This course will focus on fostering an inclusive culture in your choral program through the performance of socially conscious repertoire and rehearsals that create a place of belonging. We will study how choral singing brings people together in different settings (educational, LGBTQIA, corporate, prison, refugee, and homeless) and what it means to the people engaged in it. Diverse repertoire and programming ideas will be presented for the middle school and high school choral ensemble on themes such as identity, human rights, women's rights, racial equality, LGBTQIA advocacy, environment, and war/peace. We will also discuss strategies for dialogue on these topics, inclusive rehearsal techniques, tools to foster connections (social capital) with and amongst your singers, and ideas to engage with your greater community.