Hot off the presses! Our Compose Like A Girl composers have many new pieces to share with you. The Compose Like a Girl initiative amplifies female-identifying composers, helps conductors diversify their concerts, and works toward more equality in music programming and commissioning. Known (SSA), by Grace BeckerSSA choir, solo & piano; also for SATB | […]
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The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
Enjoy all episodes for free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker reflects on Choral Accessibility for the Visually Impaired,–sharing a personal story from his years directing a large suburban church choir. Through the experience of welcoming blind singers into the ensemble, Dr. Baker explores practical strategies and resources that allow visually […]
Music for Women’s and Treble Choirs
March 8 • Women’s Voices Music for Women’s and Treble Choirs Today is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate the artistry and dedication of treble ensembles. Some of my earliest and most formative experiences as a composer were writing for the Pilar Children’s Choir. Those years of exploring treble voices deeply shaped my approach, eventually […]
For that Spring Concert
OUR SPRING CONCERT SUGGESTIONS. Do you have a great Choir, Band or Orchestra Director retiring this year. Or, maybe that wonderful music teacher from the Elementary school. “We thank You for the Music” was written for that very occasion. By changing a couple of words, it was also sung to thank a choir for the […]
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Join Dr. Mark Vuorinen for the Inaugural Cascade Peaks Chamber Vocal Ensemble
There is still time to apply for the first-ever Chamber Vocal Ensemble Program at Cascade Peaks ChamberFest (June 16–20, 2026). This program is tailored for advanced singers (ages 18–30) looking to specialize in professional ensemble performance. Mentorship: Work closely with Dr. Mark Vuorinen (Artistic Director, The Elora Singers, University of Waterloo). World Premiere: Be part […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
Enjoy all episodes for free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, guest presenter Dr. Jamea Sale offers a compelling reflection titled Enough Said. Drawing on the principles of motor learning and rehearsal efficiency, Dr. Sale explores the power of nonverbal teaching and the discipline of saying less in order to achieve more. Through a vivid […]