The Edmonton Recital Society offers innovative and inspiring concerts in an intimate setting. Get up close to world-class artists, many with ties to Edmonton, as they perform beloved masterworks and exciting new compositions.
Our Mandate Includes
- Promoting artists with connections to Edmonton
- Providing a venue for emerging artists
- Partnering with the wider community
- Giving back to community through outreach
Outreach Includes
- Supporting education through scholarships, master classes, and tuition assistance for youth and young adults
- Mentoring children to nurture their musical gifts and offset financial need
Overview
The ERS is a registered, incorporated non-profit music society and registered charity, dedicated to enhancing Edmonton’s artistic and cultural life with world-class concerts in intimate settings. Most performing artists have connections to Edmonton and many are local up-and-coming stars.
Our goal is to keep these concerts affordable and accessible to anyone and therefore, we rely heavily on our Donors and Sponsors.
ERS Board of Directors 2023/24
Elected Official Board
Nora Bumanis | PRESIDENT
Christopher Taylor | VICE-PRESIDENT
Denise Hugman | TREASURER
Vacant | SECRETARY
Vacant | MARKETING
Gabriella Bergsten | MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Barbara Ellis | MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Maureen Ha | MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Colin Neal | MEMBER-AT-LARGE/LEGAL ADVISOR
Artistic Committee
Sarah Ho | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Frank Ho | OUTREACH DIRECTOR
Nora Bumanis
Janet Scott Hoyt
Director of Operations
Sincere thanks to past ERS Board members:
Aaron Au | PRESIDENT
Barbara Bergstrom | TREASURER
Allene Hackleman | SECRETARY
Paul Hookham | MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Court Laslop | MARKETING
Hugh McPhail | VICE-PRESIDENT
Julian Savaryn | MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Gabe Shelley | MEMBER-AT-LARGE