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McDougall United Church Choir
Who We Are and What We Do
The choirs at McDougall have a long history of making wonderful music in this historic church.
Today, our choir is non-auditioned and made up of ordinary people who sing extraordinary music. Some members are professional singers, some just sing for the love of it. Some read music, some don’t. All take pleasure in creating wonderful music
Their repertoire has evolved over the years. In the earlier times, they sang mostly classical music. These days, they sing a wide variety of music:
- Classical from several periods
- Spirituals
- Contemporary
- World Music
- Gospel
No matter the genre, the music is rich in heritage and contemporary in style.
Our Music Leaders
Director of Music & Conductor
 Kimberley McMann
B.Mus. Dalhousie University, Vocal Performance
M.Mus. University of Alberta, Choral Conducting
Kimberley McMann’s angelic soprano voice has been heard in multiple operatic roles with many different companies since making her home in Edmonton. As well, she is an accomplished conductor, and has worked with a number of prestigious and award-winning Edmonton choirs. She has also been the musical director and conductor for numerous popular musicals, and is currently the conductor for the Edmonton Metropolitan Orchestra. Her credentials go back to Celtic music, recording, touring, and performing at the Canada Winter Games.
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Pianist
 Dan Belland
Royal Conservatory of Music
Jazz and Popular Music, MacEwan University
Dan Belland is an award-winning composer, pianist, and music director based in Edmonton. He is classically trained, and went on to expand his musical palette in the areas of jazz and popular music. He has won awards for his original work in the areas of: composing competition, emerging composer competition, and young composers project. His orchestral music has been performed by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, and Edmonton Pops Orchestra.
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Guest Musicians
In addition to our Bösendorfer grand piano and organ, we introduce a variety of instruments and engage guest musicians to enhance our music and worship during the year.
We continually draw on local musicians and singers of the highest professional caliber to enhance our worship experience, offering a variety of talent from Edmonton’s musical community. Of particular note are musicians from the Edmonton Metropolitan Orchestra, operatic singers from the “Trinity Players”, and artists drawn from professional choirs in Edmonton.
Community Musical Events
McDougall United Church is one of the most popular concert venues in the City throughout the year. We are host to dozens of concerts, choirs, musicians and artists, music competitions, and special public events, both local, national and international.
As a venue, McDougall Church was the precursor to the Jubilee Auditorium and the Winspear Centre for Music. The acoustics in the church sanctuary are outstanding and have allowed for many breathtaking concerts over the decades.
We are able to seat 1,000 people, which includes the main floor and balcony and are fully accessible. For rental information, please Rentals.
Our resident choirs and performance artists include:
- Korora Choirs (formerly know as Kokopelli Choirs)
- McDougall Concert Association, Music Wednesdays at Noon
Music Wednesdays at Noon
Presented by the McDougall Concert Association
The McDougall Concert Association is in it’s 44th season of presenting outstanding artists in a FREE concert series during the Fall and Winter seasons.
The events are held in the Banquet Hall (lower level) of McDougall United Church and run from approximately 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. This is a bring-your-lunch event. Coffee and tea are available.
These concerts began in 1979, and since the beginning have been made possible through the work of volunteers, many private donors, the Edmonton Musicians’ Association, the Music Performance Trust Fund, and McDougall United Church.
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