Bringing exceptional music closer to you

Engaging concerts that feel like you're among friends

Discover how incredible music is inspired, composed and played

Get closer to the music that inspires you. At High River Gift of Music, we share exquisite, world-class music through concerts, masterclasses, school clinics and outreach performances. Our goal is to give our audience access to incredible music, while providing insight into how it is envisioned, composed and played.

Relax and enjoy engaging concerts by renowned local, national and international vocalists and classical musicians, in a comfortable atmosphere that feels like you’re among friends. 

2023-24 | A Season to Celebrate

 

Explore our season

Ticket Fees: To bypass online ticket fees, you may purchase tickets with cash or cheque in person at High River United Church, 123 Macleod Trail S., High River.
Mon-Thurs: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

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2023-24 Events

Wander with us on an imaginary journey to the meadows high above Canmore, where music and fantasy meet. Legend has it that the mountain fairies gather here to dance in the light of the full moon. Musical storyteller Samantha Whelan Kotkas and pianist Mark Limacher create an interactive experience that will delight children of all ages, interweaving fairy tales with melody to spark both imagination and a love of music.

Sunday March 10, 2024

Calgary Girls Choir Brava Vocal Ensemble

Young Musicians Extraordinaire

Artistic Director – Elaine Quillchini

Each year, High River Gift of Music is pleased to play a small role in helping to showcase Canada’s finest talented young artists with our Young Musicians Extraordinaire concert.  Brava, meaning capable, commendable and courageous, is the name the Calgary Girls Choir uses to describe this group of young singers who are just beginning to come into their own. The Brava choir explores a passion for creating beautiful sound while pushing the boundaries of choral excellence. We invite you to join in applauding the promise and potential of these rising young musicians.

Friday April 26, 2024

Elinor Frey with Rosa Barocca
Directed by Claude Lapalme

Early Italian Cello Concertos

cello and baroque orchestra

Step back to a flamboyant moment in musical history with cellist Elinor Frey and the Rosa Barocca ensemble under the direction of Claude Lapalme. This program featuring their 2023 Juno award-winning album highlights the spectacular flair of early Italian cello concerts from the Baroque era.

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.

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A season of celebration!

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.)

Bridge-Wolak-Mentorship program | High River Gift of Music

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.

Showcasing local talent

Each year, we select promising local artists to feature in our Young Musicians Extraordinaire event. We're proud of the role we play in placing these fine performers in the public eye, and of what they accomplish once they leave our stage.

Jacques Forestier and Luka Coetzee, April 2023

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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?

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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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Music and relaxation

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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Past Artists

Jane Coop, piano

Jane Coop, piano

Heather Henderson-Hyrhoriw

Heather Henderson-Hyrhoriw

Canadian Guitar Quartet

Canadian Guitar Quartet

Ian Parker, Piano

Ian Parker, Piano