Summermusik’s We Are One festival series began in October 2022. We Are One’s mission is to amplify under consulted voices by acknowledging historical and contemporary inequities and celebrating unique cultures through music, art, and dialogue. The festival’s vision is to broaden our repertoire, partnerships, and venues in order to increase our community’s cultural consciousness and acknowledge that art is a reflection of the realities of society.
Stay tuned for Information about 2026 programming, scheduled for March 12-15, 2026.
Past Festivals
We Are One: Water
March 21-25, 2025
Theme: Importance of Water in Native American and Asian Indian Cultures
Partners: Conner Chee, Navajo nation; Starr Chief Eagle, Lakota nation; Vidita Kanniks; Jim Feist; Padma Chebrolu, Cultural Centre of India; Urban Native Collective; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Cincinnati Arts Association; Fitton Center for Creative Arts; Learning Through Art, Inc.; Christ Church Cathedral’s Native American Ministries Council; Thomas More University Dolce Chorus; Vox Veritatis; Young Professionals Choral Collective
We Are One: Empower
March 2-5, 2024
Theme: The American Negro Spiritual and its Place in Modern Society
Partners: American Spiritual Ensemble, All-In Cincinnati Executive Director Denisha Porter, Andrea “Draye” Mitchell, Blakk Sun, Central State University Choirs, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s Classical Roots Community Chorus, Hamilton County Commission President Alicia Reece, HOPE Thru Harmony Choir, MLK Chorale, MUSE: Cincinnati Women’s Choir, Dr. Tammy Kernodle, Tronee Threat, Vox Veritatis Choir
We Are One: Hope
October 22-25, 2023
Theme: Stories of Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Persons
Partners: A Picture’s Worth, ArtWorks, Coro Volante, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati USA, Ignite Peace, Dr. Katelin Webster, Little Miami Select Choirs, Dr. Maria Espinola, MYCincinnati, Northern Kentucky University Choirs, Sharon Huizinga, Thomas More University Choirs
We Are One: Healing & Understanding
October 22-26, 2022
Theme: Race and Justice in America
Partners: Dr. Aarreon Emerson, BE Boykin, Cincinnati Boychoir, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s Classical Roots Community Chorus, Cincinnati Youth Choir, Dr. Jillian Harris-Jones, Kick Lee, Michael Thompson, MUSE, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Dr. Tammy Kernodle, Thomas More University Choirs, Voices of Hartford
