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.

OVM Stands With Watertown Student Musicians:Tonight, Watertown High School students will be performing “Mother of a Revo...
05/20/2026

OVM Stands With Watertown Student Musicians:

Tonight, Watertown High School students will be performing “Mother of a Revolution” by Omar Thomas, in the aftermath of a school board decision that banned them from performing the piece at their school concert earlier this week. Our Voice Milwaukee stands with these courageous students and the Watertown community for finding a way for this beautiful work with an important message to still be heard. As one of the largest LGBTQ+ arts organizations in Wisconsin, Our Voice owes our existence to revolutionaries like Marsha P. Johnson, who paved the way for Q***r people to be seen, heard, and valued. To remove a piece of instrumental music from a program simply for a dedication to a transgender activist is an attempt to silence all LGBTQ+ voices, and shows that the fight against injustice and ignorance is still ongoing in our state and country. Our hearts are with the Watertown community this evening, and our hope is that this performance inspires growth, change, and harmony.

All are invited to this community performance of A Mother of a Revolution! tonight, May 20, 2026. The performance will be held at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), located at 209 North Ninth Street in Watertown, Wisconsin. Doors will open at 7:00pm with the performance beginning at 7:30pm. Seating is limited. This event is open to the public and free of charge. A live-stream of the event will also be provided on their website: https://www.watertownimmanuel.org/concert

Meet the musicians bringing Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras to life this spring.Samantha Carr, oboe, is a Mi...
04/24/2026

Meet the musicians bringing Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras to life this spring.

Samantha Carr, oboe, is a Milwaukee-based freelance musician and educator. She performs with ensembles including the Wisconsin Philharmonic and Kettle Moraine Symphony and has appeared with orchestras across the Midwest. Samantha brings both precision and artistry to each performance.

Come hear Samantha, our other incredible featured musicians, and our fabulous singers.

Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras
April 25, 7:00 PM
April 26, 3:30 PM
📍 Pitman Theatre - Alverno College
🎟 ourvoicemke.ludus.com

04/24/2026

"We are all stronger when we are open and true.
You with me, me with you."

Join us this weekend to experience the joy of this group that has become so much more than a chorus.

Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras
April 25, 7:00 PM
April 26, 3:30 PM
📍 Pitman Theatre - Alverno College
🎟 ourvoicemke.ludus.com

Meet the musicians bringing Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras to life this spring.Sam Haupt, drums and percuss...
04/23/2026

Meet the musicians bringing Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras to life this spring.

Sam Haupt, drums and percussion, is a Milwaukee-based performer and educator specializing in drum set and classical percussion. He teaches in Milwaukee Public Schools and performs locally, including with his band Transmute. His work blends performance, education, and recording.

Come hear Sam, our other incredible featured musicians, and our fabulous singers.

Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras
April 25, 7:00 PM
April 26, 3:30 PM
📍 Pitman Theatre - Alverno College
🎟 ourvoicemke.ludus.com

Dang we look good.More importantly, we sound good.Most importantly, we feel good.This chorus is reaching new heights eve...
04/23/2026

Dang we look good.
More importantly, we sound good.
Most importantly, we feel good.

This chorus is reaching new heights every day. Our practices, performances, and behind-the-scenes work are always expanding and growing to make space to tell more stories. Thank you for coming on this journey with us. We hope to see you this weekend!

Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras
April 25, 7:00 PM
April 26, 3:30 PM
📍 Pitman Theatre - Alverno College
🎟 ourvoicemke.ludus.com

Meet the musicians bringing Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras to life this spring.Devin Larmay, flute, is a Mi...
04/22/2026

Meet the musicians bringing Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras to life this spring.

Devin Larmay, flute, is a Milwaukee-based performer, composer, and educator currently studying at UW-Milwaukee. Their work spans performance, teaching, and composition, with music performed at both high school and collegiate levels. Devin brings a dynamic and thoughtful voice to the ensemble.

Come hear Devin, our other incredible featured musicians, and our fabulous singers.

Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras
April 25, 7:00 PM
April 26, 3:30 PM
📍 Pitman Theatre - Alverno College
🎟 ourvoicemke.ludus.com

Tech rehearsal in a tornado? No problem.(Yes, we went to the storm shelter. Twice. 😅)The way this choir shows up with jo...
04/22/2026

Tech rehearsal in a tornado? No problem.

(Yes, we went to the storm shelter. Twice. 😅)

The way this choir shows up with joy and flexibility is second to none. Thank you to our leadership who set a consistent tone of kindness, patience, and stick-to-itiveness.

The big shows are THIS WEEKEND 🤯 Don't have your tickets yet?? Visit the link so you don't miss out!

Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras
April 25, 7:00 PM
April 26, 3:30 PM
📍 Pitman Theatre - Alverno College
🎟 ourvoicemke.ludus.com

Meet the musicians bringing Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras to life this spring.Veronica Thompson, clarinet,...
04/21/2026

Meet the musicians bringing Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras to life this spring.

Veronica Thompson, clarinet, is a retired educator and freelance musician who has performed with ensembles across Wisconsin, including Festival City Symphony Orchestra and Present Music. Her decades of experience bring a steady and expressive presence to the stage.

Come hear Veronica, our other incredible featured musicians, and our fabulous singers.

Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras
April 25, 7:00 PM
April 26, 3:30 PM
📍 Pitman Theatre - Alverno College
🎟 ourvoicemke.ludus.com

Meet the musicians bringing Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras to life this spring.Tori Yocum, bassist, is a Mi...
04/20/2026

Meet the musicians bringing Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras to life this spring.

Tori Yocum, bassist, is a Milwaukee musician and multi-instrumentalist with over 15 years of experience. She performs with the folk trio Valley Fox and writes original music for projects including Sarabi and Lucky Goat. Her creative approach brings both rhythm and depth to the ensemble.

Come hear Tori, our other incredible featured musicians, and our fabulous singers.

Tell Our Story: Q***r Songs Across the Eras
April 25, 7:00 PM
April 26, 3:30 PM
📍 Pitman Theatre - Alverno College
🎟 ourvoicemke.ludus.com

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