A Q&A with Wendy Nixon Stothert
Chorus America Staff | October 16, 2014
Can’t breathe? Butterflies in your stomach? Afraid to open your mouth? Here are some strategies to combat Musical Performance Anxiety.
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Children/Youth
How Choralis Attracts Young People
Michael Doan | May 30, 2014
Gretchen Kuhrmann is the director of Choralis, a Northern Virginia-based chorus that will perform Bob Chilcott’s Requiem at the Chorus America conference on June 12. Chorus America asked her about the concert and her program to train and recruit young singers.
“Choir is a tool for transforming lives.”
Kelsey Menehan | May 7, 2014
Joyce Garrett knew from a young age that she wanted to work with choirs. What she didn't realize was that this desire would lead her to change the lives of hundreds of high school students along the way.
Kelsey Menehan | December 26, 2013
What are the trends, challenges, and opportunities that are shaping choruses and choral music? A panel of leaders in the field weighs in.
Communicating with Children/Youth Chorus Constituents Today
Lauren Rosenthal | December 18, 2013
Social media, email, text messaging, and more. Within the changing landscape of technology and communication methods, how do leaders of children/youth choruses navigate the most effective strategies for maintaining communication with choristers, parents, and alumni?
A girl. A story. A song.
Kelsey Menehan | October 17, 2013
For the composing team of Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory, inspiration usually comes in the form of a story that grabs them and won’t let go. Such was the case with “Beneath the African Sky”—a lullaby for a lost refugee girl that has become a cry for justice and a song of hope for children’s choruses around the world.
Justin Montigne | July 24, 2013
Professional singer Justin Montigne has found that yoga improves "everything about his instrument." As a voice and yoga instructor, he shows others how to integrate the two practices. Here he demonstrates the five yoga poses that he finds most helpful for singers.
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Kelsey Menehan | June 21, 2013
Making time to incorporate movement exercises during rehearsal can be a challenge, but a number of conductors are finding that it makes a real difference in the way their groups sing.
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Kelsey Menehan | April 15, 2013
Participating in a chorus can have a transformative effect on a child’s academic achievement and overall well-being.
Chorus America Staff | April 9, 2013
Continue to explore the topic of Singing and Wellness with this online Resource Guide that includes studies cited in Voice articles as well as further reading.