Our Voice Milwaukee

Our Voice Milwaukee Our Voice Milwaukee is the Chorus for Gay Men and Allies. It's an exciting time for Our Voice Milwaukee, the new name for City of Festivals Men's Chorus!

We started in fall of 2010, as a small group of men who had a common goal for Milwaukee to once again have a gay men's chorus. Since our debut, we have performed for the Milwaukee community at several venues. We have performed at Pridefest on the Miller (Main) Stage for the last 3 years. We were the driving force behind gathering together a community chorus of 70 people to perform as part of the '

it gets better tour' when they came to Milwaukee in early 2014. On August 12th, 2013, the Board of Directors passed the following as our Chorus Values Statement"

City of Festivals Men’s Chorus Value Statement

We value creating a safe atmosphere of compassion and respect, where we nurture each other’s development both personally and musically. We encourage our members to express their individuality, and value their contributions, allowing for growth, creativity and development, both collectively and individually. We value the important contributions of each member and the time we spend together as a group. We realize that what we are attempting to do can not be done alone. We are dependent on each other to create the harmony in our music and in our community that we strive to achieve. We value the joy of singing and making beautiful music together. We accept the challenge of working to improve our musical skills in order to provide high quality male choral performance that is entertaining, and honors the traditions of male choral music, and LGBT male chorus music. We value the important opportunity we can provide to members and friends of the LGBT community and the community at-large; to join us in song, to hear the harmony we create in our music, and to form working partnerships. We make these efforts in hope to build bridges of compassion, break down barriers of prejudice and ignorance, and build a foundation of equality and respect for future generations.

01/16/2025

We're baaaack!

And thrilled to be in our new rehearsal space: the wonderful Wilson Hall at The Milwaukee Youth Arts Center.

Despite the winter clouds, so far 2025 is looking bright. At our first rehearsal of January we've already welcomed almost 20 new members to the chorus! There's still time if you've been thinking about joining. It's a great way to connect and be steeped in a creative, intergenerational, caring, community experience. The support we're receiving from the wider community has been inspiring! Thank you!

Join us for the second half of our season!January 14th is our first rehearsal of the new year. All tenor, baritone, or b...
01/01/2025

Join us for the second half of our season!

January 14th is our first rehearsal of the new year. All tenor, baritone, or bass singers are welcome. More details in the first comment.

For more information:
[email protected]
www.ourvoicemke.org

Thank you!The community’s excitement and support for Our Voice Milwaukee is humbling. We were pleased to see nearly 600 ...
12/23/2024

Thank you!

The community’s excitement and support for Our Voice Milwaukee is humbling. We were pleased to see nearly 600 people at our December Concert Series: Brightly Burning! Thanks to all who joined us at any of our events this fall or who have followed and engaged with us on social media. Your support means the world to us.

The best of the holidays to you and yours –

❤️ xo -
OVM

There's magic in the air! Advanced sales have already surpassed our previous attendance records. You won't want to miss ...
12/14/2024

There's magic in the air! Advanced sales have already surpassed our previous attendance records. You won't want to miss this evening with Our Voice Milwaukee! Tickets available at the door. More info: https://www.ourvoicemke.org/events

Thank you to those who donated to our   campaign. We're so grateful for the love and support! See you at our concerts on...
12/04/2024

Thank you to those who donated to our campaign. We're so grateful for the love and support! See you at our concerts on December 14th and 15th. Full info here: https://www.ourvoicemke.org/events

Over the course of the last few years Our Voice has continued to grow! But we've outgrown our current rehearsal space. T...
12/03/2024

Over the course of the last few years Our Voice has continued to grow! But we've outgrown our current rehearsal space. This Giving Tuesday, please consider helping fund our dream of moving to the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center through a small donation. Your support means the world to us!

11/30/2024

The December concert is just around the corner – two performances – Dec 14th and 15th.

Here is a sample of some of what's in store!

Our December concert this year offers a space to reflect and connect through a program that emphasizes the more quiet and contemplative aspects of the holiday season. Turning within, but together, we nurture the strength and fortitude that shines within us and which will see us through to the promise of spring. And that’s worth celebrating.

For tickets, visit: www.ourvoicemke.org/events

Do you have your tickets yet?Tickets and info here: https://www.ourvoicemke.org/eventsOur December concert this year off...
11/27/2024

Do you have your tickets yet?

Tickets and info here: https://www.ourvoicemke.org/events

Our December concert this year offers a space to reflect and connect through a program that emphasizes the more quiet and contemplative aspects of the holiday season. Turning within, but together, we nurture the strength and fortitude that shines within us and which will see us through to the promise of spring. And that’s worth celebrating.

11/08/2024

From the Justice Choir Songbook:

When I lift my voice, let it be in song,
A defiant note in the face of wrong,
I won't stand alone, we'll stand side by side,
'Cause we know that love is always justified.

When I lift my voice, let it be for good,
Let me care as much as I know I should,
I won't stand alone, we'll stand side by side,
'Cause we know that love is always justified.

When they try to divide us,
It will only unite us. I lift my voice.

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Our Voice Milwaukee has and will continue to live by our mission:

Offering harmony in music to help inspire harmony in the community, Our Voice Milwaukee exists to provide a visible presence and a positive voice in and for the Wisconsin LGBT communities.

Are you ready?Save the date; tickets on sale soon.
10/30/2024

Are you ready?
Save the date; tickets on sale soon.

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It's an exciting time for Our Voice Milwaukee the new identity of City of Festivals Men’s Chorus! We started in fall of 2010, as a small group of men who had a common goal for Milwaukee to once again have a gay men's chorus.

Since our debut, we have performed for the Milwaukee community at several venues. We have performed at Pridefest on the Miller (Main) Stage for the last 6years. We were the driving force behind gathering together a community chorus of 70 people to perform as part of the 'it gets better tour' when they came to Milwaukee in early 2014. We’ve been delighted to be representatives of the LGBT community by performing at games of the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers teams. To express our viewpoint, on August 12th, 2013, the Board of Directors passed the following as our Chorus Values Statement" Our Voice Milwaukee Value Statement We value creating a safe atmosphere of compassion and respect, where we nurture each other’s development both personally and musically. We encourage our members to express their individuality, and value their contributions, allowing for growth, creativity and development, both collectively and individually. We value the important contributions of each member and the time we spend together as a group. We realize that what we are attempting to do can not be done alone. We are dependent on each other to create the harmony in our music and in our community that we strive to achieve. We value the joy of singing and making beautiful music together. We accept the challenge of working to improve our musical skills in order to provide high quality male choral performance that is entertaining, and honors the traditions of male choral music, and LGBT male chorus music. We value the important opportunity we can provide to members and friends of the LGBT community and the community at-large; to join us in song, to hear the harmony we create in our music, and to form working partnerships. We make these efforts in hope to build bridges of compassion, break down barriers of prejudice and ignorance, and build a foundation of equality and respect for future generations.