The Voice

About The Voice

Chorus America's award-winning quarterly magazine, The Voice, highlights chorus news, artistic initiatives in the choral world, and advice and commentary on the business of running a successful chorus. The Voice is distributed to nearly 2,000 choral leaders throughout North America. It is published in Spring, Summer, and Fall/Winter; ISSN 1074-0805. Browse articles and past issues in the tabs below. Editor, Liza W. Beth

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These tips from choruses and the photographers they work with will help you get images that represent your organization at its best.
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The most effective boards measure their own performance. Governance expert Nancy Axelrod shares her insights into self-evaluation for your organization.
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Distributing music online is an opportunity to reach more listeners, but the wide variety of platforms can be confusing. Consider these questions to help your chorus chart the right path.
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For the 200th anniversary of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” a musicologist takes a closer look at the history of the anthem.
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What choruses can learn from a dance company that uses its art form to help communities tell their own stories.
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Experienced song leaders share what they've learned about the special magic of bringing together a group of ordinary people in song.
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Prison choirs help inmates reconnect with their self-worth and build a sense of community –both inside and outside prison walls.
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If arts organizations want to stay relevant, the time has come to get serious about building connections with the wealth of creative activity in our communities.
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How Nelson Mandela shaped a national anthem that united South Africans in song.
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With the decline of print and the rise of digital media, the role of music criticism has changed. Veteran journalists share their thoughts on what the new landscape means for...
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What are the trends, challenges, and opportunities that are shaping choruses and choral music? A panel of leaders in the field weighs in.
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A choral singer visits a contemporary sound installation inspired by a centuries-old piece of music.