We stand in solidarity with all the victims of this war from every perspective: the ones who lost their homes, those who
lost relatives and friends, the many refugees, and also those who are standing up against war and in so doing are risking
imprisonment or worse. We are also mindful of all those who are being discriminated against because of their origin or
nationality. Wars cause division and enormous physical and mental harm to so many. The act of singing together is in
stark contrast to war. As an international singing community, we emphasize singing’s ability to unify, demonstrate
defiance and bring comfort. […]
Statement on the war in Ukraine
