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, PEUniversity of Prince Edward Island Concert Choir
Director: Sung Ha Shin-Bouey
Charlottetown, PELe Ragazze Girls Vocal Ensemble
Director: Sung Ha Shin-Bouey
Charlottetown, PEFirst Baptist Girls Choir
Director: Bette Joan Pring
Truro, NSChildren's Chorus Nova Scotia
Director: Various
Truro Youth Ensemble
Director: Ann Legere
Truro, NSSkills
- 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
.
2022
3rd Place at the National Music Festival for "Emerging Musical Theatre Artist Solo"
.
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