About

In the spring of 2003, a choir hung up its robes and closed its music. But the singers wanted to keep singing and bringing joy to their city, so Eclipse Chorus was born! 

Founded with key objectives including a desire to sing, to promote local and Canadian performers, composers and arrangers, and to be member-run, we incorporated as a non-profit known as 101047757 Saskatchewan Inc., operating as Eclipse Chorus.

Our first concert was in December 2003, to a sold-out venue. We followed that with another successful spring concert in spring 2004!  

Through the years, in addition to our concerts, we have sung at weddings and funerals, been the entertainment for corporate events, supported community occasions (such as the Santa Claus parade), performed national anthems at major sporting events, and enjoyed a few road trips along the way. Our dedication to practicing our parts—and to singing in general—has us singing frequently, together and on our own, in bars, on busses, in sectionals, and in backyards, whether planned or spontaneously.

With some original members, and many who have come and gone through the years, it is our delight to perform unique arrangements and compositions, fulfilling our mandate to support local and Canadian performers, composers and arrangers! Near and dear to our hearts are arrangements and compositions done specifically for Eclipse Chorus by our current and past directors and accompanists. What else can we say? We love to sing, and we hope you’ll join us, whether on the risers or in the audience. Every voice that sings and ear that listens keeps our group running year after year!

With a sizzling repertoire spanning a number of different musical styles, Eclipse creates a joyful musical spectacular you won't want to miss! The fusion of band, choral, and swinging arrangements brings energy and life to the choral music scene. Entertaining with classics from pop, gospel and jazz, we bring our own twist to the music with arrangements by Saskatchewan musicians. Audiences leave with a lift to their spirits and a spring in their step.

Vocalists are drawn from the community, with a broad and varied background in musical training. From rock bands to chamber music, our group members cover a spectrum of vocal experience! We also draw on some of Saskatoon’s best musicians for our smokin’ hot band and as guest artists at our performances.

Eclipse also has the mandate to perform as part of its repertoire music written or arranged by Canadian composers.   We not only look for published pieces, but also commission works and do our own arrangements.  So in addition to old favourites, you will have the pleasure of listening to pieces that are only performed by Eclipse!

Eclipse is an exciting and vibrant live musical experience that showcases the very best of Saskatoon’s musicians, arrangers, and performers. This singing group, led by director Roy Sydiaha, presents a stunning 25+ voice ensemble, accompanied by some of Saskatoon’s finest musicians including pianist Wes Froese. Join us for choral events that celebrate the sound, rhythm, and soul of Saskatoon!