Chai-Town was formed at tHe University of Illinois, wHen a group of young men came togetHer with tHeir love for music. THey wanted to show how two seemingly different cultures can fuse togetHer to produce something great. This vision has grown into Chai-T...  moreChai-Town was formed at tHe University of Illinois, wHen a group of young men came togetHer with tHeir love for music. THey wanted to show how two seemingly different cultures can fuse togetHer to produce something great. This vision has grown into Chai-Town A Cappella. Last year we performed at tHe a cappella competition Anahat, in Berkeley, CA, as a guest act at tHe dance competition Naach Nation, in New York, NY, and across tHe Midwest. As 2012 approacHes, our group will be reaching its 10th anniversary and putting out our THIRD studio album! Chai-Town is a completely student-run, non-profit group of 16 members, each of whom has a passion for music. We love sharing this passion with our friends and family, our community, and tHe world.  less

THe community choir I direct recently performed at an assisted living facility in San Diego.   After tHe performance, one of tHe choir members asked me how I thought we’d done.  I went over in my mind tHe usual choir stuff:  We c...

WHeaton College men's Glee Club Mary Hopper conductor excerpt from tHe Choral Showcase Concert WHeaton College Women's Chorale & men's Glee Club Mary Hopper, conductor WHeaton College Concert Choir John William Trotter, conductor April 17, 2021

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience tHe joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, Healthier, smarter and more creative. Creati...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience tHe joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, Healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, Healthier, more inclusive nation through tHe life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge tHe gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through tHe neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that Help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. TogetHer, we can change tHe world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, follo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience tHe joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, Healthier, smarter and more creative. Creati...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience tHe joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, Healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, Healthier, more inclusive nation through tHe life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge tHe gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through tHe neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that Help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. TogetHer, we can change tHe world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, follo...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from tHe Front of tHe Choir]   “I love singing, but I haven’t sung for years and I really miss it.”     So why haven’t you joined a choir or co...

O Bone Jesu - Manolo Da Rold WHeaton College men’s Glee Club Mary Hopper, director Home Concert (4/13/2018)

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience tHe joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, Healthier, smarter and more creative. Creati...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience tHe joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, Healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, Healthier, more inclusive nation through tHe life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge tHe gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through tHe neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that Help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. TogetHer, we can change tHe world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, follo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience tHe joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, Healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience tHe joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, Healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, Healthier, more inclusive nation through tHe life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge tHe gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through tHe neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that Help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. TogetHer, we can change tHe world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience tHe joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, Healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience tHe joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, Healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, Healthier, more inclusive nation through tHe life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge tHe gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through tHe neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that Help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. TogetHer, we can change tHe world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less