Our Commitment
HARMONY CELEBRATION CHORUS stands by and supports the recent diversity, equity, and inclusion statement by our Sweet Adelines International Board of Directors. In addition, we realize that as a chorus that rehearses and performs near the most diverse city in the United States, we have a special responsibility and obligation to examine the ways in which we can create an atmosphere of inclusion and the need to take positive action toward a more racially diverse chorus. We look forward to using our platform and our music to create a more just society.
As a first step on our journey, Harmony Celebration Chorus is committed to learning more about ourselves and how we impact our world. To that end, we intend to begin with the following:
● Examining our marketing and recruitment processes to ensure that we are reaching out to the beautifully diverse communities in our area;
● Analyzing our finances to assess how and where our money is spent in an effort to support a diverse group of businesses;
● Engaging in deeper conversations about the music we sing and its history, with the intent to more fully understand its impact on our audiences.
Statement from the Greater NY / NJ
Region 15 Regional Management Team
We stand with all those who are crying out for change. We condemn racism and police brutality. We respect ethical police officers who put their lives at risk to protect others. We believe in equality and justice for all. We are proud of SAI leadership for taking steps in acknowledging the organization's history with racism and discrimination, and we encourage them to continue working toward greater awareness, understanding, and inclusivity through concrete actions. We hope to once again be able to join our voices to help heal our communities through beautiful and inclusive harmony, diverse chorus and quartet families, and respect for all humans.