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Be a Graphite Collaborator! We are seeking great “premier” recordings of some lovely Graphite works and we want your help. These compositions need some love and attention, and with your help, we can share them with more communities. Recording choral music is like tending to your garden; beautiful flowers and juicy tomatoes need water, sunshine, […]

https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In Episode 27 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker, explores The Benefits of a Summer Choir, sharing how seasonal ensembles can enrich singers’ lives, strengthen community, and expand choral programs year-round.  This week’s Listener Question addresses the delicate art of auditioning a couple–navigating joint auditions with professionalism and care.  Today’s Inspiration is Robert Ray’s […]

In Episode 26 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker shares his most requested essay, Freedom Is the Oxygen of the Arts, reflecting on the vital connection between liberty and artistic expression in honor of Independence Day. Drawing on examples from Beethoven, Jean Berger, and Robert Shaw, Dr. Baker reminds us that creativity […]

Are you a singer with a heart for the poor, a love for the sacred, and a devotion to your art? Consider sharing your gifts with Caritas Chamber Chorale for the 2025-2026 season. Join Caritas in our mission of serving the poorest of the poor through the art of sacred music. Caritas Chamber Chorale, a […]

I am looking to borrow or purchase the full conductor’s score and instrumental parts for Amazing Love: An Easter Celebration of Hope by Tom Fettke (Word Music). I have already secured 22 copies of the vocal score, but I am still in need of orchestral materials. I am especially interested in either of the following: […]

Three Brand-New Choral Works to Celebrate Love and Human Connection Imagine this: One day you receive a digital book with three brand-new scores, ready to be performed for the very first time in history. Three exclusive choral works — one fast, one moderate, and one slow — thoughtfully crafted to be easy to prepare, emotionally […]