John Corigliano's Of Rage and Rememberance

American Choral Review 54 includes an analysis of John Corigliano's work inspired by the AIDS crisis as well as reviews of summer festivals.Read more

David Hamilton’s Music for Choir and Instrumental Ensemble

Research Memorandum Series No. 202 This issue provides insight into the music of David Hamilton, prolific composer and music educator from New Zealand. Jennifer Morgan Flory gives us a complete listing of Hamilton's works for choir and intstrumental...Read more

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

The Choral Works of Hamish MacCunn (1868–1916)

This issue provides insight into the music of Hamish MacCunn, Scottish romantic composer, conductor, and teacher. Jennifer Oates gives us a complete listing of MacCunn's choral works, including audio file examples.Read more

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,...Read more

Conducting & Performing

Chorus America advances the artistry of choruses by providing masterclasses for choral conductors, sessions on repertoire and performance practice, convenings of artistic directors, research on conducting careers and transitions, information on performance trends and innovations, and forums for discussion of artistic issues.

Articles

What Every Chorus Should Know About Its Singers

Chorus America Staff | Impact/Value, Management/Leadership, Participation, Singing, Volunteer

What do choral singers wish their chorus managers and music directors knew about them? What would make singers' experience in the chorus more enjoyable, more meaningful, more fun? Read more

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Boys to Men: Singing Through Voice Change

Chloe Veltman | Children/Youth, Education, Health, Participation, Schools, Singing

An influx of new programs are beginning to recognize the value of keeping boys singing—through changing voices and for a lifetime. Read more

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Keeping Singers Well: Exercise and Sleep

Matthew Sigman | Health, Singing

When your body is the instrument, it's imperative to keep it in tip-top shape with good exercise habits and the right amount of sleep. Read more

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Keeping Singers Well: Hydration

Matthew Sigman | Health, Singing

While it is ultimately the responsibility of the singer to stay properly hydrated, it's not always so easy. Read more

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Why the Bach Passions Are Problematic

Tom Hall | History, Performance, Repertoire

What is our responsibility as singers and as choruses when historic choral works are offensive, even hostile, to a whole group of people? Tom Hall, music director of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society, discusses Bach's St. Matthew Passion and St. John Passion. Read more

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Spotlight on Eric Whitacre

Kelsey Menehan | Composing/Commissioning, Innovation, Profile, Repertoire, Singing

We take a look at the man behind the cluster chords: how Eric Whitacre arrived at a life in music, and the ups and downs he's encountered along the way. Read more

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Selecting Music for Diverse Audiences

An Interview with Julian Wachner

Chorus America Staff | Audiences, Conducting, Innovation, Profile, Repertoire

With so many music directors juggling multiple podiums, choosing repertoire that meets the specific needs of each chorus and the audience in that community takes on special significance. Read more

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The Rise of A Cappella

An Interview with CASA Founder and Sing-Off Producer Deke Sharon

Chorus America Staff | Careers, Community Outreach

Choral music—especially a cappella choral music—is more popular than ever it seems. Chorus America sat down with Deke Sharon, founder of the Contemporary A Cappella Society of America (CASA) and a producer of NBC's The Sing-Off, to get the inside scoop behind the a cappella choral music movement and its current place in pop culture. Read more

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The Art and Science of Good Sound Design

Michael Shaughnessy | Audiences, Performance, Technology

Whether your needs are as simple as amplifying announcements from the podium or as complex as balancing voices with instruments in a large space, paying attention to sound design can make or break your concert. Read more

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5 Tips for Performing Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil

Alexander Ruggieri | Rehearsal, Repertoire, Singing, Technique/Tool

The All-Night Vigil doesn't last all night anymore, but doing what it takes to perform it well certainly can keep conductors and singers up nights. Here are five tips for conquering this masterpiece: Read more

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Resources

Two Composition Lessons from Handel

Chorus America Staff | Composing/Commissioning, Conducting, Education, History, Repertoire, Research/Data

Handel’s practice of borrowing from other composers allows us the opportunity to probe into the great composer’s style and creative thought processes. A number of scholars have shown without question that the majority of Handel’s borrowings transform his source materials into new creations entirely his own. But what does “entirely his own” really mean? Read more

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The Published Choral Music of Michael Hennagin: An Overview

Chorus America Staff | Composing/Commissioning, Repertoire, Research/Data

Research Memorandum Series No. 197 Read more

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The Vocal Chamber Music of Hans Gal

Chorus America Staff | Composing/Commissioning, History, Performance, Repertoire, Research/Data, Singing

American Choral Review 52.1 Read more

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The Psalm Settings of Georg Philipp Telemann: A Brief Guide to Research

Chorus America Staff | Composing/Commissioning, History, Repertoire, Research/Data

Research Memorandum Series No. 196 Read more

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Robert Schumann's A Cappella Choral Works

Chorus America Staff | Composing/Commissioning, History, Performance, Repertoire, Research/Data

American Choral Review 51.2 Read more

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Choral Music from Jewish Tradition: Bibliography

Joshua Jacobson | Composing/Commissioning, Diversity, Repertoire

A bibliography of important resources from the Jewish choral tradition prepared by Joshua Jacobson. Read more

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Choral Music from Jewish Tradition: Music You Should Know and How to Perform it Well

Joshua Jacobson | Composing/Commissioning, Diversity, Repertoire

A comprehensive repertoire list prepared by Joshua Jacobson. Read more

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A Guide to the Choral Music of Emma Lou Diemer: Part II

Chorus America Staff | Composing/Commissioning, Repertoire, Research/Data

Research Memorandum Series No. 195 Read more

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Healey Willan's Missa Brevis Settings for St. Mary Magdalene

Chorus America Staff | Composing/Commissioning, History, Repertoire, Research/Data

American Choral Review 51.1 Read more

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The Choral Music of Harry Somers and Harry Freedman

Chorus America Staff | Composing/Commissioning, History, Repertoire, Research/Data

Research Memorandum Series No. 194 Read more

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Events

The Walden School Alumni Composers Forum

455 Fair Oaks St., San Francisco, CA 94110

Seth Brenzel |

Join us in San Francisco - bring friends and family for an afternoon of new music and discussion! Moderators: Alex Christie and Dana Jessen Performers: Katy Luo, piano Composers: Nick Benavides Alejandro Poler Loretta Notareschi Niko Korolog and more! Read more

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Kalamazoo Children's Chorus Concert of "Holiday Delights"

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Leona Gould-McElhone | Performance

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The Holly and the Ivy: British Music for Christmas concert

4101 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washiington, DC 20016

The City Choir ... | Performance

TCCW presents its annual concert of Christmas music with brass and organ. Read more

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Celebrate!

Winston-Salem NC

Paul Musick | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Community Outreach, Diversity, Singing

Triad Pride Men’s Chorus announces its 14th season, "A Season of Pride." The winter concerts are entitled “Celebrate!” Read more

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Celebrate!

Greensboro, NC

Paul Musick | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Community Outreach, Diversity, Performance, Singing

Triad Pride Men’s Chorus announces its 14th season, "A Season of Pride." The winter concerts are entitled “Celebrate!” Read more

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A Brethren Epiphany

6935 Columbia Pike

Brethren | Audiences, Community Outreach, Conducting, Performance, Singing

Come and join DC's finest professional men's ensemble as we celebrate the season with advent, christmas and epipahny anthems. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. www.brethrengroup.com Read more