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Collaboration Spotlights

ticipating in the CYC-hosted Cincinnati Public Shcool alongside a war. Perhaps its success lies in its durability
Honor Choir conducted by Dr. Rollo Dilworth and and the commitment of so many people who continue
Robyn Lana. CCA is a vital part of the CYC fabric, to struggle against polarizing narratives to devote them-
and singers throughout the program benefit from these selves to creative and justice-focused choral expression.
shared experiences.
What is the collaborative element of your project?

The essence of this project is collaboration at all lev-
Common Ground Voices (Jerusalem) els. Participants select repertoire, fuse them together,
Submitted by: André de Quadros and create participatory peacebuilding circles. Not only
Location: The Holy Land: Galilee, Jerusalem, is CGV (J) essentially collaborative in decision making,
and beyond but it works at all levels on building consensus.

Program or Project Title:
Common Ground Voices
El Faro Youth Chorus
Submitted by: Gabrielle Dietrich
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
abqcorolux.org/elfaro

Program or Project Title:
El Faro Youth Chorus

Common Ground Voices (Jerusalem) was founded
in 2016 as a peace-seeking music and dialogue project
between Jewish Israelis and Palestinians. The ensemble
operates on a project basis with annual residencies most-
ly in the Holy Land. Since 2016, CGV(J) has worked to
build understanding between a broad cross-section of
communities through workshops, community engage-
ment, and collaborating with local organizations such
as Combatants for Peace. The repertoire represents an El Faro Youth Chorus (EFYC) is the first-ever trau-
artistic fusion between music from Arabic, Hebrew, ma-informed choral ensemble. Founded in October
and Yiddish traditions, as well as world music. CGV 2021 as a youth outreach program of ABQ Coro Lux
(J) has had residencies and projects in Germany and (an auditioned community chorus in Albuquerque,
Sweden, as well as in Galilee and Jerusalem. New Mexico, conducted by Bradley Ellingboe), El Faro
Youth Chorus welcomes young people ages seven to
What is the most successful aspect of the project? eighteen to learn musicianship skills and healthy vocal
technique as they also learn about emotional regula-
It is challenging to discuss success of a choral project tion, self-awareness, healthy social relationships, and

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