I'd have given a lot as a child and young adult to have had the support described by 999 regarding the mission of ADDA. I'm still looking for such meaningful support for musicians such as myself.

Guest, 999- In well over 30 years of teaching, public storytelling and singing, and work as a Children's Librarian I sang, played instruments, hired musicians, helped teach and sponsored contra dances, and enjoyed childrens' musical explorations. I never had a single child indicate anything less than enthusiasm for the traditional, international, and original music they encountered through those opportunities. Teens and pre-teens who learned traditional and folk songs when they were infants in my preschool storytimes still know the songs we sang together, and are singing them as family songs, according to their parents.

Be Ye of Good Cheer!
Maeve