I am writing this series to consider and assert the place that music has in the rampant societal discord over race. This cancer that grows amongst us cannot be cured by chemotherapy or radiation. Instead, it will require each of us to strongly consider what we value—competition versus cooperation, isolationism, and individuality versus the collective good. Can we value another human who has a different opinion than we do? Can we build bridges of peace within our own hearts, our homes, our neighborhoods, our communities, states, and nations?

On a theme of tipping points, I have been writing about the breathtaking advancements in the field of music therapy. It has been countless clinical sessions, workshops, presentations, keynotes, films, articles and exuberant advocacy to get here. I have seen the long arc of moving from very unknown to now. And I would describe now as ‘arriving.’ We now have a place at the table.