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Da Camera Singers

DA CAMERA SINGERS

The mission statement of Da Camera Singers of Edmonton is:

"To exemplify the joy of choral singing through the presentation of
quality programs to the community for its entertainment and enrichment,
and to provide accomplished singers an opportunity to express the joy,
beauty and bond of choral singing in a chamber choir."

Da Camera Singers has been doing just that since its inception in 1961, making it Edmonton’s longest-standing chamber choir.

Each season Da Camera Singers presents three public performances and is often hired by various corporations to present short programs. The choir has been hired by the Alberta Baroque Ensemble and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Da Camera Singers is also called upon to provide paid performances for various individuals and corporate functions.

Da Camera Singers' repertoire primarily consists of a broad range of classical music from the Renaissance to the 20th century. In addition, the choir’s repertoire includes lighter secular music such as folk song arrangements and spirituals.