Written statements:

• Richard Coffey, founder of CONCORA and Music Director of the Hartford Chorale

Here are video-recorded statements from some prominent musicians on the value and importance of choral music:

• John Rutter talks about what he thinks makes choral singing unique and its power to bring people together.
• Eric Whitacre talks about why he believes choral music is so important and why he has chosen to dedicate his life to its advancement.