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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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Chorus America is a member of the Performing Arts Alliance (PAA), a national coalition of nonprofit arts service organizations advocating for federal policies that impact the nonprofit performing arts sector. Membership in Chorus America includes membership in PAA and you can learn more about PAA's policy agenda in the PAA Advocacy Center.

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  • Chorus America’s New Chorus Impact Study Reveals the Lifelong Benefits of Choral Singing
    by Chorus America Staff

    The Chorus Impact Study: Singing for a Lifetime sheds new light on the impact choral singing has on individuals and communities—especially singers ages 65 and up.

  • Overcoming Self-Doubt within a Creative Life
    by Dale Trumbore

    With her new book, Staying Composed: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Anxiety within a Creative Life, composer Dale Trumbore has written the book that she always wanted to read. As a young composer, she found several inspiring biographies and memoirs from composers that she looked up to, but, she says, “there was really not that much information out there at all about making a living as a creative person or overcoming hurdles in the creative process from the perspective of a musician.”

  • Reflections at the Midpoint: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Philadelphia's Choral Community
    by Mike Rowan

    Since last fall, a cohort of Philadelphia-area choruses has been coming together for a series of workshops and online learning activities exploring issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in their choruses and choral community.

  • Chorus America’s 2019 Awards Recognize Outstanding Choruses and Individuals
    by Chorus America Staff

    Chorus America has announced the recipients of its 2019 awards program, recognizing a broad range of achievements in choral music, including artistic excellence, adventurous programming, innovative education programs, and lifetime service to the choral art.

    Said president and CEO Catherine Dehoney, “Chorus America is thrilled to honor these exceptional choruses and choral leaders who inspire our colleagues and enrich our communities through their outstanding work.”

  • President's FY20 Budget Proposes Elimination of the NEA
    by Chorus America Staff

    On March 18, the President released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2020. The proposal includes a provision to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), along with several other cultural agencies.

  • Angel City Chorale Makes a Semifinal Run on "America’s Got Talent"
    by Mike Rowan

    UPDATE: The Angel City Chorale was eliminated in the semifinal round of America's Got Talent. It sang Bruce Springsteen's 9/11 anthem "The Rising" in their final performance, which aired on Sept. 11.

  • NEA News: 2018 Second Round Grants Announced, House Subcommittee Proposes FY 2019 Increase
    by Mike Rowan

    On May 9, the National Endowment for the Arts announced the recipients of its second round of 2018 grants. We are excited to see many of our partners and choral organizations represented on the list of awarded grants in arts education, presenting and multidisciplinary works, and music, shown at the end of this announcement.

  • President's Budget Proposes Elimination of the NEA
    by Chorus America Staff

    Last week, the president released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2019. The proposal includes a provision to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), along with several other cultural agencies.

  • First Round of 2018 NEA Grants Announced
    by Mike Rowan

    The National Endowment for the Arts announced the recipients of its first round of 2018 grants, and Chorus America is honored to be the recipient of a $90,000 award. We are also excited to see many of our partners and choral organizations represented in the list of awarded grants, including:

    American Composers Forum
    Boston Children’s Chorus
    Brooklyn Youth Chorus

  • Tax Reform and Your Chorus
    by Chorus America Staff

    This week, the House and Senate plan to vote on a final comprehensive tax reform package that will have immediate implications for choruses and all nonprofits.

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