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Chorus America champions the dedicated choral singer by developing online resources and tools to advance skills and promoting connections between singers. We recognize that choral singing is the most popular form of participation in the performing arts, that choral singers are active and engaged citizens, and that children who sing have greater academic success and social skills.

Articles

Advocating for the Arts: One Chorister's Advice

Advocating for the Arts: One Chorister's Advice

Glen Howard | Impact/Value

In times of economic drought, singers and choruses wonder if and how their chorus will survive. Glen Howard, arts consultant and choral singer, shares his insights about approaching potential funders and making a compelling case for choral music. Read more

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What Is "Shape-Note" Singing?

What Is "Shape-Note" Singing?

Elisabeth Higgi... | History, Repertoire, Singing, Technique/Tool

In this musical tradition, singers read a variety of different note shapes—each one corresponding to a different syllable: fa, so, la, or mi. Read more

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From Choral to Solo...and Back Again?

From Choral to Solo...and Back Again?

Kelsey Menehan | Careers, Professional, Singing

Like oil on water, there's probably good reason for the conventional wisdom that solo singing and choral singing just don't mix. And yet, there are growing numbers of professional singers who are bridging both worlds and are building complete and joyful careers singing both solo and choral repertoire. In fact, for many, it is the choral part of their careers that is most gratifying to them. Read more

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Why I Love Singing with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus

Why I Love Singing with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus

...And What I Learned

Meaghan Curry | Impact/Value, Profile, Singing, Symphonic

What does a singer learn after a year-and-a-half and 28 performances with a chorus? Singer Meaghan Curry, an alto with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus, reflects on just that. Read more

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Ligeti in Winter

Ligeti in Winter

Gregory Boals | Audiences, Impact/Value, Rehearsal, Repertoire, Singing, Symphonic

Much in the same way you might stop and get to know your neighbors during a snowstorm, a difficult piece can draw singers together in solidarity amdist the flurry of notes. Read more

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Drink Up!

Drink Up!

Michael Shaughnessy | Health, Singing

You might think that, as singers, we'd be much more in tune, so to speak, with the need for regular replenishment of our "precious bodily fluids." But this is not necessarily so. Read more

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Deliberate Practice

Deliberate Practice

Michael Shaughnessy | Education, Participation, Rehearsal, Singing

You might consider any type of practice to be deliberate, but it may take a very specific kind of practice to achieve real proficiency. Read more

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Conquering the B Minor Mass

Conquering the B Minor Mass

Chorus America Staff | Composing/Commissioning, History, Rehearsal, Repertoire, Technique/Tool

The Bach B Minor Mass takes Olympian fortitude to learn and perform. In this interview with conductor and historian Dennis Shrock, we take a look at the history of the work and what singers can do to make the performance experience easier on themselves. Read more

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Music Theory Crash Course: The Very Basics

Music Theory Crash Course: The Very Basics

Chorus America Staff | Technique/Tool

What is a staff? Which note goes where? And what does Botox have to do with it? Read more

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Music Theory Crash Course: Scales

Music Theory Crash Course: Scales

Chorus America Staff | Education, Technique/Tool

You can admit it: You have often thought about the many traits that reptiles and musicians share, haven't you? So then you know that, besides exceptional dexterity and slightly odd-looking faces, reptiles and musicians both need scales. Read more

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Resources

Italian Latin: Learn to Pronounce the "Ee," "Ah," and "Ooh" Vowels

Italian Latin: Learn to Pronounce the "Ee," "Ah," and "Ooh" Vowels

Donald McCullough | Singing, Technique/Tool

Conductor Donald McCullough guides us through the treacherous minefield of choral text pronunciation in Italian Latin.  Episode One: The “Ee-Ah-Ooh” Vowels Read more

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Italian Latin: When a Word Begins With a Vowel

Italian Latin: When a Word Begins With a Vowel

Donald McCullough | Singing, Technique/Tool

Conductor Donald McCullough guides us through the treacherous minefield of choral text pronunciation in Italian Latin with this multi-part series.  Episode Eight: When a Word Begins with a Vowel Read more

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Italian Latin: Review of Pronunciation

Italian Latin: Review of Pronunciation

Donald McCullough | Singing, Technique/Tool

Conductor Donald McCullough guides us through the treacherous minefield of choral text pronunciation in Italian Latin with this multi-part series. Episode Twelve: A Summary Read more

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Italian Latin: Learn to Pronounce the Words "Terra" and "Super"

Italian Latin: Learn to Pronounce the Words "Terra" and "Super"

Donald McCullough | Singing, Technique/Tool

Conductor Donald McCullough guides us through the treacherous minefield of choral text pronunciation in Italian Latin with this multi-part series. Episode Seven: Pronounce "Terra" and "Super" Read more

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Italian Latin: Learn to Pronounce the Words "Gloria" and "Mirum"

Italian Latin: Learn to Pronounce the Words "Gloria" and "Mirum"

Donald McCullough | Singing, Technique/Tool

Conductor Donald McCullough guides us through the treacherous minefield of choral text pronunciation in Italian Latin with this multi-part series.  Episode Six: Pronounce "Gloria" and "Mirum" Read more

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Italian Latin: Learn to Pronounce the Word "In"

Italian Latin: Learn to Pronounce the Word "In"

Donald McCullough | Singing, Technique/Tool

Conductor Donald McCullough guides us through the treacherous minefield of choral text pronunciation in Italian Latin with this multi-part series. Episode Ten: The Word "In" Read more

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Italian Latin: Learn to Pronounce the Word "Excelsis"

Italian Latin: Learn to Pronounce the Word "Excelsis"

Donald McCullough | Singing, Technique/Tool

Conductor Donald McCullough guides us through the treacherous minefield of choral text pronunciation in Italian Latin with this multi-part series. Episode Eleven: The Word "Excelsis" Read more

