The Science of Singing

Singing is incredibly complex on a biological level and on a spiritual level. What exactly is happening when we open up our pipes and sing out loud? Dr. Gerald Brooks is a speech and voice specialist who wrote about the engagement of the brain in the Guardian. Singing...
A Brief History of Carnegie Hall

A Brief History of Carnegie Hall

This year, Carnegie Hall in New York City is celebrating its 125th anniversary. This architecturally outstanding building has embraced a wealth of talented performers in its impressive past. To this day, the concert hall hosts a range of young stars and inspires...

Civic Identity and Communal Singing

Singing is courageous.  Singing is unifying.  Singing, and singing together with a group, is a form of uniquely human expression that creates powerful experiences and memories for all involved. An important article by The Atlantic stressed the disappearance of singing...

The Power of Community Choir

Singing as an individual is one thing, but add a few more people, and you’ve got a choir. A choir is simply defined as a body of vocalists who perform together in a group. Within this definition exists a whole world of creative styles and artistic identities. Each...