About

The Eastman Choral Association is 30 years strong! A non-profit organization founded in 1988 to enhance and promote the growth of choral activities in Manitoba’s Eastman Region, it is one of six regional affiliates of the Manitoba Choral Association committed to preserving and promoting Manitoba’s strong choral tradition.

EMCA is an energetic and busy organization, offering or advertising many choral opportunities: 

• Choral Workshop
  – a one-day event in October involving Grades 5-12 students)
  

• The Eastman Youth Choir
  – Grades 9-12 honours choir
  – two rehearsal weekends and one weekend tour (Sept/Oct)
  

• Sing for Peace Concert
  – featuring the Eastman Community Choir and special guests 
  – held in November
  

• Easter Sunrise Service
  – Easter morning
  – featuring the Eastman Community Choir and special guests
  

• Vespers Services
  – Sunday evening services of music, scripture + quiet reflection 
  – featuring the Vespers Choir (auditioned)
  

• Eastman Male Choir
  – perform at local morning church services
  – men’s ensemble 
  

• Accent Women’s Ensemble
  – 18+ auditioned women’s ensemble 
  – performing two concerts per season (January + June)
  

• Exaudi 
  – 18+ auditioned SATB ensemble
  – a focus on choral classics
  Currently on hiatus 
  

• Steinbach Children’s Chorus 
  – run through the Steinbach Arts Centre
  – ages 7-9
  

• Steinbach Youth Chorus
  – run through the Steinbach Arts Centre
  – ages 10-14
  

• Pat Porter Seniors Choir
  – run through the Pat Porter Active Living Centre