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Burman University Singers

The Burman University Singers are commemorating a half-century of music ministry!

Under the direction of Dr. Wendolin Pazitka-Munroe since 1977, the main choir and the smaller chamber choir have gone by several different names over the years. Whether performing as the PAA Singers, CUC Singers, CUC/PAA Choral Union, or today's Burman University Singers, the purpose has remained the same: to carry the message of God's love in song to the campus community, across Canada and North America, and beyond. This is best captured in the choir's guiding Scripture verse, taken from Romans 15:6.

COME CELEBRATE FIFTY YEARS!

In honour of the choir's 50th anniversary under Dr. Munroe's direction, alumni from both the college and high school choirs are invited to come back to the Hilltop on the weekend of March 19-21, 2027 for the golden jubilee featuring music from the current choir as well as a mass choir of singers past and present.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register today as a singer and be part of the mass choir that performs during the Sabbath services at College Heights Church and at the Jubilee Concert on Saturday evening. Singers will receive the musical scores for the mass choir and an invitation to attend virtual rehearsals with the current BU Singers, as well as a commemorative gift package from the weekend.

Not a singer anymore? That's okay! Register as an alumni attendee to receive a commemorative gift package from the weekend.

REGISTER HERE

Registration for Alumni Singers closes January 15, 2027. Registration for Alumni Attendees and meals closes March 5. Only registered Alumni Singers will be able to participate in the mass choir.

Overview of the Weekend

subject to minor revision as details are confirmed

Friday, March 19

• Check-in

• Welcome luncheon*

• Mass Choir rehearsal

•BU Singers vespers program

Saturday, March 20

• Mass Choir special music for College Heights Church worship services

• Reunion lunch banquet*

• Jubilee Concert featuring BU Singers and Mass Choir

• Alumni & Friends Reception

Sunday, March 21

• Farewell brunch*

*optional events, separate registration required

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Upcoming Events for the 2026-2027 Season

  • November 27 & 28, 2026 - Get in the Christmas spirit with the choir's annual Christmas concert. With sacred songs from a range of genres, seats for this highly anticipated event fill up quickly, so plan now to attend.
    • Time: November 27, 7:30 pm; November 28, 5:00 pm
    • Location: College Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church on the campus of Burman University.
  • February 7, 2027 - Black Tie Dinner. A must-attend yearly event. Bring your favourite people and dress up for an elegant evening of delicious food for body and soul. Featuring music performed by the whole choir as well as soloists and smaller groups, this light-hearted evening is a true delight. 
    • Time: 7:00 pm
    • Location: The Vedge cafeteria on the campus of Burman University.
    • This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be available for purchase by the end of November.
  • March 19 & 20, 2027 - Celebrating 50 years of music ministry under the direction of Dr. Wendolin Pazitka-Munroe. Join us for two different programs featuring music from the current choir as well as a mass choir of alumni from the past fifty years. This will be a high weekend of praise and celebration for a half-century of ministry in music that you won't want to miss. 
    • Time: More details to come.
    • Location: College Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church on the campus of Burman University.

Unless otherwise noted, admission to all programs is free of charge. A freewill offering will be taken at certain events to support the choir's annual expenses including the spring tour.

Become a Choir Supporter

The Burman University Singers are able to continue our ministry of music thanks to the generosity of a whole "chorus" of donors. Students in the choir get more than a musical education -- they learn life skills and gain confidence that make them strong leaders in the community! Make a difference in the lives of choir members today with your gift.

There are several ways you can make a gift. Choose the one that best suits you.

  • Online HERE
    • Consider a monthly donation and help even more!
  • Cheque, payable to Burman University (Note "BU Singers" in the memo)
    • Mail to: Office of Advancement, Burman University, 6730 University Drive, Lacombe, AB T4L 2E5
  • E-transfer to donation@burmanu.ca (Note "BU Singers" in the memo)
  • Credit Card by phone, call 403.786.2533
  • US Donors making online gifts in US funds, click HERE (Note "BU Singers" in the comment box)
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