Seniors

Refers to both seniors working in all kinds of choruses and choruses specifically for seniors (Encore, etc.)

The key findings from the 2009 Chorus Impact Study.

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"Help! Is there anything I can do to reduce excessive vibrato when I sing?"

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For singers, the breath is everything. This article and video clips from mezzo-soprano Ory Brown's class held at the Berkshire Choral Festival offer some helpful hints and vocal exercises to get the air moving.

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Unraveling the mystery of music's profound impact on the human brain.

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Many choral organizations have embraced accessibility for those with disabilities as an important value, even making it part of their policies. When choruses accommodate singers with disabilities, everybody wins.

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Good for the Body, Good for the Soul

Senior choruses are springing up all over, and singers are reaping the benefits of meaningful community involvement, increased social interaction, and better health.

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Meditation and choral singing hold many commonalities.  Find out how choruses can use the practice of "being quiet" to enhance rehearsals, singing and even performances.

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A growing body of research illuminates the connection between participation in the arts and enhanced health and emotional benefits.

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A Study of Choruses, Choral Singers, and Their Impact

In 2003, Chorus America commissioned this ground-breaking study of the qualities of adult choral singers, as well as providing the first participation figures for choral singing.

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