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The
Corpus Christi Male Chorale was formed in the summer of 1996, had
its first rehearsal on September 11, 1996, and gave its first
performance in December of that year.
Since
then, the choir has performed regularly, in and around Calgary
as well as in various other locations, both in Canada and the
U.S. Under the direction of Daniel Bensler, the choir has grown
steadily, both musically and in size, although many of the current
members have been with the choir since its formation. Participation
in the choir provides members with the opportunity to socialize
with others and to have the enjoyment of making music through
the medium of choral singing. The choir's focus has been to participate
in celebrations and fundraising efforts for the benefit of local
churches, communities and relief agencies, as well as international
aid projects.
The choir
has built a large repertoire, sacred as well as secular, in a wide range
of musical styles, and continues to add new music each season. The chorus
has two recordings, which have been well received.
The first
CD, entitled "Let the Nations Sing", was recorded in the spring
of 2003 at First Mennonite Church, Calgary. All proceeds raised through
the sale of this CD and cassette go towards the relief, service, and
peace agency work of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).
The second
CD, entitled "A Christmas Collection of Music and Miracles",
was recorded in the fall of 2004 at Christ Church, Calgary. All proceeds
raised through the sale of this CD go towards the humanitarian inner-city
work of The Mustard Seed, Calgary.
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