Get closer to the music that moves and inspires you. At High River Gift of Music, we bring some of the best Canadian and international classical and global musicians to our community through concerts, masterclasses and outreach performances. Whether attending a concert, participating in a learning opportunity, or experiencing music in the community, we invite you to discover the joy, connection, and shared experience that live music brings.
2026-27 Season
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Honens Open Air
High River
A free family-friendly event in George Lane Memorial Park
Music fills the park in this family-friendly celebration of live music featuring Jon Kimura Parker, Élisabeth Pion, Winston Choi and MingHuan Xu.
Sunday October 25, 2026
Land’s End Ensemble
Bold, Breathtaking, Beautiful
Maria van der Sloot, Beth Root Sandvoss and Susanne Ruberg-Gordon invite you to venture to the edge of innovation in contemporary classical music.
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Sunday November 8, 2025
Jared Tailfeathers
with Zarabān
A free community concert at Munroe Barn in Sheppard Family Park • Santur & percussion
Spend an afternoon with local artist Jared Tailfeathers, and Farhad Khosravi and Daniel Stadnicki of Zarabān as they open a musical space for listening, play, and discovery.
Sunday November 29, 2026
Laila Biali
Wintersongs & Holiday Classics
Ease into the holidays with this gorgeous winter-inspired concert, as Juno Award-winning songwriter, pianist and vocalist Laila Biali welcomes us in with warm, jazz-infused melodies.
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Garneau String Quartet
with Philip Chiu
British Isle Echoes
Garneau String Quartet and Philip Chiu transport you to the fabled British Isles, performing classical selections as atmospheric and enchanting as the lands from which they came.
Saturday March 13, 2027
Solidaridad Tango
Tango Fantasia
Founder Aparna Halpé and the talented ensemble of Solidaridad Tango draw us into the elegance and the unruly spirit of an emotionally charged tradition.
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Sunday April 25, 2027
JiaJia Li
Free community event • Flute and Drum Under the Sunset
Adventure with flutist Jiajia Li as she presents music that bends between heritage and invention, holding both in the same breath.
We love to share the gift of music with you.
High River continues to support our audience by doing what we do best—sharing the extraordinary gift of music, which has such power to elevate, comfort and inspire.
We believe exceptional music should be accessible to all and strive to create meaningful opportunities for audiences of all ages to connect with artists and deepen their appreciation of the creative process.
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For your convenience, you may purchase tickets with cash or cheque in person at:
High River United Church
123 Macleod Trail S.
High River
Mon-Thurs: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Season passes on sale now!
Join our board of directors!
Be part of the incredible group who bring exceptional concerts and learning opportunities to High River and the Foothills. We are in search of new board members to help us as we celebrate music, nurture learning, and strengthen our community. Intrigued? We are accepting resumes now.
Dress circle access. No bow tie required.
Part of bringing our audience members closer to classical music involves making everybody feel at home. At a High River Gift of Music concert, the faces are friendly, the conversation is casual, and you can wear what makes you feel comfortable. (Well, maybe not your pajamas.)
Our relationships are instrumental.
There’s nothing that makes us happier than fostering a love of music! That’s why we work with our artists to present music education and outreach activities including school concerts, band clinics, masterclasses, and community performances.
Help us make music accessible
We can’t thank our incredible group of members, sponsors and donors enough for all that they do in helping us to present excellence in musical performance. Want to learn more about them – and how you can help?
Visiting High River
It may come as a surprise to discover that High River is just a short drive away. For instance, travelling from south to north Calgary can take longer than driving to High River. Our local community is people-focused, vibrant, and friendly – a fantastic place to spend time. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, High River is a warm and vibrant community offering gorgeous trails and parks, family and fine dining experiences, comfortable accommodations, and one-of-a-kind shops.
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Make a night of it!
As you arrive in High River, spend some time exploring this lovely little town and the local services and amenities on offer.
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Stay in touch with us! You’ll find details about our activities posted on our Facebook and Instagram channels, along with fun and quirky musical facts, and videos that allow you to continue enjoying the gift of music between live events.
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