My name is Rebecca Ritterband and I am a senior at Manhasset High School in Manhasset, New York. Freshman year I met my music teacher, Mr. Van Schenkoff, one of the most influential people in my life. He discovered a beautiful voice that I didn't even know I had, and continued to push and encourage me to pursue my musical talents. For my whole life, though, I have been an athlete and in high school I am involved in three varsity programs (Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse). Being a tri-athlete represents a big time commitment, and I often find myself struggling to find a balance between athletics and music. My sophomore year I was selected for the All-County chorus, a very prestigious honor that I was proud and excited to engage in. However, when the rehearsal schedule was announced, I had to withdraw from the choir in order to maintain my position as a starting guard on the basketball team. This was a difficult decision for me, and it was heartbreaking to feel like I was choosing between athletics or music. This feeling has left an impression upon me, prompting me to create a virtual community that can help other athletes who’ve had to make secondary their love for vocal or instrumental music. I hope to make this a resource for athletes to share their often-hidden musical talents and create opportunities to bring people together through a shared passion for music.