a nonpartisan civic engagement initiative
celebrate
join us on thursday, september 24, 2026 as greater clevelanders holding different political and ideological views come together to honor the nation’s founding democratic principles — and give voice to what unites us. a 56-member chorus, the same number who signed the declaration, performs at a free mainstage event.
what unites us
thursday,
september 24, 2026
simon and rose mandel theatre · tri-c eastern campus
convene 6:00 pm · performance 6:30–7:30 pm · reception 7:30 pm
free to attend — advance registration required
A nonpartisan civic engagement initiative bringing community members together.
- Committed to Democracy
- Many Voices
- United For Future Generations
Educational Supporters:
Attendance is free but registration is requested. Be sure to get a seat!
four ways to take part
simply lending your name means a lot. there’s no other obligation.
supporter
lend your name to promotional messaging — the website, and publicity that follows. no donation required.
singer
if you read music and have choral experience, tell us your voice part — soprano, alto, tenor or bass.
donor
attendance is free. tax-deductible gifts to the tri-c foundation cover the $50k in expenses. any amount is welcome.
promoter
share this initiative with friends, colleagues and stakeholders, and encourage them to attend on september 24.
56
voices — one for each signer of the declaration of independence
nonpartisan by design
rs, ds and is. across age, race, income, faith and education. across business, education, government, philanthropy and nonprofits.
the 56 signers held very different affiliations and signed anyway. this chorus mirrors that act — distinct voices choosing common purpose.
lead educational partner. tri-c and the tri-c foundation provide the mandel theatre and technical support pro bono, and serve as fiscal sponsor.
cuyahoga community college
dr. marc weagraff, professor of voice and choral studies, directs the chorus of 56 — contributing his time.
baldwin wallace conservatory
every attendee receives a pocket edition of the declaration of independence and the u.s. constitution.
the city club of cleveland
save your seat
free to attend. registration helps us fill all 650 seats — and lets us know you’re coming.
simon and rose mandel theatre
tri-c eastern campus · 4250 richmond road, highland hills, ohio
singoutfordemocracy.com
a nonpartisan civic engagement initiative
the tri-c foundation is the 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor (ein: 23-7320719). sing out for democracy is not a fundraiser for the tri-c foundation or any other nonprofit.