The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week

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In Episode 37 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker makes The Case for Inefficiency, challenging the idea that rigidly scheduled rehearsals always yield the best results.  He shares why flexibility, exploration, and a willingness to linger in the music often lead to deeper artistry and more memorable performances.  This week’s listener question asks whether it is ethical, or even legal, to modify a composer’s music, with Dr. Baker offering practical and thoughtful guidance.  Today’s inspiration is I Been in the Storm, a spiritual arranged by Robert DeCormier and performed by The William Baker Festival Singers.