Concert Archives
Our winter concert, titled The Great Clear Twilight, focused on the tenacity of the human spirit in difficult times. Winter can be a time of struggle; it is the hour of darkness and death. But the continuous passing of the natural seasons reminds us that from death springs forth new life. As creatures of the earth, we too pass through our own seasons and find ourselves renewed.
One Voice Chorus celebrates the auspicious spark that ignited the movement for gay rights and queer acceptance…with a healthy dose of dance music from the 1960s!
What risks do you have to take to be yourself? One Voice Chorus explores courage and character through song.
February 23, 2019 - You're invited to an evening of cabaret-style entertainment, brought to you by the members of One Voice Chorus.
December 2018 - Come and feast on sweet musical confections from One Voice Chorus! Music to lighten the heart, sweeten your evening, and make your heart (and your teeth!) sing. Guest ensemble: The BarberEllas!
Marking the 20th anniversary of Unison Festival, host choirs Calgary Men's Chorus, One Voice Chorus, and the BarberEllas take the stage to welcome everyone to Calgary.
How can non-Indigenous Canadians be good allies to their Indigenous neighbours? Members of One Voice Chorus have spent their rehearsals this fall exploring this question, ultimately discovering how much they have left to learn. But as the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu wrote, the longest journey begins with a single step. The choir invites its audience to take this first step with them with the concert Bridges.
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!
You're invited to an evening of cabaret-style entertainment, brought to you by the members of One Voice Chorus.
One Voice Chorus celebrates the season of feasting with a concert about food, followed by a sparkling reception by Chef at your Shoulder.Special guests: BarberEllas “Songwriters write about the things that interest them most, so it should come as no surprise that there are so many songs about food!” observes OVC’s Artistic Director, Jane Perry.
One Voice Chorus presents musical musings on the idea of home and explores the growing issue of LGBTQ youth homelessness.
In warm support of GSAs and the courageous teenagers who are working so tirelessly to make their school communities safe and welcoming for LGBTQ students, One Voice Chorus invites you to join us for Rainbow Connections: A Pride Concert.
Join us for music ranging from classics like “Away in a Manger” and “Carol of the Bells” to the wacky and wonderful.
Come and cheer for One Voice Chorus, the Calgary Men's Chorus, and the BarberEllas as they prepare to take the nation's capital by storm at the 2014 Unison queer choir festival.
Saturday's Think Big concert—a concert about big themes and big issues—will feature the world premiere of an original composition by One Voice Chorus bass Daryl Crockford entitled "Stand Up!" This
You've seen One Voice Chorus perform as a full choir. Here's your chance to see the many talents that our members have kept under wraps... until now! Let us entertain you with a pinch of Broadway, a dash of jazz, and a shot of camp to banish the winter blues.
From the Wailin' Jennys to Reba McEntyre and roots artists closer to home, One Voice Chorus grooves with the songs of everyday life. Guest Band: Backyard Betties
March 23 at 8:00 p.m - The concert celebrates music from around the world while exploring the global LGBTQ rights situation.
For its first concert of the 2012-2013 season, One Voice Chorus presents a holiday program that celebrates families of origin and families of choice.Special Guest: PFLAG Calgary
June 3, 2012 - One Voice Chorus presents a sampling of many styles for it's very first full-length concert.
Special Guest: Calgary Men's Chorus
March 24, 2012 ~ One Voice Chorus was privileged to perform at the Unitarian Church of Calgary's spring concert, A Choral Bouquet. We shared the spotlight with the UCC choir, UUphonia, and with local world music choir Vocal Latitudes.
December 11, 2011 - Our little choir made it's debut performance at the Christmas concert hosted by the Unitarian Church of Calgary. A merry band of ten singers now, we brought down the house with our gay interpretation of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas!
News and Community Events
Support One Voice Chorus by attending our first Silent Auction Fundraiser! Come and bid on a variety of delectable comestibles, beautiful artwork, and engaging experiences - and enjoy a short performance by OVC!
