Bison Men’s Chorus Annual Spring Concert

The Bison Men’s Chorus, now directed by Stuart Sladden , has been in operation since September 1985. It is a is a 50 voice community-based chorus made up of graduate students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University of Manitoba and men from the greater Winnipeg area. The repertoire consists of traditional male chorus selections, spirituals, jazz arrangements, folk and art songs, sacred music, show pieces, and commissioned works. At both the 2012 and 2017 Winnipeg Music Festivals the Chorus was awarded the Helga Anderson Trophy for “the most outstanding performance by an adult community choir”. The Chorus presents at least one Christmas Concert, the proceeds of which are donated to local charities, and an annual Spring Concert. The Chorus also keeps very busy with performances outside of their own schedule. They have performed Haydn’s Creation along with the University of Manitoba Women’s Chorus and University Singers, with featured soloists Tracey Dahl, Mel Braun and Robert McLaren, and the University of Manitoba String Orchestra under the baton of Earl Stafford. The Bison Men performed with the WSO under Henry Engbrecht in the recent performance of Mendolssohn’s “Elijah”. As well, the Chorus participated in the Opening Ceremonies of the Arthur Mauro Center for Peace and Justice as a part of the 250 voice choir and instrumental ensemble under the direction of Zane Zallis. The group has also performed at national and international events in Vancouver, Banff, Fargo North Dakota, Morris, Crookston and St. Paul Minnesota, and Eau Claire Wisconsin. Locally, the chorus participates joint performances with local musical groups, and in ‘Mini Herd’ performances throughout the community at venues such as Personal Care Homes, Hutterite Colonies, and Senior Citizen Housing developments. The Bison Men’s Chorus is essentially a group of men who sing for the love of good music and fellowship. We welcome new members. Auditions are not required. Contact us at: info@BisonMensChorus.ca or http://www.BisonMensChorus.ca