Algoma Festival Choir to stage Made In Canada concert

The choir's all-Canadian program will feature music by Leonard Cohen, Bruce Cockburn, Oscar Peterson and Ian Tyson

Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:52pm

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The Algoma Festival Choir's patriotic 'Made In Canada' concert will showcase the rich tapestry of Canadian musical talent and cultural expression.Sault Ste. Marie Today

The Algoma Festival Choir will be presenting its 'Made In Canada' spring concert on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at The Machine Shop in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The concert will feature folk songs, classic ballads, and inspiring choral works composed by renowned Canadian artists.

Why it matters

The concert celebrates Canadian music and culture, showcasing the talents of the Algoma Festival Choir and welcoming special guests like the Indigenous youth drumming group Giigidoo Nimkii and the Algoma Conservatory Strings. It's an opportunity for the community to come together and appreciate homegrown artistic expressions.

The details

The Algoma Festival Choir's all-Canadian program will include works by Leonard Cohen, Bruce Cockburn, Oscar Peterson, and Ian Tyson. A highlight will be 'A Prayer for Spring,' a poem set to music by Sault Ste. Marie native Ryan LaRue, featuring violinist Anya Mallinger. The concert will also feature performances by the Indigenous youth drumming group Giigidoo Nimkii and the Algoma Conservatory Strings.

The concert will take place on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

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