Since 1959, Choral Journal has been the refereed, international journal of the American Choral Directors Association. Print ISSN 0009-5028 / Electronic ISSN 2163-2170
Each issue features: scholarly articles, anonymously peer-reviewed by the editorial board; editorials from association leadership and the Choral Journal editor; reviews of books, recorded sound, and choral works by choral experts; and columns of practical advice and ideas for choral conductors. Regular column content is managed by a column editor and featured on a rotating basis through the volume year.
The volume year runs August through June/July for a total of 9 issues: January, February, March/April, May, June/July, August, September, October, and November/December. The January and February issues preview each year’s regional or national conference offerings. The Choral Journal is circulated to approximately 14,000 subscribers in 44 countries.
The Choral Journal editorial board and column editors are chosen through an application process. Term limits are for 4 years, renewable once for a total of 8 years.
Articles from Choral Journal can be found in the following online databases: JSTOR (Arts & Sciences XI Collection); ProQuest (International Index to Music Periodicals); University Microfilms International; NaPublishing; RILM (Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale) and RILM’s Music Journals Collection; EBSCO music index; and WorldCat. Advertising options are available for members and nonmembers. View the Choral Journal media kit by clicking on the “Advertise in the Choral Journal” button.
To contact the editor, column editors, or members of the editorial board, click here.
Letters to the editor guidelines, click here.
Statement on Ethics and Publication Malpractice, click here.
