Privilege, Access, and the Arts

…This works. Individuals are not being asked to represent the entirety of marginalized experiences. This is key to developing culturally equitable communities and authentic arts programming. The communities at large…

Cincinnati Men’s Chorus

community and the community at large. The chorus seeks to provide social and fellowship experiences that reach beyond the realm of musical purpose to deepen and enrich our lives. Further,…

Heading to the World Choir Games 2014

…pieces that fit criteria for each category. We will compete in the male choir competitions, the sacred music competition and the American Spiritual competition. I have chosen arrangements of Spirituals…

Sample Agreements

Sample Conversation Agreements These sample agreements can be used to create common ground and understanding before community conversations. Engage your chorus in adapting and creating your own shared agreements.  Use…

Transformative Community Engagement Discussion Handout

Commmunity Engagement Discussion Handout Instructions For each of the scenarios below: Identify the issue/s surrounding equity, access and belonging present in this scenario. Reflect on how this situation may, or…

One Voice Mixed Chorus – MN

…year, and innovative collaborations. Under the direction of Artistic Director Jane Ramseyer Miller, the award-winning chorus is known for its musical excellence, diverse programming, and a deep commitment to community…

Learning to Ask

…while some people are very comfortable with physical touch, people who prefer not to be touched are increasingly comfortable expressing this openly. In the 1980s, physical touch among casual acquaintances…

Asian Queer Choirs: A Perspective in 2018

The concept of “Asia”, particularly as a cultural signifier, has always been problematic. It assumes a high degree of commonality across what is the world’s largest continent, and has been…

Singing Out – Toronto

We are Toronto’s largest 2SLGBTQQIA+ community choir. We are a mixed-voice, non-auditioned, choir – a relative rarity in our communities across North America. But Singing Out is much more than…