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Chorus America's High Notes blog is curated by the Chorus America staff. Here, find articles on what our members are up to, and links to the latest news and commentary on the issues that matter to the choral field. High Notes also includes information about policy issues and advocacy alerts.

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Centering Indigenous Voices through Choral Collaborations

by Eduardo Coyotzi Zarate

National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November in the United States to honor and uplift indigenous communities, their heritage, and history.
Multi-Year Journey With To Repair Project Continues With ACDA Presentation, Expanded Documentary

by Mike Rowan

After giving the April world premiere of To Repair, a multi-movement work commissioned from Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, the University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club (UMMGC) has been invited to present the work and discuss the larger ongoing journey that the piece represents at the 2023 American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) National Conference in Cincinnati.
New School Year, New Opportunities: First Projects Funded by Partnership Grants Begin

by Kim Theodore Sidey

We are entering fall, and students are returning to school! For many of us, the phrase “back to school” brings back memories of new classes, new friends, and singing in school choral music programs. Unfortunately, these opportunities are not available for all.
The Problem and Potential of “The Star-Spangled Banner”

by Mark Clague

Drawing on his new book O Say Can You Hear?: A Cultural Biography of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” musicologist Mark Clague offers a historical perspective to help us make sense of today’s complexities surrounding the American national anthem, and how choruses might approach it.
A Conference We’ll Remember: Reconnecting at the 2022 Chorus America Conference

by Eduardo Coyotzi Zarate

The 2022 Conference In-Person Event in Baltimore, MD, marked the long-awaited return of in-person Conference activities for Chorus America. For two years, COVID-19 forced the flagship annual gathering to shift to an online alternative, but on June 15-17, 2022, the Chorus America community reunited once again for inspiring plenary sessions, uplifting performances, special celebratory events, and more.
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Produces First-Ever Disney Choral Collaboration

by Eduardo Coyotzi Zarate

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Photo Credit: Alice Romonov Photography
Choruses Inspire Communities With 2021 Commission Consortium Premieres

by Eduardo Coyotzi Zarate

Chorus America’s Commission Consortiums bring choruses of all sizes and from around the United States and Canada together to bring new repertoire to life from beloved and acclaimed composers. The tradition of over ten years has brought pieces that highlight America’s cultural diversity, the impact of youth in the world, and many other themes – in 2022, the tradition continues with the offering of compositions celebrating Latin American music from composers Cristian Grases and Suzzette M. Ortiz.
Resources for Performing Ukrainian Music

by Eduardo Coyotzi Zarate

As Ukrainians defend themselves and their country’s distinct history, many American and Canadian choral organizations continue efforts to raise awareness of the war by featuring Ukrainian music in their performances.
Chorus America Announces $950,000 in Awards to 21 Grant Partners in New Program Supporting Partnerships Between Choruses and Schools

by Chorus America Staff

Chorus America, the advocacy, research, and leadership development organization that advances the choral field, is thrilled to announce awards totaling $950,000 to 21 inaugural grant partners of its new Music Education Partnership Grants program, made possible through a new funding partnership.
Tesfa Wondemagegnehu's "To Repair" Premieres at Lincoln Center with University of Michigan Men's Glee Club

by Mike Rowan

On April 7, 2022, at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall in New York City, the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club will give the world premiere of To Repair, a multi-movement work reflecting on what is necessary to bring repair to Black communities in America written by composer and educator Tesfa Wondemagegnehu.

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