One Voice Chorus

What One Voice Chorus does

One Voice Chorus is a Richmond, Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit community chorus founded in 2001 and incorporated in 2004. Its core product is a non-auditioned community chorus of 100+ singers (expanding to 150+ voices for special summer concerts) that performs three major concerts annually, complemented by a smaller auditioned OVC Chorale available for hire at corporate events, weddings, and civic functions. The organization's distinct value proposition centers on interracial membership and a signature pre-concert Diversity Discussions program designed to foster dialogue around inclusion, positioning it as a regional DEI-aligned cultural institution rather than a conventional performing ensemble.

The business model is diversified across individual singer memberships (~$150 per season, August–May), individual tax-deductible donations, concert sponsorships ($50–$1,500 tiers), suggested-donation concert admissions (~$15 per attendee), negotiated Chorale performance fees, and foundation grants (notably The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation). Signature sponsorship for 2025-2026 is held by Ideal Siding. Geographic reach spans Central Virginia, Washington D.C., the Shenandoah Valley, and Tidewater regions. Rehearsals are hosted at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Richmond, with concerts at Grace Baptist Church, J.R. Tucker High School, and partner venues. Leadership consists of Artistic Director John W. McLean, Jr. (appointed December 2022), Managing Director Stan Orchowsky, an 11-member Board of Directors, and the organization is preparing for its 25th anniversary season in 2026-2027 with newly implemented membership policies.

There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability, and no digital product offering; operations rely on standard web and social channels (Squarespace website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, SoundCloud, Tumblr, email newsletter). Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the organization operates on a community-funded nonprofit cost structure rather than a scalable platform model.

Name

One Voice Chorus

Legal name

One Voice Chorus, Inc.

Website

https://onevoicechorus.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

One Voice Chorus is a Richmond, Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit community chorus of 100+ non-auditioned singers that performs three major annual concerts centered on interracial diversity and inclusion, supported by memberships, donations, sponsorships, and an auditioned Chorale available for corporate and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Choral Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

Keywords

• Community chorus services
• Choral music performance
• Nonprofit arts organization
• Ensemble event entertainment
• Diversity choir programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fee of $150 per singer covering the entire concert season (August-May), providing voice training, community, and access to performances
2. Concert Sponsorships: Concert sponsorships ranging from $50 to $1,500, providing perks such as program acknowledgements, website recognition, concert passes, and visibility benefits for businesses
3. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the mission of diversity through music; 501(c)(3) organization status enables charitable giving
4. Chorale Performance Fees: The auditioned Chorale performs at corporate events, weddings, community celebrations, and civic events for negotiated fees
5. Concert Admissions: Suggested donations for concerts, typically $15 per person ($16 credit card), with some free community Chorale performances

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

One Voice Chorus operates a 100+ voice non-auditioned community chorus that performs three major concerts annually in the Richmond, Virginia area, focused on promoting diversity through choral music. It also fields a smaller auditioned OVC Chorale available for hire at corporate and community events, and runs a signature pre-concert Diversity Discussions program. Memberships, sponsorships, and donations fund the 501(c)(3) organization.

Product overview

One Voice Chorus operates as a single unified offering centered on its community chorus program. The core product consists of the full 100+ voice non-auditioned chorus performing three major annual concerts. Supporting offerings include the OVC Chorale (auditioned smaller ensemble for events), Diversity Discussions (pre-concert facilitation), Concert Sponsorship packages, and Annual Membership for singers. The organization is structured as a 501(c)(3) non-profit without a platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OVC Chorale: A smaller, auditioned group of singers from the full chorus, available to perform at community and corporate events.

