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choral art accessible and more inclusive for all. As an or- and hope shine in countless directions around us, point-
ganization, we have added new purposes to our mission, ing us to new possibilities and a bright future.
which encourage us to foster and promote peace, justice, It has been my great honor and privilege to serve as
diversity, inclusivity, and enhance social and emotional National President during this most unique time. I ap-
well-being through choral music. preciate your support, your encouragement, and all that
We have been through much, both personally and you do each day to change lives, one by one, through
professionally, during these months. I think that most of sharing the gift of singing with those who are placed in
us can attest to the fact that we experience the greatest your life.

growth in our lives as we reflect, adapt, and make pos-
itive change during times of greatest challenge and, of-
ten, discomfort. We, as an organization and as a people,
have come through the darkness, and now, rays of light

CHORAL RESOURCES FOR THESE TIMES

ACDA is hosting a webpage that is updated daily containing resources that are
particularly useful for choral professionals:
Resources for Choral Professionals During the Pandemic.

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