One Voice Mixed Chorus
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| Also known as | OVMC |
| Origin |  Minneapolis-Saint Paul, United States |
| Genres | classical, popular, choral, jazz |
| Occupations | GLBTA Choir |
| Instruments | 80 voices |
| Years active | 1988-present |
| Website | www.ovmc.org |
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| Artistic Director Jane Ramseyer Miller Acompanist Philip Everingham |
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One Voice Mixed Chorus (OVMC) is a GLBTA choral organization in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-Saint Paul.
Founded in 1988, the chorus is composed of over 80 singing members ages 16-70 and its Fifth Section boasts over 40 non-singing volunteers. One Voice is the largest GLBTA mixed chorus in North America.
The mission 'Building community and creating social change by raising our voices in song' has united gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender people and straight allies in working for social change across the Twin Cities and outstate Minnesota.
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[edit] History
One Voice Mixed Chorus gave its debut concert in 1989, making it one of the first choruses to bring together people from the GLBTA communities in the region.
[edit] Performances and Music
The One Voice Mixed Chorus concert season includes a fall outreach tour (often in greater Minnesota), two major concerts held in January and June of each year and a series of spring concerts in Twin Cities middle and high-schools. The annual fundraiser, Spring Fever, is held in April.
One Voice is known for its commitment to musical excellence, diverse repertoire, creative programming, community collaborations, and fabulous choreography! Their concert themes have included messages about GLBT life experiences, humor within our community, safe sex, AIDS, breast cancer awareness, queer reflections on history, the many dimensions of families, freedom songs from oppressed communities of the world, and music by typically under-represented composers (especially women and LesBiGayTrans artists).
In addition to the chorus there is an ensemble, OVation, that is a subset of the One Voice singers who perform regularly in the community and at One Voice's major concerts. Of particular importance is the outreach to schools and youth.
[edit] Performance History
Recent appearances include:
- Old New Borrowed Q: Celebrating 20 years, June 21-22, 2008 Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Uncommon Light: Brahms and the Beauty of Shadow, January 25-26, 2008 Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Outreach Tour to Iowa (Des Moines, Iowa City, Cedar Falls) November 9-11,2007
- Generations Rock Concert, June 16 & 17, 2007 at the American History Theater Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Reclaiming Faith, In The Spirit Of Justice, January 20-21, 27-28, 2007
- Outreach Tour, Northern Minnesota and Winnipeg Canada, November 10-13, 2006
An expanded list can be found on their web site.
[edit] Membership
Membership is by audition. Auditions are held twice each year and are open to anyone interested in singing with One Voice Mixed Chorus.
In addition there are a number of volunteer opportunities available to non-singing members. These members comprise what is called the Fifth Section and are vital to the One Voice community.
[edit] Organization
One Voice Mixed Chorus is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. It is funded through dues from singing members, donations from individuals and corporations as well as grants.
Jane Ramseyer Miller is the Artistic Director [1][2]
One Voice Mixed Chorus operates under the direction of a board of directors and a number of committees to carry out the mission. Committees include Marketing, Major Gifts, Personnel, Fundraising Events, Production, Membership and Diversity, Finance and Music Selection.
Staff positions include the Artistic Director, Accompanist, Operations Manager, Development and Public Relations Manager, and the OVation Ensemble Coach.
[edit] Recordings
- Old New Borrowed Q, 2008
- Building Bridges, 2005
- Songs of the Soul, 2000-2004
[edit] Associations
- Member of The Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA).
- Member of the Queer Music Consortium (QMC).
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- One Voice Mixed Chorus Official website
- GALA Choruses Official website
