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THE VOICE OF CHORUS AMERICA
Chorus America's award-winning quarterly magazine, The Voice, is packed with news, information, announcements, advice, and advertising. Distributed to more than 4,000 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 in Chorus America. View Summer 2008 Voice Articles: Women in Choral Conducting: A Level Playing Field? From the Chairman: Get Your Story Straight Podium Time: When to Speak About Your Performance Board Room: Putting Ego to Work for Your Chorus Fundraising Focus: Leading the Development Committee— Why You? Why NOT You?! Encore: Marilyn Horne's Second Act View the Index of Content by Issue View the Index of Content by Subject View articles from past issues of the Voice (Members-Only page)
ADVERTISING Many music businesses and choruses take advantage of the opportunity to get their message out to the nearly 5,000 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 2008 January 18, 2008 January 28, 2008 Summer 2008 April 4, 2008 April 21, 2008 Fall 2008 July 28, 2008 July 25, 2008 Winter 2008-09 October 13, 2008 October 3, 2008 View the 2008 Advertising Rate Card (555 kb PDF) View the Ad Insertion Order Form (132 kb PDF)
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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: **$20, Nonmember Price: $35 Order Now **SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL AUGUST 31!
LEADING THE SUCCESSFUL CHORUS: A Guide for Managers, Board Members, and Music Directors This valuable chorus management guide answers the most frequently asked questions about running a successful chorus—everything you need to know in one convenient resource. Topics include governance, artistic leadership, the chorus and the music, management, concert production, touring, finance and fundraising, marketing, education and community outreach, as well as an extensive Appendix of sample materials! Member Price: **$20, Nonmember Price: $35 Order Now **SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL AUGUST 31!
OTHER PUBLICATIONS The following publications are available for downloading from the Members-Only page unless otherwise indicated.
AMERICA’S PERFORMING ART: A Study of Choruses, Choral Singers, and Their Impact This first-ever national study of the choral community documents that more Americans—28.5 million adults and children—participate in choral singing than in any other performing art. Other significant findings include an estimate that there are more than 250,000 choruses nationwide, and characteristics of choral singers that set them apart from the general population. View Study
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. View Current Report
eVOICE Chorus America members receive this monthly eNewsletter containing articles and resources for the choral community. View the latest issue View past issues (Members-Only Section)
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. Currently in American Choral Review:    Rhythmic Layers and Tempo Relationships in Bach's B Minor Mass (913 kb PDF) View past issues (Members-Only Section) View the American Choral Review Index
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. Currently in Research Memorandum Series: A Guide to the Choral-Orchestral Works of Emma Lou Diemer (47kb PDF) View past issues (Members-Only page) View the Research Memorandum Series Index

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