Ensemble Laude Choral Society

The ELCS is a registered non-profit society with charitable status that encourages and promotes education and performance of choral music.


About the Society

With Elizabeth MacIsaac at the helm, Ensemble Laude operated for many years under the umbrella of the Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM). The choir decided that its goals could best be reached as an independent organization, thus, in 2009, the Ensemble Laude Choral Society (ELCS) was born.

ELCS is a registered non-profit society within British Columbia and has charitable status with the Canada Revenue Agency. Like the choir, its purpose is to encourage and promote education and performance of choral music. As such, we focus on the research, performance, and enjoyment of medieval, early, and unique multicultural music, frequently in collaboration with other singers and instrumentalists. ELCS is grateful for the volunteers, donors, sponsors and funders that help us give back to our community.

Board of Directors

Current ELCS Board members:

  • Marnie Latour (President)
  • Gail Saiger
  • Leanne Drumheller
  • Lauren Reimer
  • Ian Bullen
  • Marin Evergreen
  • Jessica Stewart
  • Laura Smith
  • Irene Rathbone
  • Meredith Webb

Staff

  • Meghan Robertson, Manager, Ensemble Laude Choir: info(at)ensemblelaude.org

Volunteers

  • Ensemble Laude Choir members donate their time helping out in every aspect of our organization
  • Front of house volunteers help make our concerts flow smoothly
  • Lou Morin provides digital communications support

Join our Board

Do you have a passion for choral music? Ensemble Laude Choral Society seeks diverse, skilled, and engaged candidates to join our Board of Directors. Board members are entrusted stewards who provide leadership and oversight for the organization. Learn more about our Board Roles and Responsibilities.

We are looking for people to join the board who have:

  • a commitment to the mission of Ensemble Laude
  • knowledge about and/or experience with the choral or performing arts sector, non-profit boards governance or interest in developing this skill
  • ability to think strategically and engage in sound, collaborative decision-making
  • strong research, policy writing, financial management and/or leadership skills
  • strong interpersonal and communications skills
  • experience with fundraising and building successful donor and sponsor relations

How it works:

  • We have several Board Members-at-Large positions available.
  • A board orientation manual and new board member training is provided.
  • While 1-year terms begin after our AGM in September, a 3-year commitment is encouraged.
  • The board meets online monthly, except December and July.

Directors are expected to serve on one or more board committees:

  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Governance & Nominations
  • Grants
  • Sponsorship & Fundraising
  • Special Projects

If this sounds like you, we’d like to talk! Please contact us for information.