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Shine Like Stars
by Pinkzebra

Verse 1:
for teacher salary, sheet music, instruments, adaptive aids,
and other teaching and performance tools. Private sup- I’m dreaming wide awake
port through local foundations, businesses, or even social This is the life I make
service organizations can be viable as well. Don’t need a holiday
To make me feel this way

Powerful and Positive Outcomes 8 counts - Rhythm Activity
Adaptive Choirs are already making their mark on the 8 counts - Rhythm Activity
choral landscape. At one site in Tucson, Arizona, a neu-
rodivergent student reported that “I like the friends that I want you to know
I made.” A neurotypical peer leader shared: “Music has
been one of my passions and adaptive music is a place Chorus:
where I can explore that passion in a safe place while hav- Oh yeah, we shine like stars
ing the ability to help others.” Oh yeah, we shine like stars
Ultimately, the journey of creating an Adaptive Choir
is one that is equally gratifying, challenging, and empow- Verse 2:
ering. To witness the remarkable growth and confidence
in neurodivergent singers—people who are often over- What are we waiting for?
looked in traditional ensemble settings—and those who It seems we still want more
No one can take away
sing alongside them is nothing short of inspirational. The The dreams we have today
impact of an Adaptive Choir can be deep and rewarding,
but it cannot be done alone. It requires communication,
collaboration, and an embrace of inclusivity. With these 8 counts - Rhythm Activity
ingredients, an Adaptive Choir can enrich any choral pro- 8 counts - Rhythm Activity
gram and create a more vibrant and harmonious com-
munity. I want you to know

Chorus:
NOTES Oh yeah, we shine like stars
Oh yeah, we shine like stars
1 When employing an adaptive model, it is crucial to structure Like stars
lessons using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) princi- Like stars
ples to ensure success for all singers. https://udlguidelines.
cast.org/; readers may also find information in Kathryn Tag:
L. Evans, “Universal Design for Learning: Embracing
Learner Variability in Choral Ensembles,” Choral Journal Oh we shine, we shine like stars.
We shine, we shine 4X
64, no. 7 (March/April 2024): 8-20.

Chorus:
Oh yeah, we shine like stars
Oh yeah, we shine like stars
Like stars
Like stars

Oh yes we shine like stars!

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