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Articles
Remembering Dave Brubeck
Tom Hall | Careers, Composing/Commissioning, General, Impact/Value, Profile
Music director and radio host Tom Hall remembers his friend and colleague, jazz musician Dave Brubeck, who passed away just short of his 92nd birthday. Read more
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Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem
An Act of International Reconciliation
Dr John Evans | Audiences, Composing/Commissioning, Conducting, History, Impact/Value, Performance, Repertoire
As the world celebrates the centenary of this central figure of 20th century classical music, noted scholar John Evans illuminates the power and impact of his great choral-orchestral work. Read more
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Member Spotlight: Justin Montigne, Clerestory, San Francisco
Chorus America Staff | Adults/Seniors, General, Health, Impact/Value, Performance, Professional, Rehearsal, Singing, Technique/Tool
Justin Montigne, a professional choral singer, voice teacher, and registered yoga teacher, teaches workshops, classes, and private lessons in the Bay Area and around the country. His interest in the free and easy alignment of body and instrument led him to yoga, which helped revolutionize his singing and teaching. Read more
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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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Got the Holiday Blues? Make Time for Some Choral Therapy
One singer fights the holiday doldrums by traveling to London for a choral Christmas marathon. 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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“Call Me Maybe” Gets a Choral Twist
Viral Video Shines New Light on Choral Music
Lauren Rosenthal | Composing/Commissioning, Conducting, Impact/Value, Innovation, Performance, Profile, Rehearsal, Singing
If you’ve been on the internet during the past month, you’ve probably seen the quirky viral video of a chorus and orchestra covering the popular, can’t-get-it-out-of-your head song “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen. There are hundreds of other videos online covering the song, ranging from topics like NFL replacement referees to the United States Olympic swim team, so what makes this one so special? With more than two million hits and counting on YouTube, mentions in newspapers around the country, and even a featured performance on the Today Show, who knew choral music could go so viral? Read more
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A Chorister's Front Row Seat on History
Singing for the Soviets during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis
Jody Kerssenbrock | Community Outreach, History, Impact/Value, Participation, Performance, Professional, Repertoire, Singing, Symphonic
The Robert Shaw Chorale and Orchestra’s 1962 tour of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union was more than anyone bargained for. Jody Kerssenbrock, then a 25-year-old chorister, remembers what it was like to be in "enemy" territory during the Cuban Missile Crisis, when the world came as close as it ever has to a nuclear war. Read more
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Member Spotlight: Jane Ramseyer Miller, One Voice Mixed Chorus
Confronting Bullying Through Song
Chorus America Staff | Audiences, Children/Youth, Community Outreach, Diversity, Education, Families, Impact/Value, Innovation, Schools
One Voice Mixed Chorus, Minnesota's gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and allies chorus, is committed to building community and creating social change. The group's music director, Jane Ramseyer Miller, talked with Chorus America about how their mission propelled a unique outreach to public school students in the Twin Cities. Read more
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Hope and Hard Work: Government Support of the Arts in the U.S.
Ann Meier Baker | Civic Engagement, Community Outreach, Fundraising, General, Government/Policy, History, Impact/Value, Research/Data
During campaign season, "government support" comes up often as a discussion topic. As the U.S. approaches its November election, it feels like an appropriate time to remind ourselves about how government support applies to the arts. Here are some thoughts from Chorus America to get you started. Read more
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Resources
Making the Case for Your School Choir: An Advocacy Guide
Chorus America Staff | Children/Youth, Civic Engagement, Education, Impact/Value, Research/Data, Schools, Technique/Tool
Given the situation at the federal, state, and local levels, Chorus America developed this guide to help chart a path toward proactive advocacy on behalf of choral music education. Contains a step-by-step advocacy plan as well as research and statistics on the value of choral singing in school from more than 40 studies. Read more
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'Making the Case' Tool: The Comparative Advantages of Choruses
Chorus America Staff | Children/Youth, Civic Engagement, Education, Impact/Value, Research/Data, Schools, Technique/Tool
The top 10 reasons why choral singing is a great activity! Read more
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'Making the Case' Tool: Quotes Linking Arts Education and Student Achievement
Chorus America Staff | Children/Youth, Civic Engagement, Education, Impact/Value, Research/Data, Schools, Technique/Tool
A list of useful quotes from influential leaders in support of the arts and choral music. Read more
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'Making the Case' Tool: Partnerships Between Schools and Independent Youth Choirs
Chorus America Staff | Children/Youth, Civic Engagement, Education, Impact/Value, Research/Data, Schools, Technique/Tool
Chorus America’s member choruses all across North America are leading the way in working with school music programs to support, revive, or expand choral music education. Here are some examples of how our members are creatively partnering with schools. Read more
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'Making the Case' Tool: Choral Singing and Student Achievement Fact Sheet
Chorus America Staff | Children/Youth, Civic Engagement, Education, Impact/Value, Research/Data, Schools, Technique/Tool
In the 21st century, America’s manufacturing-driven economy is being replaced by a creative economy. President Obama is calling for a “complete and competitive education” to ensure our place in the global economy. How do the arts—and choral music specifically—help prepare our students to meet these challenges? Read more
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'Making the Case' Tool: Build Your Network Worksheet
Chorus America Staff | Children/Youth, Civic Engagement, Education, Impact/Value, Research/Data, Schools, Technique/Tool
A question-and-answer worksheet to help you expand your network of choral music supporters. Read more
