Can Calendar Alerts Be Changed?

Hi,
I'm a very happy iPhone user, in fact it is probably the best little device I have ever owned. Apart from the main features it has to offer, alot of the enjoyment I get from it is due to the quirky sounds & tones you can choose for a new SMS, and the sent mail/new mail noises that come with the phone.
All of these are very subtle and refined, apart from that is the Calendar events reminder alert. In comparison this is clunky and very 'non-Apple' in many ways, if that makes any sense!!!
I have searched high and low but can't find any way of selecting your own Calendar alert tone, which probably means that its not an option. Does anyone know or have found out a way if it is possible to change it???
I know its the most minor of quibbles but any help/ideas would be appreciated!
Many thanks in advance,
Chris.

I agree with Fopster. I too have submitted feedback on this issue per your link. Not everyone has a job in a quiet office where they can hear the cute little alerts. Personally, I need something LOUD and Vibrating, that will get my attention when in noisy environments. The ATT Tilt has the best calendar alert I can find.
Thanks,
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