The Tacoma Refugee Choir is a welcoming community of refugees, immigrant, and friends who sing together to extend love, hope, and belonging. In its first four years, the Tacoma Refugee Choir led by Erin Guinup has welcomed over 600 members from over 50 countries, and performed for over 25,000 people at community, educational and government audiences, including WE Day, Race & Pedagogy National Conference, and the Families Belong Together Rally in collaboration with Grammy-winning recording artists and political leaders. This unique non-auditioned choir received standing ovations at TEDxSeattle and have been featured on PBS and network television sharing their unique combination of hope, integration, empowerment, advocacy, and entertainment. This non-auditioned choir united by the plight of refugees and the conviction that everyone has a voice to contribute. Though we as individuals may feel powerless to change conditions for the 65 million people displaced by wars, famine, and natural disasters, we are not powerless to ensure that those who find themselves in our community are welcomed and loved.
Tacoma Refugee Choir的外部链接
US，WA，Tacoma，98401
We are honored that our Executive Director has been nominated for Person of the Year by 253 Lifestyle Magazine. Vote Now: https://lnkd.in/ggxyJCBn
Executive & Artistic Director, Founder - Strategic Planning, Program Development, and Organizational Culture
I'm honored to have been nominated for Person of the Year by 253 Lifestyle Magazine, especially alongside two incredible co-nominees.
You may have heard there's a zebra on the loose in the Pacific Northwest and there's been plenty of sightings around town. Maybe he will stop by our concert this Saturday? After all, we are singing a new song in Swahili (one of FIVE new songs written by choir members for this concert). The concert also features Congolese singer Providence Kamana, Venezuelan ensemble Tumbarrancho Gaitero, Egyptian tabla player George Sadak and Mayor Victoria Woodards. We hope you and Z the Zebra stop by! P.S. Our African members have informed me that the correct pronunciation is ZAY-bra not ZEE-bra.
Congratulations to our Executive & Artistic Director, Erin Guinup, for this honor!
Executive & Artistic Director, Founder - Strategic Planning, Program Development, and Organizational Culture
Wow! What a surprise and honor to open an email announcing that I was selected for this recognition from the American Academy of Teachers of Singing. I have tremendous respect for the members of the academy and I'm truly humbled to be selected for this award that has previously been given to incredible musicians and scholars such as Joyce DiDonato and Ingo Titze. This award belongs to the entire Tacoma Refugee Choir family and I'm grateful for their love and support in creating this beautiful space through music.
Executive & Artistic Director, Founder - Strategic Planning, Program Development, and Organizational Culture
I spoke to a group of grad students tonight at the The University of Texas at San Antonio. It was a small class but I was grateful for their insights and questions. They were especially articulate in discussing how creating psychological safety can be a powerful tool for learning, creating, and growth. They observed how our programs at Tacoma Refugee Choir use music, fun, and community to create spaces where members feel safe to be themselves. When people feel safe, they can feel safe to create, envision new possibilities, and grow as leaders in the community. Seeing students process the possibilities of a kinder world eases my fear and fills me with hope for the future.