Unison Choruses Canada ("Unison") acts as a national hub for Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ choruses. These choruses provide a valuable safe space within their community for 2SLGBTQIA+ singers and allies. They also act as advocates and ambassadors for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at large, raising awareness of 2SLGBTQIA+ issues and championing acceptance of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 

Unison facilitates connections between Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ choruses and provides resources to help the choruses with administration, fundraising and programming. 

WHY WE ARE FUNDRAISING

The Unison Festival is more than just a concert series; it is a vital hub for the Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ choral movement. With over 27 choirs and 1,000+ singers participating, the scale of our impact is growing.

To meet this moment, we must secure the resources necessary to:

Enhance Accessibility: Ensuring that venues, transportation, and participation remain barrier-free for all singers, regardless of physical ability or financial means.

Commission New Works: Funding the creation of original Canadian choral music that reflects the diverse stories of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Support the Festival Ensemble: Expanding our newest initiatives, such as the 2STNB Ensemble (Two-Spirit, Trans, and Non-Binary), providing specialized spaces for underrepresented voices.

Build the Unison Archive: Documenting the “Legacy” of our movement to ensure the history of queer choral music in Canada is preserved for generations to come.

THE GOAL: $100,000

We are seeking contributions from champions of the arts and advocates for equality. These funds will be allocated across four primary pillars:

Sustainability & Legacy ($40,000): Technology and infrastructure to manage Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQIA+ choral network and its quadrennial festival.

Build the Unison Archive ($30,000): Documenting the “Legacy” of our movement to ensure the history of queer choral music in Canada is preserved for generations to come.

Innovation & Artistry ($15,000): Supporting world-class conductors, artistic directors, and the commissioning of landmark musical scores.

Equity & Inclusion ($15,000):Travel bursaries for marginalized singers and full accessibility services (ASL interpretation, sensory-friendly spaces, etc.).

Unison Choruses Canada / Unisson Choeurs Canada

A Canadian Registered Charity #823293808RR0001All donations are eligible for a Canadian tax receipt.

DONATE TODAY!

Your gift to the Unison Legacy Projects is an investment in a more inclusive Canada. Any amount helps us reach our goal!