Name: cor et mentem...
Start: 2024-05-19T14:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-05-19T16:00:00-06:00
Location: St. Stephen's Anglican Church

cor et mentem...

One Voice Chorus (OVC) is a mixed choir for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, and queer singers and their cisgender allies. We are an auditioned choir with a wide-ranging repertoire: from classical to jazz, from madrigals to show tunes, and more!OVC was founded in September 2011. Four singers signed up for auditions the first night and a choir was born. From four singers we quickly grew to ten and made our debut at a Christmas concert hosted by the Unitarian Church of Calgary in December 2011.By the spring of 2012, we had 17 singers on the roster and we were ready to contemplate presenting a concert of our own. We brought the curtain down, ending our first season on a high note. Our debut concert in June 2012 launched us officially as Calgary’s new LGBT choir. We were joined on stage by the Calgary Men’s Chorus, whom we regard proudly as our big brothers.Many years have rolled by now since we first opened our doors to singers. We’re a fully-fledged choir of nearly 30 singers that presents two concerts each season, an additional cabaret style concert every second year and various guest appearances and collaborations.

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This will be a multidisciplinary show that tells the story of a young person as they recover from early childhood trauma

St. Stephen's Anglican Church

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 &amp; Jo Dickau-DuguayPoetry by: Robert Lowell, Sara Teasdale, and Cass Bessette THERE ARE TWO SHOWS ON MAY 19TH @2 PM &amp; 4:30PM. We offer a pay-what-you-can option to ensure everyone who wants to attend the concert, is able to. Please email: generalmanager@onevoicechorus.ca. Please note that one piece in this concert, "furore" (which is 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.

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