Ossia: A Podcast from One Voice Chorus Charlotte

Cory Davis

An "ossia" is a musical term that literally means something optional--a passage that can be played instead of the original, and which is usually fun and interesting. While our chorus has not been able to meet in person to sing during the pandemic, we created this podcast instead. Join Artistic Director Cory Davis and a rotating set of OVC singers as together they have entertaining and enlightening conversations about community, choral singing, LGBT issues, and more. We'll pair our stories with relevant music recordings from our archives or recently created "virtual choir" songs.

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Episodes

Melanie and Holly (Please Stay)

On this episode, Melanie Mosberg, an alumnus of One Voice Chorus, and psychologist Dr. Holly Savoy discuss how Melanie found a refuge in the chorus, and how being part of a group like One Voice can be good for mental health. Music: "Please Stay" by Jake Runestad. Caitlin O'Handley & Jarret Ward, soloists. Performed on December 2, 2017. Charlotte Transgender Healthcare Group https://cthcg.org/ Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860 http://www.translifeline.org Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender N...

Jun 11, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Jermaine and Liz (Don't Forget Me)

Join us for a conversation with 18-yr veteran OVC singer Liz Fitzgerald and Jermaine Nakia Lee, one of the founders of Charlotte Black Pride, as well as a playwright, songwriter, and now filmmaker in the Charlotte community. More information about Jermaine’s musical, A Walk In My Shoes, which they transitioned to become a feature film during the pandemic, can be found at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheMusicalAWIMS/ Music: “Don’t Forget Me” from SMASH; Performed by OVC at our Wi...

May 14, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5

"Spooky Stuff" with Scarlett (House of the Rising Sun)

One Voice Singer, Scarlett, has been listening to a lot of true crime and haunted podcasts lately. We’ll talk about a couple of our own personal ghost stories and the Mordecai House in Raleigh, NC. Music: “House of the Rising Sun” arr. Cory Davis; performed virtually by OVC as part of our Halloween Time Warp show in October 2020.

Apr 30, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Jess and Ethan (Imaginary Garden)

OVC Singer, Jess, and her friend Ethan Johnstone met when she attended medical school in South Carolina. We'll discuss LGBTQ health care, and Ethan's organization, Pride Link, which works to support the community in the Upstate region of South Carolina. Please consider supporting this GoFundMe for our guest, Ethan Johnstone, and his partner as they work toward their goal of adopting a child: https://gofund.me/38c16321 Music: "The Imaginary Garden" by Marie-Claire Saindon, recorded "virtually" by...

Apr 16, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Claudette, Jordan, and Jenny (Chris and Gabe)

Jenny, Jordan, and Claudette have all been highly involved in our local PFLAG chapter here in Charlotte. Claudette has been on a journey of raising several children who are part of the LGBTQ community, while Jordan and Jenny are both teachers who’ve become the de facto queer representatives at their school. Music: “Chris and Gabe” a setting of an NPR StoryCorps interview by Chris and Gabe Lopez, composed by former One Voice Artistic Director, and current Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus Artistic Dir...

Apr 02, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Jan and Kathie (Love is Love)

Kathie and Jan met as singers in One Voice Chorus in 2001 and recently celebrated their 20th anniversary. The chorus has served as an anchor, supporting them when they couldn't support each other, and helping to reconnect them to their family. In this episode, we discuss their relationship, the importance of singing in an LGBTQ chorus, and how things have changed over the years. Music: "Love is Love" by Randi Driscoll, arr. Kevin Robison and Tim McKnight www.onevoicechorus.com...

Mar 19, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Ossia from One Voice Chorus of Charlotte - TRAILER

An "ossia" is a musical term that literally means something optional--a passage that can be played instead of the original, and which is usually fun and interesting. While our chorus has not been able to meet in person to sing during the pandemic, we created this podcast instead. One Voice is the LGBTQIA and allies chorus of Charlotte. Our mission is that, through artistic excellence, we will work to increase understanding and acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex an...

Mar 02, 2021•1 min

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