2025 – 2026 Concerts

Stabat Mater
A Joyful Noise – thursday choir
Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church (10025 105 St NW, Edmonton)

As the dark days of winter give way to the growing light of spring and the approach of Easter, A Joyful Noise – thursday choir offers a moving program of substantial choral works that trace a powerful emotional journey—from grief and sorrow to radiant joy.

From the deepest shadow of Christ’s death comes a mother’s anguished lament in Josef Rheinberger’s Stabat Mater. This lush Romantic setting of the Passiontide hymn captures Mary’s pain and turmoil at the foot of the cross through richly expressive harmonies.

Offering a moment of solace, Felix Mendelssohn’s Hear My Prayer sets the words of Psalm 55 for soprano solo, organ, and chorus. The work unfolds from quiet supplication to gentle consolation, culminating in the beloved “O for the wings of a dove.” We are delighted to feature AJN’s own Jessica Wagner as soprano soloist, with guest organist Wendy Nieuwenhuis.

In joyful contrast, and as a new adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus reaches television screens, we celebrate the brilliance and exuberance of a young Mozart with his Missa Brevis in F (K.192), often called the “Little Credo Mass” for its repeated declarations of faith. Written when Mozart was just 18, this sparkling example of Salzburg sacred music comes alive through the combined forces of soloists, orchestra, and choir.

Tickets:
Advance tickets: $20 available online at edmontonarts.ca or email us at info@ajoyfulnoisechoir.ca
At the door: $25

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Christmas Oratorio
A Joyful Noise – monday & thursday choirs
Sunday, December 14, 2025 – 4:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church (10025 105 St NW, Edmonton)

Join A Joyful Noise – monday and thursday choirs as they come together for the Canadian premiere of Bob Chilcott’s Christmas Oratorio, along with some festive favourites.

Chilcott’s Christmas Oratorio offers the perfect blend of tradition and freshness — a retelling of the Christmas story in a new musical language that is at once lyrical, vibrant, and deeply expressive.

For this hour-long work, A Joyful Noise is thrilled to collaborate with Coyote Brass and their director Kevin Yue, along with organist Wendy Nieuwenhuis and flautist Jessica Fereira. The performance is conducted by AJN Artistic Director Roderick Bryce, featuring soloists Ian Bannerman, tenor (also conductor of monday choir) and Lesley Dolman, mezzo-soprano.

The program will also include a selection of beloved seasonal pieces — a joyful way to welcome the warmth and wonder of the Christmas season.

Tickets:
Advance tickets: $20
At the door: $25

To get tickets you can purchase online by clicking the link below, or contact us at info@ajoyfulnoisechoir.ca.