Thank you again for your collaborations to all who contributed!

The submissions phase of this collaborative CD has just ended with the last day of June 2008.
The next phase will similarly be a joyous endeavor, but one that takes both time and care.
Our three producer will be working on the next stage of selections this month.
After that is done they will be conferring with the artists on their selections and setting up recording sessions, mixing those that need some additional work, collaborative processes and mastering.

The CD will then have to be approved by the National Bahá’í Center for accuracy, content and appropriate presentation of the sacred texts.  This can take some time as well, since the National Bahá’í Center is quite short staffed.  And because many artists are involved this process it will take longer than putting together an album by one artist, however our producers are experienced and skilled professionals dedicated to releasing an album we will all be proud to be involved with.

Those who submitted music will be kept informed by the producers either through the blog or by direct correspondence.

Please bear in mind that everyone involved is providing their skills, experience and artistry without material compensation and even spending their own money to make this wonderful process come to fruition.

We all have jobs and are involved in the Five Year Plan as well! Still it is amazing what can be achieved through collaboration and unity to serve.  We appreciate so much the creative gifts you offer to our beloved Faith,  and want to be a part of sharing this treasure to warm and inspire the hearts of the friends and seekers everywhere.

Some of us have either recently been to China and other places to serve the faith or are planning within the next month or so to go to other countries that have been designated as high priority receptive locals. Many of our project collaborators are in other countries around the world, and this takes extra time and effort to put together.

May the Blessed Beauty continue to confirm your efforts to serve the  Five Year Plan though the creative skills you offer!  And may He also confirm our efforts to share those skills throughout the world.

With warmest Bahá’í love and appreciation,

The Workshop for the Arts