About the Program

 

Capital Accord Chorus won a grant from the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County to partially fund our “Culture of Belonging” capacity-building and outreach project. Over a year-long period, Capital Accord Chorus partnered with Harmony’s African-American Legacy Organization (HALO) and area musicians and leaders from nineteen musical organizations to engage in facilitated dialogues to increase understanding and capacity for constructive dialogue and work on DEIA issues, with a significant focus on racial equity. 

 

Our goal was to strengthen the culture of belonging Capital Accord offers singers from diverse backgrounds, as well the chorus’ contributions to a more inclusive musical culture in the county.  CAC members and local musicians participated in the Sharing Voices: Race and #Real Talk dialogues and group music making/barbershop singing facilitated by HALO 's licensed clinical professionals: Niambi Powell, LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker- Clinical) and Shana Oshiro, MT-BC (Music Therapist, Board-Certified).

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Five sessions were held virtually, with another three in person for discussion and to rehearse for the culminating concert and fundraiser for two community music initiatives on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, Maryland.

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