O Canada for Mixed SATB Chorus with English and French lyrics

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Canada's National Anthem — A Musical Treasure

"O Canada" is the national anthem of Canada, with music composed by Calixa Lavallée (1842–1891) and original French lyrics by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. It was first performed on June 24, 1880, in Quebec City at a banquet for the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society. The English lyrics most commonly sung today were written by Robert Stanley Weir in 1908. After more than a century of widespread use, "O Canada" was officially proclaimed Canada's national anthem on July 1, 1980 — exactly 100 years after its premiere.

Calixa Lavallée was one of Canada's most distinguished nineteenth-century musicians — a pianist, conductor, and composer who studied in Paris and performed throughout North America. His setting of "O Canada" is a proud, stirring melody of great dignity and warmth, perfectly capturing the spirit of a nation.

Performance Highlights

• Canada's official national anthem — first performed June 24, 1880
• Music by Calixa Lavallée — one of Canada's greatest nineteenth-century composers
• French lyrics by Adolphe-Basile Routhier; English lyrics by Robert Stanley Weir (1908)
• Ideal for national celebrations, Canada Day concerts, and civic events
• Digital PDF download — print-ready score included