Choral singing has long had a gender-bending history, but women singing tenor is a recent phenomenon. (Chris Maddaloni / CQ Roll Call via Getty Images) When I was 18 years old, I wanted to sing tenor.

When we think of choirs, our minds often conjure the sound of voices soaring in perfect harmonies, or the full resonance that stirs our deepest emotions. Over the past few weeks, we've been ...

Mikah Rosanova wanted to sing tenor in high school. Their choral director told them they’d need to stay where they’re at—as a mezzo soprano. “Choir was the space where I felt like I belonged, simply ...