Evaluation
Articles
Evaluate Your Chorus’ Education Program—On Any Budget
Chorus America Staff | Audiences, Civic Engagement, Community Outreach, Education, Evaluation, Impact/Value, Marketing/Public Relations, Participation, Research/Data, Schools
Your chorus has created and launched an exciting education program. How will you fund its evaluation? Kimberly Meisten of VocalEssence and David Myers of the University of Minnesota School of Music presented these ideas at the 2012 Chorus America Conference. Read more
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Singing and Wellness Resource Guide
Chorus America Staff | Adults/Seniors, Children/Youth, Evaluation, General, Health, Impact/Value, Participation, Schools, Singing, Technique/Tool, Volunteer
Continue to explore the topic of Singing and Wellness with this online Resource Guide that includes studies cited in Voice articles as well as further reading. Read more
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Six Essential Steps for Evaluating Your Chorus’s Education Program
Chorus America Staff | Audiences, Civic Engagement, Community Outreach, Education, Evaluation, Impact/Value, Marketing/Public Relations, Research/Data, Schools
Your chorus has created and launched an exciting education program. How will you measure its effectiveness? Kimberly Meisten of VocalEssence and David Myers of the University of Minnesota School of Music presented some winning ideas at the 2012 Chorus America Conference. Read more
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The Role of the Governance Committee
Sherif Nada | Evaluation, Governance, Recruitment, Technique/Tool
The impact of the governance committee is far-reaching—the character of a board and indeed the effectiveness of the organization itself, emerge from its efforts. Read more
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Singing with an Aging Voice
How Choristers and Choruses Can Address the Challenges Together
Kelsey Menehan | Adults/Seniors, Evaluation, Singing, Technique/Tool
As singers age, what used to be easy becomes harder—sustaining the high notes, singing through a phrase on one breath, doing a smooth crescendo and decrescendo. Here's a look at several strategies for overcoming the challenges of an aging voice. Read more
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In the Board Room, Culture Counts
Nancy R. Axelrod | Evaluation, Finance, Governance, Management/Leadership
All the accountability checks in the world won't prevent lousy decisions if board members, managers, and artistic leaders lack teamwork and communications chemistry. Cultivate a healthy culture that brings out the best group traits of your board. Read more
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Resources
Chorus Operations Survey Report (2012)
Roland Kushner | Evaluation, Finance, Fundraising, Governance, Management/Leadership, Marketing/Public Relations, Operations, Research/Data, Technique/Tool
Chorus America's annual survey of the operations of choruses, the Chorus Operations Survey Report includes more than 40 different analyses, from number of board meetings to board giving, from ticket pricing to chorus dues amounts, from accompanist pay practices to marketing efficiency. The 2012 report features data from the 2010-2011 season. Read more
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Nonprofit Chorus Self-Evaluation Tool
Chorus America Staff | Evaluation, Governance, Legal/Licensing, Operations, Strategic Planning, Technique/Tool
A comprehensive evaluation tool for choruses that addresses nine areas: organizational purpose, programs & evaluation, governance, planning, fundraising, financial stability & transparency, marketing & public relations, human resources, and operations & facilities. Each section's questions are organized from legal minimums to best practices. Read more
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Chorus Operations Survey Report (2011)
Roland Kushner | Evaluation, Finance, Fundraising, Governance, Management/Leadership, Marketing/Public Relations, Operations, Research/Data, Technique/Tool
Chorus America's annual survey of the operations of choruses, the Operations Survey Report includes more than 40 different analyses, from number of board meetings to board giving, from ticket pricing to chorus dues amounts, from accompanist pay practices to marketing efficiency. The 2011 report features data from the 2009-2010 season. Read more
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Singer Audition Form
Chorus America Staff | Evaluation, Operations, Recruitment, Sample/Template, Singing
A sample form for conductors to use when evaluating potential singers. Read more
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Music Director Search Audition Evaluation Form
A Sample from the Dessoff Choirs
Chorus America Staff | Careers, Conducting, Evaluation, Management/Leadership, Operations, Recruitment, Sample/Template
A rating form for singers to use when evaluating all potential conductors during a search. Read more
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Music Director Search Audition Evaluation Form
Template for Evaluating Finalists
Chorus America Staff | Careers, Conducting, Evaluation, Management/Leadership, Operations, Recruitment, Sample/Template
A rating form for singers to use when evaluating conductors who have been identified as finalists during a music director search. Read more
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Board Member End-of-Term Questions
Chorus America Staff | Evaluation, Governance, Management/Leadership, Technique/Tool
Use this questionnaire at the end of each board member's term. Read more
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'Music Director Transition' Tool: Annual Employee Performance Evaluation Guidelines
Chorus America Staff | Careers, Conducting, Evaluation, Governance, Strategic Planning, Technique/Tool
Ten helpful guidelines to help establish a healthy annual performance review process for the music director of your chorus. Read more
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Events
Susquehanna Chorale Auditions
Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA
Susquehanna Cho... | Evaluation
You, too, can be a part of our three-decade tradition of singing. Auditions for the Susquehanna Choral are by appointment only at the close of each season. Previous singing experience is required. Please contact us for additional information or to set up an audition. Read more
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