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.
2024-25 Events
Sunday September 8, 2024
Honens Open Air High River
A free family-friendly event in George Lane Memorial Park
Piano, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and horn
Join us for a glorious concert in George Lane Memorial Park, as we celebrate togetherness, arts and culture, and the simple joy of spending time outdoors.
Presented in collaboration with Honens
Saturday October 5, 2024
Gryphon Trio
Redefining Chamber Music
Violin, cello and piano
Described as “a piano trio that plays with strength and unanimity … big, bold, almost orchestral performances” (The Los Angeles Times), the Gryphon Trio is redefining chamber music for a new millennium.
Sunday December 1, 2024
Calmus Choral Christmas Concert
Celebrating the Holiday Season
Vocal quintet
Join in a holiday celebration imbued with old-world charm, as Calmus Choral Ensemble returns to High River. This award-winning a cappella quintet from Germany presents a program spanning centuries of sacred and secular carols from Europe, Scandinavia, Russia and the Americas.
Friday, February 7, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Orontes Guitarists
Building Musical Bridges
Classical guitar.
Like the river from which they take their name, these Syrian musicians have crossed borders and cultural divisions and now bring their uplifting blend of baroque, flamenco and blues-inspired classical guitar to communities across Canada.
Presented in collaboration with Prairie Debut
Friday, April 11 2025
Sofia Fakely and
Charlotte Giraudeau
Young Musicians Extraordinaire
Cello and piano
We present two incredible emerging artists, cellist Sofia Fakeley and pianist Charlotte Giraudeau, as part of our mission to nurture and showcase local talent.
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
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
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
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 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.
