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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Participation in a children's chorus yields a return on investment that might seem hard to quantify at first. Parents talk about the many rewards—growing confidence, enhanced musical knowledge and skill...
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We all know that thanking our donors is more than good manners—it is a critical part of the donor relations process. But it is just the beginning of a longer-...
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Adventuresome repertoire, distinctive voices, flexible organizations, and innovative productions have expanded the concept of what a professional chorus looks like today—here's what it takes to excel.
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A Chorus America Board chair reflects upon important characteristics to consider when recruiting candidates for your chorus's board.
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No matter where your chorus is on the road toward artistic excellence, you can take steps to get better—a diverse sample of choruses tell their inspiring stories.
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All of us in the arts feel the pinch in a recession. Here is the story of how the Tucson Chamber Artists weathered the storm of economic bad news during...
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A professional with experience on both sides of the mic reveals five fundamentals of good media relations.
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Composer Michael Shaieb's oratorio, "Through a Glass, Darkly," is making choral music a vehicle to address methamphetamine addiction in the gay community. When the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC...
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Professionally produced recordings are still one of the best ways you can enhance the quality, image, reputation, and morale of your chorus.
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Unraveling the mystery of music's profound impact on the human brain.
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Engage, equip, and empower volunteers to help your chorus reach its fullest fundraising potential.
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What happens when you take your concert to a museum, armory, warehouse, stone mill, or parking garage? Performing music in unusual venues can ignite a spark of creativity and community...