Queer Quire (18+)
Mondays, Aug. 26 – Dec. 16, 2024
Queer Quire is a mixed adult choir consisting of transgender, non-binary, intersex, gender-non-conforming and gender-fluid individuals and their allies. We celebrate diversity in our vocal presentation and the liberating power of singing and creating harmony and equity for all. This choir will provide its members with a platform for connection, collaboration and creativity and will perform and promote the works by queer composers, honoring choral standards through a new lens of non-gendered voicing. We sing to honor the dignity of the LGBTQ+ community, to celebrate diversity and to inspire understanding, acceptance and change. We welcome anyone who is interested and has a commitment to our mission.
Jordan Saul
Queer Quire Director
Program Details
Queer Quire will rehearse Mondays from 7:30–9 p.m. on the following dates, with a final performance (date to be determined).
- The final performance will include "Blessed Be!" by Melanie DeMore and Ave verum corpus by William Byrd.
LOCATION — Timashev Family Music Building, 1900 College Rd., Columbus, 43210
- August 26
- September 2 — no rehearsal
- September 16, 23, 30
- October 7, 14, 21, 28
- November 4 and 18
- Nov. 11 — no rehearsal
- Nov. 25 — no rehearsal
- December 2 and 9
ELIGIBILITY — Adults (age 18+)
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT — 60
Participants are enrolled in order of date and time registration is received. Register as soon as possible to reserve your spot. If you have been placed on a waitlist, we ask that you do not show up for Queer Quire unless we notify you of an opening. Registration and payment must be completed before a member can attend. In a weather emergency, ensemble rehearsals will occur online and will not be made up in-person or refunded.
Minimum enrollment of fifteen (15) participants is required for the Queer Quire. This ensemble is subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met. If Queer Quire is cancelled due to low enrollment, students will be notified in advance and payment will be refunded.
TUITION — $570 per participant (includes 12 rehearsals and 1 performance) + $30 administrative fee
What are the administrative fees?
Administrative fees cover the cost of administration, registration, instructor background checks, recital costs, etc. Charging this fee, including the discounted version for families with multiple student enrolled, allows us to set the per lesson fee at a competitive market rate.
Registration
DEADLINE: Sunday, August 11, 2024
STEP 1 — Complete and submit the online registration form.
Autumn Session registration will open here on July 15.
STEP 2 — If you have applied for FINANCIAL AID, wait until you receive financial aid confirmation before you complete STEP 3. Financial Aid information will be available in July.
STEP 3 — Submit payment.
To pay online with a credit card (preferred), use the link provided in your registration confirmation OR use the link below.
Shortly after submitting payment, you will receive an email confirming the transaction.
The payment link will be available here on July 15.
NOTE — The payment form works best on a computer (PC or Mac).
MAC USERS — use Chrome, not Safari.
To pay by check:
Make check payable to The Ohio State University. Print "CMS Queer Quire" on the memo line.
Mail to:
Ohio State Community Music School
ATTN: Fiscal Officer
110 Weigel Hall
1866 College Rd.
Columbus, OH 43210
What's Next?
On Monday, August 12 participants will receive a confirmation email with instructions for arrival on campus and details of the first rehearsal.
Questions?
Email Angela Heck Mueller, manager, at CommunityMusicSchool@osu.edu or call 614-292-5495.