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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Today's GLBT choruses continue to be places to unite in common causes, but their perspectives have changed along with the times.
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It’s important to consider whether endowment fundraising is right for your chorus and to carefully plan before taking the leap.
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Participating in a chorus can have a transformative effect on a child’s academic achievement and overall well-being.
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Whether taking up a new activity or continuing a lifelong practice, older adults who sing are reaping a host of social and health benefits.
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The power of group singing to elevate mood and forge relationships can help people weather challenges and face life’s ups and downs.
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A growing movement to bring singing into hospice and hospital settings eases end-of-life transitions for patients and their families.
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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...
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Here are more techniques for both conductors and singers to consider after reading the article "Is It Okay to Ask Questions During Rehearsal" by Kelsey Menehan.
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Considering a strategic alliance? You might also want to consider these best practices drawn from the major findings of the Mendelssohn Club's Strategic Alliances study featured in the article "The...
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Chorus America polled a number of choral directors and singers about the pros and cons of allowing questions in rehearsal. Their answers shed light on different teaching and learning styles...
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Many choral directors take on administrative responsibility with little formal preparation. Here are strategies to excel in the office and boardroom as well as the concert hall.
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When do partnerships add value and when do they distract from a chorus’s mission? Philadelphia’s venerable Mendelssohn Club explores the spectrum of collaboration, from artistic to administrative.