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Repertoire for a Cause: Take What You Need

Mike Rowan | Community Outreach, Composing/Commissioning, Diversity, Impact/Value, Participation, Repertoire

This article is part of a series highlighting new choral repertoire that can be used by a wide range of choirs to address different community issues. Read more

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Women Who Inspire

Liza Beth | Careers, Diversity, History, Impact/Value, Management/Leadership, Profile

In honor of International Women’s Day, we asked some of the leading women in the Chorus America community to tell us about the women who inspire their work. Here are their answers. Read more

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Making Your Chorus Welcoming for Transgender Singers

Ari Agha | Diversity, Participation, Singing

Choruses seek to foster an open, welcoming culture, but some practices can exclude and cause pain for transgender singers. Here are some steps your chorus can take to avoid them. Read more

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Welcoming Transgender Singers: Resource List

Ari Agha | Diversity, Participation, Research/Data, Singing

How can choruses foster a more inclusive culture for transgender singers? This list of resources accompanies our article from the Winter 2017-18 issue of the Voice on welcoming transgender singers. Read more

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Welcoming Transgender Singers: Key Terms

Ari Agha | Diversity, Participation, Singing

In creating a chorus culture that is welcoming to transgender singers, terminology can be something that some choral leaders may need catching up on. This list of key terms below supplements our article in the Winter 2017-18 Voice on making choruses welcoming for transgender singers. Read more

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Nontraditional Holiday Choral Programs

Mike Rowan | Audiences, Diversity, Innovation, Repertoire

The December holidays are synonymous with choral music, and thousands of people in North America celebrate with singing in or attending concerts that feature timeless carols and familiar favorites. But some choruses are breaking away from the tried-and-true holiday concert formula. We spoke with several choral leaders whose ensembles are highlighting lesser-known traditions, or using holiday themes to explore more universal concepts or address timely social issues. Read more

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Meet A Member: Alexander Lloyd Blake, Tonality

Mike Rowan | Community Outreach, Conducting, Diversity, Profile

Alexander Lloyd Blake has plenty of jobs to keep himself busy. Blake is the choir director for the LA County High School for the Arts, and principal assistant conductor of the National Children's Chorus’ Los Angeles ensemble. But that’s not all. “I'm an assistant conductor at First Congregational Church LA—that's a new one,” Blake recounts. “And I'm studying for my qualifying exams for my doctorate in choral conducting at USC.” Read more

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Repertoire for a Cause: The Justice Choir Songbook

Mike Rowan | Civic Engagement, Community Outreach, Composing/Commissioning, Diversity, Participation, Repertoire

This article is part of a series highlighting new choral repertoire that can be used by a wide range of choirs to address different community issues. Read more

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An Interview with Vijay Gupta

Chorus America Staff | Audiences, Community Outreach, Diversity, Health, Impact/Value, Profile, Science

Vijay Gupta is both a violinist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and a dedicated advocate for the power of music to change lives and reconnect us to our shared humanity. In 2011, he founded Street Symphony, a non-profit organization dedicated to engaging musicians in performance and dialogue with marginalized communities of people experiencing poverty, homelessness and incarceration. Read more

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Supporting the Choral Ecosystem

A first-of-its-kind convening highlights some promising ideas for helping the choral field thrive

Chorus America Staff | CA News, Community Outreach, Diversity, Education, Impact/Value, Participation, Research/Data, Singing

When you stop to think about the ways people sing together, the diversity is breathtaking. Just a partial list includes community, school, collegiate, and church choruses, as well as gospel choirs, barbershop groups, contemporary a cappella ensembles, men’s choruses, and special mission groups like threshold choirs. Read more

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Resources

Access and Accommodation Resources

Chorus America Staff | Diversity, Legal/Licensing, Operations, Singing, Technique/Tool

A list of resources to help choruses provide reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA regulations. Read more

