who we are

Rainbow Harmony Project is Winnipeg’s 2SLGBTQIA+ choral community. We create music together, build meaningful connections, engage our audiences and inspire social change. Our vision is to live in a society where everyone can live as their authentic selves.

Over the last two decades, Rainbow Harmony Project has provided space for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and allies to meet new people and explore what it means to sing for social change.

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singing out

Rainbow Harmony Project has been making valuable contributions to the Manitoba choral, music and arts scene for over twenty years. Our non-auditioned choirs have long been celebrated for our musicianship, innovative and creative programming, and community outreach. RHP choirs sing a wide variety of music, always with the goal of inspiring and connecting with our audience and providing a positive, affirming image of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Our choirs present multiple concerts during the season and also perform at community events, reaching a wide-ranging audience in Winnipeg and beyond.

our values

community, inclusion, accessibility, visibility, outreach, and sustainability

We create opportunities for connection and support the growth of our members; We provide a safe space for folks of diverse identities and lived experiences
to belong and be heard; We reduce barriers to joining choir and make learning music fun; We use our voices in a variety of settings to promote understanding and acceptance of the queer community; We intentionally engage and build meaningful relationships with diverse audiences and communities; We use our resources responsibly to ensure accountability and the longevity of our organization.

history

Rainbow Harmony Project started in 1999 thanks to founding members Alan Blanchette, Marion Hijkoop, Paul Pattyn, Jeff Stafflund, and Scott Naugler. The first season was a huge success with no less than 60 members. With Scott and Alan directing and Rob Lindey on piano, the choir kept a busy schedule of performances and involvement in community events such as World AIDS Day Pink Triangle Sunday, and the Gay Pride Parade. A highlight of the season was the Beginnings concert, where the choir performed with Bridge City Chorus (Saskatoon) and Prairie Pride Chorus (Regina) to a standing ovation from the 900 audience members.