ARE YOU A COMPOSER? We are excited to begin reviewing submissions for our 2027-28 catalog release! Our team is always on the lookout for new and exciting musical voices to add to our roster of talented composers each year. If you believe your music would be a great fit for our catalog, we highly […]
UU Favorites, Vol. 1: Songs for Belonging and Liberation
Vol. 1: Music for Social Advocacy, Justice, Liberation, and Belonging By Elizabeth Alexander & Saunder Choi As music professionals working to create Unitarian Universalist worship, we found it deeply rewarding to collaborate on our recent Take Note article, “Music for a Faith of Radiance and Reason.” So many themes that are important in our denomination […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
Enjoy all episodes of The Choral Director’s Toolbox for free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker explores the enduring partnership between churches and civic choral organizations in Churches & Civic Choirs: A Match Made in Heaven. Drawing on decades of experience with community ensembles and as a church musician, he reflects on why […]
Why your social media followers aren’t buying concert tickets
Choir Web Design We craft your place Choral Management Series • Spring 2026 Why your social media followers aren’t buying concert tickets The leak is often not on Instagram. It begins after the click. Many choirs are already doing the hard part. They post rehearsal clips, concert visuals, singer spotlights, and invitations to upcoming events. […]
William Billings “Our Father Who In Heaven Art”
William Billings, America’s first professional composer, set the Lord’s Prayer twice. In 1770 his tune “Uxbridge” appeared in The New England Psalm Singer. In 1786 “Kittery” appeared in The Suffolk Harmony. The first is lyrical, in 3/4 time, while the second is a robust, four-square fuguing tune. Both were paired with the text “Our Father, […]
A warm welcome to MaryAnne Muglia!
Welcome to MaryAnne Muglia, our newest voice in the Graphite kaleidoscope! New pieces: “Sing On” – a positive message about the power of music;“You Are the Moon” – a fun but brooding contemplation;“We Rise” – a powerful message of determination and hope. “I write music because I have to. Creating is how I make sense […]