Tacoma Refugee Choir - 'Be Counted' [Official Music Video]

"Be Counted" was written and created to promote participation in the 2020 Census by all communities.

"Be Counted" by Tacoma Refugee Choir
Featuring vocals by Princess Guinto, Rocky Sandoval, Rani Weatherby, Mariia Pozhar, Tina Van, Sophia Palacios, Sarah Tweet, and Wanz

Music & Lyrics by: Erin Guinup, Tina Van, Trésor Rubaduka John, & Sarah Tweet
Director: Laila Kazmi
Executive Producer: Erin Guinup
Produced by: Kazbar Media
Audio Production and Mix: Tor Caspersen
Choreography: Vorece Miller-Batchman

Musicians:
Terry O'Hara, keys
Princess Guinto, bass
Antonio Gomez, percussion
Kareem Kandi, saxophone
Andy Omdahl, trumpet
Gary Shutes, trombone
Takuya Masutani, taiko drum

Please visit 2020Census.gov to learn more about completing the Census and BE COUNTED!

LYRICS

Sometimes I think
My voice is just too small
The problems too
Big for us to solve

But simple things
Can change the narrative
One filled with hope
The chance to thrive and live

PRE-CHORUS
Ten minutes, ten questions, ten years that are shaped
By taking a moment to participate.

CHORUS
Be counted, a better future for my family,
Be counted, money comes to my community
Be counted, I’m represented and can get what we need
Be counted, be counted, there’s power in being counted
Oh, oh
Be counted, be counted, there’s power in being counted

It’s just a form
No need to be afraid
It can’t be used
To hurt you in anyway

You have the power
For you and neighbors too
To be heard and
Claim what we are due.

PRE-CHORUS
CHORUS

Who wants Health care...BE COUNTED
Roads & Bridges...BE COUNTED
Jobs & Training...BE COUNTED
Schools for our kids...BE COUNTED
Representation...BE COUNTED
Good nutrition...BE COUNTED
Parks & Housing...BE COUNTED
You count so you should be counted!

CHORUS


Cinematographer: Ryan Purcell
SteadiCam Operator: Daniel Mimura
Gaffer: Mike Walker
Camera Assistant: Ryan Enkema
Drone Footage: Corvus Eye Media
Storyboard Artist: Pat Moriarity
Production Assistant: Zara K Barsotti
Additional Footage: Vinny Dom
Editor & Colorist: Tess Stuart
Post Production: Clatter&Din

Special Thanks

Tacoma Art Museum
City of Tacoma
Tacoma Public Library Digital Media Lab
Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (T.U.P.A.C.)
Tacoma Fire Department and Fire Chief Toryono Green
Mayor Victoria Woodards
Nayeli Soto Mondragon and Mycah Hopkins (and their parents)
SeaMar Community Health Centers
Tacoma Pierce County Health Department
Latinos Unidos of South Sound
ASPIRE- Pierce College, Taiko club
Hearts 4 Kids
Asia Pacific Cultural Center
Kwabi Amoah-Forson and The Peace Bus
Tacoma Peace Queen Melannie Denise Cunningham
Tacoma Urban League
Thyme Well Spent Catering
Lutheran Community Services Northwest- Refugee Resettlement
Tahoma Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Tacoma Community House
Tacoma School District
Museum of Glass
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
US Census Bureau
Tacoma Refugee Choir members, board and staff

Made possible through funding from:
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
Washington Census Equity Fund- Philanthropy Northwest
Tacoma Refugee Choir donors

To learn more about the Census, visit 2020Census.gov

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