EMERGING ARTIST – Bree Anne Bartle-Clar has been singing for as long as she can remember. She was born and raised on Songhees territory, in Oak Bay. A long trail of school choirs strengthened her love of choral music and the joy she found in group singing. Inspired by her teachers, she is currently in her last year of the UVic Bachelors of Music Education program, with a minor in English. At UVic, she is currently studying with Anne Grimm, and has sung with UVic’s Vocal Ensemble, Vocal Jazz and Chamber Singers.

Bree Anne was also a founding member of the student group Trio Moirai, which performed a variety of music from Byzantine Chant to contemporary cantatas. Most recently, She represented British Columbia in the 2026 National Youth Choir of Canada. When not singing, Bree Anne is passionate about reading, sewing, baking, and her summer job as a camp counsellor. 

Bree Anne is an Emerging Artist in our 2026-27 season.

EMERGING ARTIST – Soprano DESIRÉE HALL (she/her) has been a member of the Victoria choral community from a young age; these early experiences sparked an interest that would grow into a lifelong passion for choral music. She holds a Diploma in Contemporary Music Performance from Selkirk College, and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Victoria, where she studied voice with Anne Grimm. She is appreciated by audiences for her authentic performance style, and a dynamic voice that is equally at home across a variety of genres.

Desirée pursues choral leadership with a strong belief in the unique capacity that choirs have to connect, inspire, and strengthen individuals and communities. She is thrilled to be returning to the Ensemble Laude Conducting Training Program for a second year as an Emerging Artist.

Desirée first joined Ensemble Laude in 2019-2020, returning to the Ensemble Laude Emerging Artist program in 2025-26. She continued as a returning Ensemble Laude Emerging Artist in our 2026-27 season.