Prairie Queer Companion
Adolescence is a challenging time for many of us, not least for queer youth. It sometimes includes being the victim of taunts, rigid social norms, and fear of letting others know who they really are.
Holding space for one another's stories
Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 7:30 pm St. Stephen's Anglican Church 1121 - 14 Ave SW
Adolescence is a challenging time for many of us, not least for queer youth. It sometimes includes being the victim of taunts, rigid social norms, and fear of letting others know who they really are. It can also be a time of self discovery, of first love, and of recognizing that the diversity of the human experience is something to celebrate. For some of us, these coming-out epiphanies happen much later in life, with every bit as much self-recognition, relief, and joy.
One Voice Chorus proudly presents “Prairie Queer Companion” , a concert featuring two musicians whose work explores what it’s like to grow up queer on the Canadian prairies. The choir will perform Regina composer David L. McIntyre’s Watershed Stories I, eight songs based on the coming-out experiences of members of his Prairie Pride Chorus. OVC will complement this suite with the world premiere of a brand-new movement the choir has commissioned from McIntyre to add transgender and gender queer perspectives to his work, entitled “Myself”. Joining OVC on stage will be award-winning Canadian musician, songwriter, and author Rae Spoon. Rae's seventh solo album, My Prairie Home, describes their upbringing as a queer youth in a Pentecostal household in Alberta. The album was nominated for the Polaris Prize. Spoon's latest album, Armour, is their look forward to the future. Spoon's music and writings give a voice to a new generation of queer youth and have made their shows a beacon for the queer community.Prairie Queer Companion will be an evening about sharing our own stories and holding space for others to tell theirs. Prepare to be moved. And prepare to continue the storytelling over coffee and treats, amongst friends, following the concert.Guest artist: Rae Spoon
Brian Tate Workshop and Concert
Vancouver's Brian Tate is the founding conductor of the Universal Gospel Choir, a jazz vocalist, and a composer with dozens of publications to his name in both gospel and world-music genres. In this Calgary workshop, Brian taught participants a variety of his brand-new gospel and world-music pieces, and all by rote --- no sheet music, which means that singers were treated to a fun workout for their musical ears and a great opportunity to look up and sing!
One Voice Chorus members were thrilled to participate in a workshop hosted by Brian Tate on Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19, 2017.
Vancouver's Brian Tate is the founding conductor of the Universal Gospel Choir, a jazz vocalist, and a composer with dozens of publications to his name in both gospel and world-music genres. In this Calgary workshop, Brian taught participants a variety of his brand-new gospel and world-music pieces, and all by rote --- no sheet music, which means that singers were treated to a fun workout for their musical ears and a great opportunity to look up and sing from the first note!
Attendees at past Brian Tate workshops are effusive in their praise for a clinician who is dynamic, encouraging, and brilliant in his ability to get a roomful of people to make some great music together. This event was co-sponsored by Vocal Latitudes world-music choir and UUphonia, the choir of the Unitarian Church of Calgary.
Dates, times and venues:
Saturday, March 18 (workshop from 9:30am to 4:00pm)
Unitarian Church of Calgary (1703 1 Street NW at 16 Avenue)
Sunday, March 19 (1:00pm warm-up and rehearsal, 2:30pm concert)
Scarboro United Church (134 Scarboro Avenue SW)
Click here to learn more about Brian Tate.
Rainbow Cabaret
You're invited to an evening of cabaret-style entertainment, brought to you by the members of One Voice Chorus.
VOICE. Variety. Verve. Cabaret!
OVC's Rainbow Cabaret fundraiser is back! You're invited to an evening of cabaret-style entertainment, brought to you by the members of One Voice Chorus. Let us entertain you with a pinch of Broadway, a dash of jazz, and a shot of comedy to banish the winter blues.
The Rainbow Cabaret offers up a variety of musical treats to tickle your fancy, from solos and duets to group pieces and instrumental selections. There will be a cash bar and snacking plates for sale. There will also be a 50/50 raffle with two chances to win!
Seating is limited, so buy your tickets soon. We promise you an evening of entertainment that will send you home smiling!
The Rainbow Cabaret is a fundraiser for One Voice Chorus. Proceeds of the event help us continue to bring you great performances and fulfill our mission of providing a supportive choral environment for LGBTQ2 singers and allies.
Tickets Advance tickets are available online and from choir members.
$20 regular
$15 seniors & students
No minors allowed
