cor et mentem...A story about trauma recovery, written and arranged by Artistic Director, Cass Bessette.

“I survived because the fire that burned inside of me burned brighter than the fire around me.”

- Unknown

This will be a multidisciplinary show that tells the story of a young person as they recover from early childhood trauma. Through the captivating mediums of choral music and contemporary dance, audiences are drawn into the intricate narrative of "Cor" and "Mentem" – characters representing the fractured heart and mind of our protagonist – following a harrowing trauma. As the story unfolds, we witness the poignant struggle of these two characters as they navigate their alienation from one another, embarking on a courageous journey towards rediscovery.

Amidst the darkness, cor et mentem... beautifully illustrates the resilience of the human spirit. It is not only a story of survival, but one of triumph. In a world where stories that begin and end in tragedy often dominate, this show offers a refreshing perspective, highlighting the enduring power of healing and a transformative journey towards wholeness.

Featuring dancers: Lane Sayer & Jo Dickau-Duguay

Poetry by: Robert Lowell, Sara Teasdale, and Cass Bessette

THERE ARE TWO SHOW TIMES

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Please note that one piece in this concert, "furore" (the 5th piece) depicts physical and/or sexual violence, and includes sounds such as grunting, gasping, crying, laughter, a scream, and other noises which may be triggering. OVC is committed to the safety of our audience members, performers and support individuals, and there will be an opportunity to leave for the duration of the piece and rejoin after.

About Jo Dickau-Duguay is an emerging artist from Mohkinstsis. They

are currently in their second year in the Bachelor of Fine Arts

program in dance at the University of Calgary. In their artistic

work, Jo has an interest in creating diverse emotional landscapes

through which they tell stories that many can find relation to.

About Lane Sayer is an emerging artist from Mohkinstsis, currently

pursuing a BA in English from the University of Calgary with a

minor in dance. His areas of interest include contemporary dance

and creative writing, and he hopes to continue exploring

interdisciplinary approaches to the arts.

Join us for a captivating and culturally enriching event, Winter Sojourners, at St. Stephen's Anglican Church in Calgary, AB, Canada. This concert transcends borders and invites you to embark on a musical journey around the globe. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this gathering is a beautiful opportunity to explore the rich tapestry of world music and language. Immerse yourself in the diverse melodies and rhythms from different corners of the world as we come together to celebrate the global musical mosaic.

Join us for a warm reception with delicious goodies following the concert!

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Adults $25

Students/Seniors $20

Under 18 Free

Pay-what-you-can option available (Please email generalmanager@onevoicechorus.ca)

ProArts Society hosts free concerts most Wednesdays, and on March 29th, 2023, One Voice Chorus will be performing! The concert starts at noon, and doors open at 11:30 am.

This season, OVC is headed to Halifax to participate in the Unison Festival, which is a quadrennial weekend choral festival featuring Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA+ choruses. The theme this year is “Open Harbour” and we’ve programmed a diverse array of repertoire that highlights the importance of coming together and supporting one another, especially in challenging times. This noon-hour presentation features a handful of works that we will be performing both in Halifax and here in Calgary at our concert, Mainstay, where we will be joined by co-hosts Calgary Men’s Chorus at the Rosza Centre on June 3, 2023. Come and celebrate the power of unity and community with us!

The concert takes place at the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer – corner of 7th avenue & 1st street SE

Our winter concert, titled The Great Clear Twilight, focuses 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.

We hope you can join us for this night of introspective magic.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-great-clear-twilight-tickets-444857650207

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Please wear a mask for the duration of the event. Masks will be provided at the door.

Come and make merry singing along to seasonal favourites with the whole audience!

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Event Information

What: Spring Sing! An Evening of our Greatest Hits & Fan Favourites

When: 7:00 pm, Saturday, June 11th, 2022

Where: Nickel Theatre, Room V200, 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 0A3

Description: Join One Voice Chorus and Mount Royal Artio as they share their greatest hits and fan favourites in a by donation concert for our fans

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*Please note, masks are strongly encouraged for all attendees. Tickets are not required but are encouraged to ensure your spot.

Directions:

If you are entering through the west gate entrance to Mount Royal University (MRU), the Nickel Theatre is located on the left hand side. There is hourly parking outside of the west entrance and street parking adjacent. A map of the campus is attached.

RSVP:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spring-sing-an-evening-of-our-greatest-hits-fan-favourites-tickets-357593811717?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Join us for two evenings with Joe Slabe, Forte Musical Theatre Guild's Artistic Director.

Monday May 24th at 7:30 pm Part I: Playing it Straight – Musicals Before 1980

Monday May 31st at 7:30 pm Part II: Out of the Closet – Musicals Since 1980

This two part talk takes you through one hundred years of queer representation in musical theatre through the lives of the writers and the shows they created. Why were musicals so loved by early gay audiences and what did it take for queer artists to finally tell their own stories based on their own experiences?

Followed by Q&A with Joe Slabe.

Joe is an internationally recognized writer, composer and musical director with a Masters Degree in musical theatre from Goldsmiths College of the University of London. Honours include a Calgary Critics' Award for Best Production of a Musical for Touch Me: Songs for a (dis)Connected Age, five awards from the New York Musical Festival for Crossing Swords, and four Betty Mitchell Awards for his musical direction. Joe is the founding artistic director of Forte Musical Theatre Guild and received the 2004 Greg Bond Award for outstanding contributions to musical theatre in Calgary. His last name rhymes with "The Bay".

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One Voice Chorus presents Canadian singer-songwriter and trans activist Rae Spoon in an online concert that will expand your horizons and fill up your heart!

Monday, November 30, 2020 @ 7:30 pm
The concert will be streamed via YouTube.

Sliding scale ticket prices - pay what you can!
$1, $5, $10 or $15

About our featured musician:
Rae Spoon is a non-binary musician, producer and author based on Lekwungen Territory (Victoria). Rae has published two books with Arsenal Pulp Press and a humorous booklet called How to (Hide) Be(hind) Your Songs. Their first book, First Spring Grass Fire, was nominated for a Lambda Literary award and the co-write Gender Failure has been translated into German and is on a fifth pressing. In spring 2014, Rae was awarded an Honour Of Distinction by the Dayne Ogilvie Prize, presented by the Writers' Trust Of Canada. They have released ten solo albums ranging from country, folk and bluegrass to indie rock, pop and electronic. Rae has toured internationally over the past twenty years and they have been nominated for two Polaris Prizes and a Western Canada Music award. In 2015, Rae founded Coax Records in the hopes of using their experience as an underrepresented artist to create more space in the music industry for others.