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THE VOICE

Chorus America's award-winning quarterly magazine, the Voice, is packed with news, information, announcements, advice, and advertising. Distributed to more than 4,500 choral leaders throughout North America, it features in-depth interviews and profiles, chorus news and activities, opinion and commentary, board leadership strategies, successful fundraising and marketing techniques, and advice on artistic issues. Subscriptions are available only through membership to Chorus America.

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VOICE ADVERTISING
Many music businesses and choruses take advantage of the opportunity to get their message out to the more than 4,500 choral leaders who receive the Voice. Advertising rates for the Voice are among the most economical in the arts. Chorus America Business Members, Affiliate Organization Members, and Chorus Members are eligible for substantial discounts. For additional information, contact Jan-Marie Petersen at janmarie@chorusamerica.org.

Issue
Editorial Submission Deadlines
Ad Reservation Deadlines
Spring 2009
January 12, 2009
January 9, 2008
Summer 2009
April 6, 2009
April 3, 2008
Fall 2009
July 27, 2009
July 24, 2008
Winter 2009-10
October 12, 2009
October 2, 2008
   

eVOICE
eVoice is Chorus America's bi-monthly e-newsletter, containing articles and resources for the choral community.

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PUBLICATIONS FOR SALE

NEW! The Chorus Leadership Guide
The Chorus Leadership Guide covers the most frequently asked questions about running a successful chorus—everything you need to know in one convenient resource. Plus, this new and expanded edition includes day-in-the-life profiles of chorus leaders AND exclusive access to online tools and templates so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel with articles of incorporation, job descriptions, board evaluation forms, bylaws, commissioning agreements, singer handbooks, budgets, and fundraising plans, etc.
Member Price: $25, Nonmember Price: $35 Order Now

AVAILABLE in August 2009. Now accepting pre-publication orders for a 10% discount through July 31, 2009.
   

CONDUCTORS COUNT: What Chorus Boards, Music Directors, and Administrators Need To Know
This new book from Chorus America offers practical advice on building relationships, balancing careers, and managing leadership transitions. Using data from Chorus America’s national survey of choral conductors, this book examines in greater depth the multifaceted role of a chorus music director and suggests strategies for building productive working relationships that take the distinctive job characteristics into consideration. Published in collaboration with Westminster Choir College, CONDUCTORS COUNT is the first book of its kind on working with chorus music directors—a must-read for every chorus leader.
Member Price: $25, Nonmember Price: $35 Order Now

 
 
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
The following publications are available for downloading from the Members-Only page unless otherwise indicated.
   
How Children, Adults, and Communities Benefit from Choruses : The 2009 Chorus Impact Study
According to a new study by Chorus America, an estimated 32.5 million adults regularly sing in choruses today, up from 23.5 million estimated in 2003. And when children are included, there are 42.6 million Americans singing in choruses in 2009. More than 1 in 5 households have at least one singing family member, making choral singing the most popular form of participation in the performing arts for both adults and children. View complete report, summaries, and tools here!
 
CHORAL SURVEY REPORT
Current chorus operating data compiled from Chorus America's Annual Choral Survey, with aggregate figures on concert attendance, ticket prices, earned and contributed income, staffing, and much more. A valuable tool for every chorus administrator and board leader. The Choral Survey Report is a member benefit. Login to the Members-Only Section to view the current report.
   

AMERICAN CHORAL REVIEW
American Choral Review (the Bulletin of the American Choral Foundation), edited by William Weinert, contains scholarly articles on various aspects of conducting choral music. It is produced and distributed by Chorus America to music directors and conductors of member choruses and other individuals who request a subscription.
 
RESEARCH MEMORANDUM SERIES
The Research Memorandum Series (also from the America Choral Foundation and published in affiliation with the America Choral Directors Association), edited by David P. DeVenney, contains choral repertoire listings on individual composers. It is produced and distributed by Chorus America to music directors and conductors of member choruses and other individual members who request a subscription.

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