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CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Download the Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance (PDF) to see the daily schedule of events.

  • Plenary Sessions – Three dynamic keynote speakers will share provocative ideas on community engagement, innovation, and singing and social justice and a session on Chorus America's new study on the benefits of choral music for children, adults, and communities.
  • Breakout Sessions – Update your skills with how-to sessions on fundraising, marketing, commissioning, Internet2, finance, recruiting, collaborations, board development, and more
  • In-Depth Seminars*Intensive half-day seminars on Wednesday, June 10, on fundraising, marketing, care and maintenance of the voice, and developing your chorus
  • Morning Sings – Start each day with inspirational singing led by choral luminaries
  • Concerts – Attend an array of programs in a variety of venues
    • Opening Concert with The Princeton Singers and The Crossing
    • Centerpiece Concert* with The Philadelphia Singers
    • Youth Chorus Concert with the New Jersey Youth Chorus
    • Community Concert* with Singing City and Bucks County Choral Society
    • Community Concert* with the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia
  • Awards – Celebrate exemplary achievement with Chorus America's annual awards
  • Annual Meeting & Luncheon*Learn important information about Chorus America and hear a special address from Philadelphia's Kimmel Center president & CEO, Anne Ewers
  • Opening Night Reception – Renew acquaintances and network with colleagues after the opening concert
  • Chairman's Reception – An opportunity for Chorus America to thank our generous donors at the Curtis Institute (by invitation)
  • Buttonholes – Sign up for personal consultations with the choral field's best and brightest on a range of vital topics
  • Constituency Group Meetings – Strategize with peers from chorus constituency groups: professional, volunteer, symphony, children/youth
  • Reception in the Exhibit Area Visit the exhibits and socialize over a glass of wine
  • Closing Banquet & Auction*End the Conference with a friendly mix of fun and fundraising—enjoy a very special performance by baritone Nathan Gunn!

* ticketed event for an additional fee

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