Meet Myriad Ensemble
Myriad Ensemble is an upper-voice choir based in Burlington, Ontario under the leadership of Elise Naccarato. With a vision to inspire through the performance of choral music, they are known for their vocal excellence and innovative presentations of works by female composers.
Myriad had its debut performance with Burlington Symphony Orchestra in 2017, and was incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization in 2020. In 2022, they entered their first choral competition, the World Choir Festival, and won not only their two categories, but was the only choir from North America to place in the top ten overall.
Myriad specializes in the creation of dynamic choral video content. Examples of this are the five unique music videos created, screened, and progressively released for Unsung: If the Earth Could Sing (Katerina Gimon), an SSAA environmentally-inspired choral cycle commissioned by the choir. Other successful video projects include Singkap Siaga (Dr. Tracy Wong) with over 10,000 views on their YouTube page and Hands (Jocelyn Hagen), a virtual collaboration between six choirs across five provinces.
Today, Myriad is proud to share their music and love of singing with audiences virtually and in person in the Greater Toronto Area.
OUR MANDATE
To raise the voices of women through the collaboration, exploration, and performance of women’s choral repertoire.
OUR VISION
To cultivate connectivity through the art of women’s choral music
OUR Mission
To inspire and lead in the choral art by amplifying women’s voices through community, vocal excellence, and innovative programming
Organizational Pillars
Artistic Innovation
Collaborate and commission new music with a focus on female and Canadian composers
Craft programs that are diverse, socially relevant, and challenge expectations
Push boundaries of the traditional use of the human voice
Explore non-traditional performance venues