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Enjoy all episodes of The Choral Director’s Toolbox free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox As many parish choirs wind down for the summer months, Dr. William Baker offers a compelling and practical case for sustaining vibrant choral leadership in worship all year long.  In this episode, he challenges the growing trend of “summer recess,” reframing the choir’s role as a […]

Choir Web Design We craft your place Choral Visibility Series • Spring 2026 Why your choir is losing singers before they ever audition The recruitment problem often begins before anyone fills out the form. Many choirs spend months hoping for stronger auditions, better balance, more tenors, younger singers, reliable section leaders, and a deeper pool […]

Enjoy all episodes of The Choral Director’s Toolbox for free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker continues his exploration of Improving Your Choir’s Intonation, shifting from prevention to practical correction.  Drawing on the legacy of Robert Shaw and decades of rehearsal experience, he offers concrete strategies for addressing chronic tuning issues, including […]

Fired Up Every passing day seems more tumultuous than the last. We are surrounded by global instability, acrimonious politics, scandal, injustice, economic hardship, anger, and meanness. And yet, out of the ashes of despair, composers, singers, and conductors tirelessly rise with hope, resurrection, rebirth, resistance, strength, and resilience. Music heals communities and spreads hope. Musicians […]

Columbia County Choral Society is reorganizing and is selling its choral library for $1 per individual copy plus shipping.   If you would like a list of available pieces, email me a .

  Hymn for the Earth was created as a heartfelt tribute to our planet, with music by Matthew Sklar (Wedding Singer, Elf, Prom) and lyrics by William Schermerhorn (Macy’s Parade, Yes, Virginia The Musical). The piece was commissioned, at the suggestion of Judith Clurman, who, as an editor of a choral series for Hal Leonard, felt […]