Improve Your Sight-Singing Before Your Next Audition

For many choral singers, sight-singing is the scariest part of an audition. But with a little practice, you can get better at it. Here are some ideas to try before your next audition.Read more

Natural Vocal Care

For singers with sore throats or other vocal ailments, these herbal remedies may do the trick - naturally.Read more

Alice Parker on a Life Lived in Song

Composer, conductor, and teacher Alice Parker is a living musical legend and a true champion of the power of the human voice. In a plenary conversation at the 2015 Chorus America Conference, Parker reflected on conducting and composing, her work...Read more

Practice, Practice, Practice

What does it take to get to Carnegie Hall? Or to a memorable choral performance? Everyone knows the answer. But many are the music scores that sit unattended in car trunks between rehearsals. And many are the frustrated choral conductors who wish...Read more

Vocal Hacks

Every conductor, singer or voice teacher needs a few good vocal hacks. No, we’re not talking mediocre singers; we’re borrowing from the tech world where Merriam-Webster defines a hack as a “creative solution to a computer hardware or programming...Read more

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

Choruses Play a Prominent Role During Pope Francis' US Visit

Mike Rowan | CA News, Civic Engagement, Impact/Value, Participation, Singing

Pope Francis’ first visit to the United States has grabbed the nation’s headlines, and thousands will flock to Mass and other public events in Washington DC, New York, and Philadelphia. Choruses have proven to be a key component of the papal tour, playing a starring role in many of the festivities and enjoying a flurry of news coverage. Read more

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Singing for the Pope in DC

Diana Saez on teaching pronunciation when the Pope is listening

Mike Rowan | Civic Engagement, Conducting, Diversity, Participation, Rehearsal, Singing

On the first leg of Pope Francis' historic visit to the United States, an elite choir of 90 singers assembled from across the region will lift their voices to celebrate Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. Read more

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Alice Parker on a Life Lived in Song

Mike Rowan | Careers, Impact/Value, Singing

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Noteworthy: A Rare Piece for Women's Chorus and Orchestra

Don Lee | Composing/Commissioning, Repertoire

Committed to the expansion of repertoire for women's voice, Beth Willer was particulary struck by one flexible and enticing piece. Read more

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Exuberant Voices

Don Lee | Impact/Value, Performance, Schools, Singing

High school choral festivals engage teens, produce powerful music, and leave a lasting impact. Read more

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My Touring Story

Chorus America Staff | Impact/Value, Singing

Chorus America members share personal stories about touring experiences that made a big impact. Read more

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8 Signs You Are On A Chorus Tour

Lauren Rosenthal | Participation, Performance

Touring with your chorus can be an unique experience. Whether traveling domestically or abroad, here's a list of telltale signs that you are on a chorus tour. Read more

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Overcoming Musical Performance Anxiety

A Q&A with Wendy Nixon Stothert

Chorus America Staff | Performance, Singing

Can’t breathe? Butterflies in your stomach? Afraid to open your mouth? Here are some strategies to combat Musical Performance Anxiety. Read more

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Making Choruses Cool(er)

A Conversation with Deke Sharon and Josh Habermann

Chorus America Staff | Impact/Value, Innovation, Performance, Repertoire, Singing

At the opening session of Chorus America’s 2014 Conference, conductor Josh Habermann and a cappella pioneer Deke Sharon talked about new trends in vocal music and breaking down boundaries between the classical and pop worlds. Read more

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Making Choruses Cool(er): Audience Takeaways

Chorus America Staff | Impact/Value, Innovation, Performance, Repertoire, Singing

Chorus America members reflect on what Josh and Deke’s thoughts mean to them and their work in the choral field. Read more

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Resources

Warm-Ups for What Ails You: Lack of Breath Control

Rebecca Achenbach | Singing, Technique/Tool

Work on your breath control with these exercises from choral conductor and voice teacher Rebecca Achenbach. Read more

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Warm-Ups for What Ails You: Tuning Problems

Rebecca Achenbach | Singing, Technique/Tool

Improve your intonation with these exercises from choral conductor and voice teacher Rebecca Achenbach. Read more

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Warm-Ups for What Ails You: Vocal Fatigue

Rebecca Achenbach | Singing, Technique/Tool

Choral conductor and voice teacher Rebecca Achenbach offers simple warm-up exercises to help you keep singing and singing. 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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Kent Tritle: Choral Singing Is a "Health Club for the Soul"

Kent Tritle | Health, Singing

Conductor Kent Tritle talks about power of choral music to change the world, the importance of taking choral music "into the trenches," and how older singers can keep their voices healthy and strong over many years of singing. Read more

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Virtual Voice Lesson: Singing Legato

