Sing Democracy 250—All America Program
Apply to Participate
The Sing Democracy 250—All America Program invites choirs across the United States to participate in this national commemoration of America’s 250th birthday by organizing their own Sing Democracy 250 performance to take place between March 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026. Eligible choirs will receive free scores of the two new choral compositions.
Learn more below about how you can become a part of this national event.
Program Details
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Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tax-exempt entities (schools, universites, churches, etc.), or applicants using a U.S.-based fiscal sponsor that is designated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Organizations must be located within the United States, District of Columbia, US Territories, and Native Nations that share this geography.
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Each Sing Democracy 250 performance must include the following four pieces:
Redeem the Dream
US
The Star-Spangled Banner
Lift Every Voice and Sing
The program is arranged for SATB choirs or collaborations involving 32 or more singers.
Performances must be scheduled between March 1 - December 31, 2026.
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The following instrumentation options are offered for “Redeem the Dream” and “US”:
Piano and Rhythm Section
Chamber Orchestration
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Participants must submit the following:
Pre-Performance Report (due 60 days before your performance)
Post-Performance Report (due 30 days after your performance)
Certificate of Destruction for Program Materials (due 30 days after your performance)
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Program Timeline
Accepted participants will receive access to free scores of the two new commissioned Sing Democracy 250 works. Participants will be announced to the public following their acceptance to the program.
March 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026: Performances of Sing Democracy 250 held across America.