Achord

/ə.ˈkɔɹd/

Harmony and concord, facilitating reconciliation; the absence of discord; music well-tuned.

Achord® is made up of people who believe a love of any kind of music can be a bridge for communication and reconciliation. We seek to unite existing musical ensembles and organizations, performers at all levels of ability, music students, and music supporters, in a community of communities and individuals who use music as a tool for encouraging civil interaction, increased communication and mutual respect between all Americans.

Many musicians already consider ways to use the design and presentation of their performances as a means of promoting social harmony. Achord seeks to increase the impact of their efforts by adding a layer of intentionality, a forum where they can share their ideas, and the means to make an implicit statement of values through membership in Achord.

Achord will seek consensus and unity among its members, building bridges out of their common humanity and shared love of music, encouraging them to use their music to help bring all Americans together.

Achord is seeking contributors of positive stories about using music to bring people together

Achord is seeking blog-posting sized stories (c. 150-750 words) that report specific examples of music being used to bring people together, especially, but not limited to examples that demonstrate how music can help bridge societal divides. Links to music within the stories are welcome. Examples may be seen here, here and here.

Americans share many beliefs and values: love for country, expectations of fairness and the idea you can believe what you want and express it freely.

Music can create experiences that foster unity, opportunities for Americans to come together and appreciate their shared humanity, and Achord®: A new Musical Alliance calls upon musicians and musical ensembles to join in using music to connect people and promote positive social change.

Many musicians already use music in this way. Achord aspires to increase the frequency of using music to bring people together in this way at a time when the need for increased social harmony is critical to our future as a nation.

If successful, this will serve as proof of concept for expansion of this project to a site where musicians and others interested in music’s potential to contribute to social harmony can interact, reporting their accomplishments and activities and offering each other encouragement.

Please send stories about using music to bring people together to: srgreene@achord.us