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Should Choruses Memorize Their Music?
Kelsey Menehan | Adults/Seniors, Conducting, Impact/Value, Performance, Rehearsal, Singing, Technique/Tool
Memorizing music can be daunting, but choruses that require it report that their singers connect better with the conductor, with the music, and ultimately with the audience. The memorization techniques that worked for them can help ease the process. Read more
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On Tour with the Eric Whitacre Singers
Kelsey Menehan | Audiences, Conducting, Performance, Repertoire, Singing, Venue
The Eric Whitacre Singers recently made its debut U.S. tour in March, organized and presented by Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY.) Chorus America asked four of the Singers to provide some insight into life on the road, performing in American venues, and working with a choral "rock star." Read more
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A National Library of Men's Choral Music
Michael Doan | Composing/Commissioning, History, Performance, Repertoire, Singing, Technology
As all-male colleges went coed in the 1970s, they left something important behind: their music. The Washington Men's Camerata is working to preserve this historic resource. Read more
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Singing and Healthy Children
Kelsey Menehan | Children/Youth, Education, Health, Impact/Value, Participation, Performance, Schools, Singing
Participating in a chorus can have a transformative effect on a child’s academic achievement and overall well-being. Read more
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Singing and Healthy Aging
Kelsey Menehan | Adults/Seniors, Health, Performance, Singing
Whether taking up a new activity or continuing a lifelong practice, older adults who sing are reaping a host of social and health benefits. Read more
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Singing and Psychological Well-being
Kelsey Menehan | Health, Impact/Value, Participation, Performance, Research/Data, Singing
The power of group singing to elevate mood and forge relationships can help people weather challenges and face life’s ups and downs. Read more
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Singing at the Threshold
Kelsey Menehan | Adults/Seniors, Community Outreach, Health, Impact/Value, Participation, Performance, Singing
A growing movement to bring singing into hospice and hospital settings eases end-of-life transitions for patients and their families. Read more
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Member Spotlight; Melinda Pollack-Harris, Sing to Live Community Chorus, Chicago
Kelsey Menehan | Adults/Seniors, Community Outreach, General, Health, Impact/Value, Participation, Performance, Singing, Volunteer
When Melinda Pollack-Harris was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, she needed music to face the challenge. That was the inspiration for Sing to Live Community Chorus for women, loved ones, and friends touched by cancer. Read more
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Choruses and Community Wellness
Don Lee | Audiences, Civic Engagement, Community Outreach, Health, Impact/Value, Participation, Performance, Singing
How can we share the wellness benefits of choral singing with a broader community? A growing number of choral leaders are looking at ways to extend the group singing experience beyond the concert hall. Read more
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Member Spotlight: Dominick DiOrio, Composer and Choral Conductor, Indiana University
Kelsey Menehan | Composing/Commissioning, Education, General, Impact/Value, Innovation, Participation, Performance, Professional, Singing
Dominick DiOrio is one of the youngest people ever to be hired on the conducting faculty at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He leads the Contemporary Vocal Ensemble, a 30-member auditioned ensemble that specializes in music of the last 50 years. Chorus America talked to DiOrio about his own compositions and his passion for finding and performing the music of contemporary composers. Read more
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Resources
The Choral Works of Hamish MacCunn (1868–1916)
Jennifer Oates | Audiences, Composing/Commissioning, Conducting, History, Performance, Repertoire, Research/Data, Singing
This issue provides insight into the music of Hamish MacCunn, Scottish romantic composer, conductor, and teacher. Jennifer Oates gives us a complete listing of MacCunn's choral works, including audio file examples. Read more
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David Hamilton’s Music for Choir and Instrumental Ensemble
Chorus America Staff | Composing/Commissioning, Conducting, Performance, Rehearsal, Repertoire, Singing
Research Memorandum Series No. 202 This issue provides insight into the music of David Hamilton, prolific composer and music educator from New Zealand. Jennifer Morgan Flory gives us a complete listing of Hamilton's works for choir and intstrumental ensemble. Read more
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Choral-Orchestral Engagements: Common Practices
Chorus America Staff | Management/Leadership, Operations, Performance, Rehearsal
This practical resources for choruses provides guidance on collaborating successfully with orchestras, based on conversations with more than 30 artistic administrators. Originally published in 2004, the report was reviewed and republished in 2013. Read more
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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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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 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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Orchestra Contract
Chorus America Staff | Legal/Licensing, Operations, Performance, Sample/Template
Use this basic sample contract when your chorus is retained to perform by an orchestra. Read more
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The Vocal Chamber Music of Hans Gal
Chorus America Staff | Composing/Commissioning, History, Performance, Repertoire, Research/Data, Singing
American Choral Review 52.1 Read more
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Robert Schumann's A Cappella Choral Works
Chorus America Staff | Composing/Commissioning, History, Performance, Repertoire, Research/Data
American Choral Review 51.2 Read more
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Going for Baroque
Jason Paulk | History, Performance, Rehearsal, Repertoire, Singing, Technique/Tool
Sure they wore different fashions back then, but did they sing differently too? Check out these tips and warm-ups that will help you to sing difficult baroque pieces like the B Minor Mass with more ease and authenticity. 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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Melodic Migrations: Global Jewish Music
1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL
Matt Greenberg | Adults/Seniors, Families, History, 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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Holiday a cappella
1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston, 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
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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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.
