For Singers

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

Music Theory Crash Course

Music Theory Crash Course

Chorus America Staff | Education, Technique/Tool

For those who never learned, didn’t understand, slept through class, or simply forgot. Read more

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In Praise of Church Choirs

In Praise of Church Choirs

Kelsey Menehan | Adults/Seniors, Impact/Value, Participation

Warbly sopranos, amateur conductors, untrained musicians—you never know what you're going to get with a church choir. But one singer explains why she keeps coming back for more... Read more

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Where You Lead, They Will Follow

Where You Lead, They Will Follow

An Interview with Sir David Willcocks

Chorus America Staff | Composing/Commissioning, Conducting, History, Profile, Rehearsal

Famed conductor Sir David Willcocks speaks about his special love of choral singing and of choral singers through his experience as director of music at King's College, Cambridge and of the Royal College of Music's Bach Choir. Read more

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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Michael Shaughnessy | Finance, Impact/Value

We're stuck here in the land of "interesting economic times," and we might as well try to make the most of it. Read more

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Choruses in the Movies: Part Two

Choruses in the Movies: Part Two

Kaaren Holum | General, Profile

Wondering what to put in your Netflix queue? These must-see choral films explore the power of singing in unlikely circumstances and places. Read more

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So You Can Sing but Can You Talk?

So You Can Sing but Can You Talk?

Jan-Marie Petersen | Careers, Fundraising, Marketing/Public Relations, Networking

Call it what you will—networking, hobnobbing, rubbing elbows—it is a skill that everyone should know how to do, even choral singers. Read more

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Youthful Exuberance

Youthful Exuberance

Michael Shaughnessy | Diversity, Impact/Value, Venue

Are conductors getting younger along with choral singers? Read more

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The Singing Pathologist

The Singing Pathologist

Chorus America Staff | Education, Health, Profile

Arie Perry is a doctor who sings about tumors and diseases, and his songs are downright...infectious. Read more

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A Young Singer's Olympic-Sized Adventure: Part Two

A Young Singer's Olympic-Sized Adventure: Part Two

Kelsey Menehan | Children/Youth, Impact/Value, Profile

Los Angeles Children's Chorus singer Gianna Horak returns to China, 14 years after being adopted by American parents. Read more

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New Conductor, New Perspective

New Conductor, New Perspective

Pasadena Master Chorale performs James Erb's "Shenandoah"

Michael Shaughnessy | Conducting, Repertoire, Singing

A guest conductor can bring a fresh set of eyes and a new interpretation to pieces you thought you knew. Read more

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Resources

Warm-Ups for What Ails You: Tuning Problems

Warm-Ups for What Ails You: Tuning Problems

Rebecca Achenbach | Singing, Technique/Tool

Improve your intonation with these exercises from choral conductor and voice teacher Rebecca Achenbach. Read more

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Warm-Ups for What Ails You: Vocal Fatigue

Warm-Ups for What Ails You: Vocal Fatigue

Rebecca Achenbach | Singing, Technique/Tool

Choral conductor and voice teacher Rebecca Achenbach offers simple warm-up exercises to help you keep singing and singing. Read more

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Kent Tritle on Monteverdi Vespers

Kent Tritle on Monteverdi Vespers

Kent Tritle | Conducting, Performance, Repertoire

Conductor Kent Tritle, who conducted Monteverdi's Vespers at the 2011 Berkshire Choral Festival, offers his insights on the challenges of singing this seminal choral work. Read more

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Kent Tritle: Choral Singing Is a "Health Club for the Soul"

Kent Tritle: Choral Singing Is a "Health Club for the Soul"

Kent Tritle | Health, Singing

Conductor Kent Tritle talks about power of choral music to change the world, the importance of taking choral music "into the trenches," and how older singers can keep their voices healthy and strong over many years of singing. Read more

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Virtual Voice Lesson: Singing Legato

Virtual Voice Lesson: Singing Legato

Shauna Fallihee | Rehearsal, Singing, Technique/Tool

In a series of video lessons, soprano soloist and voice teacher Shauna Fallihee guides you in the essential steps to freeing your natural voice and singing with ease. Read more

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Warm Up with the San Francisco Festival Chorale

Warm Up with the San Francisco Festival Chorale

Jimmy Kansau | Singing, Technique/Tool

Are you tired of the same rehearsal warm-ups every week? Do you want to try some different exercises for a change? Sing along with the San Francisco Festival Chorale. Read more

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Virtual Voice Lesson: Getting to Know Your Instrument

Virtual Voice Lesson: Getting to Know Your Instrument

Shauna Fallihee | Rehearsal, Singing, Technique/Tool

In a series of video lessons, soprano soloist and voice teacher Shauna Fallihee guides you in the essential steps to freeing your natural voice and singing with ease. Read more

