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CCDA is proud to launch a new "member spotlight" series, featuring choral directors from around the state who are navigating life in a COVID world. We are highlighting the excellent singing happening in California AND inspiring members to say, "That's amazing, I could do that, too!" If you know a good nominee, please email [email protected].
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ernest harrison - EJ Harrison, Music Director and Head of Education and Outreach for the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles. I also teach “Music and Social Justice” and “applied voice for majors, minors, and non-majors” at Loyola Marymount Univer

9/27/2023

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It is wonderful to be a part of a family of like minded musicians who understand what it takes to create and maintain a safe space for musicians of all backgrounds and experiences. I’ve always wanted to be a part of an organization that values magnifying, protecting, and respecting marginalized voices and encourages access to music for everyone at every level. Music making saves lives. To be a part of an organization that is actively seeking to effect positive change and ultimately save lives; what more could I ask for. To me, "I am ACDA" means that my contribution matters. The way I make music matters. My song has a place. My story deserves to be told. I am you. You are me. GMCLA is partnering with “Disney '' to perform a “Disney Pride Concert” this summer. As a part of our Alive Music Project, we will have the opportunity to take a free preview concert series into schools this spring and perform the music of Disney with a motivational message of hope, community building, and anti bullying. I am excited for lgbtqia+ youth to see themselves represented on stage. What a blessing it is to get to provide representation for my community that looks and sounds like “joy.”
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  • About
    • Get Involved >
      • Summer Conference Headliner Nominations
      • CLA Headliner Nominations
      • All-State Honor Choir Conductor Nominations
    • Directory
    • Executive Admin
  • Membership
    • Members
    • Member Spotlight
    • CCDA Classifieds
  • Programs
    • CCDA Disaster Relief Fund
    • Vision for the Future
    • honor choir >
      • Donate
    • Choral Leadership Academy
    • Howard Swan Award
    • CCDA-CASMEC Awards
    • Choral Composition
    • Huszti Conducting Prize
  • Events
    • CASMEC
    • Fall Region Conferences
    • CCDA Summer Conference
    • ACDA Conferences >
      • National
      • Western Division
  • Cantate
  • Resources
    • WACDA R&R Chairs
    • National R&R Chairs
    • National ACDA Conference
  • Donate