Join Out of the Blue Chorus for Our FIFTH Season!

First Rehearsal of Fall 2025
Tuesday, September 23rd

Weekly Rehearsal Details

📍 Where: St. Thomas United Church, North Calgary (Hawkwood)

🕖 When: Tuesday Nights, 7–9 pm

We’re excited to be celebrating the Fifth Season of singing at OOTB Chorus!

Over the years, we have continued to grow our vibrant community where voices and friendships come together in harmony and community. Each season has brought new songs, new faces, and new memories—and this milestone year is no exception.

There are NO AUDITIONS; you can join any time during the choir year!

We welcome all voices and levels of experience - whether you're an experienced singer or new to singing, you’ll find a warm and inclusive musical community here.

At Out of the Blue Chorus, we celebrate community and the joy of singing together. Every week is a chance to lift your voice, connect with others, and share the magic of rock, pop, gospel, and folk music in harmony.

This fall, sing songs featuring music by legendary artists like:
Bob Dylan, Darius Rucker, Carole King, Louis Armstrong, and The Beatles, along with a medley of Christmas classics!

Rehearsal Dates
Fall Session 2025

September 23rd - December 13, 2025

2026 Infomation Coming Soon.

Sing.

Singing is at the heart of the OOTB Chorus.

As a non-auditioned group, we believe everyone has a voice worth sharing, regardless of experience or skill level.

We encourage our members to embrace their unique vocal qualities, enjoy singing while improving their vocal skills through fun and supportive rehearsals and professional coaching, and enjoy a diverse repertoire that enriches our collective sound.

Connect.

Connection is the cornerstone of our community.

We aim to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment where members can build meaningful relationships through the shared love of music. Connecting strengthens our choir's sense of unity and belonging.

We also aim to connect with our audience, reaching out through our performances to inspire others with our energy and passion.

Belong.

We are committed to creating a space where everyone feels welcome and valued, regardless of background, experience, or identity.

OOTB Chorus celebrates diversity and believes that our differences make us stronger and the music we sing richer.

We strive to create an inclusive environment where every member feels they belong, their voice matters and their presence is valued.

Inspire.

Share your passion for music and singing through vibrant rehearsals and performances that uplift and motivate.

At OOTB Chorus, we believe that bringing enthusiasm and energy to rehearsals helps inspire our audiences and each other. Fostering a fun and upbeat atmosphere in our weekly rehearsals and performances, we celebrate a space where members can grow personally and musically, experiencing the joy of making music together.

Songs & Music

This Fall, OOTB will sing songs by…

Carol King, Bob Dylan, Darius Rucker, Louis Armstrong, a medley of Christmas classics, and more!

As a member, you will gain exclusive access to our Members Area. Here, you'll find a trove of resources, including sheet music and practice audio for all the songs we sing throughout the year, concert preparation materials, and our weekly newsletter.

We're here to support your musical journey every step of the way and value connecting you to our choir community.

Concert Schedule

Fall/Christmas Concert

When: Saturday, December 13th, 2025

Out of the Blue Chorus is pleased to join the
Calgary Youth Singers for a Saturday afternoon concert on December 13th, 2025.

This collaborative performance brings together two of their fantastic choirs: ACT3 & ENCORE, for an afternoon of music and community connection.

We look forward to sharing the stage and celebrating the joy of singing together!

Time, location, and other details are
coming soon!

JOIN US AT ANY TIME!

Tuesday Nights 7-9 pm
St. Thomas United Church, North Calgary

We welcome anyone who desires to sing and make music with others in a supportive and inclusive community to register for a FREE SING & SEE—a no-obligation rehearsal where you can experience the energy of an OOTB rehearsal and see if it’s the right fit for you.

Our Fall Session weekly rehearsal schedule allows you to choose your preferred date for your Sign & SEE, giving you the freedom to plan your participation.

We would love to welcome you to an OOTB rehearsal.

Hear from our Members…

  • "A Fun and Loving Community"

    “I love to sing and have found the most fun and loving community to be a part of in Out of the Blue Chorus! We sing songs from different eras and always find ourselves dancing to the music! I’m so thankful that Tyler is our director.”

    • Cathie S.

  • "Super Fun with Lots of Laughs"

    “Super fun evenings, great folks, lots of laughs! Tyler has so much energy and is a true professional. I highly recommended this fun choir community!”

    • Norma B.

  • "Joining this choir is one of the best things I have done for myself in a long time!"

    “After joining this choir I noticed how my mood improved almost immediately! Our Director, Tyler, is what really makes this choir stand out. What Tyler’s knowledge and experience draws out in an non-auditioned choir is extraordinary.

    The best advise I can give people these days is join a choir- specifically OOTB! It’s life changing.”

    • Sharon G.

  • "I was craving connection to community"

    “Saying yes, let’s and joining this brilliant shiny bit of joy has been the best decision I’ve made for me, perhaps ever. I was craving connection to community, to music and to me and my own voice - and am safely and happily ‘home’ with Tyler and Kyla and the good hearts of the OOTB Chorus.”

    • Cory M.

Weekly Rehearsals

OOTB Chorus meets Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Thomas United Church in North Calgary for a two-hour fun and energetic rehearsal.

Rehearsals cover foundational vocal techniques in the songs we sing. We believe learning about our voices and how they work increases the enjoyment of singing and allows members to sing healthfully and sustainably. Elements of breathing and sound production are also covered, giving our members a foundation to build and grow their singing experience.

Member Resources

As a member of OOTB Chorus, you are provided sheet music and practice audio for our songs. These are provided as supplemental learning tools, and while there is no requirement to read music or have prior singing experience, our members learn to interact with sheet music in addition to learning by ear and repetition.

If you have musical experience or read music, fantastic! You will find our arrangements fun and also challenging.

Songs and Music

Our director, Tyler Fitzgerald, and other musicians and arrangers work with the OOTB Chorus to create unique arrangements of the songs we sing.

In the Fall Session 2025, get ready to be inspired as we’ll sing a diverse range of songs. From the timeless melodies of Bob Dylan and The Beatles to the energetic tunes of Carol King, we have something for everyone. We also sing a medley of Christmas classics, rounding out the broad spectrum of songs.

Gettin’ Social

Community and connection are highly valued in OOTB Chorus. Singing is the shared passion that keeps us all coming every week, anticipating what we can accomplish. Community is the glue that holds it all together.

We love to laugh, have a good time together as music lovers, and organize socials during the choir year.

If you have any ideas for community outreach, get in touch with our team!