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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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.
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More past Fellows speak about the impact of their Masterclass experience.
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Being appointed to chair a committee is the easy part. This practical advice, tested in the real world, will help ensure success.
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For the composing team of Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory, inspiration usually comes in the form of a story that grabs them and won’t let go. Such was the case...
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Over the years, many talented conductors have participated in Chorus America’s Masterclasses. The Voice asked past Fellows to share where they are now, and how their Masterclass experience has shaped...
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Making time to incorporate movement exercises during rehearsal can be a challenge, but a number of conductors are finding that it makes a real difference in the way their groups...
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Choruses are finding crowdfunding success, from raising money for specific projects to participating in community giving events.