The Chorale
The Willis C.Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale (OOTC) is committed to the preservation and performance of traditional African American spirituals as well as contemporary choral compositions written and/or arranged by African American composers and musicians. The Chorale also works to raise funds for the Our Own Thing Instructional Program.
The Instructional Program
The Willis C. Patterson Our Own Thing Instructional Program provides free instruction in the arts, both vocal and instrumental, rental of musical instruments, and scholarships to area youngsters who would otherwise be unable to afford the opportunity to study music.
In Memorian
BARBARA JEAN MEADOWS
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, BARBARA WISHED THAT DONATIONS BE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHE TRULY BELIEVED IN AND THE OUR OWN THING CHORALE IS HONORED TO BE ONE.