Music Director: John Goulart
John Goulart established Bow Valley Chorus in 2001. In the year 2000, John was also the musical director of the Bow Valley Millennium Choral Event, where he conducted the 100 voice Bow Valley Millennium Choir in performances of Mozart's Requiem at the Banff Centre, accompanied by full orchestra which included members of the Calgary Philharmonic. In 2005, John was selected as one of six international participants in the National Conductor's Symposium, where he collaborated with Master conductor Jon Washburn, and also conducted the Vancouver Chamber Choir in concert. John was the proud recipient of the prestigious 2013 Con Spirito Award from the Alberta Choral Federation. This award recognizes the spirit and dedication of individuals and their commitment to choral music in their local community.
John also enjoys the reputation of being one of Canada's finest guitarists. He is an international prize winner and has appeared with several of Canada's leading orchestras, including the Calgary Philharmonic; Regina Symphony; Northern Chamber Orchestra; Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Orchestra and the Orchestre de Concerts Populaire (Montreal Symphony). His award winning recordings have received extensive airplay on CKUA Radio in Alberta and across Canada on the CBC Radio Network. John is also a sought after adjudicator and teacher and continues to perform concerts, record, produce, adjudicate, and conduct masterclasses.
John Goulart established Bow Valley Chorus in 2001. In the year 2000, John was also the musical director of the Bow Valley Millennium Choral Event, where he conducted the 100 voice Bow Valley Millennium Choir in performances of Mozart's Requiem at the Banff Centre, accompanied by full orchestra which included members of the Calgary Philharmonic. In 2005, John was selected as one of six international participants in the National Conductor's Symposium, where he collaborated with Master conductor Jon Washburn, and also conducted the Vancouver Chamber Choir in concert. John was the proud recipient of the prestigious 2013 Con Spirito Award from the Alberta Choral Federation. This award recognizes the spirit and dedication of individuals and their commitment to choral music in their local community.
John also enjoys the reputation of being one of Canada's finest guitarists. He is an international prize winner and has appeared with several of Canada's leading orchestras, including the Calgary Philharmonic; Regina Symphony; Northern Chamber Orchestra; Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Orchestra and the Orchestre de Concerts Populaire (Montreal Symphony). His award winning recordings have received extensive airplay on CKUA Radio in Alberta and across Canada on the CBC Radio Network. John is also a sought after adjudicator and teacher and continues to perform concerts, record, produce, adjudicate, and conduct masterclasses.
David LeReaney, as Scrooge
David LeReaney’s career as a professional actor spans 38 years and over 300 stage and media productions.
Recent theatrical appearances – for Calgary Opera: SOUTH PACIFIC, as well as THE MIKADO, CANDIDE and PIRATES OF PENZANCE; VALLEY SONG in Rosebud; KING KIRBY at Sage Theatre, OF MICE AND MEN for Spirit Fire Theatre, and director of HESS at the Motel theatre. AWARDS: 1993 Best Actor and 2007 Best Narrator AMPIAS, the 2000 COHEN AWARD for significant contribution to Calgary theatre and the 2010 Supporting Actor BETTY MITCHELL AWARD.
David is also a dialect and acting coach, (most notably FARGO season 2 and 3). See also www.davidlereaney.com and David LeReaney on IMDB.com
David LeReaney’s career as a professional actor spans 38 years and over 300 stage and media productions.
Recent theatrical appearances – for Calgary Opera: SOUTH PACIFIC, as well as THE MIKADO, CANDIDE and PIRATES OF PENZANCE; VALLEY SONG in Rosebud; KING KIRBY at Sage Theatre, OF MICE AND MEN for Spirit Fire Theatre, and director of HESS at the Motel theatre. AWARDS: 1993 Best Actor and 2007 Best Narrator AMPIAS, the 2000 COHEN AWARD for significant contribution to Calgary theatre and the 2010 Supporting Actor BETTY MITCHELL AWARD.
David is also a dialect and acting coach, (most notably FARGO season 2 and 3). See also www.davidlereaney.com and David LeReaney on IMDB.com
Erin Moore, Soprano Soloist
Erin Moore holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from the University of Alberta, a Music Diploma in Voice from Red Deer College and a Specialist Certificate in Vocal Styles from
Berklee College of Music Online. She has been a member and soloist with the Central Alberta Homeschool Choir, the Ihana Youth Choir, and the University of Alberta Madrigal Singers. She has also released a solo album of hymns and spirituals titled Wayfaring Stranger. Past operatic roles include Gianetta in Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore (UAlberta Opera Theatre) and the Moon in the Canadian premier of Jonathan Dove’s The Enchanted Pig (UAlberta Opera Theatre).
A regular member of the Calgary Opera Chorus, Erin has appeared in Calgary Opera’s productions of Bizet’s Carmen, Mason Bates’ The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs, Verdi’s Macbeth, and Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro. Upcoming engagements include singing with the Calgary Opera Chorus in Calgary Opera’s production of Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore and joining the chorus of the Firebird Symphony & Chorus for Mozart’s Requiem. When she’s not on stage, Erin enjoys teaching voice and piano lessons, reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband.
Erin Moore holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from the University of Alberta, a Music Diploma in Voice from Red Deer College and a Specialist Certificate in Vocal Styles from
Berklee College of Music Online. She has been a member and soloist with the Central Alberta Homeschool Choir, the Ihana Youth Choir, and the University of Alberta Madrigal Singers. She has also released a solo album of hymns and spirituals titled Wayfaring Stranger. Past operatic roles include Gianetta in Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore (UAlberta Opera Theatre) and the Moon in the Canadian premier of Jonathan Dove’s The Enchanted Pig (UAlberta Opera Theatre).
A regular member of the Calgary Opera Chorus, Erin has appeared in Calgary Opera’s productions of Bizet’s Carmen, Mason Bates’ The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs, Verdi’s Macbeth, and Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro. Upcoming engagements include singing with the Calgary Opera Chorus in Calgary Opera’s production of Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore and joining the chorus of the Firebird Symphony & Chorus for Mozart’s Requiem. When she’s not on stage, Erin enjoys teaching voice and piano lessons, reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband.
Executive Board
President: Linda Heywood
Vice President
Treasurer: Tom Paasuke
Secretary: Elena Silvestroff
Music Director: John Goulart
Board Members
Members at Large: Alexine Murray, Dr. Jean Michel Worms