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Italian Latin: Learn to Pronounce the "S" Consonant

Italian Latin: Learn to Pronounce the "S" Consonant

Donald McCullough | Singing, Technique/Tool

Conductor Donald McCullough guides us through the treacherous minefield of choral text pronunciation in Italian Latin with this multi-part series. Episode Nine: The "S" Consonant Read more

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Italian Latin: Learn to Pronounce the "R" Consonant

Italian Latin: Learn to Pronounce the "R" Consonant

Donald McCullough | Singing, Technique/Tool

Conductor Donald McCullough guides us through the treacherous minefield of choral text pronunciation in Italian Latin with this multi-part series. Episode Five: The Evil "R" Read more

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Italian Latin: Learn to Pronounce the "Oh" Vowel

Italian Latin: Learn to Pronounce the "Oh" Vowel

Donald McCullough | Singing, Technique/Tool

Conductor Donald McCullough guides us through the treacherous minefield of choral text pronunciation in Italian Latin with this multi-part series.  Episode Three: The "Oh" Vowel Read more

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Events

Holiday a cappella

Holiday a cappella

460 Lake St., Oak Park, IL

Matt Greenberg | Adults/Seniors, Families, Performance, Singing

Our ever-surprising mix of holiday music, both familiar and new, is our most popular event each season. http://www.chicagoacappella.org Read more

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Holiday a cappella

Holiday a cappella

624 W Deming Pl., Chicago IL

Matt Greenberg | Adults/Seniors, Families, Performance, Singing

Our ever-surprising mix of holiday music, both familiar and new, is our most popular event each season. http://www.chicagoacappella.org Read more

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Holiday a cappella

Holiday a cappella

310 S Wheaton Ave., Wheaton, IL

Matt Greenberg | Adults/Seniors, Families, Performance, Singing

Our ever-surprising mix of holiday music, both familiar and new, is our most popular event each season. http://www.chicagoacappella.org Read more

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Holiday a cappella

Holiday a cappella

Michigan Avenue at Delaware, Chicago

Matt Greenberg | Adults/Seniors, Families, Performance, Singing

Our ever-surprising mix of holiday music, both familiar and new, is our most popular event each season. http://www.chicagoacappella.org/ Read more

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Singing City Auditions for 2013-14

Singing City Auditions for 2013-14

Philadelphia, PA

Singing City | Singing

Singing City is now auditioning experienced singers for the 2013-14 season. Singing City, comprised of approximately 90 voices under the guidance and direction of Artistic & Music Director Jeffrey Brillhart, performs 4 major concerts a year for the public and continues to bring choral music to the underserved, performing in care facilities in and around Philadelphia. The Singing City Children's Choir was launched in 2010.   Read more

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The Best of Chicago a cappella: a 20th Anniversary Celebration

The Best of Chicago a cappella: a 20th Anniversary Celebration

1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL

Matt Greenberg | Singing

We launch our third decade of performances with a retrospective highlighting the diverse and compelling repertoire that is the hallmark of Chicago a cappella. http://www.chicagoacappella.org/   Read more

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The Best of Chicago a cappella: a 20th Anniversary Celebration

The Best of Chicago a cappella: a 20th Anniversary Celebration

171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, IL 60540

Matt Greenberg | Singing

We launch our third decade of performances with a retrospective highlighting the diverse and compelling repertoire that is the hallmark of Chicago a cappella. http://www.chicagoacappella.org/ Read more

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The Best of Chicago a cappella: a 20th Anniversary Celebration

The Best of Chicago a cappella: a 20th Anniversary Celebration

460 Lake St., Oak Park, IL

Matt Greenberg | Singing

We launch our third decade of performances with a retrospective highlighting the diverse and compelling repertoire that is the hallmark of Chicago a cappella. http://www.chicagoacappella.org/ Read more

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The Best of Chicago a cappella: a 20th Anniversary Celebration

The Best of Chicago a cappella: a 20th Anniversary Celebration

915 E 60th St., Chicago, IL, 60637

Matt Greenberg | Singing

We launch our third decade of performances with a retrospective highlighting the diverse and compelling repertoire that is the hallmark of Chicago a cappella. http://www.chicagoacappella.org/   Read more

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Collage Vocal Ensemble (Los Altos, CA) Auditions, July 2013

Collage Vocal Ensemble (Los Altos, CA) Auditions, July 2013

Los Altos, CA

Amy Stuart Hunn |

The Collage Vocal Ensemble is a select mixed chamber choir dedicated to performing compelling and challenging repertoire from a wide range of time periods and musical traditions. Founded in May, 2011, the Los Altos-based group presents a mix of full-ensemble and small-ensemble works in its concerts, and donates all net proceeds to local charitable organizations. 2013-2014 AUDITIONS Care to join us?  CVE will be auditioning new members in all voice parts this summer!   Individual auditions: Saturday, July 13th, 12:00-4:00PM in Los Altos Call-back ensemble audition: Thursday, July 18th, 7:30-9:00PM in Los Altos Please contact director Amy Stuart Hunn at (650) 209-5772 or amystuarthunn@gmail.com with any questions, or to schedule an audition.  I look forward to hearing you! Read more

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Dialogue

Questions During Rehearsal?

Questions During Rehearsal?

Anonymous | Rehearsal, Singing

Singers, does your conductor allow questions during rehearsal? What are the pros and cons from your perspective? Read more

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King FM Choral Music Channel

Enjoy Seattle’s First Online Choral Music Channel

In celebration of Chorus America’s Annual Conference coming to the Pacific Northwest, Classical KING FM has launched Seattle’s first all-choral music channel online at www.king.org. Listen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for music from top choral groups, including winners of Chorus America’s Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence.

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