Our Own Thing Chorale

For five decades, the Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale has dedicated itself to preserving and performing traditional African American spirituals and showcasing contemporary African American music. Sharon Vaughters, the volunteer board president and a member of the Chorale, joins Creative Washtenaw’s Deb Polich, your host for "creative:impact," to look back over 50 years and hear how the Chorale is celebrating their 5Oth anniversary.

Willis Patterson and his talent were gifted to Ann Arbor 90 years ago. It took a village to guide him through a twisting route before he found his voice,…