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ABOUT US

ACCO is a non-profit choral organization welcoming women from diverse backgrounds. The mission of the group is to discover and celebrate women's artistic culture and create community through the power and passion of music.  Dedicated to musical excellence and the celebration of women's lives, we present music created by women, about women's stories, ability, power and uniqueness; and music inspired by diverse cultures and spiritual beliefs.  We seek to celebrate women's lives by singing, playing and drumming, and to celebrate the possibilities of a world that encourages diversity and tolerance. 


ACCO is committed to unique music that is seldom performed elsewhere.  Our repertoire is diverse and includes women's music, songs of peace and social justice, and music from a diverse array of musical traditions including African and Middle Eastern songs, Spanish-language ballads and Bombas, folk songs, spirituals, classical pieces and more. Our performances give  voice to unique music that evokes deep emotions - from sadness and solemn reflection, to celebratory joy and pure playfulness.

For 16  years now, the group has performed at a variety of venues in the Lehigh Valley community, including arts festivals, community gatherings, and our annual Solstice Concert in the Fall and end-of-the-season celebration at Godfrey Daniels Coffeehouse in the Spring. The ACCO organization also strives to support our community by bringing nationally and internationally renown artists (e.g., Ubaka Hill , Paulo Mattioli, Barbara Crooker) to the area for workshops, drum circles and performances.

 

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