Enjoy all episodes for free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this week’s episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker reflects on Motivation.  One of the perennial challenges of choral leadership is maintaining motivation during the long, gray stretches of winter.  Drawing from decades of professional experience, he reminds us that motivation is created by keeping singers engaged, performing regularly, […]

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of its founding, the International Conductors Guild will receive The American Prize National Arts Award at its conference, in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday, January 18 at 4:30pm. Complete story on The American Prize blog: https://theamericanprize.blogspot.com/2026/01/international-conductors-guild-to.html

Transfiguration is fast approaching.  Check out this link for an downloadable anthem which has proved popular in the past.   O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair! Choral Sheet Music | J.W. Pepper

WiCHEd is a nationwide network of current and aspiring women choral conductors in higher education. We provide support to conductors by fostering community, providing meaningful mentorship, offering professional development resources, and by advocating for historically-excluded conductors in colleges and universities. To join the conversation, email We look forward to meeting you!

Enjoy all episodes of “The Choral Director’s Toolbox” for FREE at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox This week on The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker reflects on “The Juggler,” a powerful reminder that excellence in conducting, and in life, comes from personal responsibility, perseverance, and a willingness to do the hard work, even after dropping the balls thousands of […]