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    THE VOICE OF CHORUS AMERICA

    Chorus America's award-winning quarterly magazine, The Voice, is packed with news, information, announcements, advice, and advertising. Distributed to more than 4,000 choral leaders throughout North America, it features in-depth interviews and profiles, chorus news and activities, opinion and commentary, board leadership strategies, successful fundraising and marketing techniques, and advice on artistic issues. Subscriptions are available only through membership in Chorus America.

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    ADVERTISING

    Many music businesses and choruses take advantage of the opportunity to get their message out to the nearly 5,000 choral leaders who receive the Voice. Advertising rates for the Voice are among the most economical in the arts. Chorus America Business Members, Affiliate Organization Members, and Chorus Members are eligible for substantial discounts. For additional information, contact Jan-Marie Petersen at janmarie@chorusamerica.org.

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    Spring 2008
    January 18, 2008
    January 28, 2008
    Summer 2008
    April 4, 2008
    April 21, 2008
    Fall 2008
    July 25, 2008
    August 4, 2008
    Winter 2008-09
    October 3, 2008
    October 20, 2008
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    PUBLICATIONS FOR SALE
    CONDUCTORS COUNT: What Chorus Boards, Music Directors, and Administrators Need To Know
    This new book from Chorus America offers practical advice on building relationships, balancing careers, and managing leadership transitions. Using data from Chorus America’s national survey of choral conductors, this book examines in greater depth the multifaceted role of a chorus music director and suggests strategies for building productive working relationships that take the distinctive job characteristics into consideration. Published in collaboration with Westminster Choir College, CONDUCTORS COUNT is the first book of its kind on working with chorus music directors—a must-read for every chorus leader.
    Member Price: $25, Nonmember Price: $35     Order Now
       
    LEADING THE SUCCESSFUL CHORUS: A Guide for Managers, Board Members, and Music Directors
    This valuable chorus management guide answers the most frequently asked questions about running a successful chorus—everything you need to know in one convenient resource. Topics include governance, artistic leadership, the chorus and the music, management, concert production, touring, finance and fundraising, marketing, education and community outreach, as well as an extensive Appendix of sample materials!
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    OTHER PUBLICATIONS
    The following publications are available for downloading from the Members-Only page unless otherwise indicated.
    AMERICA’S PERFORMING ART: A Study of Choruses, Choral Singers, and Their Impact
    This first-ever national study of the choral community documents that more Americans—28.5 million adults and children—participate in choral singing than in any other performing art. Other significant findings include an estimate that there are more than 250,000 choruses nationwide, and characteristics of choral singers that set them apart from the general population. View Study
    CHORAL SURVEY REPORT
    Current chorus operating data compiled from Chorus America's Annual Choral Survey, with aggregate figures on concert attendance, ticket prices, earned and contributed income, staffing, and much more. A valuable tool for every chorus administrator and board leader. View Current Report

    eVOICE
    Chorus America members receive this monthly eNewsletter containing articles and resources for the choral community.
    AMERICAN CHORAL REVIEW
    American Choral Review (the Bulletin of the American Choral Foundation), edited by William Weinert, contains scholarly articles on various aspects of conducting choral music. It is produced and distributed by Chorus America to music directors and conductors of member choruses and other individuals who request a subscription.

  • Currently in American Choral Review:
       Rhythmic Layers and Tempo Relationships in Bach's B Minor Mass (913 kb PDF)
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  • View the American Choral Review Index

    RESEARCH MEMORANDUM SERIES
    The Research Memorandum Series (also from the America Choral Foundation and published in affiliation with the America Choral Directors Association), edited by David P. DeVenney, contains choral repertoire listings on individual composers. It is produced and distributed by Chorus America to music directors and conductors of member choruses and other individual members who request a subscription.

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