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In this episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker offers a deeply personal reflection entitled For the Must of It. Inspired by the words of Robert Shaw and shaped by his own life experiences, Dr. Baker explores the profound human need to sing–not merely for enjoyment, but because music gives voice to joy, grief, hope, faith, and the deepest questions of the human spirit. Through touching stories from childhood, family, and his own musical journey, he reminds us that singing is far more than a pastime; it is an essential expression of what it means to be human.
In today’s listener question, a community chorus director asks whether board members who sing in the choir should receive special financial privileges. Dr. Baker makes a strong case for servant leadership, emphasizing that healthy boards exist to support the organization’s mission through generosity, sacrifice, and stewardship.
Today’s inspiration is the gospel classic Jesus Met the Woman at the Well, performed by Chanticleer in a thrilling performance from their album Out of This World. Energetic, joyful, and deeply expressive, it is a fitting companion to an episode celebrating the transformative power of song.
Join us for an episode that explores why we sing, how music sustains us through life’s greatest challenges, and why some songs simply cannot remain unsung.
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