May 1, 2023 | Charlotte, NC – Following a national search, One Voice Chorus (OVC) will begin their 35thseason with the first Executive Director in its history: Micah Deer. As someone who discovered his own identity while in high school through participation in an accepting, affirming community chorus, he is thrilled to now serve as a leader and advocate for OVC here in Charlotte. “There is much to do in shaping our city into an inclusive arts beacon in the south, and I am proud to represent the LGBTQ+ community as we work towards an innovative, equitable future,” Deer said.
Originally from Ohio, Micah received his BFA from Ohio Northern University and later his MAED from Michigan State University. His professional career has taken him across the country to various regional theaters, and even abroad to South Korea where he created ESL programs for students of all ages at the Gyeonggi English Village.
Since moving to Charlotte over 7 years ago, he has become well acquainted with the Charlotte arts community through administrative roles at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Ballantyne Arts Center, and his current role at Blumenthal Performing Arts on the Education team.
His goals now and throughout these experiences remain the same: creating or developing opportunities that increase arts exposure, instill empathy, and unify our community.
Outside of work, Micah loves spending time with his husband, Cody, and their favorite mutt Snoopy. Though a transplant, he has known for years that he can definitively call Charlotte home and can’t wait to continue to explore and create opportunities within our amazing city.
About One Voice Chorus
One Voice is the LGBTQIA and allies chorus of Charlotte. Through artistic excellence, One Voice Chorus works to increase understanding and acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual people. Our achievement in choral music enables us to reach diverse groups to overcome misperceptions, and to grow personally, both as performers and as leaders in our community.