About Sing Out for democracy
What
A nonpartisan civic engagement initiative bringing together Greater Clevelanders holding a wide range of political and ideological views to give voice to what unites us.
Why
Escalating polarization and declining trust are holding us back from solving problems together. We need to create constructive connections and champion what unites us rather than what divides us. Doing so matters now more than ever, with lasting impact for our children and grandchildren.
How
Through the universal language of music! A 56-member Chorus (the same as the number of Declaration signers who came together despite their differences) comprised of singers from across the community, will perform engaging relevant songs at a free mainstage event.
We would like to recognize our educational partners and supporters
- Cuyahoga Community College, President Michael A. Baston
- Baldwin Wallace University, President Lee Fisher
- Case Western Reserve University, President Eric W. Kaler
- Cleveland Public Library, CEO Felton Thomas, Jr.
- Cleveland State University, President Laura Bloomberg
- Cuyahoga County Public Library, CEO Jamar O. Rahming
- John Carroll University, President Carolyn Noll Sorg
Voter Registration
The League of Women Voters will be on site to provide voter registration, underscoring the importance of exercising this democratic right.
Pocket Declarations
To deepen understanding of the founding promise of America's democracy, attendees will receive a pocket edition of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, courtesy of the City Club of Cleveland.
We would like to extend our gratitude to
- Tri-C and the Tri-C Foundation for generously donating the Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre and serving as this initiative's fiscal sponsor.
- Baldwin Wallace University and Dr. Marc Weagraff, Professor of Voice and Choral Studies at Baldwin Wallace University's Conservatory of Performing Arts, for generously donating his time to direct the chorus.
- thunder::tech for generously providing website development expertise and talent.
Who is leading this initiative
- Founder Amy Morgenstern, Susan Oguche and Marianne Crosley are the volunteer trio leading this initiative with Tri-C Foundation's VP of Development Megan O'Bryan and Melanie Majikas, and an enthusiastic Tri-C team.
- MacKenzie Kreutzberg is the newly engaged Initiative Coordinator.
Be Sure to be Registered to Vote!
We set the September 24th date with an eye on Ohio's October 5th Voter Registration deadline. Anyone who is not yet registered to vote will have the opportunity to do so.