Membership Structure

We invite Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ choruses, their singers and staff, individuals from the general community, and community organizations to become members of Unison Choruses Canada.

The Unison membership year runs from January 1 to December 31.

Choruses (Class A)

Open to Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ choruses
Membership fees are based on the number of singers in your chorus.
Annual fee:
- 1-15 singers – $35
- 16-100 singers – $75
- 100+ singers – $125

Chorus Singers & Staff (Class B)

Open to singers and staff members of member choruses
$5 annual membership
Four-year membership is included with festival registration.
All chorus singers and staff who attended the 2018 festival in Calgary receive complimentary membership for 2021.

Affiliate Individuals (Class C)

Open to individuals other than singers and staff of member choruses
$5 annual membership
Four-year membership is included with the festival registration fee for individuals who attend a festival.
Individuals who attended the 2018 festival in Calgary receive complimentary membership for 2021.

Affiliate Organizations (Class D)

Open to organizations other than member choruses
$100 annual membership

Membership Benefits

Choruses

$50 discount on festival registration
Right to vote to elect Directors
Option to bid to host festivals and representation in host city selection process
Participation in online chorus development sessions
Online promotional opportunities for your chorus
Infrastructure for festival host choruses

Individuals (chorus singers & staff and affiliate individuals)

Right to run for the Unison Choruses Canada Board of Directors
Access to resources

Membership benefits will continue to evolve as we move forward with developing and expanding our services. We will be announcing benefits for affiliate organizations in due course.