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

Singer Handbook Table of Contents

Singer Handbook Table of Contents

Chorus America Staff | Operations, Performance, Rehearsal, Sample/Template, Singing

Most choruses provide singers with a handbook for participation; use this sample table of contents to make sure you haven't forgotten any policies. Read more

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Access and Accommodation Resources

Access and Accommodation Resources

Chorus America Staff | Diversity, Legal/Licensing, Operations, Singing, Technique/Tool

A list of resources to help choruses provide reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA regulations. Read more

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Daily Warm-Ups to Prepare for the New Choral Season

Daily Warm-Ups to Prepare for the New Choral Season

Kathy Fitzgibbon | Singing, Technique/Tool

You wouldn't run a marathon on your first day back from a jogging hiatus. The same concept applies to singing. Head of faculty at Berkshire Choral Festival and director of choral activities at Lewis and Clark College, Kathy Fitzgibbon, offers her advice for coming back to singing after a summer off. Read more

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Sing Along with Melanie DeMore

Sing Along with Melanie DeMore

Melanie DeMore | Singing, Technique/Tool

Warm up your voice with Melanie DeMore during this "Morning Sing" at Chorus America's 2011 Conference in San Francisco. Her exuberant energy and innovative technique for teaching the songs are at the core of these refreshing and uplifting clips. Read more

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Yoga for Singers: Introduction

Yoga for Singers: Introduction

Justin Montigne | Health, Singing, Technique/Tool

The ancient practice of yoga can help you establish good singing posture, become aware of your body, and use your breath effectively. Read more

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Yoga for Singers: Why Yoga?

Yoga for Singers: Why Yoga?

Justin Montigne | Health, Singing, Technique/Tool

Instructor Justin Montigne explains how the practice of yoga or proprioceptive awareness can benefit singers. Read more

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Yoga for Singers: Twists

Yoga for Singers: Twists

Justin Montigne | Health, Singing, Technique/Tool

Long seated rehearsal? Alleviate tiredness in the lower back with this simple twist. Read more

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Yoga for Singers: Pose for Sitting and Singing

Yoga for Singers: Pose for Sitting and Singing

Justin Montigne | Health, Singing, Technique/Tool

Learn to find your "sitting bones" and develop a grounded posture for seated singing. Read more

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Yoga for Singers: Lunge

Yoga for Singers: Lunge

Justin Montigne | Health, Singing, Technique/Tool

Learn how tension in the tailbone can negatively affect your singing, and how to counteract it with a lunge exercise. Read more

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Yoga for Singers: Internal/External Rotation

Yoga for Singers: Internal/External Rotation

Justin Montigne | Health, Singing, Technique/Tool

The bones in the body can move in internal or external rotation -- learn how to recognize the difference between these two motions and develop an awareness for how they can be used to reduce tension. Read more

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Events

Beethoven Symphony No. 7

Beethoven Symphony No. 7

Boston, MA

Handel and Hayd... | Audiences, Conducting, Diversity, General, Performance

After conducting H&H in sold-out performances of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony in 2011, Richard Egarr takes Symphony Hall by storm with Beethoven's masterful Symphony No. 7. H&H principal clarinet Eric Hoeprich, renowned as one of the finest period instrument clarinetists in the world, brings Mozart's playful clarinet concerto to life. Egarr and Hoeprich will take your breath away with their virtuosic and powerful interpretations of these great compositions.  Read more

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Haydn In Paris

Haydn In Paris

Boston, MA

Handel and Hayd... | Audiences, Civic Engagement, Performance

Under Harry Christophers’ expert hands, Haydn comes to life in a program that showcases one of his Paris Symphonies, The Bear, a festive and jubilant work commissioned by a Parisian orchestra in the 1780s. H&H’s fiery and expressive Concertmaster Aisslinn Nosky returns to the spotlight after the smashing success of her Vivaldi The Four Seasons performances in 2012. Read more

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Haydn In Paris

Haydn In Paris

Boston, MA

Handel and Hayd... | Audiences, Civic Engagement, Performance

Under Harry Christophers’ expert hands, Haydn comes to life in a program that showcases one of his Paris Symphonies, The Bear, a festive and jubilant work commissioned by a Parisian orchestra in the 1780s. H&H’s fiery and expressive Concertmaster Aisslinn Nosky returns to the spotlight after the smashing success of her Vivaldi The Four Seasons performances in 2012. Read more

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Haydn In Paris

Haydn In Paris

Boston, MA

Handel and Hayd... | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, General, Professional, Repertoire

Under Harry Christophers' expert hands, Haydn comes to life in a program that showcases one of his Paris Symphonies, The Bear, a festive and jubilant work commissioned by a Parisian orchestra in the 1780s. H&H's fiery and expressive Concertmaster, Aisslinn Nosky, returns to the spotlight after the smashing success of her Vivaldi The Four Seasons performances in 2012. Read more

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Purcell The Indian Queen

Purcell The Indian Queen

Boston, MA

Handel and Hayd... | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Conducting, General, Performance

H&H presents a program of comedy, romance, intrigue, and beautiful music with this dramatic semi-opera and scenes from other Purcell works. Read more

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Purcell The Indian Queen

Purcell The Indian Queen

Boston, MA

Handel and Hayd... | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Awards, Careers, Civic Engagement, Community Outreach, Composing/Commissioning, Conducting, Diversity, Education, Families, General, Impact/Value, Performance, Singing, Symphonic, Venue

H&H presents a program of comedy, romance, intrigue, and beautiful music with this dramatic semi-opera and scenes from other Purcell works. Read more

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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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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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