Products and services

• Annual Singer Membership Annual membership for adult singers to participate in One Voice Chorus for the full August-May concert season at $150 per year, including voice training, music, rehearsal space, performance opportunities, and community fellowship. Payment plans and scholarships are available. Open to all singers without auditions.
• One Voice Chorus Full Chorus Concert Performances Three major live concert performances per year by the 100+ voice non-auditioned community chorus, performed at churches and venues in the Richmond/Henrico area, featuring diverse repertoire including spirituals, jazz, classical, and show tunes to promote diversity through choral music.
• OVC Chorale Performance Hire The auditioned, smaller OVC Chorale ensemble is available for hire at corporate meetings and dinners, Diversity Day celebrations, Black History Month events, weddings, community concerts, civic events, and private functions. Performances range from 20 minutes to one hour with a portable keyboard and accompanist available on-site for negotiable fees.
• Diversity Discussions Program A signature One Voice Chorus offering: facilitated pre-concert conversations led by skilled facilitators on diversity and inclusion topics, held one hour before each main concert performance for concert attendees.
• Concert Sponsorship Program Tiered sponsorship opportunities for businesses, foundations, and individuals to sponsor One Voice Chorus concerts, ranging from $50 to $1,500. Sponsors receive acknowledgements in the concert program, website recognition, concert passes, and other visibility benefits. The top tier includes signature sponsorship of an entire season such as the 2025-2026 concert season.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 OVC singers have performed for tens of thousands of people since 2001
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VCU Health OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative concert performances with VCU Health Orchestra, including 'Sounds of Summer' concert and other joint performances at venues like Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
• Petersburg Symphony OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint performance of Handel Messiah Christmas portion with the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra at Petersburg High School.
• Epiphany Lutheran ChurchcoreOthersPrimary rehearsal venue for One Voice Chorus, located at 1400 Horsepen Road, Richmond, VA. Rehearsals held Monday evenings 7:00-9:15 PM.
• Grace Baptist ChurchminorOthersConcert venue for Fall concerts, located at 4200 Dover Road, Richmond, VA.
• J.R. Tucker High SchoolminorOthersConcert venue for spring concerts, located at 2910 North Parham Road, Henrico, VA.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Virginia Opera: Virginia-based performing arts nonprofit that, like One Voice Chorus, depends on ticket revenue, donations, and sponsorships to produce live performances in the Richmond/Virginia region. Comparable as a mid-size performing arts nonprofit with an established board and educational outreach mission.
• Richmond Symphony: Regional orchestra based in Richmond, VA, directly comparable as a performing arts organization operating in the same Central Virginia market with similar institutional funding models (donations, sponsorships, ticket revenue). Both compete for the same regional audience, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants.

Broad incumbents

• Sing for Hope: Larger national nonprofit that leverages music and choral performance for community impact and social good. Comparable in nonprofit structure, donor-funded model, and use of music as a vehicle for diversity and inclusion outcomes, though operating at a much larger national scale.

Direct peers

• The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus: Long-standing community chorus with an explicit DEI and social justice mission — directly comparable to One Voice Chorus's interracial diversity mission and Diversity Discussions programming. Operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with similar revenue mix (membership, donations, performance fees).
• Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus: Community chorus nonprofit with a similar DEI-centered mission and comparable revenue mix (membership dues, donations, performance fees, sponsorships). Operates in a different geography but shares One Voice Chorus's identity-based choral community model.
• The Washington Chorus: Regional choral organization operating as a nonprofit performing arts ensemble in the broader mid-Atlantic region, comparable in mission (community choral performance), revenue model (tickets, donations, sponsorships), and institutional structure to One Voice Chorus.
• Richmond Choral Society: Community chorus operating in the same Richmond, VA market as One Voice Chorus with a comparable nonprofit structure, membership-based model, and concert performance calendar. The closest direct geographic peer.
• Cantus: Professional male vocal ensemble that tours and performs community-focused programming with a similar blend of concert performance and educational outreach. Comparable as a nonprofit choral ensemble dependent on ticket revenue, donations, and corporate partnerships.
• Chicago Children's Choir: Nonprofit choir organization with an explicit diversity, equity, and inclusion mission serving youth from across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Directly comparable in mission alignment, nonprofit structure, and choral-education programming model.
• New York City Gay Men's Chorus: Mission-driven community chorus with a social justice orientation and similar nonprofit structure. Both organizations share the model of using choral performance as a vehicle for advocacy and community building, with comparable sponsorship and ticketed performance revenue streams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/onevoicerva
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PABoi00
• Facebookfacebook.com/OneVoiceChorusRichmond
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/one-voice-chorus

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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