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From Song to Action: Choral Advocacy in Practice

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Choral leaders are uniquely positioned to engage their communities and amplify important issues. In this session, colleagues from across the field share how they are advancing advocacy, activism, and civic participation. Learn key guidelines for 501c3 advocacy and the First Amendment and hear practical examples ranging from public performances at protests to direct engagement with policymakers. Walk away with concrete strategies you can apply immediately in your own organization.

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Amy Fitterer Headshot
Government Affairs Specialist
Amy Fitterer is a dynamic leader in association management, government affairs, and the performing arts. She has consulted for OPERA America and Partners in Performance, supporting advocacy and...
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Liana Salinas is a Nicaraguan-American choral conductor, music educator, and entrepreneur based in Miami, Florida. She serves as Executive Artistic Director of the Miami Children’s Chorus (MCC), an...
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Timothy Westerhaus, D.M.A., serves as Director of Choral Studies at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff and as Artistic Director of Choral Arts Northwest in Seattle. From 2010 to 2021, he served...
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Amy Wielunski joined VocalEssence as Executive Director in 2024, bringing with her 22 years of non-profit experience at organizations with local, state-wide, and national reach. Before joining...