Chorus America | High Notes

Performance of the Day: One-Man "Chorus" Sings Star Wars Theme Song

Jan-Marie Petersen — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:15:18 +0000

In honor of May the Fourth (a.k.a. Star Wars Day), we present Nick McKaig's a cappella "chorus" rendition of John Williams' "Star Wars" theme song.

May the fourth be with you...

Performance of the Day: VocalEssence with Sweet Honey In The Rock, "We Believe in You"

Chorus America Staff — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:09:54 +0000

IFCM Announces 2012 Choral Composition Contest: $6,500 Prize

Chorus America Staff — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:48:41 +0000

The International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM) has announced its Second International Competition for Choral Composition. The chief aim of which is to promote the creation and distribution of new, innovative, and accessible choral repertoire.

Eligibility

Participation is open to composers of any age and nationality. There is no entry fee to participate in the Competition.

Award Opportunity: MetLife Foundation Seeks Nominations for Outstanding Afterschool Programs at the Middle School Level

Chorus America Staff — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:35:05 +0000

The Afterschool Alliance and MetLife Foundation will award five exemplary afterschool programs serving middle school youth with a $10,000 MetLife Foundation Afterschool Innovator Award.

New Opportunities To Get Your News and Events into the Public Eye

Chorus America Staff — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:37:11 +0000

Chorus America offers several ways for members and non-members to get the word out about their news and events:

(New!) For Members and Non-Members:

Post concerts and auditions to our online Public Calendar

NEA Grant Awards Announced (Second Round 2012)

Jan-Marie Petersen — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:24:31 +0000

The National Endowment for the Arts has announced its second round of fiscal year 2012 grants. Congratulations to the following Chorus America members who received Art Works grants:

Bach Choir of Bethlehem
Bethlehem, PA
$10,000

Classical MPR Announces 24/7 Web Choral Stream

Chorus America Staff — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:07:28 +0000

Minnesota Public Radio has announced a new series of on-air, online, and onstage programs to propel and enrich Minnesota’s choral music community.

White House Announces Arts Education Plan

Chorus America Staff — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:58:45 +0000

"President Obama, aided by prominent artists, hopes to help turn around low-performing schools with a new arts education program, the White House announced on Monday."

Read more from the New York Times.

Performance of the Day: Brahms Requiem Mvt. 6, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus with Berliner Philharmoniker

Chorus America Staff — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:18:49 +0000

Performance of the Day: Eric Whitacre Singers, "Oculi Omnium"

Chorus America Staff — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:25:13 +0000