Books Between Friends is hosting One Voice Chorus for a 3-day book sale you won’t want to miss!
OVC is pleased to present our first-ever Cheers! Raffle. Whether you are a Wine Lover, a Sherry Sipper, a Craft Beer Connoisseur, or a Teetotal Tea Taster, there is something for everyone!
Have you always wished that your favorite Calgary LGBTQ2+ chorus would sing your favorite song? Well, here's your chance to make that dream come true!
On the May long weekend, One Voice Chorus, Calgary Men's Chorus and the BarberEllas hosted the Unison Festival Unisson 2018 – a fabulous weekend of song and queer community.
Formerly known as "March Forth!", Dinner with OVC is one of our most popular events and it's coming up in two short weeks! This year's event is Dinner with OVC: Sabroso!, so named for our Spanish theme.
Over this past concert period, OVC choristers have been on a powerful journey with members of the Indigenous community. We have laughed and cried with our distinguished guest Indigenous artists and speakers, and a question that came up repeatedly was: "How can non-Indigenous folks be allies to our Indigenous neighbours?
We look forward to seeing you for our 2017-18 season! Until then, we wish you a happy summer filled with love and laughter ?
Books Between Friends is hosting One Voice Chorus for a 3-day book sale you won't want to miss
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!
Savour the tastes, sights, sounds of Italy at "March Forth, a Dinner Party" presented by One Voice Chorus!
To mark the holiday season, One Voice Chorus brings you its fifth annual Wall of Wine raffle.
OVC will be one of the three choirs performing at this annual event hosted by HIV Community Link.
One Voice Chorus will lend its support to the memorial service organized in honor of the victims of the Orlando night club mass shooting.
OVC is opening for the Alberta premiere of the documentary about trans* activist Kate Bornstein
Organized by Edmonton Vocal Minority Edmonton Vocal Minority (EVM) hosts One Voice Chorus as its guest for EVM's annual Pride concert
The 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard started a global conversation about hate crimes and has since become one of the most (in)famous symbols of the potentially devastating consequences of homophobia.
In the week leading up to OVC's Make the Yuletide Gay concert last December, a debate raged at the provincial legislature and in social media on the topic of gay-straight alliances (GSAs) in Alberta’s high schools
OVC is back for the final concert of its 2014-2015 season: Rainbow Connections: A Pride Concert!
Picture it: 1968. A small group of folks, members of Calgary’s underground gay community who call themselves the Scarth Street Society, are cleaning up an empty space downtown with the plan of opening the city’s first gay dance club.
Blending spoken word poetry, beautiful music, and compelling projections, internationally-known poet Sheri-D Wilson presents a special evening of humor and soul.
A concert about water and the strength of community. Hosted by UUphonia, the choir of the Unitarian Church of Calgary. Featuring: One Voice Chorus, the BarberEllas, TriUU, Greg O'Neill, Jack Paulsen, and singers from Vocal Latitudes.
One Voice Chorus' first full-length holiday concert played to a full house at our new concert location, Scarboro United Church. The concert, which explored families of origin and families of choice at the holiday season, was a rousing success, featuring cheerful holiday favorites, moving stories, and music relating to the LGBTQ experience.
Five choirs come together to celebrate five years of acceptance and support! One Voice Chorus joins friends in celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Wild Rose United Church as an affirming community.
September 2, 2012 ~ Look for One Voice Chorus to be marching on September 2nd down a Calgary side-street near you!
August 20, 2012 ~ Many thanks to our steering committee and our first Board of Directors for their hard work and leadership this past year. Due to their diligent effort and the commitment of our membership, we are now fully incorporated as One Voice Chorus Society.
September 2011 ~ Calgary's newest mixed-voice LGBT choir held its first auditions and first rehearsal. Co-founders Cora Castle and Jane Perry recruited the first choir members and the Unitarian Church of Calgary generously donated rehearsal space to the fledgling choir.
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.