Shauna Fallihee | Rehearsal, Singing, Technique/Tool

In a series of video lessons, soprano soloist and voice teacher Shauna Fallihee guides you in the essential steps to freeing your natural voice and singing with ease. Read more

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Warm Up with the San Francisco Festival Chorale

Jimmy Kansau | Singing, Technique/Tool

Are you tired of the same rehearsal warm-ups every week? Do you want to try some different exercises for a change? Sing along with the San Francisco Festival Chorale. Read more

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Virtual Voice Lesson: Getting to Know Your Instrument

Shauna Fallihee | Rehearsal, Singing, Technique/Tool

In a series of video lessons, soprano soloist and voice teacher Shauna Fallihee guides you in the essential steps to freeing your natural voice and singing with ease. Read more

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How Massage Can Benefit Singers

Chorus America Staff | Health, Singing

Have you ever considered that singing can be a remarkably athletic activity? According to Beth Keltz, a licensed massage therapist, singing requires just as much athleticism as playing baseball or football. Beth and colleague Carly Greenwood, who work with the singers at the Berkshire Choral Festival, explain the benefits of massage for singers. Read more

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Soloist Contract

Chorus America Staff | General, Legal/Licensing, Operations, Performance, Sample/Template

Use this contract to help clarify expectations for your hired soloists. Read more

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Events

Pacific Edge Voices Auditions

Berkeley, CA

Pacific Edge Voices | Recruitment, Singing

The Grammy-nominated Pacific Edge Voices is recruiting singers for its 2017-2018 season. All voice parts wanted, tenors especially wanted. Read more

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VOX Femina Los Angeles presents Women on the Rise!

200 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012

Vox Femina Los ... | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Composing/Commissioning, Performance, Singing

Award-winning women’s choral ensemble VOX Femina Los Angeles ends its 20th Anniversary season with a bang on June 10! With a brand new commission by composer Jocelyn Hagen, original choreography — a VOX first! — by Sarah Swenson & VOX Dance Theater, and graduates of VOX’s first Choral Scholar Program! Tickets to this fantastic season finale are on sale now! Read more

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VOX Femina Los Angeles presents Women on the Rise: WeHo (Free!)

1200 N La Brea Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90038

Vox Femina Los ... | Audiences, Civic Engagement, Community Outreach, Families, General, Performance, Singing

Acclaimed women's choral ensemble VOX Femina Los Angeles presents a free preview of the final concert of its 20th anniversary season. Featuring a dynamic new commission by Jocelyn Hagen. Bring the whole family to experience LA's premier women's chorus -- a chorus like no other! Read more

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An American Songbook

Henrico, VA 23229

RCSVPD | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Community Outreach, Performance, Singing, Volunteer

Richmond Choral Society presents a tribute to classical American composers Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Randall Thompson and many others. Read more

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Face to Face: Herbert Howells & Frank Martin

2046 Mar Vista Dr., Newport Beach, CA

Meistersingers | Performance

Another in our popular Face to Face series, we compare the a cappella Requiem of Howells and the Mass by Martin, both pieces which we composed and hidden away for fifty years before they were finally published. Read more

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Diablo Choral Artists concert

1601 Mary Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA

DiabloChoralArtists | Adults/Seniors, General, Performance, Singing

DIABLO CHORAL ARTISTS presents a choral journey of Summer Travels, featuring works by Mendelssohn, Elgar, Rossini & Copland. Read more

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Diablo Choral Artists concert

55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, CA

DiabloChoralArtists | Adults/Seniors, General, Performance, Singing

DIABLO CHORAL ARTISTS presents a choral journey of Summer Travels, featuring works by Mendelssohn, Elgar, Rossini & Copland. Read more

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Susquehanna Chorale 2017-18 Auditions

212 Cocoa Ave., Hershey, PA

Susquehanna Cho... | Recruitment

The national award-winning Susquehanna Chorale, a 35-member adult chamber choir under the direction of Artistic Director Linda L. Tedford, invites interested adults to audition for its 2017-2018 season. Read more

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Susquehanna Chorale 2017-18 Auditions

212 Cocoa Ave., Hershey, PA

Susquehanna Cho... | Singing

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Manhattan Chorale presents Reverent Sounds in a Sacred Space

213 West 30th Street, New York, NY 10001

cpapania | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Children/Youth, Community Outreach, Conducting, Education, Families, Performance, Professional, Repertoire, Schools, Singing, Symphonic, Venue

Manhattan Chorale presents "Reverent Sounds in A Sacred Space" led by Artistic Director Craig Arnold and featuring members of the New York City Chamber Orchestra at the gorgeous St. John the Baptist Church on Tuesday evening, May 23 at 7:30pm. Read more