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I’ve Been to the Mountaintop

Choral singers’ most memorable moments

In July 2007, Singer Network asked choral singers all over the continent to tell us their most memorable experience as a choral singer. The responses were heartwarming, tear-jerking, hysterical, moving, somber, illuminating, awe-inspiring...and a great reminder of why we sing.

Broad themes emerged. Some 65 people said their most memorable choral singing experience happened in high school or earlier. Another 35 related a memorable experience singing in a college chorus. Clearly, this says something about the importance of early music and arts education.

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A Young Singer’s Olympic-Sized Adventure

The Olympic Games always bring forth moving stories of athletes overcoming great odds to participate in this grand quadrennial event. This year there's another "Olympic" story, just as inspiring, not about an athlete, but about a 13-year-old singer named Gianna Horak.
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Choruses in the Movies

Aged rock stars, protesting Estonians, South African orphans—all play starring roles in three new films that sing of the power of choral communities.
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Hop on the Bus and Tour the Singer Network

Take the tour now and discover a dynamic web-based community for, by, and about choral singers!
 

From Sea to Shining Sea

Nearly 30 million strong, we choral singers are an unusually involved and active bunch. What if we unleashed our joy of singing on the world?
 

Community Sings: Reaching a Point of Pure Joy Together

In this Singer Network interview, Dr. Ysaye Maria Barnwell reveals how to create a safe place where everyone can sing for joy.
 

Enveloped in Acceptance

Kids who have known mostly rejection relax into a circle of musicmaking at Ysaye Maria Barnwell’s Community Sings.
 

Go Sing in a Chorus and Call Me in the Morning

Anyone who sings knows that the power of music lifts your spirits, reinvigorates your body, and improves your outlook on life. But just in case you need some hard evidence, consider these recent studies…
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We Sing and We’re Proud!

It’s time we check our choral inferiority complex at the door and assert choral music’s rightful place as the noblest of the performing arts.
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How Can We Keep from Singing?

Choral singers have a particular kind of courage—not the courage of those who climb mountains, but the courage of those who show up and practice.
 
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