Ella Louise was guest composer and arranger for Cirque du Soleil ''ZED'' at Tokyo Disney and recently wrote the song ''Rinalto Vera'' for the world famous show ''ALEGRIA" (2009).
She graduated with honors from the prestigious Schulich School of Music at McGill University, Ella Louise Allaire has an eclectic musical background from classical to jazz, world music and electronica. As a high profile composer and arranger, she has written music for Beijing Acrobatic Troupe of China (2010), Cirque du Soleil – “ALEGRIA” (Roue Cyr) (2009); Holiday on Ice – “Energia” (2008); RHI Entertainment – the feature film “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” (2008); Cirque du Soleil – “ZED” – Tokyo Disney (2008); Quebec Symphony Orchestra (2007); Cirque du Soleil – “KÀ” – Las Vegas (2004-2005) and released, as a song writer, two albums: “Mon Or” (2004) and “Hérétique” (1999).
Her music has been heard on many international productions including: The “2010 Winter Olympic Games", "Phillipe Noiret Gentleman Satimbanque", "The Scorpion King 2", “Dateline NBC”, “Hillary Clinton Democratic Campaign” and “NFL Films”.
Her association with Cirque du Soleil began in 2004 when composer Rene Dupere commissioned Ella Louise to work on the choir arrangements and vocal coaching for the gigantic multi-media show “KÀ” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The following year, Time Magazine voted the “KÀ” soundtrack “The year’s best new score 2005.” Moreover, the “KÀ” soundtrack was on the Billboard charts for over 56 weeks with a top 5 for the year ending 2006. Ella Louise collaboration with Cirque du Soleil includes the following productions: FINA Open Water Championship (2005); “ZED” soundtrack production (2009); and the up-coming show in Dubai.
With partner Martin Lord Ferguson, Ella Louise has written over 100 cues for APM Music Library: Sonic Elixir albums SLX 1, 2, 6, 7 & 8.