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Special Notice

WDIV, Local 4, (TV and social media) made a report that aired today, Monday, July 13, concerning disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct involving minors in a school district outside Washtenaw County. The report created the impression that the individual named had contact with children through the Our Own Thing Instructional Program. That information is completely false. The Instructional Program is operationally separate and distinct from the Our Own Thing Chorale. Mr. Willis was never associated in any way with the Instructional Program.


Mr. Willis was under contract as assistant director and accompanist with the Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale for the 2025/2026 season. The Our Own Thing Chorale is for adult membership only. Mr. Willis’ contract term ended June 30, 2026, and he is no longer associated with the Chorale. The reporting also inadvertently associates Dr. LaVonté Heard with Mr. Willis. For clarity, Dr. Heard had no involvement in Mr. Willis’ hiring or supervision.

The Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that specializes in choral music of African American composers and arrangers with special emphasis on the Negro Spirituals. The Chorale also supports the Instructional Program which provides free instrumental and vocal instruction as well as instruments for students who cannot afford to pay for lessons. 


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WE REMEMBER OUR FOUNDER

We extend our deepest sympathy and love to the Patterson family.

Dr. Patterson inspired us through his passion and teaching.  His legacy will continue to inspire our commitment and appreciation for the beauty of the music our African American ancestors created.  His vision will continue to guide us in the years to come. 

We are truly grateful to have been a part of Dr. Patterson’s extraordinary life and are honored to carry on his legacy.

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Willis Patterson  Our Own Thing Chorale

P.O. Box 2439

Arbor, MI 48103-2439

The Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale (OOTC)  is a 501(c)(3) qualified charitable organization.   Your contribution is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. 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.

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