Unison Choruses Canada is a national not-for-profit organization serving as a hub for Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ choruses, fostering connections and providing essential resources for administration, fundraising, and programming. Your donation helps us support these vibrant communities and ensure their voices continue to be heard.
A Campaign to Raise $100,000 for Unison Festival
THE VISION: Every four years, the Unison Festival brings together thousands of singers from across Canada for a non-competitive celebration of music, community, and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity. As we look toward our future, we are launching the Unison Legacy Campaign: Giving in Unison. This $100,000 fundraising initiative is designed to ensure that the Unison Festival remains a sustainable, accessible, and world-class event that preserves our community’s history while investing in its future.
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.).
DONATE TODAY!
Your gift to the Unison Legacy Projects is an investment in a more inclusive Canada. Any amount helps us reach our goal!
Become a Monthly Sustaining Donor of Unison
Monthly sustaining donations offer numerous benefits for both donors and charities
-
Increased Financial Stability for Unison
-
Increased impact of your donation dollars for Unison
-
Convenience of no-hassle giving to your favourite causes
-
Convenient Tax Receipts sent automatically by CanadaHelps
Set up a Monthly Donation to Unison with CanadaHelps
Financial Stability: Monthly donations provide a steady and predictable source of funding allowing Unison to plan and budget more effectively.
Increased Impact: Monthly donations will significantly increase the overall impact of Unison’s programs, as they will result in an increase in overall donations.
Send Donation by Mail or Interac e-transfer
Please make cheques payable to Unison Choruses Canada.
Mailing address:
6, 319 13 St NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1Z3
e-transfer:
treasurer@unisonchoruses.ca