Enjoy all episodes free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this special Independence Day edition of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker reflects on the inseparable relationship between freedom and the choral arts in Land of the Free. Drawing inspiration from America’s 250th anniversary and the nation’s role as host of the FIFA World Cup, Dr. Baker considers the freedoms that […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
In this special Independence Day edition of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker reflects on the inseparable relationship between freedom and the choral arts in Land of the Free. Drawing inspiration from America’s 250th anniversary and the nation’s role as host of the FIFA World Cup, Dr. Baker considers the freedoms that make artistic expression possible and […]
Why does this initiative matter for your treble choir?
Treble Choir Repertoire Why does this initiative matter for your treble choir? Because the right repertoire can do more than prepare a concert. It can reveal color, independence, courage, precision, and expressive depth already waiting inside your singers. Explore The Four Lights Every treble choir director knows the feeling: you choose music, rehearse notes, shape […]
Excelsia International Christian Choral Celebration 2026
What is the Excelsia International Christian Choral Celebration? A global gathering that celebrates the beauty and diversity of Christian choral music, uniting voices from across the world in faith, creativity, and musical excellence. From South Africa to Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Australia, this event has become a meeting place for choirs who sing from […]
Virtually Unknown Bizet Choruses
Dear Colleagues, Hot off the press – ten virtually unknown choruses by Georges Bizet (1838-1875) edited from original sources by Hugh Macdonald. Hugh is the author of Bizet (2014) and general editor of the New Berlioz Edition (1969-2006). Piano-vocal and full scores may be obtained from https://www.ficksmusic.com/: Te Deum, Vasco da Gama, La Mort s’avance, […]
Songs of Dignity: A Hymnal for Inclusive Worship
Songs of Dignity: A Hymnal for Inclusive Worship, was recently released by MusicEase Software. It contains 180 hymns, of which 76 are new. Songs of Dignity was created for worshiping communities that believe every person belongs fully in the body of Christ. It is a hymnal for disabled Christians, caregivers, families, pastors, chaplains, small congregations, […]