The pilot project runs July-August 2025 in Ottawa, ON
Queer Youth Choiris a creative music-making group in Ottawa's queer community. Open to all youth ages 14-17 who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, queer spawn, and/or allies, this group builds music skills in a choral-education environment where youth have agency over their learning and musicianship. The choir rehearsals will incorporate games and breakout sessions to explore things like theory, movement, music appreciation, composition and arranging, etc. based on participants’ interests and backgrounds. Participants will be directly involved in providing feedback and shaping a potential long-term ongoing version of this project. Stay tuned for a performance at the end of August this summer at Capital Pride!
This project is supported by WARP, a paid learning and mentorship opportunity co-produced and co-facilitated by a consortium of DIY music and arts organizations in the Algonquin-Anishnaabe territory. Their goal is to equip and support early- and mid-career individuals and artist collectives with the essentials of project development, providing DIY organizers with the resources and tools they need to create safe(r), more accessible, and more sustainable experiences. Kim learned so much and is so grateful to have had their support in launching this project!