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.

It’s about to get HEATED 🔥Our Voice Milwaukee is proud to present the theme for this year’s annual variety show fundrais...
08/13/2026

It’s about to get HEATED 🔥

Our Voice Milwaukee is proud to present the theme for this year’s annual variety show fundraiser, OVM After Dark: Heated Ribaldry 🏒 We hope you have all had an amazing summer full of visits to The Cottage™️, books and music by the pool, and warm temps 🌅Now, as the weather starts to cool down, OVM is turning up the heat and shifting focus to our 16th season!

To celebrate the beginning of our 16th season, we invite you to join us for a night of flirtatious, debaucherous, and cheeky 🍑 fun on Thursday, September 17, at the beautiful and iconic Jan Serr Studio! Starting at 6:00PM, you will be treated to food, 50/50 raffles, good vibes, and of course... performances by members from your favorite gay chorus, Our Voice Milwaukee! 🎤 Grab a cocktail, slip into something more comfortable, and let us serenade you with sultry silliness as you enjoy OVM After Dark 🌃

Tickets are available NOW! 🎫 Be sure to get yours before they sell out! Link to tickets in our bio 🔗

https://ourvoicemke.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for our monthly social at POP! It was wonderful to spend the evening with ...
08/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for our monthly social at POP! It was wonderful to spend the evening with familiar faces, welcome new friends and meet people interested in becoming part of Milwaukee’s favorite gay chorus.

If you’ve been thinking about singing with us, or simply want to join us at a future social, we’d love to meet you.

📧 Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about joining the chorus or upcoming social opportunities, or visit ourvoicemke.org for more information.

We couldn't be prouder to congratulate our own Assistant Artistic Director, Lee Stovall, on the recent completion of his...
08/03/2026

We couldn't be prouder to congratulate our own Assistant Artistic Director, Lee Stovall, on the recent completion of his master's degree, the Master of Arts degree with a concentration in choral music from The University of St. Thomas! We celebrate you, Lee!

Before you text your group chat "should I join OVM 👀" let us just say the answer is YES! At our recent annual meeting, l...
07/31/2026

Before you text your group chat "should I join OVM 👀" let us just say the answer is YES! At our recent annual meeting, leaders and members alike remarked on how inclusive and special our community is, and how lucky we are to have one another.

You don't need to be the world's greatest singer - come as you are. Email [email protected] for times/locations you can meet our Director and learn how the choir works and what your role may be within!

Visit for more info: https://www.ourvoicemke.org/getinvolved

What a night! 🎶 This week, members of Our Voice Milwaukee gathered for our Annual Meeting. Singing and non-singing membe...
07/29/2026

What a night! 🎶 This week, members of Our Voice Milwaukee gathered for our Annual Meeting. Singing and non-singing members came together with chorus leadership and the Board of Directors to celebrate everything we've accomplished this past season and get excited about what's ahead.

We shared highlights, reflected on our growth, recognized the people who help make this community so special, and thanked our outgoing board members for their incredible service. We also welcomed new leaders to the Board as they prepare to help guide the next chapter of OVM.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined the conversation, shared ideas, and continues to invest their time, talent, and heart into this chorus.

‼️ The future is bright for your favorite gay chorus – STAY TUNED FOR SOME VERY EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS LATER THIS SUMMER!

Your favorite gay chorus is making headlines! 🌈Artistic Director David Hein, board member Patrick Grayshaw and singer To...
07/16/2026

Your favorite gay chorus is making headlines! 🌈

Artistic Director David Hein, board member Patrick Grayshaw and singer Tom Sielaff recently sat down with Alexandria Delcourt of Our Lives Magazine to discuss Our Voice Milwaukee’s growth, mission and evolving musical family.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share our story. Click below to read the full feature: https://ourliveswisconsin.com/article/finding-harmony/

The weather and vibes were perfect yesterday in Shorewood for our our Current & New Member Social: Shorewood Farmers’ Ma...
07/13/2026

The weather and vibes were perfect yesterday in Shorewood for our our Current & New Member Social: Shorewood Farmers’ Market! 🏳️‍🌈 We loved being able to meet some prospective new members, explore the market, grab a bite and spend time together.

Missed us at the market? Whether you're a current member, longtime supporter, friend or interested in joining the chorus, check out www.ourvoicemke.org for upcoming socials, performances and ways you can join or support your favorite gay chorus!

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Milwaukee, WI
53201

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