Our History
For over 20 years, Unisong has been a celebration of Canadian unity through song. Created in 1997 by Don and Lois Harper as a means of uniting the country after the very close 1995 Quebec referendum, the Unisong Choral Festival has been bringing together choirs from every province for decades.
Joining a mass ensemble of hundreds of choristers, this once-in-a-lifetime experience allows your choir to perform in the heart of festivities in Ottawa on Canada Day. With a chance to meet and create incredible memories, this festival is a chance for choirs of all ages to be a part of an ongoing tradition, celebrating Canada and music!
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So, What's Included?
Besides a unique chance to be a part of official Canada Day festivities, a Unisong package contains:
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Award-winning Artistic Director, Robert Filion.
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Well-known Canadian Guest Conductors.
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A variety of Canadian choral repertoire.
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In-town Transportation and accommodations in the heart of downtown Ottawa.
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Personal greetings on arrival.
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Easily identifiable festival staff and volunteers.
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Most meals are included.
And, Why Join Unisong?
We work closely with key partners including, the National Arts Centre and Heritage Canada, to provide a performance tour like no-other. Past performances include:
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Performances with the National Arts Centre Orchestra.
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Singing O Canada on Parliament Hill.
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Choir repertoire preformances in the Rotunda of Parliament.
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Lobby performances in Parliament, a Museum or Rideau Hall.