FROM THE CEO

Daniel Mulloy | Chief Executive Officer, ARTA

Music serves as a common bond for many people, transcending time and connecting individuals of every generation through shared emotions and experiences.

As someone from a younger generation than most ARTA members( okay, maybe just a little younger), I look at the world you helped build with profound respect and gratitude. You have lived through so many changes— from handwritten letters to text messages, from Frank Sinatra to Taylor Swift. Through it all, you have shown strength, kindness, and a love for music that has stood the test of time.

As Simon & Garfunkel sang in Bridge Over Troubled Water, it is important to remain steady, strong, and selfless, even in trying times. You have built families, fostered communities, founded associations like ARTA, and created connections that leave a lasting impact. The music that accompanied your journey was not merely background noise— it was your guide, your tower of support, and your celebration cry. It became the soundtrack of your remarkable stories.

Some of those songs were bold. Bob Dylan wrote The Times They Are A-Changin’ during a time

of transformation— and you were right there, helping to shape a more open and compassionate world. You taught us that tradition and progress can work together, not against each other.

Other songs lifted us up. Bill Withers’ Lean on Me was more than a song— it was a reminder of community and care. You showed us what it really means to be there for one another, offering a helping hand, a listening ear, and a comforting presence when it was needed most.

And there were the anthems of resilience. As the Rolling Stones sang in You Can’ t Always Get What You Want, life has its ups and downs. Your ability to adapt, persevere, and keep going is something we all look up to.

Today, you are mentors, grandparents, volunteers, and leaders. You are the storytellers, the keepers of songs, and your voices are still as important as ever.

So, please, keep singing— literally and metaphorically. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young told you in Teach Your Children that wisdom echoes across generations. You have given us more than we can ever repay, but we will keep trying with every song we share.

From one generation to another: thank you for the music— and the love.

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