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ACDA Mission
The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence and nurture lifelong involvement in choral music for everyone through education, performance, composition and advocacy.
NJ ACDA Purpose
Through a multidimensional approach in choral education, NJ-ACDA can provide equitable access to a viable, K-12+ multifaceted professional choral community.
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NJ-ACDA can provide this:
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Through comprehensive professional development, conferences & choral festivals.
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Connecting with our community of educators, students, stakeholders & center every decision around what is best for our choral students.
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Celebrating & acknowledging the importance of the arts in our communities & educational institutions.
Diversity in the Work of Choral Musicians
Diversity has many facets and intersectionalities. Diversity can reference and celebrate culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual identity, age, and religious ideals, among others. While we have not always been open, affirming, accepting, and embracing in the past, we now recognize our shortcomings, and resolve to address them. Our members represent a diverse community and deserve to be acknowledged and treated with dignity. Though we know that our 2021 national virtual conference could not undo the past, let it mark the beginning of a new paradigm, a better way, and a concept of choral excellence encompassing musical artistry and the principles of inclusion and radical hospitality. We welcome you into our community of support and partnership.
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In pursuit of our Mission and Vision, we will review and implement recommendations from the 2020 Diversity Study and input from our membership to ensure ACDA pursues accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion through choral singing and outreach to potential choral participants.
