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Welcome to Chorus America,
the advocacy, research, and leadership development organization for choruses, choral leaders, and singers.
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Get Inspired by "Fresh Air, Fresh Ideas" at Chorus America's Annual Conference!
Whether your responsibilities are artistic, educational, or management or governance focused, four days full of compelling content will send you back home with new ideas and strategies.
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Conductor's Corner: Tips for Healthy Rehearsals
As wonderful and therapeutic as choral singing can be, the rehearsal process is sometimes stressful for both singers and conductors. Here are a few ideas for creating a hospitable and healthy space that enhances the body, mind, and spirit of all involved. Read More
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Member Spotlight: Dominick DiOrio, Composer and Choral Conductor, Indiana University
Dominick DiOrio is one of the youngest people ever to be hired on the conducting faculty at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He leads the Contemporary Vocal Ensemble, a 30-member auditioned ensemble that specializes in music of the last 50 years. Chorus America...Read More
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Singing and Healthy Children
Participating in a chorus can have a transformative effect on a child’s academic achievement and overall well-being.Read More
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Choruses and Community Wellness
How can we share the wellness benefits of choral singing with a broader community? A growing number of choral leaders are looking at ways to extend the group singing experience beyond the concert hall.Read More
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05.06.13
Fresh Air, Fresh Ideas: Join us in Seattle!
The centerpiece of Chorus America’s professional development and training initiative, our annual Conference consistently receives rave reviews from our attendees. Over the course of four days, participants have the opportunity to attend plenary speeches, breakout sessions, banquets, and special performances that are sure to give you plenty of fresh ideas and strategies to use in your own chorus. Read more
05.03.13
On Tour with the Eric Whitacre Singers
The Eric Whitacre Singers recently made its debut U.S. tour in March, organized and presented by Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY.) Chorus America asked four of the Singers to provide some insight into life on the road, performing in American venues, and working with a choral "rock star." Read more
05.01.13
A National Library of Men's Choral Music
As all-male colleges went coed in the 1970s, they left something important behind: their music. The Washington Men's Camerata is working to preserve this historic resource. Read more
04.15.13
Singing and Healthy Aging
Whether taking up a new activity or continuing a lifelong practice, older adults who sing are reaping a host of social and health benefits. Read more
04.15.13
Singing and Psychological Well-being
The power of group singing to elevate mood and forge relationships can help people weather challenges and face life’s ups and downs. Read more
- Help our friends at @BCChorus win the ArtsFwd Business Unusual National Challenge! Vote daily until May 31st! http://t.co/C9x5OCRXRv
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- RT: @IndyChoir Morning Math: 193 singers X 200hrs of rhrsl per person per season = A lot o' notes! (& 38,000+ hours); We [heart] Choirs.