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The Jubilee Songs of 1872 and 1884: Reconciling Reconstruction(s)

Chorus America Staff | Audiences, Diversity, History, Research/Data

American Choral Review 53.1 Read more

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Choral Music from Jewish Tradition: Bibliography

Joshua Jacobson | Composing/Commissioning, Diversity, Repertoire

A bibliography of important resources from the Jewish choral tradition prepared by Joshua Jacobson. Read more

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Choral Music from Jewish Tradition: Music You Should Know and How to Perform it Well

Joshua Jacobson | Composing/Commissioning, Diversity, Repertoire

A comprehensive repertoire list prepared by Joshua Jacobson. Read more

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National Performing Arts Convention Final Report (2008)

Chorus America Staff | Diversity, Education, Impact/Value, Innovation, Technology

The National Performing Arts Convention (NPAC) was a five-day extravaganza, bringing together more than 30 different arts service organizations and their constituents to learn from each other and from high-profile experts from all arts fields. The final report summarizes the activities and outcomes of NPAC. Read more

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Life on a Higher Pedestal: Otto Dresel's Bach Club (1883-1890)

Chorus America Staff | Composing/Commissioning, Diversity, History, Performance, Repertoire, Research/Data, Singing

American Choral Review 45.1 Read more

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Events

Swing with the Southern Arizona Women’s Chorus through Medley Madness - Medleys by the Oldies

1556 N Arizola Rd , Casa Grande, Arizona 85122

SAWCsings | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Children/Youth, Community Outreach, Diversity, Families, Impact/Value, Performance

Come join The Southern Arizona Women's Chorus for "Medley Madness"- a delightful selection of energetic choral medleys from George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Johnny Mercer including standards from the Big Band and Swing era favorites! This music is fun for all ages. The Southern Arizona Women's Chorus is conducted by Terrie Ashbaugh, MM Executive Director and Stacey Seaman, MM Assistant Director. Southern Arizona Women’s Chorus is a founding member of the Arizona Choral Arts Association. Read more

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United University Church – Community Concert - FREE

817 West 34th Street Los Angeles, CA 90089

Vox Femina Los ... | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, CA News, Children/Youth, Civic Engagement, Community Outreach, Composing/Commissioning, Conducting, Diversity, Education, Families, General, Impact/Value, Performance, Repertoire, Schools, Singing, Venue, Volunteer

Founded in January 1997, Vox Femina Los Angeles gives women voice through the performance of quality choral literature. Diverse in age, race, belief and sexual identity, we are a chorus committed to commissioning new works and raising awareness about issues that affect us as a family of women. We are currently celebrating our 17th season. Forty women make up the chorus, which is a fun "family" to belong to. Membership is by audition only. Visit www.voxfemina.org or call 310-922-0025 for more information! Read more

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Culver City – Community Concert

11269 Washington Boulevard Culver City, CA 90230

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Half the Sky: Hear Our Voices

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

Vox Femina Los ... | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, CA News, Civic Engagement, Composing/Commissioning, Conducting, Diversity, Education, Families, General, Impact/Value, Performance, Singing, Venue, Volunteer

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A Mass Affair – French Kiss

Pittsburgh, PA - Downtown

BriGuySinger | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Children/Youth, Conducting, Diversity, Education, Families, General, Impact/Value, Innovation, Performance, Repertoire, Singing, Symphonic

Requiem Masses of Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) and Maurice Durufle (1902-1986) Thomas W. Douglas Artistic Director and Conductor Thomas Octave Baritone Soloist Warren Davidson Concertmaster of the Academy Chamber Orchestra The twist here is that the sections of the Mass will be intermingled, e.g.- the Kyrie of one followed by the Kyrie of the other, then the Credo of the first next to the Credo of the second, etc. – hence the “French Kiss” in the program’s title. Read more

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Audition Notice for Experienced Musical Director in the Hudson Valley Area

