2025-26 Season Concerts
The Nonsuch Ensemble
Sunday, October 26th, 2025, 3:30pm
Evangelical Mennonite Missions Church
600 Southview Drive, Winkler, MB
One of Winnipeg’s premier period instrument groups, the Nonsuch Ensemble consists of soprano Katy Hedalen, cellist Blair Burns, flutist Nancy Hennen and harpsichordist Carol Piller. Together, the group explores a vast array of Baroque repertoire ranging from beloved favourites to obscure gems.
This performance will feature music from their Telemann’s World program, including works by G.P. Telemann, J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, and Antonio Caldara.
An East Coast Christmas
The Barra MacNeils
Saturday, November 29th, 2025, 3:00pm
Morden Access Event Centre
363 Gilmour Street, Morden, MB
An East Coast Christmas is a musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs, sacred music and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season. With their captivating vocals, distinctive harmonies and extraordinary musicianship, The Barra MacNeils inject new life and energy into the sights and sounds of Christmas… one moment a rousing chorus, then a hauntingly beautiful Gaelic ballad, the next a flurry of instrumentals, which of course pulls one then another into a step-dancing revelry. For a delightful seasonal celebration, don’t miss An East Coast Christmas with the Barra MacNeils!
Prairie Sky String Quartet
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, 7:00pm
Altona Bergthaler Mennonite Church
117 2nd Street NW, Altona, MB
Prairie Sky String Quartet is one of the most sought-after Winnipeg based ensembles. The group performs both classical music, as well as original arrangements of popular contemporary songs.
Violinist Elation Pauls makes a significant contribution
to the rich fabric that makes up Canada’s classical
music scene from the heart of Canada-Winnipeg,
Manitoba. She has performed with the Winnipeg
Symphony Orchestra and Brandon Pro Series.
“The most sought-after string quartet in Winnipeg”
was formed in 2015.
Violinist Chris Anstey is a native of St. John’s,
Newfoundland is the Principal Second Violinist with
the WSO. He has toured North America and has
recorded albums with Newfoundland fold Artists The
Ennis Sisters (who have appeared with SMC).
Elise Lavalee began violin studies at age 9 but fell in
love with the rich sounds of the viola at age 15. She
eventually completed a Master of Music degree from
the Manhatten School of Music.
Cellist Grace An currently performs with the WSO.
Other appearances have taken her to Carnegie Hall,
Walt Disney Hall and the Sydney Opera House.
Valley Arts Concert
Sunday, April 19th, 2026, 3:00pm
Emmanuel Mennonite Church
750 15th St., Winkler, MB
Featuring performers from the region.
Last Season Highlights
News and Updates
“A Prairie Christmas” adds momentum to SMC music series
About
Fifty years ago the volunteer board of the Southern Manitoba Concert series presented their first concert series with the goal of bringing inspiring professional performers to the South Central region of Manitoba on a rotating basis. These communities are Altona/Gretna, Morden and Winkler. SMC is a regional, inter-generational, affordable concert series for ages 5 and up.
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Season Subscriptions for the 2025-26 season
Available now at the outlets below.
Thanks to these businesses who sell our
Season Subscription tickets:
The Flower Shop
306 Centre Ave. E
Altona, MB
(204) 324-0077
Morklers
325 Stephen St.
Morden, MB
(204) 822-3411
Bloom Floral Creative
Unit 1, 820 Triple E Blvd.
Winkler, MB
(204) 325-4342
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$120
family
2024-25 Renewal
$200
New Subscription
$225
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Additional Children $20 each
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RE-subscribers should purchase new season tickets at the businesses above (cash or cheque accepted).
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Should an artist or group be unable to appear as scheduled, SMC reserves the right to substitute another artist without notice or cancel the concert.
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