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PROPOSED CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS CHANGES

CONSTITUTION

Global change: All pronouns have been modified from he/she to they.

Original Text Final Recommendation

Article II
Purposes

1) To foster and promote choral singing that will provide 1) To foster and promote choral singing that will provide artistic,
artistic, cultural, and spiritual experiences for the cultural, and spiritual experiences for the participants all.
participants.

2) To foster and promote the finest types of choral music to 2) To foster and promote the finest types of a wide variety of
make these experiences possible. choral music to make these experiences possible.

3) To foster and encourage rehearsal procedures conducive 3) To foster and encourage rehearsal procedures conducive
to attaining the highest possible level of musicianship to attaining to develop the highest possible level of
and artistic performance. musicianship and artistic performance choral experiences
in all singing communities.

4) To foster and promote the organization and development 4) To foster and promote the organization and development
of choral groups of all types in schools and colleges. of choral groups of all types in schools and and colleges
educational institutions.

5) To foster and promote the development of choral music in 5) To foster and promote the development of choral music
the church and synagogue. in the church and synagogue religious and spiritual
contexts.

6) To foster and promote the organization and development 6) To foster and promote the organization and development of
of choral societies in cities and communities. choral music societies in cities and communities.

9) To foster and encourage choral composition of superior 9) To foster and encourage a wide variety of choral
quality. compositions which uphold and demonstrate the
principles of artistry, community, and quality.

11) To foster and promote international exchange programs 11) To foster and promote international exchange programs
involving performing groups, conductors, and composers. involving performing groups choral ensembles,
conductors, composers, and researchers.

12) To disseminate professional news and information about 12) To disseminate professional research, news, and
choral music. information about choral music.

14) To foster and promote diversity and inclusivity through 14) To engage, listen to, and learn from marginalized and
active engagement with underrepresented choral musicians historically underrepresented groups in order to create a
and potential choral participants. more inclusive community.

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