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How Massage Can Benefit Singers

How Massage Can Benefit Singers

Chorus America Staff | Health, Singing

Have you ever considered that singing can be a remarkably athletic activity? According to Beth Keltz, a licensed massage therapist, singing requires just as much athleticism as playing baseball or football. Beth and colleague Carly Greenwood, who work with the singers at the Berkshire Choral Festival, explain the benefits of massage for singers. Read more

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Soloist Contract

Soloist Contract

Chorus America Staff | Legal/Licensing, Operations, Performance, Sample/Template

Use this basic sample letter of agreement to hire vocal or instrumental soloists (or a guest ensemble). Read more

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Singer Information Form

Singer Information Form

Chorus America Staff | Operations, Recruitment, Sample/Template, Singing

Use this template as a guide for collecting useful information about new and returning singers during auditions. Read more

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Events

BRAVA! Women's Choral Ensemble Open Rehearsals

BRAVA! Women's Choral Ensemble Open Rehearsals

Edina, MN 55347

Mary Scott | Recruitment

BRAVA! women's choral ensemble is currently accepting new members.  BRAVA! performs throughout the year and offers a diverse repertoire of sacred, secular, classical and popular music for a wide variety of venues. Read more

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Come join our community chorus!

Come join our community chorus!

7 West Henderson Rd. Columbus, OH

Worthington Chorus | Adults/Seniors

We are a 40+ member community chorus. We have a professional Music Director and Accompanist. Read more

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Auditions for May, 2013 Concerts

Auditions for May, 2013 Concerts

176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, NJ

Faith Knabe | Singing

Philomusica Concert Choir is holding auditions on Mondays after rehearsals for its May 18 and 19, 2013 concerts. Read more

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A Tribute to Morten Lauridsen and the Power of Light

A Tribute to Morten Lauridsen and the Power of Light

Pylesville, Md.

Martha S. Banghart | Community Outreach

The Deer Creek Chorale, the Deer Creek Chamber Orchestra, guests The Concorde Vocal Ensemble and the Fallston High School Concert Choir will present the Lux Aeterna under the baton of Bruce Rogers. Read more

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Verdi Choral Workshop on Lake Garda (Italy)

Verdi Choral Workshop on Lake Garda (Italy)

Italy

MRF MusicFestivals | Adults/Seniors

International Oratorio Choir Choral Workshop 16-20 October 2013 on Lake Garda (Italy) Giuseppe Verdi - Opera Gala at the 200th anniversary of the composer's birthday Read more

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Verdi Choral Workshop in Tuscany (Italy)

Verdi Choral Workshop in Tuscany (Italy)

Italy

MRF MusicFestivals | Adults/Seniors

International Oratorio Choir Choral Workshop 24-28 July 2013 in Tuscany (Italy) Giuseppe Verdi - Opera Gala at the 200th anniversary of the composer's birthday Read more

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New York City Master Chorale: Tenors Wanted

New York City Master Chorale: Tenors Wanted

New York, NY

elee | Diversity, General, Participation, Performance, Professional, Recruitment, Rehearsal, Repertoire, Singing, Symphonic, Volunteer

The New York City Master Chorale, a 70-member classical chorus, is auditioning tenors with significant choral experience and strong sight-reading skills. Auditions for the spring 2013 season will be held in January 2013. Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings in Manhattan. Repertoire this spring will be Poulenc Gloria and Stabat Mater. Spring concerts include a spring concert and a March performance as part of Trinity Wall Street’s Concerts at One series. To schedule an audition please contact info@nycmasterchorale.org. For more information about the chorus and to listen to audio clips of the chorus, please see www.nycmasterchorale.org.   Read more

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Mid-Season Auditions for Newton Choral Society

Mid-Season Auditions for Newton Choral Society

Newton, MA

Carol Fernandez | Singing

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New York Choral Society: Midyear auditions

New York Choral Society: Midyear auditions

New York, NY

New York Choral... | Performance

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Nico Castel Master Singer Competition

Nico Castel Master Singer Competition

New York, NY

DCINY | Performance, Professional, Singing

A competition like no other offered in New York City to aspiring singers who wish to advance their careers to the next level, this competition rewards and acknowledges excellent vocal technique and artistry in opera and oratorio. COMPETITION: Eight finalists, four female and four male, selected from the first round of auditions will be invited to perform live in the Master Singer Finalist Concert in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Monday April 1, 2013. After the concert one female and one male winner will be named 2013 Nico Castel International Master Singer! Apply online NOW: http://www.newyorkoperastudio.org/mastercompetition.html   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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