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'Making the Case' Tool: Annotated and Linked Bibliography
Chorus America Staff | Children/Youth, Civic Engagement, Education, Impact/Value, Research/Data, Schools, Technique/Tool
This annotated and linked bibliography for Making the Case for Your School Choir provides data from more than 40 different studies, advocacy guides, and publications at your fingertips. Read more
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'Making the Case' Tool: Advocacy PowerPoint Presentation
Chorus America Staff | Children/Youth, Civic Engagement, Education, Impact/Value, Research/Data, Schools, Technique/Tool
A PowerPoint template that you can adapt for use when making a presentation on the value of choral singing. Read more
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'Making the Case' Tool: Action Plan Matrix
Chorus America Staff | Children/Youth, Civic Engagement, Education, Impact/Value, Research/Data, Schools, Technique/Tool
Use this matrix as a worksheet to help formulate an action plan to support choral music in schools. Read more
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'Making the Case' Tool: A Parent's Advocacy Guide
Chorus America Staff | Children/Youth, Civic Engagement, Education, Impact/Value, Research/Data, Schools, Technique/Tool
The goal of this supplemental guide is to specifically help parents build a solid case for having choral music as part of the school curriculum. Working with your child’s teacher and other partners, use this information to encourage school boards and administrators to begin, revive, or expand your child’s school choral program. Read more
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Events
The Birth of Gospel
915 E 60th St., Chicago, IL, 60637
Matt Greenberg | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Families, History, Impact/Value, Performance, Singing
Chicago a cappella will take you on a journey from the pre-gospel Classical works sung in many African-American churches to hymns, spirituals, and finally the full flowering of gospel music itself, which began right here in Chicago. Read more
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The Birth of Gospel
171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, IL 60540
Matt Greenberg | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Families, History, Impact/Value, Performance, Singing
Chicago a cappella will take you on a journey from the pre-gospel Classical works sung in many African-American churches to hymns, spirituals, and finally the full flowering of gospel music itself, which began right here in Chicago. Read more
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The Birth of Gospel
1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL
Matt Greenberg | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Families, History, Impact/Value, Performance, Singing
Chicago a cappella will take you on a journey from the pre-gospel Classical works sung in many African-American churches to hymns, spirituals, and finally the full flowering of gospel music itself, which began right here in Chicago. Read more
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The Birth of Gospel
460 Lake St., Oak Park, IL
Matt Greenberg | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Families, History, Impact/Value, Performance, Singing
Chicago a cappella will take you on a journey from the pre-gospel Classical works sung in many African-American churches to hymns, spirituals, and finally the full flowering of gospel music itself, which began right here in Chicago. Read more
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Melodic Migrations: Global Jewish Music
1040 N. Harlem Ave., River Forest, IL
Matt Greenberg | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Families, History, Impact/Value, Performance, Singing
This new program shines a spotlight on emotionally powerful and beautiful Jewish a cappella music from around the world, including South Africa, Canada, Europe and elsewhere. Read more
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Melodic Migrations: Global Jewish Music
772 W. 5th Ave., Naperville, IL
Matt Greenberg | Adults/Seniors, Families, History, Impact/Value, Performance, Singing
This new program shines a spotlight on emotionally powerful and beautiful Jewish a cappella music from around the world, including South Africa, Canada, Europe and elsewhere. Read more
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Melodic Migrations: Global Jewish Music
1100 E. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago, IL
Matt Greenberg | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Families, History, Impact/Value, Performance, Singing
This new program shines a spotlight on emotionally powerful and beautiful Jewish a cappella music from around the world, including South Africa, Canada, Europe and elsewhere. Read more
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Heritage Presents: 13th Annual Concert Sing On!
4101 Nebraska Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Miriam Dixon | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, CA News, Children/Youth, Civic Engagement, Community Outreach, Composing/Commissioning, Conducting, Diversity, Education, Families, Fundraising, General, Impact/Value, Innovation, Management/Leadership, Marketing/Public Relations, Networking, Participation, Performance, Professional, Recruitment, Schools, Singing, Social Media, Symphonic, Venue, Volunteer
We Preserve the Past. We Inspire the Community. We Sing On. Join Heritage Signature Chorale for our annual concert which promises to stir your soul. Tickets may be purchased at www.heritagesignaturechorale.org or by phone (202) 808-0583. Read more
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German Masterpieces: Calmus Ensemble Leipzig in Washington DC on route to the Great Performers Series at Lincoln Center
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
classicalmovements | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Community Outreach, Diversity, Education, Families, Impact/Value, Performance, Professional, Repertoire, Schools, Singing
Flawless. Glorious. CALMUS. “precise intonation, impeccable blending and vocal beauty.”- The Salt Lake City Tribune Read more
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Lenten Reflection: Stabat Mater
520 N. Bloulevard, Richmond VA 23220
Nan Hall | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Conducting, Education, Families, General, Impact/Value, Performance, Repertoire, Singing, Volunteer
Dvorak's cantata gives significant meaning to Good Friday and Mary's despair at the loss of her Son. Read more
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Dialogue
Measuring Education Program Impact
Anonymous | Education, Impact/Value
We know intrinsically that chorus education programs provide great benefit to those involved—but actual data would help. Can anyone offer some specific examples of the impact of their programs? Read more
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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.
