winnipeg’s queer tenor & basS choir
A place for gay, transitioning, non-binary, & queer-identifying singers, noise-makers, & low-voice resonators!
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Why LVC?
Established out of a desire to build community and celebrate tenor and bass choral repertoire, Winnipeg’s Low Voice Collective (LVC) is an opportunity to explore our low-resonating voices! Inspired by the success of internationally acclaimed Gay Men’s Choruses, the LVC was developed with an inclusive approach to low-voice music making. No matter your musical ability or experience, and no matter your gender identity, if you sing as a tenor or bass, then you are welcome to join the LVC.
history
The roots of the queer tenor and bass choral movement can be traced back to the somber yet defiant streets of San Francisco in 1978, where the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus—comprising over 100 members—delivered their first public performance during a vigil for the slain supervisor Harvey Milk. This powerful act of musical activism ignited a global singing movement, sparking the formation of similar ensembles in New York, Washington, Boston, and London, and paved the way for the vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ choral community that flourishes today. Inspired by this legacy of "singing out" and driven by the intersection of his own musical passions and cultural identity, Aaron Hutton founded the Low Voice Collective, a modern ensemble dedicated to carrying forth that historic mission of visibility, community, and artistic excellence for a new generation of voices.
schedule
The Low Voice Collective is currently a project-based choir, which means scheduling is generally light but busier when a project or concert is on the horizon.
The Low Voice Lineup
Tenor 1
The "glitter" of the choir. They are the highest voice in the mix; the brightest and most vibrant—pure sunlight and brilliant high-energy.
Tenor 2
The “warmth” of the melody while keeping the energy high. They offer a friendly, glowing tone that fills the space between the heights and the middle.
BARITONE
The “soulful heart” blending the highs and the lows. It’s their lush, velvet texture that makes the choir sound rich and regal—the waves on the shore.
BasS
The solid “foundation” of the group, deep, resonant, and cool. It’s the floor everything else stands on—solid as the ocean and just as powerful.
Meet Aaron
Founder & Director
With over twenty years of experience in Manitoba’s music and theatre communities, Aaron Hutton is driven by a lifelong pursuit of musical excellence. His diverse background as a soloist and educator has shaped a unique leadership style that blends performance artistry with vocal mentorship. Aaron’s choral journey began at age six in the Brandon Conservatory Chorale Boys’ Choir under the tutelage of Dr. Elizabeth Grant, eventually leading to advanced music and choral studies at the University of Manitoba. In his singing career, he has performed with Canzona: Winnipeg’s Baroque Music Ensemble, the Winnipeg Singers, and Rainbow Harmony Project, and as a soloist with the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. In 2025, Aaron founded the Low Voice Collective, a project born from the intersection of his musical expertise and cultural identity. Through this initiative, he strives to be a supportive community arts leader, and remains dedicated to creating accessible, meaningful vocal spaces for diverse communities across Winnipeg.
from our community
“Many of us have been waiting years to be part of a low voice choir like this. I’m loving the experience!”
Tim P
LVC singer
“It has been really great to learn something about singing - I’ve never sung in a choir before! Meeting new, friendly people from the community has made participating really fun.”
Burgess M
LVC singer
“Joining the Low Voice Collective has helped me truly find my voice - personally and musically - and connected me with an incredible, supportive community.”
Hol P
LVC singer
