 the choir performed the 'Malanka Suite'. This work was commissioned by the choir in honour of former chorister Taras Uzwyshyn. The work was composed by Willi Zwozdesky. The 'Malanka Suite' was recorded in early 2005 and released in January 2006.


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