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Music in the black Church: A Kaleidoscope of Colors

A Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale 50th Anniversary Celebration Collaboration

Saturday, February 11, 10- 4 and Sunday, February 12, 4:00 - 5:30

First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor

608 E. William St. Ann Arbor, MI 48107 - 7970


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Day 1: Saturday February 11

10:00 - 12:00 Opening Session


Through a combination of short presentations, musical examples, panel discussion, and Q&A, the opening session will launch the 2-day event by exploring the history and context, variety, current trends, and issues for the future of Music in the Black Church led by our highly respected guests:

·  Dr. Uzee Brown (co-moderator)

·  Dr. James Abbington

·  Dr. Willis Patterson (co-moderator)

·  Rev. Portia Mann

· Ms. Alice McAllister Tillman

·  Dr. Louise Toppin

 · Mr. Lamar Willis


12:00 - Lunch - Compliments of Virginia Sory Brown, ACCM Board Member

Registration Required. Space is Limited


1:00 - 4:00 - Focus Sessions

- A Choral Reading Session

- A Session on the Use of Organ in the Black Church

- A Sampling of Vocal Solos by African American Composers and Arrangers

- A Closing Panel on the Future of Music in the Black Church and Beyond


Day 2: Sunday, February 12, 2023

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm EST

Music in the Black Church: Concert


This collaborative concert features the Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale and the Brazeal Dennard Chorale in a performance of Robert Ray’s 1971 Gospel Mass along as well as a variety of music from African American Church traditions. Alice McAllister Tillman, Director, Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale (OOTC) and Artistic Director Brazeal Dennard Chorale. Brian Buckner, Assistant Director and Accompanist, OOTC


Music in the Black Church: A Kaleidoscope of Colors is made possible through collaboration and support from the Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale,  American Center for Church Music (ACCM), the American Guild of Organists (AGO), First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor and GIA PUBLICATIONS, INC. 

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The Willis C. Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale has a 50+ year history of serving southeast Michigan and beyond through the Instructional Program for youth (1969), and the community Chorale (1971), both founded by Dr. Patterson. 

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2020 - 2022 COVID Accomplishments

A look back over the past 2 years of the Chorale's response to COVID.  The music and an adaptation to technology kept us going.

Our Own Thing Chorale, Alice M. Tillman, Director

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.

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Our Own Thing Instructional Program, LaTonya Woods, Director

The Willis C. Patterson Our Own Thing Instructional Program provides free instruction in the arts, both vocal and instrumental, use of musical instruments, and scholarships to area youngsters who would otherwise be unable to afford the opportunity to study music.

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Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale

1410 S Zeeb RD, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, US

(734) 769-4437

the Willis C Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale (OOTC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. the Instructional program is a Branch of OOTC.


The  Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale (also known as The Willis C Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale and The Willis C Patterson Our Own Thing Instructional Program) is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, formerly incarcerated, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, membership and volunteer leadership. Reasonable accommodation will also be provided to persons with disabilities, to disabled veterans, and to accommodate religious practices.