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.
Leadership
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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Matthew Sigman | December 12, 2012
Considering a strategic alliance? You might also want to consider these best practices drawn from the major findings of the Mendelssohn Club's Strategic Alliances study featured in the article "The Art of Strategic Alliances" by Matthew Sigman.
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“More than just waving our hands”
Don Lee | December 10, 2012
Many choral directors take on administrative responsibility with little formal preparation. Here are strategies to excel in the office and boardroom as well as the concert hall.
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Matthew Sigman | December 10, 2012
When do partnerships add value and when do they distract from a chorus’s mission? Philadelphia’s venerable Mendelssohn Club explores the spectrum of collaboration, from artistic to administrative.
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