Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Profession
Accomplishments
Instruments
Dance
Languages
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Emma Somers

Emma Somers

Summerside,PE

Summary

A choir member since grade school, Emma has remained a multi-faceted musician. Currently serving as the Artistic Director to "Red Island Ensemble" with over four years of experience in music direction and ensemble leadership. Recognized for fostering creativity and collaboration, in turn leading to award-winning performances at the National Music Festival. Committed to enhancing musical excellence and inclusive community engagement across all demographics and experience levels.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Artistic Director

Red Island Ensemble
, PE
2019 - Current
  • Coordinate rehearsals to facilitate effective learning and communication among all performers and collaborative musicians.
  • Direct and select repertoire in multiple performance styles, including choral, musical theatre, and contemporary..
  • Lead the ensemble to local, provincial, and national award recognition.
  • Supervise sectional rehearsals as needed to ensure accuracy in divisi parts and intonation.

Education

Fandango Community Choir

Director: Shirley Anne Cameron & Tanya Bernard

Fangos Girls Ensemble

Director: Shirley Anne Cameron
Summerside, PE

University of Prince Edward Island Concert Choir

Director: Sung Ha Shin-Bouey
Charlottetown, PE

Le Ragazze Girls Vocal Ensemble

Director: Sung Ha Shin-Bouey
Charlottetown, PE

First Baptist Girls Choir

Director: Bette Joan Pring
Truro, NS

Children's Chorus Nova Scotia

Director: Various

Truro Youth Ensemble

Director: Ann Legere
Truro, NS

Skills

  • Sight Reading
  • Music Theory
  • Blend and Balancing
  • Rhythm
  • Attentiveness
  • Community Building
  • Adaptability
  • Passionate Work Ethic

Profession

2022 - Present

Registered Nurse (Prince Country Hospital)

  • BScN received from University of Prince Edward Island

Accomplishments

2025

1st Place at the Regional, Provincial & National Music Festivals for "Glee/Show/Musical Theatre Ensemble"

Red Island Ensemble

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2022

3rd Place at the National Music Festival for "Emerging Musical Theatre Artist Solo"

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2022

Provincial Finalist for "Advanced Voice Solo"

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2017, 2022, 2023 & 2024

Provincial Finalist for "Advanced Musical Theatre Solo"

Instruments

Piano (18 years instruction), Violin/Fiddle (5 years), Flute (4 years)

Dance

Step, Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap & Musical Theatre

  • Cobequid Dance Academy, Danspirations, College of Piping, Dance Virtuosa

Languages

English
Professional
French
Professional

Timeline

Artistic Director

Red Island Ensemble
2019 - Current

Fandango Community Choir

Director: Shirley Anne Cameron & Tanya Bernard

Fangos Girls Ensemble

Director: Shirley Anne Cameron

University of Prince Edward Island Concert Choir

Director: Sung Ha Shin-Bouey

Le Ragazze Girls Vocal Ensemble

Director: Sung Ha Shin-Bouey

First Baptist Girls Choir

Director: Bette Joan Pring

Children's Chorus Nova Scotia

Director: Various

Truro Youth Ensemble

Director: Ann Legere
Emma Somers