Founded in 1985, Lavender Light is a mixed chorus. Although the group encompasses many ethnic and spiritual backgrounds, the choir provides a special ministry to black lesbians and gays, who have historically been pressured by their communities to choose between their blackness and their gayness. Our repertoire includes gospel (old and new), spirituals, and anthems. …
“When Thunder Comes” was commissioned by One Voice Mixed Chorus and premiered in 2016. It was composed by Mari Esabel Valverde for a concert in collaboration with Mu Daiko Taiko ensemble and features taiko drums! The text comes from a children’s book that features short poems honoring civil rights activists. The poet, J. Patrick Lewis …
The Man Behind the Dream was composed by gay African American Steve Milloy, and queer, African American spoken-word artist Vanessa German wrote the libretto. This One Voice Mixed Chorus 2017 commission honors the life and work of openly gay Quaker, African American civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, who mentored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The …
“I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes…” As recorded by Sweet Honey in the Rock, this extraordinary a cappella song speaks to every one of the precious gifts of life. “Wanting Memories” is from a suite titled “Crossings” commissioned by David Rousseau …
The Portland Lesbian Choir (PLC) is a choir based in Portland, Oregon, in the United States. The group was formed in 1986. The choir has an inclusive, “non-audition” policy that applies to “folx ages 18+, races, gender and sexual orientations (including straight allies), abilities, creeds, lifestyles, etc.” the only requirement is that singers must be …
One Voice Mixed Chorus is Minnesota’s only—and one of the nation’s largest—lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and straight allies (LGBTA) chorus. Founded in 1988, One Voice has been “building community and creating social change by raising our voices in song” for 30 years. With 125 singing members ranging in age from 15 to 81, and 50 non-singing …