21 Ferncliff Drive, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Ground floor near the Chapel

Rhinebeck Chora... | Conducting, Diversity, Education, Performance, Rehearsal, Singing

Audition Notice for Experienced Musical Director in the Hudson Valley Area The Rhinebeck Choral club will be holding auditions for the paid position. The Rhinebeck Choral Club is an SATB Mixed Community Chorus. 2 seasons from Sept. and May. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at ArchCare at Ferncliff. The rehearsal atmosphere is dedicated, but casual. We want our members to enjoy the experience. For details call Mr. Eric Rossman at (845) 527-7768 by March 1, 2014, to schedule you audition When: Audition dates are March 19 and 26 and April 9, 2014 Where: ArchCare at Ferncliff, 21 Ferncliff Drive, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Read more

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Britten, Saint Nicolas

15415 Red Robin Road, San Antonio, TX 78255

Gustavo Rios Jr | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Children/Youth, Civic Engagement, Community Outreach, Conducting, Diversity, Families, Fundraising, General, Participation, Performance, Singing, Social Media, Volunteer

Season 49 holiday concert celebrating Benjamin Britten’s 100th Anniversary. Read more

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One Voice Chorus (Richmond, VA) Present's Vivaldi's Gloria

Richmond, VA

Lynn G. Atkins | Diversity, General, Performance, Recruitment, Singing, Symphonic

One Voice Chorus Presents Vivaldi’s Gloria and More for the Holidays Read more

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Chicago a cappella presents: Holidays A Cappella

Chicago & Chicago suburbs

Matt Greenberg | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Diversity, Families, Innovation, Performance, Professional, Singing

Join Chicago a cappella, “the area's best unaccompanied group”, as they bring audiences their ever-surprising mix of holiday music. Bask in familiar melodies and enjoy lush, inspiring holiday music including traditional European and American carols, Christmas spirituals, folksongs, Hanukkah delights, and more! Guest directed by Anne Heider, the esteemed Artistic Director Emerita of Bella Voce. Tickets at www.chicagoacappella.org or 773-281-7820. Read more

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Songs of Wisdom

540 S. Commonwealth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020

Vox Femina Los ... | Adults/Seniors, Audiences, Children/Youth, Community Outreach, Composing/Commissioning, Conducting, Diversity, Education, Families, Impact/Value, Performance, Repertoire, Singing, Venue

Click here for the Vox Femina website: http://www.voxfeminala.org/ Click here to buy tickets: http://www.voxfeminala.org/c1-14_songs_of-wisdom.htm The chorus was founded in January 1997 by Dr. Iris S. Levine and Stacey L. Poston. When the 21 founding members of Vox Femina Los Angeles (Vox) first appeared on stage as guest artists with the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) in April 1997, their much-heralded debut added a sparkling new dimension to the cultural life of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan region. Since that time, Vox has quickly established itself as one of the premier women’s choruses in the United States with a demonstrated ability to perform highly eclectic repertoire, some of which can be heard on several recordings. It has actively fulfilled its mission through an aggressive schedule of performances, touring and educational outreach . Vox has demonstrated its support and encouragement of living composers through commissioning new works. In June 2013, First Congregational Church of Los Angeles (FCCLA) invited Vox to make FCCLA our official home. We are delighted to join Dr. R. Scott Colglazier, Susan Leary and all the staff and members of FCCLA. Offering traditional worship, progressive values and inspiring community, FCCLA has created a warm and welcoming spiritual home in the heart of Los Angeles. The arts are integral to FCCLA and interwoven into their community. Home to the world's largest church pipe organ, FCCLA also boasts stunning architecture. Sitting for a moment in the sanctuary will inspire your soul. Vox is proud to call FCCLA home and look forward to performing here several times each year. Check our concert schedule and mark your calendar so that you too can enjoy the strength, beauty and peace you'll find in this beautiful oasis. Visit www.fccla.org for more information. Read more