Kelsey Menehan | September 22, 2014
The most effective boards measure their own performance. Governance expert Nancy Axelrod shares her insights into self-evaluation for your organization.
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Leadership
Kelsey Menehan | July 11, 2014
In addition to expanding educational and artistic programming as president of the Kennedy Center, Michael Kaiser has become a prominent leader in arts management. Here are some of the insights he shared at Chorus America's 2014 Conference.
“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.
Past Imperfect, Present Future
Eric Booth | April 4, 2014
If arts organizations want to stay relevant, the time has come to get serious about building connections with the wealth of creative activity in our communities.
How the Minnesota Chorale Bounced Back from an Orchestra Shutdown
Kelsey Menehan | February 26, 2014
What happens when a long-time relationship with an orchestra goes away—taking with it a third of your organization's income? Shock, dismay, and then a determination to rally around your core mission.
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.
Roland Kushner | November 20, 2013
Chorus America's annual survey of the operations of choruses, the Chorus Operations Survey Report includes more than 30 different analyses, from number of board meetings to board giving, from ticket pricing to chorus dues amounts, from accompanist pay practices to marketing efficiency. The 2013 report features data from the 2011-2012 season. If you are interested in learning more about the survey's findings and other critical arts research, you can find Chorus America's latest webinar, "Research Your Chorus Should Know About!" on-demand here.
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John William Trotter | October 17, 2013
Being appointed to chair a committee is the easy part. This practical advice, tested in the real world, will help ensure success.
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Catherine Dehoney | June 18, 2013
It’s important to consider whether endowment fundraising is right for your chorus and to carefully plan before taking the leap.
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Chorus America Staff | June 6, 2013
This practical resource for choruses provides guidance on collaborating successfully with orchestras, based on conversations with more than 30 artistic administrators. Originally published in 2004, the report was reviewed and republished in 2013.
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