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 with renowned local, national and international vocalists and classical musicians, in a comfortable atmosphere that feels like you’re among friends.
2025-26 sEASON
Sunday September 7, 2025 | 2:30 pm
Honens Open Air High River
A free family-friendly event in George Lane Memorial Park
Viola, voice, storytelling, trombone, piano & harp
Join us in George Lane Memorial Park for this concert celebrating music and community. It’s free and everyone is invited!
Saturday October 25, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Illia Ovcharenko
Virtuosity Unleashed
piano
For award-winning pianist Illia Ovcharenko, his instrument is a companion which brings joy and reveals who he truly is. With it, he is making a name for himself as a force on the international stage.
Saturday November 30, 2025 | 3:00 pm
Spiritus Chamber Choir & Guests
Voices of the Winter Light
Join us to usher in the holiday season! Spiritus Chamber Choir and Spiritus Vocal Ensemble illuminate magnificent carols heralding the return of the light.
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Cameron Crozman & Meagan Milatz
Masterworks & Modernity
Cello & piano
Join us for a concert filled with nuance, texture and depth, as two accomplished artists contrast time-honoured works by European masters with innovative pieces by Canadian composers.
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Tom Allen & Friends
J.S. Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow
Story, harp and other musical accompaniment
Master storyteller Tom Allen invites you to travel the road of a young, impetuous genius. Through words and music, he and his friends tell the tale of of Bach’s long walk in the snow.
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Trio Fibonacci
Complete Harmony
Violin, cello & piano
Hailing from Montreal, this violin, cello and piano group sets a higher benchmark for ensemble artistry, serving as a beacon of innovation for Canadian musicians.
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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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: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tickets on sale August 1!
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.
Showcasing local talent
We are proud of our history in placing promising performers in the public eye, and of what they accomplish once they leave our stage.
Jacques Forestier and Luka Coetzee, April 2023
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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